Family Strengths Mapping

Part 1: Individual Reflection

Take a few minutes to think about your family’s unique strengths. For each item, write one specific example.

1. Strength 1:
   Describe how this strength shows up in your family:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Strength 2:
   Describe how this strength shows up in your family:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Strength 3:
   Describe how this strength shows up in your family:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Group Mapping

In groups of 3–4, compare your lists and complete the chart below. Identify which strengths appear most often and how you might leverage them at home or in school.

Part 3: Group Share

Which strength did your group choose to highlight? Why?

Tip: Look for common themes and consider how these strengths can support our children’s learning and well-being.

Goal-Setting Conversations Guide

Objective

Support parents in crafting and practicing one SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal-setting conversation for their child.

Materials

• This discussion guide (Goal-Setting Conversations Guide)
• Grow Together Slides (slide prompts)
• Reflection Prompts for Parents Journal

Instructions for Pairs (20 minutes)

1. Form pairs. Take turns as Speaker (sets the goal) and Listener (asks guiding questions).
2. Use each section below to co-create a SMART goal. Record your responses on this sheet.
3. Role-play your scripted conversation; pause after each SMART element to offer feedback.
4. Switch roles and repeat with a new goal or refine the first one.

Discussion Prompts

1. Specific: Define the Focus

• Prompt: "What is one specific skill or behavior you want your child to work on?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow-up: "Why did you choose this particular focus right now?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

2. Measurable: Identify Indicators of Success

• Prompt: "How will you know when your child is making progress?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow-up: "What evidence or examples will show success? (e.g., reading pages, completed chores)"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

3. Achievable: Ensure Realism

• Prompt: "Is this goal realistic given your child’s current routine and abilities?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow-up: "What adjustments or supports might make it more achievable?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

4. Relevant: Connect to Values

• Prompt: "Why is this goal meaningful for your child’s growth or well-being?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow-up: "How does it connect to your family strengths (e.g., teamwork, resilience)?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

5. Time-Bound: Set a Timeline

• Prompt: "By what date or within what time frame do you hope to achieve this goal?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Follow-up: "What short-term check-in points will you use to stay on track?"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Role-Play & Feedback

1. Speaker: Lead a 2-minute conversation using your drafted SMART goal.
   Listener: Note where prompts flowed well and where you need more clarity.
2. Switch roles and repeat with your partner’s goal.
3. Debrief together: What felt most natural? Which part was challenging?

Reflection & Next Steps

After both rounds, spend 5 minutes writing in your Reflection Prompts for Parents Journal:

1. One insight you gained about goal-setting.
2. How you will integrate this process into your weekly family routine.
3. Any supports or resources you may seek next.

Thank you for engaging in Goal-Setting Conversations. Your thoughtful planning and practice will help your child build confidence and track progress on meaningful goals!

Reflection Prompts for Parents Journal

Use these prompts to capture your insights, plan next steps, and set meaningful goals for your family.

1. Top Takeaways

What are the three most important insights you gained from today’s workshop? Include specific examples or moments that stood out.

2. Integrating a Strategy

Choose one collaborative parenting strategy (e.g., consistent routines, open communication, co-learning) and describe exactly how and when you will put it into practice this week.

3. Short-Term SMART Goal (Next 2 Weeks)

Write a Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goal for your child. Be sure to include all SMART elements.

4. Long-Term Goal (Next 2–3 Months)

Identify a broader goal for your child’s growth over the next few months. How will you monitor progress along the way?

5. Resources & Supports Needed

What school or community resources, tools, or supports will help you and your child reach these goals? How will you connect with those resources?

6. Leveraging Family Strengths

Reflect on your family’s unique strengths. How can you use these strengths to support the goals and strategies you’ve planned?

Thank you for reflecting! Keep this journal as a roadmap for action and share your progress in our next check-in session.