Lesson Plan
Goal Setting Lesson Plan
Students will define goals, articulate why setting goals matters, and create at least one SMART goal for academic or personal success.
By learning to set SMART goals, students build planning skills, boost motivation, and practice self-regulation, laying the foundation for lifelong achievement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Why Goals Matter
5 minutes
Step 3
SMART Goals Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Individual Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Goal Quest
Lesson Objectives
What Is a Goal?
Why Do Goals Matter?
SMART Goals Criteria
Group Activity: Rewrite Goals
Individual Reflection
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Warm Up
Cool Down
