Warm Up

Activity

Rubric

Lesson Plan

Can I Do It? Plan

Guide a 2nd grade student through choosing a small, meaningful challenge, planning steps to achieve it, and reflecting on success to build self-efficacy and a growth mindset.

Teaching goal-setting and reflection empowers students to recognize their abilities, manage tasks independently, and develop confidence through achievable successes.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Super You Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Challenge Choice Chart

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Celebrate: I Did It Checklist

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Can I Do It?

Introduce the session by showing enthusiasm about setting and achieving personal goals. Explain that today the student will choose a small challenge and learn how to plan for success.

Super You Discussion

Read each question aloud, pause for responses, and encourage the student to share examples of their strengths and past successes.

Choose Your Challenge

Guide the student in naming a challenge and filling in each part of the chart. Offer examples if needed (e.g., learning to tie shoes, drawing a picture).

I Did It Checklist

Ask the student to imagine finishing each step and check off the criteria. Emphasize noticing progress and celebrating small wins.

Celebrate Your Success!

Celebrate the student’s goal-setting work. Offer positive feedback, a sticker, or a cheer. Prompt them to share what they learned about themselves.

Warm Up

Activity

Rubric

Lesson Plan

Can I Do It? Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Super You Discussion

Step 2

Main Activity: Challenge Choice Chart

Step 3

Reflection and Celebrate: I Did It Checklist

Slide Deck

Can I Do It?

Super You Discussion

Choose Your Challenge

I Did It Checklist

Celebrate Your Success!

Can I Do It?

Margaret Olson