New Year, New Goals!

Brooke Hartson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

New Year, New Goals!

New Year Goals

This lesson helps 2nd-grade students set personal goals for the New Year through engaging activities and discussions. By focusing on goal-setting, students learn to reflect on their achievements and plan for future success, fostering a sense of responsibility and motivation.

Audience

2nd grade students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, Discussion Questions, Bulletin board, Paper leaves, and Paper fruits/flowers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and wish them a Happy New Year.
Briefly discuss what New Year's resolutions are and why people make them.
Explain that today they will set their own goals for the New Year.

Step 2

Goal-Setting Activity

15 mins

Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
Ask students to think about one goal they want to achieve this year.
Encourage them to write or draw their goal on the post-it note.
Have students share their goals with a partner, discussing why they chose that goal and how they plan to achieve it.
Collect the post-it notes and display them on a whiteboard for everyone to see.
Introduce the 'Class Goal Tree' on a bulletin board where each leaf represents a student's goal.
As students achieve their goals, they can add a fruit or flower to the tree, symbolizing growth and success.

Step 3

Discussion

8 mins

Use the prepared discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about goal-setting.
Encourage students to think about the steps needed to achieve their goals and how they can support each other.
Highlight the importance of perseverance and celebrating small successes along the way.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

Recap the importance of setting goals and how it helps us grow.
Encourage students to revisit their goals regularly and adjust them as needed.
Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.

Discussion

New Year Goals Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their goals and the process of achieving them.

Why is it important to set goals?

Discuss how goals give us direction and motivation.

What steps can you take to achieve your goal?

Encourage students to think about actionable steps and resources they might need.

How can we help each other achieve our goals?

Talk about the importance of support and encouragement from peers.