11/23/2022
Keep it Simple: To help upper elementary and middle school students develop the habit of creating, planning, and reflecting on goals, educational consultant Stephanie Toro suggests starting small. For a few minutes each morning, ask students to imagine and select a new task or skill they’d like to develop, then write it down on a sticky note. Each goal should be something simple that demonstrates a clear behavior, like “Try to share more of my ideas in class” or “Listen to others more,” says Toro. Because the note itself acts as a quick visual reminder, students can place it on the corner of their desk or anywhere prominent where they will see it throughout the day.
As the week comes to a close, students spend some time reflecting on their goals and why they chose them, as well as what choices helped or hindered their progress. Questions can range from “How did you progress toward your goals?” to “What were some of the wins for the week?”
Keep it Simple: To help upper elementary and middle school students develop the habit of creating, planning, and reflecting on goals, educational consultant Stephanie Toro suggests starting small. For a few minutes each morning, ask students to imagine and select a new task or skill they’d like to develop, then write it down on a sticky note. Each goal should be something simple that demonstrates a clear behavior, like “Try to share more of my ideas in class” or “Listen to others more,” says Toro. Because the note itself acts as a quick visual reminder, students can place it on the corner of their desk or anywhere prominent where they will see it throughout the day.
As the week comes to a close, students spend some time reflecting on their goals and why they chose them, as well as what choices helped or hindered their progress. Questions can range from “How did you progress toward your goals?” to “What were some of the wins for the week?”
