New Year Goal Setting 2026
Objective
Students will practice setting a personal New Year goal by reflecting on their habits and choosing a realistic goal to work toward. Students will write their goals and identify steps they can take to achieve them. Through this activity, students will develop goal-setting and self-reflection skills, strengthen decision-making and planning abilities, and build an understanding of responsibility and personal growth.
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will set a personal financial goal for the New Year. Students will reflect on their spending and saving habits and choose a realistic goal, such as saving a certain amount of money or earning dollars through positive behaviors. They will record their goal by writing or selecting from provided options. Students will then identify steps they can take to work toward their goal, practicing decision-making, planning, and communication skills. This activity supports financial literacy, goal-setting skills, and an understanding of responsibility and money management.
Duration: ~15 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Communication, Social Skills
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, completing goals for the new year, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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