Holiday Goal Planner

Set one learning goal, one fun goal and one helpful goal for the holidays — and plan small steps to get there.

Ages
10–16
Time
About 20 min
Subject
Life skills
Difficulty
easy
Where
Indoor
Who
Solo

What children will learn

  • Set specific, achievable goals
  • Break a big goal into small steps
  • Reflect on progress

You'll need

  • This page printed
  • A pen

How to do it

  1. Think about the holidays ahead. What would make them feel great when they're over?
  2. Write three goals: one learning (e.g. master the 7 times table), one fun (e.g. learn a card trick), one helpful (e.g. cook dinner once a week).
  3. For each goal, write the first small step and when you'll do it.
  4. Stick the planner somewhere visible and tick off steps as you go.
  5. At the end of the holidays, reflect: what went well, and what would you do differently?

Make it easier

Pick one goal and draw a picture of finishing it.

Make it harder

Use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for each goal.

Parent tip: Share one of your own goals too — modelling is powerful.

My Holiday Goals

GoalFirst small stepDone? ✓
Learning goal:
Fun goal:
Helpful goal:

What went well? ______________________ What would I change? ______________________

Fantastic work! Every little step helps you grow.