Do your kids set big goals and then lose steam a few days later? Go For It! My Goal Setting Journal is a Building Character journal for ages 8 to 12 that walks kids through setting a goal each week, planning the steps to reach it, and checking in on how it's going, so they can see their own progress over time.
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The journal was written by Tammy Roose, an upper elementary teacher and the creator of Tarheelstate Teacher. The journal pairs with her Help Kids Go For It goal setting workbook, or it can be used on its own.
NOTE: This 172-page, 6 x 9 paperback is written for kids to work through on their own or alongside a parent or teacher. If you are teaching goal setting to a whole class, the Goal Setting SEL Unit covers the same topic for classroom lessons (digital download only).
Through weekly goal pages, reflection questions, and monthly check-ins, kids practice what to do when a goal gets hard, including how to break a goal into steps, how to decide when and how they will practice, and how to adjust the plan when something needs a tweak.
WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS JOURNAL
- Starts With the Basics: An intro section covers goal setting vocabulary, a "wheel of life" goal circle, brainstorming pages, A Picture of My Future Self, and examples of specific, achievable goals before kids write their first weekly goal.
- A Two-Page Goal Cycle Each Week: Kids name the week's goal, explain why it matters, list the steps, and plan when and how they will practice. They can keep working on a long-term goal or start a new one.
- Reflection Built Into Every Week: Mid-week and end-of-week questions ask kids what they are proud of, what challenge they faced and how they handled it, and what needs a tweak.
- A Monthly Check-In Every 4 Weeks: Each check-in is different. Kids celebrate goals they met, notice which habits are getting easier, and choose what kind of goal to try next.
- Works On Its Own or Alongside the Workbook: Use the journal to keep goal setting going after the Help Kids Go For It workbook, or start with the journal by itself.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE GOAL SETTING JOURNAL
✨ Intro Section: Goal setting vocabulary, a "wheel of life" goal circle, brainstorming, A Picture of My Future Self, and examples of specific and achievable goals
✨ Weekly Goal Cycles: A two-page spread to set the week's goal, explain why it matters, list the steps, and plan when and how to practice, whether kids are continuing a long-term goal or starting a new one
✨ Mid-Week and End-of-Week Reflections: Questions such as What am I proud of? What challenge did I face, and how did I handle it? What helped me stay motivated? What's going well so far? What needs a tweak?
✨ Monthly Check-Ins: Every 4 weeks, a different check-in to celebrate goals met, notice habits getting easier, choose the next type of goal (academic, personal, behavioral, or social), and reflect on themselves as goal-setters, each ending with a motivational quote
Reaching a goal takes more than writing it down once. Go For It! My Goal Setting Journal gives kids a steady routine of planning, trying, and reflecting, so they learn to keep going, adjust when a plan isn't working, and notice how much they have grown.
THIS JOURNAL IS PERFECT FOR
- Parents and caregivers supporting social emotional learning at home
- Teachers and school counselors leading character education lessons
- Homeschool families and after-school programs
CASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Self-Awareness
- Developing interests and a sense of purpose
- Experiencing self-efficacy
Self-Management
- Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
- Setting personal and collective goals
- Using planning and organizational skills
Responsible Decision-Making
- Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
MORE BUILDING CHARACTER WORKBOOKS
Each workbook in the series follows a similar layout, so kids know what to expect from one topic to the next:
- Telling the Truth & Integrity
- Empathy & Caring About Others
- Being & Getting Motivated
- Being Yourself
- Having Courage
- Making & Keeping Friends
- Setting Goals
- Showing Responsibility & Making Good Choices
- Growing in Gratitude
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Conflict Resolution
BOOK DETAILS
- Paperback, 172 pages, 6 x 9 inches
- Ages 8 to 12 (grades 3 to 6)
- Author: Tammy Roose
- Publisher: Tarheelstate Teacher Publishing
- ISBN: 978-1968882099
- Available on Amazon: order the paperback here
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher LLC. The purchase of this journal gives the buyer permission to reproduce pages for single classroom, home, or small group use only.
