This lesson is designed to help students reflect on their past year and set realistic, achievable goals for the new year. It includes a range of activities to foster self-reflection, goal setting, and a positive mindset for the year ahead.
 
Lesson Includes:
Do Now Activity:
Students reflect on whether New Year’s resolutions are pointless.
Behaviour Expectations Refresher:
A review of classroom expectations, with a focus on how these should be demonstrated in practice, ensuring a positive and productive environment for the year ahead.
Why Resolutions Fail:
Explanation of why many resolutions fail, using examples of unrealistic goals. This helps students understand how to set achievable and realistic targets moving forward.
Self-Reflection Worksheet:
Students rate their personal and academic performance for 2024, helping them identify strengths and areas for improvement. This reflection sets the stage for effective goal setting.
Setting SMART Targets:
Students create personal and academic SMART goals for the new year. They will focus on making their goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.