Turn your class into a group of self-motivated learners with this goal setting resource. Children will take ownership over their own education as they set goals for themselves and reflect on their progress, creating a record of growth from the beginning of the year to the end.

Concepts

goal setting

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Additional Tags

goal setting, goal tracking, goal making, monitoring growth, classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students create goals for each subject area
• Encourage children to set personal/social as well as academic goals
• Take time at the end of every week for students to write about their progress
• Every month have children develop a new set of goals
• Present the goal setting booklets to parents during conferences

Classroom Considerations

• With younger learners, assemble the booklets for them with the help of a classroom aide or parent/student volunteer

Pros

• Includes a poster to display in the classroom as a goal setting reminder
• Template includes a cover page and list of instructions for using the goal setting booklet
• Direction are included for assembling the goal tracker booklets

Cons

• None