Goal Setting Lesson for Social Emotional Learning & Elementary School Counseling

Are you looking for a super fun and engaging goal setting classroom lesson that your students will be talking about for the rest of the day? This fun, low-prep, classroom counseling lesson will keep students engaged and show them the importance of setting SMART goals.

The best part? I have taken care of all of the planning and prep for you! This classroom counseling lesson is aligned with ASCA and CASEL standards, and it includes a detailed counselor script, outline, suggested answers, and extension activities.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to create a goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. They will also be able to identify the small steps necessary to achieve a goal allowing them to feel more motivated and positive about the future.

This Class Lesson Includes:

• Counselor's Guide including ASCA and CASEL aligned objectives
• Detailed Outlines with scripts, suggested student answers, and extension activities
• Movement-Based Icebreaker
• Brainstorming Discussion
• Board Game Activity
• Written Reflection
• Data Collection Tool: Pre and Post Lesson Self-Assessments

Benefiting Students

When done properly goal setting can be a very effective tool for increasing student motivation. By using a SMART goal setting system students will quickly build self-esteem by reaching milestones that are achievable. This will allow them to build up to bigger more challenging goals.

Saving Time
This lesson is designed to be very low-prep and ready to use as is without any editing.

Who is This Lesson Designed For?
This Goal Setting Classroom Counseling Lesson is designed for students in grades 1-6.

COUNSELORS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mary B. says, "I enjoyed using this lesson along with Second Step's goal setting unit. My students found it more interesting than Second Step!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer G. says, "This is exactly what I was looking for - a ready-to-go lesson that would engage my students!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah Y. says, "This resource has been a great addition to my SMART goal/growth mindset classroom lesson with my 3rd and 4th graders. I will definitely use it again next year."