Goals Galore! Teacher Script

Introduction: What are Goals? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, wonderful learners! Today, we're going on an exciting adventure to talk about something super special: goals! Has anyone ever heard that word before? A goal is simply something you want to do, learn, or achieve! It's like having a special wish that you're going to work hard to make come true!"

(Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 1: What's a Goal?)

Teacher: "Think about it: have you ever wanted to learn to ride a bike? Or maybe build a really tall LEGO tower? Those are goals! Goals help us grow and learn new things every day. What are some things you want to do or learn? Don't be shy!"

(Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 2: My Super Goal! Allow 1-2 students to share briefly. Affirm their ideas.)

Teacher: "Fantastic ideas, everyone! It's so exciting to think about all the amazing things we want to achieve!"

Introducing Objectives: Steps to Success (7 minutes)

Teacher: "Now, sometimes a goal can feel a little big, right? Like climbing a really tall mountain! But guess what? We can make big goals easier by breaking them down into tiny, manageable steps. We call these steps objectives! Objectives are like the steps on a ladder that help us reach the top of our goal mountain!"

(Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 3: Objectives: Small Steps!)

Teacher: "Let me show you an example. My goal might be to 'learn to tie my shoes.' That's a big goal! But I can break it into smaller steps, my objectives. First, I need to 'make two bunny ears.' That's Objective 1! Then, I need to 'cross the bunny ears and pull them tight.' That's Objective 2! See how those small steps help me reach my big goal?"

(Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 4: Example: Tying Shoes. Point to each objective as you say it.)

Teacher: "Let's try one together. If my goal was 'to draw a perfect star,' what would be one small step, or objective, I could take?"

(Wait for responses, guide them towards actionable steps like 'draw a triangle first' or 'practice straight lines.')

Teacher: "Great thinking! Those are excellent steps!"

Individual Goal Setting Activity (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Now it's YOUR turn to be a goal-setting superstar! I have a special My Goal Worksheet for each of you. On this worksheet, I want you to first think about YOUR super goal – something YOU want to achieve or learn. You can draw a picture of it, or if you can write some words, you can do that too!"

(Distribute the My Goal Worksheet. Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 5: Your Turn! My Goal Worksheet.)

Teacher: "Once you have your big goal, I want you to think about the small steps, the objectives, you need to take to get there. Draw or write 2 to 4 steps in the boxes below your goal. I'll be walking around to help anyone who needs ideas or a little boost!"

(Circulate, provide individual support, prompt students with questions like: "What's the very first thing you would do? What comes next?")

Share and Celebrate (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Wow, I see so many amazing goals and clever steps! Who would like to share their goal and their steps with the class? Remember, it's wonderful to share our dreams!"

(Invite 2-3 students to share. Affirm their efforts and ideas. Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 6: Share & Celebrate!)

Teacher: "You all did such a fantastic job! Remember, goals are what we want to achieve, and objectives are the small, important steps we take to get there. It's okay if our goals change, and the most important thing is to try our best!"

Cool Down: One Big Idea (3 minutes)

Teacher: "To finish our goal-setting adventure today, I want everyone to think about one big idea they learned about goals or objectives. What's one thing that really stuck with you? You can draw it, say it, or write it on your Goals Galore Cool Down ticket."

(Display Goals Galore Slide Deck - Slide 7: Cool Down: One Big Idea. Distribute Goals Galore Cool Down tickets. Collect them as an exit ticket.)

Teacher: "Thank you all for being such thoughtful goal-setters today! I can't wait to see all the amazing things you achieve!"

My Goal Worksheet

Name: _____________________________

My Super Goal!

What is something you want to do or learn? Draw it or write it here!

My Objectives (The Steps!)

What are the small steps you need to take to reach your goal? Draw or write 2-4 steps here!

Objective 1:

Objective 2:

Objective 3:

Objective 4 (Optional):

Goals Galore Cool Down

Name: _____________________________

One Big Idea!

What is one big idea you learned today about goals or the steps (objectives) to reach them?

Draw it, say it, or write it!

My Goal Worksheet Answer Key

This answer key provides guidance for assessing student responses on the My Goal Worksheet. Given the open-ended nature of goal setting for Kindergarteners, focus on the student's ability to articulate any personal goal and any logical steps towards it.

General Guidance for Assessment:

• Goal Clarity: Does the student's drawing or writing clearly indicate something they want to achieve or learn? It does not need to be perfectly worded, but the intent should be discernible.
  • Examples of acceptable goals: Learning to jump rope, building a specific toy, being able to count to 20, learning to write their name.
• Objective Relevance: Do the objectives (steps) logically relate to the stated goal? Are they small, actionable steps that contribute to achieving the main goal?
  • Look for: Sequential steps, actions a kindergartener could realistically take.
  • Examples for Goal: Learn to jump rope
    • Objective 1: Practice holding the rope.
    • Objective 2: Practice swinging the rope over my head.
    • Objective 3: Try to jump over the rope as it comes down.
• Number of Objectives: Did the student provide at least two objectives, as instructed? More is fine, but two is the minimum.
• Effort and Engagement: Acknowledge and praise effort, especially for students who may struggle with writing or drawing.

Example of a Completed Worksheet (Teacher Reference):

My Super Goal!

Drawing of a child riding a bicycle without training wheels

My Objectives (The Steps!)

Objective 1:

Practice pedaling on my tricycle.

Objective 2:

Try sitting on my big bike with my feet on the ground.

Objective 3:

Ask an adult to hold the back of my seat while I try to pedal.

Objective 4:

Practice riding on a flat, grassy area.

Note: Student responses will vary widely. The primary objective of this activity is to introduce the concept of breaking down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Focus on participation and comprehension of this core idea rather than perfect execution of goal-setting.