A Lesson Plan I Heart

For the start of the semester, I gave a lesson (the same one for all my classes - a first) that I am still so excited about. I first had my kiddos read about the importance of writing down your goals, then (and I'm sure you see where I am going with this) I told them to write down six goals and a plan on how to achieve said goals.

One of the things I love about this, is I did not want them to limit their goals to the realm of the practical; you know, things that solely revolve around academia or career.

I tried to encourage them to think of things, experiences, characteristics that they feel would simply better their lives. Yes, the pragmatic plays a role; however, the so-called frivolous things of this world are just as important if you truly want to live this life, not simply survive it.

Because this was the first time around for this particular exercise, I made an example for them to see. (Also, I really wanted to do this too).

I really do love when I get down right giddy about my job. I cannot put into words what it is like when I see my students latch onto something, embrace it, and truly make it their own. Hee Hee.

My Sample board. I recommend this to all.

Watching them really get into this assignment and share one of the six goals they had to define, create an image for, and write a plan of action for was also so inspiring. Seriously, some of my kids were so brave in sharing their motivation behind a goal and why it meant so much. Of course, there were also those kids who had very fun, very funny goals - that was good too.