Lesson Plan
Vision Quest Lesson Plan
Equip teachers with strategies and activities to guide students in crafting meaningful New Year SMART goals and creating vivid vision boards, fostering clarity, motivation, and actionable planning.
Starting the year with clear goals and visions boosts students’ motivation, self-efficacy, and focus. Equipping teachers with these tools ensures they can support students’ personal and academic growth from day one.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Goal-Setting
15 minutes
Step 3
Modeling Goal-Setting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Teacher Goal-Setting Practice
20 minutes
Step 5
Vision Board Creation
20 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 7
Closure & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Vision Quest: Guiding New Year Goals & Visions
Session Objectives
Why Goals & Visions Matter
What is a SMART Goal?
SMART Goal Example
Activity: Draft SMART Goals
Introducing Vision Boards
Activity: Create Mini Vision Board
Reflection & Discussion
Next Steps & Resources
Thank You!
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Activity
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