Fun with Character: WAD

WAD

Well-defined
Attainable
Deadline

These are all qualities that a true goal should have. Have your students come up with a goal to be achieved by the end of the week and write it on its own piece of paper, and then share it with the class or a partner. They then keep this paper in a place that will constantly remind them to work on this goal. If by the end of the week the student has achieved the goal, they can WAD up the paper and throw it at a target. This demonstrates that taking initiative in achieving your goals helps you hit your target. If the student does not achieve the goal that they have written, they then have the opportunity to modify their goal to be more achievable. Do this every week this month.

At the end of the month, process this activity with these or similar questions:

• Was it fun to throw a WAD at a target?

• Was it easier to achieve the goal because you wrote it down and shared it with someone?

• Why is it important to use initiative when trying to achieve a goal?

• Next time you have a goal that you want to achieve, will you use this method to help you achieve it?