Importance of Setting SMART Goals for Children
Setting goals is vital for personal growth, and children benefit greatly from learning this skill early on. SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound - provide a structured approach for children to build confidence, self-esteem, focus, and responsibility. By utilizing SMART goal setting questions, children can narrow their focus and take actionable steps towards achieving their goals effectively.
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SMART GOAL SETTING
WHY IS GOAL SETTING IMPORTANT? Goal setting is such an important habit to have, no matter what stage of life you are at! Goals keep us forward-focused and are the best way to encourage personal growth, which is why goal setting for children is equally important as it is for adults!
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOALS FOR CHILDREN Children benefit from motivation just like adults. Goal setting with children is such an important way to: 1. Help them build confidence in their own abilities 2. Boost their self-esteem 3. Improve their focus 4. Teach them responsibility, independence and accountability
SMART GOALS This is a goal setting method that works great for all ages and stages They help children get into the habit of creating realistic and achievable goals, no matter how big or small There is no one size fits all for goals. Each person has different motivations and aspirations. Using the created target booklet will help children to lead their own learning and select appropriate targets for them in relation to the curriculum and their stage of development
SO, WHAT ARE SMART GOALS? SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE/ACHIEVABLE REALISTIC TIME BOUND
BY USING THIS METHOD IT... Ensures your goals meet each of the 5 criteria Increases the chance of success Helps to set up a plan for achieving the goal Narrows the focus Creates the steps they need to work towards the goals
SMART GOAL SETTING QUESTIONS Use the following questions to help you with setting SMART goals for children. By asking them these different questions, you help them narrow their focus and create the steps they need to work towards their goals. This is the part the children need most support with when goal setting, as they are still learning about cause and effect.
S Is it specific? What do you want to happen? What would you like to accomplish? M Is it measurable? How will you track your goal? How will you know when you have reached your goal? Who can help you? A Is it achievable? Is there anything that could stop you from reaching your goal? Do you have the skills or tools you need? R Is it realistic? Why is the goal important to you? Why do you want to do this? T Is it time-bound? When will you complete your goal by? How long will it take you to achieve your goal?
TIPS FOR GOAL SETTING WITH CHILDREN Allow the child to take the lead Let them be the ones to identify their goals. Use the target list as a guide to help identify the children's individual learning needs. We are far more likely to be motivated by a goal we set ourselves. Be a guide only in helping them identify what they want. Write goals down - This increase the chance of achieving them and makes the goal more concrete. There are a variety of lovely formats available to use.
TIPS FOR GOAL SETTING WITH CHILDREN Display their Goals This is such an important step with helping to keep the child motivated towards their goals. Place it somewhere highly visible. Set Achievable targets - Try to narrow their focus from "big dreams" like being a footballer to making the school football team. This helps give them confidence and build them up. Be their biggest cheerleader - Children thrive on positive reinforcement and encouragement. Praise the child when they take steps towards reaching their goals. Check-in on their progress and talk with them if they are feeling any doubt. You are their biggest source of accountability and support.
LINKS TO FURTHER READING Planning for Teaching, Learning and Assessment East Ayrshire Council Blog Welcome East Ayrshire Council PLTA Professional Learning Site (glowscotland.org.uk) Setting targets activity from Education Scotland (2nd Level) - Setting learning targets - second level | Health and wellbeing activities | Resources for practitioners | Scotland Learns | National Improvement Hub (education.gov.scot) S1 to S4 - Back to school - target setting for the school term - secondary | Literacy and Englishactivities | Scotland Learns | National Improvement Hub (education.gov.scot) "Embedded Formative Assessment" book by Dylan Wiliam A You tube videos explaining SMART Target to learners Setting SMART Goals - Students - Bing video Setting Goals For School Educational Goals - Bing video
