Everyone needs help achieving their goals. The trick is to figure out how to access resources that will be of help. Participants engage in activities that teach them how to identify what help they need to achieve their goals and how to find resources that could provide that help.

Concepts

goal setting, social-emotional learning, problem solving techniques, perseverance, self-management

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Instructional Ideas

• Launch the lesson by playing Shannon Noll's "Everybody Needs A Little Help" as class members enter
• Tape the paper plates to the floor to prevent movement as participants step on them
• Consider ending the lesson with the Beatles' song "With A Little Help from My Friends" 
• Post the list of support services available on campus and in the community in the classroom

Classroom Considerations

• Fourth of five lessons in the Goal setting series
• Requires internet access and 15 paper plates

Pros

• The resource includes an assessment, suggestions for extensions, and a homework assignment

Cons

• None