Lesson Plan:

Mapping Out Your Goals K-3

Lesson Outline

Sami shares his story of overcoming challenges and highlights the importance of writing down goals to help us know where we're going, while reminding viewers that their dreams can come true if they work hard and never give up.

Duration: 21 minutes

Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.

Learning Objectives:

– Students will understand the value of setting clear, actionable goals and how writing them down can provide direction and motivation.
– Students will practice using planning and organization to map out steps toward goals, building self-management and decision-making skills.
– Students will recognize how perseverance, initiative, and self-discipline are essential components in achieving personal goals and long-term dreams.
– Students will recognize that having a clear vision of where they are going helps them stay focused and committed to achieving their goals.

Keywords: goal-setting, perseverance, self-management, organization, motivation, initiative, planning, self-discipline, vision, direction, focus, commitment.

SEL Standards

• Setting personal and collective goals
• Using planning and organizational skills
• Showing the courage to take initiative