Goal Setting - Parent 3

Your child is participating in classroom activities focused on learning how to make set goals, using the SMART format. We would love for you to keep the discussion going at home!

Definition: Your child is participating in classroom activities focused on learning how to make set goals, using the SMART format. We would love for you to keep the discussion going at home!

Student Goal: When creating a goal to learn a skill or complete a task, the student will identify any missing components of the SMART format.

Here are just a few ideas to help get the conversation started:

• What is goal setting?
• Why is it important to set goals for ourselves?
• What are SMART goals?
• What are goals people may want to set for themselves?
• Goals should be SMART:
• Specific - The goal should clarify the who, what, when, and where of the goal.
• Measureable - How will you know when the goal is reached or progress is being made towards it?
• Attainable - Is it in your power to accomplish it?
• Relevant - Is this goal meaningful to me?
• Time - How long will it take me to achieve this goal?
• Create a goal for yourself using the SMART format and share it with your child.
• Create a goal together using the SMART format.