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Mapping My Success

Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce the concept of goal setting, guide the student to choose a personal, actionable goal, and begin tracking progress with a structured worksheet.

Goal setting fosters responsibility and decision-making, offering the student consistent structure and a clear plan to manage behavior in less supervised settings.

Audience

4th Grade Student (Individual Session)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Discussion and guided worksheet activity.

Materials

Goal-Setting Worksheet, Success Tracking Chart, Timer, Pencils, Whiteboard or Large Paper, and Sticky Notes

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the student’s IEP and behavior plan for individualized supports.
  • Print or open the Goal-Setting Worksheet.
  • Prepare the Success Tracking Chart on paper or digitally.
  • Gather pencils, sticky notes, and set up a timer.
  • Arrange a quiet, distraction-free workspace for the student.

Step 1

Establish Routine and Rapport

5 minutes

  • Greet the student and review the session’s structure: start, activity, reflection, close.
  • Use a visual schedule or checklist to outline today’s steps.
  • Remind the student of classroom rules and positive behavior expectations.

Step 2

Introduce Goal Setting

7 minutes

  • Ask: “What is a goal? Can you think of something you want to improve or achieve?”
  • Define goals simply: something you plan and work toward.
  • Provide two examples (e.g., finishing homework on time, raising hand before speaking).
  • Relate to the student’s interests or past successes.

Step 3

Guided Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Goal-Setting Worksheet.
  • Walk through each section: “My Goal,” “Why It Matters,” and “Steps I Will Take.”
  • Prompt the student to write one specific, short-term goal (academic or behavioral).
  • Offer sentence starters and visual cues for clarity.
  • Ensure the goal is measurable and realistic within one week.

Step 4

Introduce Tracking Chart

5 minutes

  • Show the Success Tracking Chart.
  • Explain how to mark daily progress (e.g., stickers, checkmarks).
  • Model one example: “If I finish math on time today, I put a sticker here.”
  • Let the student practice marking one day.

Step 5

Reflect and Preview Next Session

3 minutes

  • Ask: “How do you feel about your goal? What step will you try first?”
  • Provide positive feedback and reinforce structure.
  • Preview Session 2: reviewing progress and adjusting the plan.
  • End with a positive affirmation and a high-five or sticker on today’s effort.
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Activity

Session 1 Success Tracking Chart

Use this chart to mark each day you work on your goal. Place a sticker or draw a checkmark in the box after you complete your step. Keep it somewhere you can see it each day!

DayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Goal Completed?☐☐☐☐☐

Instructions for the Student 📋

  • At the end of each school day, check if you completed the step you planned.
  • If you did, put a sticker or draw a ✓ in that day’s box.
  • If you didn’t, leave it blank and try again tomorrow.

Teacher Notes 🗒️

  • Review the chart with the student at the start of each session.
  • Offer praise for each checkmark or sticker earned.
  • If a day is missed, discuss barriers and adjust next week’s steps together.
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Slide Deck

Session 1: Mapping My Success

Goal Setting and Tracking Personal Goals

Greet the student warmly. Review today’s structure: we’ll learn about goals, choose one, plan steps, and practice tracking progress.

Today's Objectives

• Understand what a goal is
• Select a personal, actionable goal
• Plan steps to reach that goal
• Learn how to track progress

Show this slide and read each objective. Ask the student if they have heard the word “objective” before and explain it simply as what we will learn today.

What Is a Goal?

A goal is something you plan and work toward.

Examples:
• Finish homework on time every day
• Raise your hand before speaking in class

Ask: “What is a goal? Can you share one example?” Define a goal as something you plan and work toward. Offer examples: finishing homework on time, raising hand before speaking.

Your Goal Worksheet

Download and fill out the Goal-Setting Worksheet:

  1. My Goal: “I will…”
  2. Why This Goal Matters: “This goal is important to me because…”
  3. Steps I Will Take: First, Next, Then

Distribute the Goal-Setting Worksheet. Walk through the prompts. Guide the student to write their own “I will…” sentence and explain why it matters.

Planning Your Steps

Use the words First, Next, and Then:

First, I will…
Next, I will…
Then, I will…

Model one example of planning steps. Then ask the student to complete their own. Provide sentence starters and check that each step is clear and doable.

How to Track Progress

Grab the Success Tracking Chart and mark each day you complete your step:

Mon ☐ Tue ☐ Wed ☐ Thu ☐ Fri ☐

Show the Success Tracking Chart. Explain how to place a sticker or checkmark each day. Model marking one day for the student to practice.

Reflection & Next Session

How do you feel about your goal? (Excited Nervous Confident Curious)

Next time: We’ll review your chart and adjust your plan to keep you on track.

Ask: “How do you feel about your goal?” Help the student circle a feeling and explain why. Preview next session: reviewing progress and adjusting the plan. End with praise and a high-five.

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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Review the student’s progress on their goal, reflect on successes and challenges, and adjust or renew the goal and action steps for the next week with clear planning and encouragement.

Ongoing reflection and adjustment help the student build self-awareness, reinforce positive behaviors, and adapt plans to overcome barriers, fostering responsibility and consistent decision-making.

Audience

4th Grade Student (Individual Session)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Guided reflection and interactive planning.

Materials

Session 2 Progress Reflection Worksheet, Session 2 Success Tracking Chart, Pencils, Timer, and Sticky Notes

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Review Progress and Celebrate

5 minutes

  • Greet the student and briefly revisit the goal they set last session.
  • Look at the completed entries on the Session 1 Success Tracking Chart.
  • Highlight days with checkmarks or stickers and offer specific praise (e.g., “Great job finishing your math steps on Wednesday!”).

Step 2

Complete Reflection Worksheet

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Session 2 Progress Reflection Worksheet.
  • Guide the student through each prompt:
    • What went well?
    • What challenges did you face?
    • How did you feel when you completed (or missed) a step?
    • What helped you succeed, and what could help next time?
  • Encourage honest answers and offer sentence starters if needed.

Step 3

Adjust or Renew Goal and Steps

10 minutes

  • Based on reflection, discuss if the original goal still feels right or needs tweaking.
  • If adjusting, rewrite the goal to keep it specific and achievable.
  • Plan three new action steps (First, Next, Then).
  • Use sticky notes or the worksheet to visually map out the updated plan.

Step 4

Set Up New Tracking Chart and Close

5 minutes

  • Introduce the Session 2 Success Tracking Chart.
  • Model marking the first day (e.g., placing a sticker for today).
  • Ask the student to practice placing one sticker or checkmark.
  • End with positive affirmation, a high-five, and a preview: “Next time, we’ll see how your new plan is working!”
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Worksheet

Session 2 Progress Reflection Worksheet

Welcome back! Let’s think about how things went last week and plan for a new week of success.
Use the questions below to guide your reflection.

1. What Went Well? 🎉

Describe two things you did well while working on your goal this week.












2. What Challenges Did You Face? 🚧

Describe any problems or barriers that made it hard to complete your steps.










3. How Did You Feel? 🤔

Circle one for each question and explain why you chose it.

When I completed my step: Proud Excited Confident Motivated Other: _______

When I missed my step: Frustrated Disappointed Nervous Determined Other: _______

Explain your feelings:










4. What Helped You Succeed? 🌟 What Could Help Next Time? 🛠️

Think about strategies or supports that worked and ones you might try.

What helped me succeed:







What could help me next time:







5. Keep or Adjust Your Goal? ✏️

Decide if you want to keep your current goal or make a new one.

• I want to keep my goal: _______________________________________________



• I want to adjust my goal to: ____________________________________________






6. Plan Your Steps for Next Week 🚀

Use the words First, Next, and Then to write three steps you will take.

First, I will…




Next, I will…




Then, I will…




Next, we will use the Session 2 Success Tracking Chart to mark your progress each day. Great work reflecting—let’s keep growing!

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Activity

Session 2 Success Tracking Chart

Use this chart to mark each day you work on your new or adjusted goal. Place a sticker or draw a checkmark in the box after you complete your step. Keep it somewhere you can see every day!

DayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Goal Completed?☐☐☐☐☐

Instructions for the Student 📋

  • At the end of each day, check if you completed the step you planned.
  • If you did, put a sticker or draw a ✓ in that day’s box.
  • If you didn’t, leave it blank and think about what you can try differently tomorrow.

Teacher Notes 🗒️

  • Review this chart with the student at the start of each session.
  • Offer specific praise for each checkmark or sticker earned.
  • If a day is missed, discuss what got in the way and brainstorm supports or strategies for next time.
  • Use this chart alongside the Session 2 Progress Reflection Worksheet to guide future planning.
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Slide Deck

Session 2: Mapping My Success

Review, Reflect, and Renew Your Goal

Welcome back! Greet the student and remind them that today we’ll look at last week’s progress, reflect, and plan new steps.

Today's Objectives

• Celebrate last week’s progress
• Reflect on successes and challenges
• Adjust or renew your goal and steps
• Set up a new tracking chart

Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Explain that today we’ll celebrate wins, talk about challenges, and set a new plan.

Review & Celebrate Progress

Look at your Session 1 Success Tracking Chart:

• Which days did you complete your step?
• What went well?

Display the student’s filled Session 1 Success Tracking Chart. Point out checkmarks or stickers and give specific praise.

Complete Reflection Worksheet

Fill out the Session 2 Progress Reflection Worksheet:

  1. What went well?
  2. What challenges did you face?
  3. How did you feel?

Distribute the reflection worksheet. Guide the student through each section, encouraging honest answers and supporting with sentence starters.

Adjust or Renew Your Goal

Decide:
• Keep your goal or write a new one

Then plan three steps using:
First, Next, Then

Discuss whether to keep or adjust the goal. Help rewrite the goal if needed and guide them to plan three clear steps.

Set Up New Tracking Chart

Use the Session 2 Success Tracking Chart:

Mon ☐ Tue ☐ Wed ☐ Thu ☐ Fri ☐

Show the new tracking chart for this week. Model marking today’s box and ask the student to practice placing a sticker or checkmark.

Reflection & Next Steps

How do you feel about your new plan? (Proud Confident Excited Other)

Next time: We’ll check this chart and keep growing!

Ask the student how they feel about their updated plan. Offer encouragement and preview that next time you’ll review this chart again.

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Discussion

Session 1 Goal-Setting Discussion

Use these guided questions, prompts, and sentence starters to help the student talk through choosing a personal, manageable goal and planning how to reach it. Aim to spend about 25–30 minutes total.

1. Warm-Up: What Is a Goal? (5 minutes)

• Teacher: “What do you think a goal is? Can you share an example of a goal you’ve heard about or tried before?”
– Sentence Starter: “A goal is when I want to…”
• Student Response and Discussion
• Follow-Up: “Why do people set goals? How does having a goal help us?”
– Sentence Starter: “Having a goal helps me because…”

2. Choosing Your Own Goal (7 minutes)

• Teacher: “Think of one thing you’d like to improve or achieve this week. It can be something in class, at home, or during recess.”
– Prompt if needed: “Maybe it’s finishing assignments quickly, raising your hand before speaking, or keeping your desk tidy each day.”
– Sentence Starter: “This week, I want to…”
• Student: Shares one idea.
• Teacher: “Tell me why this goal matters to you. How will it make school or home better?”
– Sentence Starter: “This goal matters to me because…”

3. Making It Specific and Measurable (5 minutes)

• Teacher: “How will you know when you’ve reached your goal? What will you see, hear, or feel?”
– Sentence Starter: “I will know I’ve succeeded when…”
• Example Discussion: “If your goal is finishing homework on time, you might see your worksheet completed and turned in.”
• Student: Describes what success looks like in clear terms.
• Follow-Up: “Is this something you can practice each day this week?”

4. Planning Your First Steps (8 minutes)

• Teacher: “Let’s break your goal into three small steps. Use the words First, Next, and Then.”

  1. First, what is the very first thing you will do when you start working on your goal?
    – Sentence Starter: “First, I will…”
  2. Next, what will you do after that?
    – Sentence Starter: “Next, I will…”
  3. Then, what is one more step you can try to keep going?
    – Sentence Starter: “Then, I will…”
    • Student: Identifies three clear, simple steps.
    • Teacher: Offer examples if needed (e.g., “First, I gather my materials; Next, I work for 10 minutes; Then, I check my work.”)

5. Checking In and Staying Motivated (3 minutes)

• Teacher: “How do you feel about this plan? Excited, confident, maybe a little nervous?”
– Sentence Starter: “I feel _____ because…”
• Student: Shares feelings and why.
• Teacher: “What might make it hard to stick with your steps? What can we do to help you remember and stay on track?”
– Brainstorm supports: setting a reminder alarm, using a sticker chart, asking a friend or teacher for a quick check-in, placing a checklist on your desk.

6. Reflection & Next Steps (2 minutes)

• Teacher: “Great work talking through your goal! Let’s write or say one thing you’ll remember from today’s discussion.”
– Sentence Starter: “Today I learned that…”
• Teacher: “Next time we meet, we’ll look at your progress on the Session 1 Success Tracking Chart and see what’s working well.”
• Close with positive feedback: “I’m proud of your plan—let’s make this week a success!”

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