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Goal Setting Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Adventure

Learn to set achievable goals

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of setting achievable goals through a storytelling session and a hands-on goal-setting workshop. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to the idea of planning and working towards objectives, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-motivation.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn to set achievable goals

Materials

Storybook: 'The Little Engine That Could', Printable Goal Cards, and Video: 'Wellbeing For Children: Motivation'

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Introduce the concept of goals by asking if they know what a goal is.
  • Explain that a goal is something you want to do or achieve.
  • Show the video Wellbeing For Children: Motivation to introduce the idea of motivation and setting goals.

Step 2

Storytelling Session

10 mins

  • Read the story 'The Little Engine That Could' to the class.
  • Pause at key moments to ask questions like, 'What was the little engine's goal?' and 'How did the engine feel when it reached the top?'
  • Encourage students to think about how the engine set a goal and worked hard to achieve it.

Step 3

Goal Setting Circle

10 mins

  • Have students sit in a circle.
  • Ask each student to share a goal they want to achieve, using gestures or acting it out if they wish.
  • Encourage students to think about the steps they might take to achieve their goals and share them with the group.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on the goals shared in the circle.
  • Discuss how they can work towards their goals, just like the little engine.
  • Hand out Printable Goal Cards for students to take home and share with their families.
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Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to help students understand the concept of goals and how to achieve them.

What is a goal?

Explain that a goal is something you want to achieve, like learning a new skill.







Why is it important to set goals?

Discuss how goals help us focus and give us something to work towards.







Can you think of a goal you have?

Encourage students to think of simple, achievable goals relevant to their age.







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Worksheet

Printable Goal Cards

Cards for students to write down their goals and take home to share with their families.




My Goal: __________







Steps to Achieve My Goal: __________







I Will Work Hard Like the Little Engine!




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