Go Back to School With Hot New Goal Setting Templates!

Do you start the school year with goal-setting activities? If not, we encourage you to try it. Goal setting makes a superb back-to-school starter as it gives students a sense of direction and purpose, helping them understand what they are working towards and why it matters. It enhances motivation by giving them clear targets to shoot for and a feeling of accomplishment when they achieve these goals. Additionally, setting goals helps students develop important life skills such as planning, time management, and problem-solving. It also promotes a growth mindset, teaching them to view challenges as opportunities for growth.

Turn up the Heat With a Thermometer Goal Setting Template

This printable goal-setting thermometer template puts a hot new spin on setting school year goals with your students. We’ve created a fun printable thermometer goal-setting template that your students can complete and color as they progress toward their goal, as well as a whole-class version that can be used as a group motivator.

Download and Print Your Goal Thermometers Today!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Even More Goal-Setting Activities for Kids

Extend your classroom impact with our carefully curated selection of goal–setting resources. Explore them now and finish your back-to-school lesson plans quickly!

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One Word Resolution- New Year Goal Setting Project

Inspire your students to reflect and set one-word goals for the new year with a “Just One Word” goal-setting project.

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Let's Be Sharp! Goal Setting Craftivity

Set a positive tone and start the school year with a Let’s Be Sharp! Goal Setting Craftivity.

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Learning Goals Template With a Mountain Theme

Use a free printable learning goals template with your students to take them to new heights this school year!