Lesson Plan
Growing Our Goals Lesson Plan
Students will identify and articulate a personal learning goal, share it with a peer, and craft a visual Goal Garden to build classroom community and confidence.
This lesson empowers first graders to set personal learning goals, fostering self-confidence and a growth mindset. By sharing and crafting together, students build connections and feel invested in their learning journey from day one.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preview and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Pair Share Goals
4 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Goal Garden
3 minutes
Step 4
Create Goal Garden Craft
4 minutes
Step 5
Gallery Walk & Affirm
1 minute

Slide Deck
Ready, Set, Grow!
Pair Share
Our Goal Garden

Script


Warm Up


Activity

