Summer Planning and Goals

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• PSHE
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Introduction

Summertime and the academic living is easy? Is it ever easy? Because exams are mostly out of the way many don't realise how busy and stressful this time of year can be. Use this lesson to help your learners set summer targets.. The lesson is made with no specific subject in mind, but it could be easiy modified to be subject specific. Enjoy!

Summer's here and the time is right for planning and setting goals!

What makes a successful summer?

A word cloud starter activity.

By the end of this lesson you will:

• Create realistic summer goals

• Build a simple summer action plan

Lesson Objectives page.

• Planning reduces stress

• Goals create motivation

• Small routines build confidence

• Balance matters: rest + progress

Why Plan Your Summer?

A summer without a plan is like setting off on a road trip without a map.

Information slide.

A healthy summer usually includes:

• Rest

• Fun

• Friends and family

• Personal growth

• Preparation for September

Information slide.

Rest?

Have fun?

Friends and Family

Personal Growth?

Prepare for September?

What can you do.....?

A word cloud with categories - pooliing ideas from the whole class.

Which summer goal matters most to you?

1

Improving health

2

Learning a skill

3

Earning money

4

Spending time with friends/family

5

Preparing for school or exams

A poll to engage the class -exploringideas and really setting up the next point!

Every goal can matter

• Different people need different goals

• Good goals fit YOUR priorities

• The best plans are realistic

• Small progress is still progress

Information slide that follows on from the prior activity.

SMART goals are:

• Specific

• Measurable

• Achievable

• Relevant

• Time-bound

Our old friend, the SMART target - alway worth a reminder!.

True or False?

“I want to do better in life” is a SMART goal.

A

True

B

False

Quiz questions

True or False?

Goals should have a deadline.

A

True

B

False

True or False?

Rest can be part of a healthy summer plan.

A

True

B

False

True or False?

Tiny habits can help big goals.

A

True

B

False

Create a mini summer

plan including:

• One personal goal

• One fun activity

• One healthy habit

• One way to prepare for September

This open question activity can be conducted in groups, pairs, or individually.

What do you want to feel proud of by September?

Which small habit could help you most?

What might get in your way?

How could you stay motivated?

Summ(er)ing Up...

• Planning helps reduce stress

• Balance is important

• SMART goals improve success

• Small habits build progress

• Summer can include rest AND growth

Final thoughts. Sorry about the pun!

1. Write one SMART summer goal

2. Identify one action step

3. Choose a deadline

Exit ticket.

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