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Dream Job Discovery

Students will imagine future careers, articulate personal goals, and create a simple one-step plan to reach them through interactive reflection and hands-on activities.

By exploring dreams and mapping easy first steps, 2nd graders build motivation, self-awareness, and early goal-setting skills essential for lifelong planning.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Magic Mirror Prompt

5 minutes

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Main Activity: Goal-Setting Stars

20 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down: One-Step Promise

5 minutes

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Future You: Dream and Do!

What Do Adults Do?

Think of Your Dream Job

What Is a Goal?

Steps to Achieve a Goal

Get Your Goal-Setting Star!

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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What Will You Be?

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