Demonstrating+Goal+Setting

Submitted by Sharon House, First Grade, Goal Setting

Standards: 2D

Materials: Chart explaining the definition of “goal” Writing paper with a section left blank for drawing

Time: 30 minutes

When to teach: Third quarter

Goals: To help the children understand what a goal is and how it will help them be successful.

Lesson: Gather together and discuss the definition of a goal. Teacher gives examples of personal goals. Students brainstorm individual goals they want to achieve. Students choose one individual goal and writes and illustrates it. Students share their writing/drawing with the class.

Assessment: Teacher scores writings/drawings for understanding of what a goal is and observes the students as they’re sharing, checking for understanding of a reachable goal.