Lesson Plan
Personal Growth Plan
Guide the 12th-grade student to set and achieve personalized benchmarks in hygiene, budgeting, and social skills, earning digital badges and tracking progress through a structured one-on-one coaching session.
Fosters independence and self-confidence by breaking life skills into clear, measurable goals, using positive reinforcement and self-reflection to support sustained growth.
Audience
12th Grade Student
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive one-on-one coaching with badge-driven motivation.
Materials
Prep
Review Coaching Toolkit
10 minutes
- Review the structure and objectives laid out in Personal Growth Plan
- Examine criteria in Badge Earning Rubric to ensure clear understanding
- Preview visuals and flow of Badge Tracker Slides
- Familiarize yourself with Skill Mastery Challenges for each benchmark
- Prepare a copy of the Daily Progress Journal for the student
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
5 minutes
- Welcome the student and explain the session’s purpose
- Discuss the three focus areas: hygiene, budgeting, social skills
- Present the digital badge concept and its motivational role
- Refer to the Badge Earning Rubric to outline expectations
Step 2
Benchmark Identification
10 minutes
- Guide the student to set specific, measurable benchmarks in each area
- Hygiene: establish a daily grooming routine (e.g., brushing, showering)
- Budgeting: track one week of spending and define a small saving goal
- Social: plan and initiate a conversation with a peer
- Record chosen goals on the Personal Growth Plan
Step 3
Badge System Walkthrough
5 minutes
- Show the Badge Tracker Slides to illustrate progress tracking
- Explain how badges are awarded upon successful benchmark completion
- Confirm the student understands how to log tasks and earn badges
Step 4
Implementing Challenges
5 minutes
- Present the relevant Skill Mastery Challenges for each benchmark
- Discuss strategies, time management, and available resources
- Encourage the student to schedule when they will attempt each challenge
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes
- Ask the student to complete the first entry in the Daily Progress Journal
- Reflect on today’s goals, anticipated obstacles, and strategies to overcome them
- Set a date for badge review and outline focus for the next coaching session
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Slide Deck
Badge Tracker
Welcome to your Badge Tracker!
Watch your badges appear as you hit each benchmark in hygiene, budgeting, and social skills.
Let’s make progress visible—and celebrate every win!
Introduce the Badge Tracker as the visual hub for the student’s progress. Highlight the gradient colors (#5EC49E through #489F7C) as the motivating theme throughout these slides. Emphasize that this tool makes accomplishments visible and fun.
How It Works
• Set a clear benchmark (e.g., shower daily for a week)
• Complete the activity and log it in your tracker
• Earn the corresponding badge and add it to your chart
• Review progress weekly and aim for the next badge
Explain how the badge system works: each completed benchmark earns a badge. Encourage the student to check off tasks and update the tracker immediately after success.
Badge Types
- Hygiene Hero Badge
- Budget Boss Badge
- Social Star Badge
- Bonus Challenge Badge (for extra effort)
Show sample badge designs. Describe what each badge represents and the criteria for earning it. Reinforce that badges are digital tokens of achievement.
Your Tracker
| Benchmark | Target Date | Completed | Badge Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Grooming Routine | [date] | [✓] | Hygiene Hero |
| Weekly Savings Plan | [date] | [✓] | Budget Boss |
| Peer Conversation | [date] | [✓] | Social Star |
Walk through the tracker layout. Encourage the student to personalize with dates and notes if desired. Demonstrate entering a completion date and marking the badge earned column.
Next Steps
• Update your tracker every day after you complete a benchmark
• Reflect in your Daily Progress Journal on challenges and wins
• Aim to earn at least one badge before our next session
• We’ll review and celebrate your badges together!
Close by setting expectations for updating the tracker daily and reflecting each week. Remind the student of next coaching check-in.
Activity
Skill Mastery Challenges
These structured challenges guide you through each benchmark area—hygiene, budgeting, and social skills. Follow the step-by-step activities, record your progress, and reflect on your experience to earn your badges!
1. Hygiene Hero Challenge
Goal: Complete your personal grooming routine every morning and evening for one week.
Materials:
- Badge Earning Rubric
- Daily Progress Journal
- Your personal grooming checklist (toothbrush, soap, comb, etc.)
Steps:
- Review criteria for the Hygiene Hero Badge in the Badge Earning Rubric.
- Create or use a simple checklist:
• Brush teeth
• Wash face
• Shower or bathe
• Comb hair - Each morning and evening, complete every item on your list.
- In your Daily Progress Journal, log the date, time, and a ✓ for each completed routine.
- Update your badge status in the Badge Tracker Slides once you have seven consecutive days logged.
Reflection Prompts:
• Which part of the grooming routine felt easiest?
• Which part felt most challenging, and why?
• How did you feel about yourself after completing each routine?
2. Budget Boss Challenge
Goal: Track all spending for one week and set a realistic small savings target.
Materials:
- Badge Earning Rubric
- Notebook or budgeting app
- Daily Progress Journal
Steps:
- Review criteria for the Budget Boss Badge in the Badge Earning Rubric.
- For seven days, record every purchase: date, item, cost, and method of payment.
- At the end of the week, tally total spending and categorize it (e.g., snacks, school supplies, transportation).
- Choose a small savings goal for the next week (e.g., save $5 by skipping one snack).
- Enter your weekly summary and savings goal in the Daily Progress Journal.
- Once your spending log and savings plan meet rubric standards, award yourself the badge on Badge Tracker Slides.
Reflection Prompts:
• What surprised you about your spending habits?
• How did categorizing expenses help you understand where your money goes?
• What strategy will you use to meet your savings goal?
3. Social Star Challenge
Goal: Initiate and maintain a friendly conversation with a peer or adult.
Materials:
- Badge Earning Rubric
- Conversation starter list (see below)
- Daily Progress Journal
Steps:
- Review criteria for the Social Star Badge in the Badge Earning Rubric.
- Choose a person you’ll talk with (classmate, neighbor, or family friend).
- Select two open-ended questions from this list or create your own:
• What’s something you’re excited about this week?
• If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
• What’s your favorite hobby and why? - Approach the person, greet them by name, and ask your first question.
- Listen actively, ask a follow-up question, and share something about yourself.
- Record the date, person’s name, and two things you learned in your Daily Progress Journal.
- Mark off the Social Star Badge on Badge Tracker Slides once you complete the conversation.
Reflection Prompts:
• What was the best part of your conversation?
• How did it feel to ask questions and share about yourself?
• What will you try differently next time to keep the conversation going?
Once you’ve completed each challenge according to the rubric, celebrate your success by awarding yourself the badge and planning your next set of personal benchmarks!
Rubric
Badge Earning Rubric
This rubric defines the performance levels for earning each digital badge. Use the scale to self-assess your work and to guide coaching feedback.
Scoring Scale
1 = Beginning | 2 = Developing | 3 = Mastery
1. Hygiene Hero Badge
Criteria: Complete your personal grooming routine (brush teeth, wash face, shower/bathe, comb hair) morning and evening for one full week.
| Level | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Beginning (1) | Routine completed fewer than 3 days or key tasks are consistently missed. |
| Developing (2) | Routine completed on 4–6 days; most tasks done, but some steps are skipped or rushed. |
| Mastery (3) | Routine completed every morning and evening for 7 consecutive days with all checklist items done thoroughly. |
2. Budget Boss Badge
Criteria: Track all spending for one week, categorize expenses, and set a realistic savings goal.
| Level | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Beginning (1) | Fewer than 4 days of spending recorded; categories incomplete or missing; no clear savings goal. |
| Developing (2) | 5–6 days of spending logged; expenses categorized; savings goal set but lacks specificity or feasibility. |
| Mastery (3) | All 7 days of spending recorded accurately; expenses clearly categorized; savings goal is specific, measurable, and realistic, with plan outlined. |
3. Social Star Badge
Criteria: Initiate and carry a 2-to-3-minute friendly conversation, use open-ended questions, and reflect on the interaction.
| Level | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Beginning (1) | Attempts conversation fewer than twice; uses mostly closed questions; minimal follow-up or sharing. |
| Developing (2) | Initiates conversation once; asks at least one open-ended question; some follow-up; shares some personal info. |
| Mastery (3) | Initiates and maintains a 2–3 minute conversation; uses two or more open-ended questions; listens actively and shares thoughtfully. |
4. Bonus Challenge Badge (Optional)
Criteria: Go above and beyond standard challenges—demonstrate creativity, consistency, or leadership in applying one of the life skills.
| Level | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Beginning (1) | Takes an extra step once (e.g., adds one new task) but without consistent follow-through. |
| Developing (2) | Demonstrates extra effort two or more times (e.g., extends challenge duration or involves a peer). |
| Mastery (3) | Designs and completes a self-directed extension (e.g., creates a peer tutorial, sustains effort for two weeks, or integrates multiple skills). |
Use this rubric during each challenge to check your performance level, guide your reflections in the Daily Progress Journal, and determine when you’ve met the criteria to award yourself a badge in the Badge Tracker Slides.
Journal
Daily Progress Journal
Use this journal each day to track your progress, reflect on successes, and plan next steps toward earning your badges.
Date: ____________________ Session #: ________
1. Benchmark Focus
Which challenge did you work on today? (Circle one): Hygiene Hero / Budget Boss / Social Star / Bonus Challenge
2. Tasks Completed
List the specific actions you took today to meet your benchmark (e.g., ‘Brushed teeth at 8 AM,’ ‘Logged spending of $2 on snack,’ ‘Asked a peer about their weekend’).
3. Achievements
What went well today? Describe any progress, wins, or moments you’re proud of.
4. Challenges
What obstacles or difficulties did you face? How did you handle them?
5. Feelings & Reflections
How did completing these tasks make you feel? (e.g., confident, frustrated, proud)
6. Next Steps
What will you do tomorrow to continue working toward your badge? Any adjustments to your plan or strategies?
7. Badge Status & Tracker
Did you earn a badge today? If yes, which one? If not, what is your target for your next attempt?
Link your progress to Badge Tracker Slides.
Use the Badge Earning Rubric to self-assess your performance and guide your reflections.