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Dream Big, Start Small Lesson Plan

Introduce kindergarten students to goal setting by teaching them how to set and achieve small, manageable goals that lead to big dreams.

This lesson builds a foundation for future success by showing students that big dreams start with small, achievable steps and encouraging early planning skills.

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5 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Storytime

10 Minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Creating a Goal Poster

10 Minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Review

5 Minutes

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Dream Big, Start Small

Introduce the lesson with a warm welcome. Explain that today, we will learn about goal setting in a fun and interactive way using stories and art!

What is Goal Setting?

Explain the concept of goal setting in very simple terms. Emphasize that a goal is something small we do that helps us achieve a bigger dream.

Storytime: My First Goal

Introduce the story 'My First Goal'. Read or show the story to illustrate how a small goal can be very important. Ask kids what small things they want to do!

Interactive Activity

Guide the students to create their own goal poster. Ask them to draw or choose pictures that represent a small goal they want to achieve. Use interactive discussion to encourage sharing.

Wrap-Up

Summarize the lesson. Reinforce that every big dream begins with a small step. Invite a few students to share one thing they learned about goal setting.

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