
Goal setting is more than an academic exercise—it is a foundational life skill. When children learn how to set and pursue their own goals, they develop a profound sense of personal agency and self-efficacy. They begin to understand that their efforts directly shape their outcomes, shifting their mindset from “I can’t” to “Here is how I will.”
By breaking down the mechanics of focus and resilience, this program helps students navigate challenges with confidence, take pride in their personal growth, and build the intrinsic motivation required to succeed inside and outside the classroom.TARGETED GRADE LEVELS:
Elementary Version (K-5)
Secondary Version (6-8, 9-12)
PROGRAM DURATION:
45 Minutes
PROGRAM MATERIALS:
Student Worksheets and Teaching Resource Guides
Core Pillars of the Program:
• Actionable Goal Mapping: Moving past “wishing” to create clear, trackable, and realistic milestone blueprints.
• Daily Executive Functioning: Building sustainable time-management, organization, and focus habits.
• Personal Ownership: Shifting mindsets so students recognize they are the drivers of their own academic and social outcomes.
Counselor
"Student excitement and participation in the program was overwhelming. The skills in conflict resolution they acquired along with the classroom discussion that followed the program was very impressive.”
Principal
“Your music, video, and narrative communicated exceptionally well to our students that non-violence was the way to go to resolve conflict. The positive comments from both staff and students about the successful program reaffirm that your message was well received.”
TEACHER/ASSEMBLY COORDINATOR
“Your show was very helpful in giving our students skills to peacefully resolve conflicts. It was a very engaging way to reach them where they are. Thank you.”
Principal, Middel School
“AFS is committed to peaceful conflict resolution and to helping children find alternatives to hurtful behavior. Your compelling program provided an engaging message for our students.”