New Year, New Goals!

Brooke Hartson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

New Year, New Goals!

New year, new goals

This lesson helps 4th-grade students set personal goals for the new year. By watching a video on good student habits, participating in a collaborative goal-setting activity, and reflecting through discussion, students will learn the importance of setting and achieving goals. This lesson encourages self-reflection and personal growth, fostering a sense of responsibility and motivation in students.

Audience

4th grade students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Habits of a Good Student for Children, Goal-Setting Worksheet (English & Spanish), Discussion Questions (English & Spanish), and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by welcoming students and introducing the topic of setting goals for the new year.
Explain the importance of setting goals to improve and achieve success.
Show the video Habits of a Good Student for Children to highlight good habits.

Step 2

Collaborative Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Ask each group to discuss and list three personal goals they want to achieve this year.
Encourage students to think about academic, personal, and social goals.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

10 mins

Distribute the Goal-Setting Worksheet (available in English and Spanish).
Instruct students to individually write down their goals and steps to achieve them.
Provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

Gather students for a group discussion.
Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation about the importance of setting goals and how they can help in personal growth.
Encourage students to share their goals and reflect on the process.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to keep their goal-setting worksheets and revisit them regularly.
Remind students that setting and working towards goals is a continuous process.

Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the importance of setting goals and how they can help in personal growth. Available in English and Spanish.

Why is it important to set goals? / ¿Por qué es importante establecer metas?

Discuss how goals give direction and motivation. / Discuta cómo las metas dan dirección y motivación.

What are some challenges you might face when trying to achieve your goals? / ¿Cuáles son algunos desafíos que podrías enfrentar al intentar alcanzar tus metas?

Encourage students to think about obstacles and how to overcome them. / Anime a los estudiantes a pensar en los obstáculos y cómo superarlos.

How can you support each other in achieving your goals? / ¿Cómo pueden apoyarse mutuamente para alcanzar sus metas?

Discuss the importance of teamwork and encouragement. / Discuta la importancia del trabajo en equipo y el estímulo.

Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and plan their personal goals for the new year. Available in English and Spanish.

What is one academic goal you want to achieve this year? / ¿Cuál es una meta académica que deseas lograr este año?

Think about something you want to improve in school. / Piensa en algo que quieras mejorar en la escuela.

What is one personal goal you want to achieve this year? / ¿Cuál es una meta personal que deseas lograr este año?

Consider a skill or hobby you want to develop. / Considera una habilidad o pasatiempo que quieras desarrollar.

What steps will you take to achieve your goals? / ¿Qué pasos tomarás para lograr tus metas?

List specific actions you can take. / Enumera acciones específicas que puedes tomar.