Grades 3–5
Interview a Goal Getter
Interview a grown-up about a big goal they reached: the steps they took, what got in the way, who helped and their advice for you.
SEL worksheet · Goal setting
My Goal Vision Board
Draw and label six goals, at school, at home, with friends and someday, on a vision board to hang where you will see it every day.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Topic
- Goal setting
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Goal setting, Planning, Tracking progress, Self-reflection
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a picture of a goal in each box, then write the goal on the line. Hang your vision board where you will see it every day.
Teacher tip
Hang the boards at kids’ desks or send them home for the bedroom wall.
How to use it
- Share one of your own goals and the steps you are taking.
- Keep the first goals small enough to reach in a week.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
Watch for
Goals that are too big or too vague. Help kids make them specific.
Talk about it
- What might get in the way, and what will you do then?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Make a class goal, like reading 1,000 minutes, and track it on a big chart.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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