Lesson Plan
Teacher Guide SMART Goals
Students will write one SMART micro-goal for the week, identify two supporting actions, and establish one accountability check with a peer.
Helps students break larger goals into manageable steps, builds motivation through tiny wins, and fosters responsibility through accountability partnerships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Do Now: Identify One Improvement
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach and Model SMART Goals
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Build Your Goal Ladder
7 minutes
Step 4
Write SMART Planner & Choose Accountability Buddy
8 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: Accountability Commitment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Goals That Stick: Tiny Wins
Do Now: Identify One Improvement
What Are Tiny Wins?
SMART Goals
Example: From Broad to SMART
Activity: Build Your Goal Ladder
Plan & Reflect
Exit Ticket: Accountability Check-In
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Journal
Cool Down
