Go For It! My Goal Setting Journal: for Self-Reflection and Growth to Help Kids Set and Reach Goals and Stay Motivated for Tweens and Kids Ages 8-12 (Building Character Workbooks)

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Looking for a motivating and kid-friendly way to help children set meaningful goals and follow through on them? Go For It! My Goal Setting Journal: a Journal for Self-Reflection and Growth to Help Kids Set and Reach Goals and Stay Motivated is designed to guide school-age tweens and kids ages 8–12 through the entire process of choosing goals, making a plan, and reflecting on their personal growth. With a mix of planning pages, reflection journal prompts, and creative extensions, this journal helps kids build confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and the habits they need to succeed.The introductory section gives kids a strong foundation for goal setting. Through vocabulary support, a “wheel of life” goal circle, and self-discovery brainstorming activities, children explore what matters to them and identify areas they want to grow. Creative pages like A Picture of My Future Self help kids visualize who they want to become and build independence, while clear examples teach them how to make goals specific and achievable.* Then, kids begin their Weekly Goal Cycles—each a two-page spread designed to build consistency and follow-through. Children set a goal for the week, identify why it matters to them, outline steps they will take, and decide when and how they will practice. They also choose whether they’re continuing a long-term goal or starting something new - building resilience and self-expression one week at a time.* The mid-week and end-of-week personal reflections supports motivation and growth mindset, with thought-provoking journal prompts such as:• What am I proud of?• What challenge did I face and how did I handle it?• What helped me stay motivated?• What’s going well so far?• What needs a tweak?Kids learn that adjusting their plan, noticing progress, and checking in with themselves are just as important as setting the goal in the first place - a powerful lesson in self-reflection and personal growth.* Every 4 weeks, kids complete a Monthly Check-In—a variety of creative journal writing activities throughout the year that helps them look back on their progress and look ahead to what they want next. Each check-in is different and invites kids to:• Celebrate goals they’ve met with gratitude and pride• Notice which habits are getting easier• Decide what types of goals they want to set next (academic, personal, behavioral, or social)• Reflect on something new they’ve learned about themselves as a goal-setter through self-discoveryEach monthly page ends with a unique motivational quote to inspire kids to keep going.Whether used alongside Tarheelstate Teacher’s Help Kids Go For It: A Goal-Setting Workbook Teaching Children to Set Goals, Start New Habits, and Focus on Personal Growth or as a stand-alone goal-setting journal, this guided resource gives children the tools they need to plan, reflect, persevere, and grow. Helping your child learn how to set and reach goals is one of the most empowering gifts a parent can give them—let this journal be their roadmap to success! Read more