🔄 Quick Recap
Before we start, let’s remind ourselves:
- Short-Term Goals 📝
→ These are goals you can reach in a few weeks or months.
✅ Example: Saving for a new game or skateboard. - Long-Term Goals ⏳
→ These are goals that usually take a year or more to accomplish.
✅ Example: Saving for a car, college, or travel.
💡 SMART Goals Review
SMART stands for:
- S – Specific
- M – Measurable
- A – Achievable
- R – Relevant
- T – Time-bound
Example Goal:
“I will save $100 over the next 5 weeks by setting aside $20 each week from my allowance.”
Let’s break it down:
- ✅ Specific: Save $100
- ✅ Measurable: $20 each week for 5 weeks
- ✅ Achievable: She can realistically save $20 weekly
- ✅ Relevant: It’s her money and goal
- ✅ Time-Bound: She set a clear 5-week timeline
✨ Personal Reflection
Now it’s your turn! Think about your own life and answer these questions:
- 💭 What do you want to save for?
- 💲 How much will it cost?
- ⏱ How long will it take to achieve?
- 🙌 How can you make this goal realistic and personal?
Write a few quick notes before moving to the activity.
You will create one short-term goal and one long-term goal using the SMART format. Be specific, make it realistic, and choose goals that matter to YOU.
🧭 Goal Drafting Template
✅ Tip: Be honest with yourself. Your goals should be clear and doable, but still a little challenging.
Optional Extension
- Share your goals with a parent, sibling, or friend.
- Give each other positive feedback and ideas for making the goals even better.
🗝 Key Terms to Remember
- Short-Term Goals – Goals you can achieve soon.
- Long-Term Goals – Goals that take more time.
- SMART Goals – Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
Now let’s see what you know!
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