Self-improvement goes beyond understanding and wanting to make positive changes; it requires actions. Therefore, those who seek betterment do not just think; they act. For instance, a person who wants to improve physical strength does not just dream but exercises.
Taking action, however, can be challenging, especially when one lacks the motivation to be consistent. Personal development is a commitment that demands dedication, even when progress seems insignificant. So, one must exhibit patience, consistency, and self-awareness.
It is easy to be consistent and dedicated when a person understands their objectives and breaks down their larger aspirations into smaller, manageable steps. To do this, they must practice goal-setting.
Goal-setting is the process of defining specific objectives that a person aims to achieve within a given timeframe. Teaching this to kindergarten students enables them to manage their actions and remain consistent with their personal development journey.
"Goal-setting is the process of defining specific objectives that a person aims to achieve within a given timeframe. Teaching this to kindergarten students enables them to manage their actions and remain consistent with their personal development journey."
In this evidence-based SEL lesson, kindergarten students learn what goals mean, how to set short- and long-term goals, and why it is crucial for their journey to their better selves.
In the first part of the lesson, kindergarten students learn that a goal is something they want to try to do. It can be wanting to climb the top of a mountain or remembering to smile and say hello to peers. The teacher then reiterates that realizing these goals requires more than desire; they demand actions.
Following the discussion, kindergarten students cite examples of goals they want to set in school and explain what actions they can take to accomplish these goals. For example, they can learn new words by reading, get along with others by saying "hello," or practice self-honesty by recognizing their strengths and working on their limitations.
The lesson concludes with a drawing activity, where students draw their goals for the day as a practice of goal-setting.
Positive Action is a social-emotional learning program that focuses on self-development. One of its objectives is to empower individuals by promoting positive actions and creating positive goals.
Through this lesson by Positive Action, schools and educators can ascertain that kindergarten students will find the motivation to change for the better. By learning to break down larger aspirations into attainable goals, they will find the courage to try new challenges, persist through every obstacle, and conquer feelings of discouragement and overwhelm.
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