The Goal Getter's Guide

Dannah Rogers

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

The Goal Getter's Guide

Introduce goal setting

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of goal setting through engaging storytelling and examples of famous individuals who achieved their dreams. Students will learn the importance of setting goals and will be guided to set their own short-term and long-term goals. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand the value of planning and perseverance, fostering a mindset of growth and achievement.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Introduce goal setting

Materials

Storybook about goal setting, Printable Goal Setting Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about what a goal is.
Ask students if they have ever set a goal, like learning to ride a bike or reading a book.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

Read a storybook that illustrates goal setting, such as a tale about a character who achieves a dream through perseverance.
Pause to ask questions and engage students with the story.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to talk about the story and relate it to real-life examples of famous individuals who set and achieved goals.
Encourage students to think about what goals they might want to set.

Step 4

Goal Setting Activity

7 mins

Distribute the Printable Goal Setting Worksheet.
Guide students to write or draw one short-term goal and one long-term goal.
Offer examples and support as needed.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

Invite a few students to share their goals with the class.
Reinforce the importance of setting goals and encourage students to think about how they can achieve them.

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Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

A discussion to help students connect the story to real-life goal setting.

What was the main goal of the character in the story?

Guide students to identify the character's goal and discuss how they achieved it.

Can you think of a famous person who set a goal and achieved it?

Encourage students to think of examples like athletes, scientists, or artists.

What is a goal you would like to set for yourself?

Help students brainstorm personal goals, both short-term and long-term.

Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and set their own goals.

Draw or write about a short-term goal you have.

A short-term goal is something you can achieve soon, like finishing a book.

Draw or write about a long-term goal you have.

A long-term goal is something that might take more time, like learning to play an instrument.