Lesson Plan
Mission to Goal Galaxy
Students will learn to set short- and long-term goals and plan actionable steps toward a personal dream using a space-themed activity.
Building goal-setting skills early fosters planning, focus, and confidence. This lesson helps first graders break big dreams into achievable steps.
Audience
Time
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Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Blast Off Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Goals
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Rocket Launch Tracker Game
15 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Mission Debrief
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Countdown to Goals
What Is a Goal?
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals
Steps Are Like Rocket Stages
Example: Becoming an Astronaut
Your Turn: Dream & Steps
Next Up: Rocket Launch Tracker

Game


Worksheet


Warm Up

