Goal Setting Teacher GuideOne Great Goal to End the Year Facilitator Guide • Kindergarten 20 Minutes Why This Matters Setting small goals helps us focus our efforts, build good habits, and feel proud of our achievements as we wrap up the school year. Objective "I can choose one small goal to help me finish the quarter strong." Materials Whiteboard / Markers Finish Strong Slides My Goal Pledge Scenario Cards Preparation (5 Minutes) Review slide deck and practice the script. Print "My 'Finish Strong' Goal Pledge" for each student. Cut out "Goal-Setting Scenario Cards". Set up whiteboard or chart paper. Instructional Steps 1 Welcome & Connect 3 min Hook: Greet students and ask them to think about something they are really good at. Share a quick personal example of a skill you recently improved. Introduce Goals: Use the slides to explain that a goal is one small thing we want to get even better at before school ends. 2 Model & Brainstorm 7 min Model: Share a simple, achievable teacher goal (e.g., "I want to remember to drink water" or "I want to keep my desk tidy"). Scenarios: Use the Scenario Cards to help students practice identifying small steps. Ask: "What is one small thing this friend can do?" 3 Make a Plan 7 min Pledge: Hand out the Goal Pledge. Guide students to draw or write their goal and one small action step. Support: Circulate and encourage drawing pictures for those still developing writing skills. 4 Share & Commit 3 min Share: Invite a few volunteers to share their goal and plan. Praise all efforts! Commit: Ask students to keep their pledge where they can see it. Remind them: "Even small steps make a big difference!"
Finish Strong Slide DeckFinishing Strong! What are you good at? What makes you proud? Teacher Note: Welcome students and get them thinking about things they are good at. What's a Goal? A goal is something you want to achieve or get better at! Teacher Note: Introduce the idea of a 'goal' as something we want to get better at. My Small Goal Choose ONE small goal. What can you do to make this happen? Teacher Note: Even small goals can help us finish the year strong. Give examples like "remembering lunchbox" or "sharing toys". Make a Plan! 1 Write or draw your goal. 2 What is one step you can take? Teacher Note: Transition to the worksheet. Emphasize drawing or writing their goal and action step. Share Your Goal! Tell a friend your goal. How will you achieve it? Teacher Note: Encourage students to share their goals with a partner or the class. You Can Do It! Believe in yourself and your goals! Teacher Note: Conclude by reminding them that all goals, big or small, are important.
Goal Pledge WorksheetMy 'Finish Strong' Goal Pledge Name: Date: My Goal Is: *Draw or write one small thing you want to get better at.* One Step I Can Take: *Draw or write one small action you can take to reach your goal.* "I promise to try my best to reach my goal!" My Signature
Goal Scenario CardsGoal-Setting Scenario Cards Cut out each card to use during class discussion. CARD 1 Scenario: You want to be better at lining up quietly. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? CARD 2 Scenario: You want to remember to put your art supplies away after using them. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? CARD 3 Scenario: You want to be a better listener during story time. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? CARD 4 Scenario: You want to share your toys with friends more often during free play. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? CARD 5 Scenario: You want to practice writing your name neatly. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? CARD 6 Scenario: You want to help your teacher clean up the classroom. Discussion Prompts: 1. What is one small goal you can set? 2. What is one step you can take? Cut along the dashed lines
