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The Confidence Code

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Lesson Plan

Setting Personal Goals

Build self-confidence by setting personal goals and celebrating small victories, empowering the student to identify clear, measurable goals.

This lesson nurtures self-belief and determination by providing a structured approach to goal-setting and acknowledging progress, essential for a 9th Grade student’s growth.

Audience

9th Grade Student

Time

50 minutes

Approach

Individual interactive session with activities and reflection.

Materials

Setting Personal Goals, Celebrating Small Victories, and Confidence Tracker

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Goal Discussion

15 minutes

  • Begin with a brief overview of the importance of self-confidence and goal-setting.
  • Ask the student to share a personal goal and discuss why it matters.
  • Encourage self-reflection on past achievements using prompts from the Confidence Tracker.

Step 2

Activity: Define & Plan

20 minutes

  • Guide the student through the Setting Personal Goals lesson plan.
  • Work together to define at least one academic and one personal goal.
  • Break goals into actionable steps with milestones.
  • Use the Confidence Tracker to set up milestones and celebrate small victories.

Step 3

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Summarize the session and discuss how setting clear steps can boost confidence.
  • Emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins using the Celebrating Small Victories slide-deck.
  • Encourage the student to update the tracker regularly and reflect on progress.
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Slide Deck

Celebrating Small Victories

Recognize and acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small. Celebrating these moments fosters self-belief and encourages further progress.

Introduce the concept of celebrating small victories as an essential component in building self-confidence. Explain that acknowledging even minor achievements reinforces positive behavior and boosts motivation.

Motivational Moments

• "Small steps in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life."
• Celebrate progress with a positive mindset.
• Recognize every achievement, no matter the size.

Share motivational quotes and examples that students can relate to. Highlight practical tips that students can use to celebrate their small wins.

How to Celebrate

  1. Document your achievements.
  2. Share your successes with friends or mentors.
  3. Reflect on what led to your success and how you can build on it.

Provide actionable steps for students to incorporate celebration of victories into their routine. Encourage them to document these moments and reflect on their significance.

Your Journey to Confidence

Every small win is a building block for your self-confidence. Keep track of your achievements and remember:
• Consistency leads to greatness.

Wrap up the slide deck by summarizing the key points and inspiring students to regularly acknowledge their progress.

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Worksheet

Confidence Tracker Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you record your personal goals, track your progress, and celebrate your small victories. Use this tracker regularly to reflect on your achievements and adjust your goals as needed.

Section 1: Goal Setting

Write down your clear and measurable personal and academic goals below.





  • Personal Goal:





  • Academic Goal:





Section 2: Milestones and Steps

Break each goal down into smaller, actionable steps and milestones. Detail what you need to do to reach each goal.





  • Step 1:





  • Step 2:





  • Step 3:





Section 3: Tracking Progress

Use this section to mark your progress. Write down the dates when you achieve each milestone and any thoughts on your journey.





  • Milestone Reached:





  • Reflections:





Section 4: Celebrating Small Victories

For every small win, celebrate! Describe how you celebrated your achievements and the impact it had on your confidence.





  • Victory:





  • Celebration:





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