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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.

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Goal Galaxy

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