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New Year, New Goals: Setting Intentions for a Successful School Year
As educators, the start of a new year is an incredible opportunity to reflect on our practices and set meaningful goals for ourselves and our students. By being intentional about what we want to continue, stop, and start, we can create a positive learning environment that fosters growth and success. And guess what? I've got some amazing tools to help you make the most of this fresh start and transform your classroom literally from chaos to CALM.
As we all know, Social Emotional Learning is just as important as, if not the absolute essential, to academic growth. When students feel supported, empowered, and emotionally SAFE, they're more likely to engage in learning, build positive relationships, and develop the resilience they need to overcome challenges in the classroom, outside on the playground, and if you’ve done this work correctly…even at HOME too. That's where my game-changing visuals and anchor charts come in!
These anchor charts are not just pretty posters - they're powerful teaching supports that can help you guide your students in setting intentions, building vital social-emotional skills, and making this school year unforgettable! By incorporating these tools into your daily routines and lessons, you'll be able to create a classroom culture that values personal growth, emotional well-being, and a strong sense of community. Because THIS is the stuff that changes everything.
Imagine your students eagerly gathering around these anchor charts, discussing their goals, sharing their feelings, and cheering each other on as they work towards personal and collective success. These anchor charts serve as visual reminders and conversation starters, helping you facilitate meaningful discussions and activities that promote SEL growth each and every single minute, hour, period, and social interaction throughout the school day.
So, are you ready to explore how these anchor charts can support your teaching and revolutionize your classroom? Let's break down each one and discover how you can use them to guide your students on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and unstoppable growth!
New Year, New Goals - Continue/Stop/Start
Kick things off by having your students reflect on their past experiences. What habits or behaviors served them well? Those are the ones to keep! What held them back or caused stress? It's time to let those go. And what new skills or strategies could they try? Encourage them to brainstorm fresh ideas to start implementing. Just look at that anchor chart - it's the perfect tool to guide this reflection!
How Will You Be Intentional So Others Notice?
Setting goals is just the beginning; it's all about making them visible and actionable. Teach your students to be intentional with their words and actions. They can share their goals with classmates, seek support from friends, and SELebrate their progress along the way. When they put their intentions out there, others can't help but take notice and cheer them on. That anchor chart is a bold reminder to make their goals the top priority above anything else in your room!
How Do You Want to FEEL at School?
Emotions play a huge role in learning and growth. Use this anchor chart to guide a discussion about how your students want to feel at school each day. Do they want to feel excited, curious, or peaceful? What about successful, safe, or calm? Encourage them to identify their desired emotional states and brainstorm strategies to cultivate those feelings. When they prioritize their emotional well-being, they'll be better equipped to learn, grow, and support one another.
Our B.I.S.O.N. Goals
Introduce your students to the power of BISON goals! Teach them how they can Be Intentional So Others Notice with their brain, mouth, heart, and hands in the classroom. Encourage them to use their brains to pause and think before reacting, their mouths to speak kindly and honestly, their hearts to show empathy and compassion, and their hands to help others and take positive action. Have each student create their own BISON goal and share it with the class. Use the anchor chart to keep these goals front and center, revisiting and SELebrating progress throughout the year. With everyone working towards personal growth, your classroom will become an unstoppable force of positivity and success!
Remember, YOU have the power to create a classroom environment where students feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn. By incorporating these anchor charts and making goal-setting a collaborative and ongoing process, you'll be amazed at the transformation that takes place. Your students will develop the social-emotional skills they need to thrive, not just in school, but in life. So let's make 2025 one for the books!
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