Lesson Plan

Stepping Stone Goals

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Often the most challenging part of any journey is the first step, the getting started and figuring out where to start. Middle schoolers engage in a series of games and activities to learn the importance of setting short-term goals, stepping stones that will let them achieve their long-term goals.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Remind participants to keep all work generated for the course in their Overcoming Obstacles folder
  • Laminate the Step This Way activity cards to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Second of four lessons in the Goal Setting module
  • A link to an overview of the module is provided in the Included Materials section
  • Requires copies of two activity sheets
Pros
  • The Stepping Stone process enables learners to see that with careful planning and setting short-term goals, the process is less overwhelming
Cons
  • None