Lesson Plan

Dream Big: Your Future Awaits

Students will learn how to set realistic goals and explore potential future careers, empowering them to envision clear paths towards achieving their dreams.

Goal setting and career exploration provide 7th graders with a structured approach to plan for the future, enhancing decision-making and self-confidence.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Career Exploration!

Introduce the concept of career exploration, emphasize that there are many possibilities, and that today's activity will help students connect their goals to potential future careers.

Why Explore Careers?

Discuss why it's important to explore different career options. Help students understand that knowing about various careers can guide their goal setting and inspire them.

Connecting Goals and Careers

Explain the link between setting goals and achieving career success. Emphasize that goal setting is like creating a roadmap towards their future career.

Examples of Career Paths

Provide examples of different career paths. Consider using visual cues or icons representing various fields to spark student interest.

Dream Big, Plan Ahead

Wrap up with a motivational message to encourage students to dream big and consider their future possibilities.

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Lesson Plan

Dream Big: Little Explorers

Introduce Pre-K students to the idea of setting simple goals and exploring future careers through storytelling and interactive drawing.

This lesson encourages young learners to dream and express their aspirations, laying the early foundation for goal setting and self-exploration.

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Time

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: What is a Goal?

5 minutes

Step 2

Storytime: Exploring Careers

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Drawing Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Sharing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Our Career Adventure!

Introduce the storybook by explaining that it's all about fun jobs people do. Keep the tone playful and ensure all images are bright and inviting.

Meet Our Friends at Work!

Show a slide featuring a teacher or a friendly character talking about different jobs. Ask simple questions like, 'What do you see on the slide?' to keep interaction high.

A Day with a Doctor

Introduce a slide with a playful depiction of someone helping others. Ensure the image clearly communicates the idea of caring and medicine.

A Day at School

Show a slide designed to be visually engaging with bold colors and simple imagery. Ask the students who they think are teaching and learning.

A Brave Firefighter

Use vibrant imagery and simple language to introduce another common career, like a firefighter. Engage the kids by asking them what they think firefighters do.

A Creative Chef

Show a slide featuring a fun image of someone cooking. Ask the kids if they like to cook or eat yummy food.

An Inspiring Artist

Present a slide with playful art images, asking the students about colors and drawings, to explore creativity.

A Brave Astronaut

Use an engaging slide with space-themed visuals, talk about the stars and space exploration to spark imagination.

Dream Big!

Wrap up the storybook with a motivating and inclusive message that every dream is unique. Encourage students to talk about their favorites.

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Worksheet

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Dream Big: Little Explorers

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