Lesson Plan
Getting Set
Students will understand why setting goals matters and brainstorm personal goals, then organize one goal using a visual mapping tool.
Clarifying goals boosts motivation and gives students a clear roadmap for success as they wrap up the school year. This lesson builds self-awareness and goal-setting confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Goal Importance
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Goal Brainstorm
8 minutes
Step 3
Pair Share
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal Mapping
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
4 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 1: Getting Set with Goals
Why Goals Matter
Individual Goal Brainstorm
Pair Share
Goal Mapping Activity
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Lesson Plan
Making It SMART
Students will learn the SMART criteria and apply it to transform their drafted goals into Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound statements.
Turning vague goals into SMART goals increases clarity and commitment, boosting students’ confidence and likelihood of success as they wrap up the school year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Introducing SMART Criteria
7 minutes
Step 3
Group SMART Sorting Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Pair SMART Conversion
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Making It SMART
Welcome & Recap
Introducing SMART Criteria
Group SMART Sorting Activity
Pair SMART Conversion
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Action Plan in Motion
Students will develop detailed action plans for their SMART goals, anticipate obstacles, and schedule regular check-ins to stay on track and adapt as needed.
Turning SMART goals into concrete, step-by-step action plans with clear review dates helps students build accountability, boost momentum, and feel confident following through on their goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
3 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Action Plans
6 minutes
Step 3
Individual Action Plan Development
8 minutes
Step 4
Peer Feedback Carousel
7 minutes
Step 5
Check-In Scheduling & Reflection
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Action Plan in Motion
Welcome & Recap
Key Elements of an Action Plan
Sample Action Plan Model
Develop Your Action Plan
Peer Feedback Carousel
Schedule Check-In Reminders
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Reflect & Refine
Students will reflect on their goal progress by analyzing successes and setbacks from their check-ins, then refine their action plans and set next steps to achieve their SMART goals by the end of the school year.
Reflection helps students recognize progress, identify patterns in obstacles, and adjust strategies, strengthening persistence and self-efficacy as they finish the year.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Room
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Progress Share
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection & Refinement
8 minutes
Step 3
Pair Feedback & Celebration
6 minutes
Step 4
Group Brainstorm & Strategy Swap
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Reflect & Refine
Welcome & Progress Share
Individual Reflection & Refinement
Pair Feedback & Celebration
Group Brainstorm & Strategy Swap
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
