Goal Getters – goal setting display idea

I saw this great Goal Getter display by Lessons with Laughter and knew that I had to recreate it. It was inspired by her trip to the Ron Clark Academy which I am dying to get to go to!! At least this way I could bring a little bit of RCA to me. Might I add that our superintendent even stopped to read them- that’s how much of an impression they made!

These only took us one day to make – I did the typing but honestly this would make a great computer project – just adding shapes, changing fonts, glow effects – all activities the kids would like to do and can do. Goal setting for students is easy with the digital download below!

I showed them one I made as an example then told them the requirements – I just put it on the board:

ONE WORD:

QUOTE:

GOAL:

Don’t make fun of mine – if I wouldn’t get in such a darn hurry I’d look better. I was a hot mess this day. Plus I need to be accountable too!

We just Googled quotes about our word. Like “hardworking quotes” “quotes about dreams” etc… it worked well for us. I only have 2 ipads and 2 computers so I can monitor a small group at a time to look at quotes. We picked ones that spoke to their hearts – since this is language they are familiar with and they did such a FANTASTIC job!! I was so impressed!

After all the writing I just uploaded into Powerpoint. Put the goal on the black shape, added the one word, and the goal – then just played with fonts.

Be sure to scroll down to get your EDITABLE copy – easy to add text boxes on! Goal setting for students is easy with the printable! Print on colored paper or to it digitally and back with colored paper for a fun and EASY goal getting bulletin board display.

I cannot believe how well they turned out – I plan on having them reflect on their goals before the next conference as a piece to bring up with parents. I already added this to my plans for next year – that is how much I love it! Hoping to do one a quarter next year or at least a couple and have them as a keepsake.

I know many schools are focused on goals and I didn’t make them pick a school goal since I want them to think about anything in their life they want to work for but you could certainly make it an academic goal.

What do you do for goals in your classroom?!

Posted in 4th grade, classroom, Featured

16 Comments

Amanda on June 12, 2016 at 6:56 pm

I love this! Can't wait to try this in the fall!

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Molly Maloy on April 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm

They look great!!!

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Kyla on September 26, 2019 at 12:24 am

Do you have a TPT page?

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- Amber Ernst on September 26, 2019 at 1:51 pm
  
  Kyla,
  
  I sure do – https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sssteaching. Let em know if you have any further questions!
  
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Catherine Sparks on January 13, 2021 at 11:39 am

This is wonderful! We are currently completing our Mid year testing and this would make an awesome display. Thank you!

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Catherine Sparks on January 13, 2021 at 11:39 am

This is wonderful! We are currently completing our Mid year testing and this would make an awesome display. Thank you!

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Julie M. Krueger on January 13, 2021 at 12:57 pm

I love this! Been working on resolutions with the students and this will help to motivate them to keep working on them. Thank you!

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Paula Iparraguirre on August 17, 2021 at 7:15 am

Hi, I didn’t get it in my email! 🙁

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- Amber Ernst on August 24, 2021 at 7:50 am
  
  Paula – what’s a good email? I’ll send it to you!
  
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Eileen on September 8, 2021 at 11:02 am

I love this idea! However, I cannot seem to get the digital download. I would love to try it. Can you send this via email? Or is it available on TPT? Thanks, Eileen

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Eileen on September 8, 2021 at 12:18 pm

Where can I find the digital download?
Thank you!

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Eileen on September 8, 2021 at 4:27 pm

I cannot get the link for this activity. Can you let me know how to download, please?
Thank you

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Staci on September 24, 2021 at 7:34 am

I would love this but it isn’t coming to my email. Can you send it to me?

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Shenae Lambert on January 2, 2022 at 10:57 pm

Hi, I would love a copy of the template but can’t seem to find it. Are you able to email it to me?

Thanks!

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Ali Khalid on February 22, 2023 at 5:26 am

I got inspired by this great idea, and I made mine too. Thank you very much.

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