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16. Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Goal Setting in Elementary Grades

16. Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Goal Setting in Elementary Grades

FromThe Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension


16. Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Goal Setting in Elementary Grades

FromThe Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jan 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of the most powerful things you can do with your students inside the classroom is goal setting. It can help to drive motivation and focus and give your students the extra push they need intrinsically to meet the goals they have set for themselves. I know goal setting with your students can sound daunting, but it doesn’t need to be!Goal setting can be incredibly beneficial to both you and your students. It gives you insight into what your students feel confident in and what they may be less confident in. And for your students, it encourages them to continuously work to improve whatever skill they need to work on in order to reach their goals. And as I mentioned, goal setting doesn’t need to be difficult! In this episode, I am sharing 10 tips to help you get started goal setting in your classroom!Don’t forget to grab your Tic-Tac-Toe board so you can play along during the month of January 2024. All you need to do is get 3 in a row on your game board, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree from my resource shop! Episode Highlights:01:24 - How to play my Tic-Tac-Toe game for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree in my resource shop03:41 - Why goal setting in your classroom is beneficial for you and your students05:40 -  Why you should be modeling goal setting and working towards goals every day12:22 - How to help your students set good goals for themselves18:21 - The difference between realistic and unrealistic goals and how to help students set realistic goals19:55 - Why students should be reflecting on their goals regularly in order to reach themResources:Grab your Tic-Tac-Toe game board for a chance to win a $250 TPT shopping spree!Free Close Reading GuidebookThe Literacy Lounge Facebook groupLeave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Grab all the podcast links and resources mentioned in this episode inside the show notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode16
Released:
Jan 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (22)

Welcome to The Literacy Lounge! This is a podcast designed for elementary school teachers and homeschool parents on a mission to master the art of literacy instruction and cultivate a love of reading in students. Join your host, Ciera Harris, as she opens the door to a world of transformative teaching strategies that will make you a literacy champion in your classroom. Ciera and her guests will dive into topics such as The Science of Reading, the 5 components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension), metacognition, close reading, choosing the best mentor texts, data collection, increasing student engagement, and more.  You’ll walk away from each episode with actionable tips and strategies to try in your classroom. Best of all, you’ll discover not just the ‘what’ and ‘why’ but also the ‘how’ of elevating your literacy instruction. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or just starting your teaching journey, this podcast will empower you to achieve the results you’ve dreamed of for you and your students.  For more literacy support, and to connect and collaborate with like-minded teachers, join the free Facebook group, The Literacy Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cieraharristeaching.