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SMART resolutions
- ages 10–15
- 45 min
Students turn general New Year's resolutions into specific goals that can be checked.
Steps
- Everyone writes down one resolution, e.g. 'I will read more'.
- The teacher explains the SMART acronym: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
- In pairs, students rework their goals according to these five questions.
- The goals go into sealed envelopes that you open in June.
Tip: Suggest that the goal concerns the next month, it will be easier to keep.
Materials needed
- C6 envelopes (1 per student)
- Sticky notes (1 pad per group)