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Growing Our Goals Lesson Plan

Students will identify and articulate a personal learning goal, share it with a peer, and craft a visual Goal Garden to build classroom community and confidence.

This lesson empowers first graders to set personal learning goals, fostering self-confidence and a growth mindset. By sharing and crafting together, students build connections and feel invested in their learning journey from day one.

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Preview and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

3 minutes

Step 2

Pair Share Goals

4 minutes

Step 3

Introduce Goal Garden

3 minutes

Step 4

Create Goal Garden Craft

4 minutes

Step 5

Gallery Walk & Affirm

1 minute

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Ready, Set, Grow!

Pair Share

Our Goal Garden

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Warm Up

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