Meeting your future self
Students imagine their lives in 10 years and write a fill-in-the-blank letter from their future selves to their current selves.
Big idea
Having a clear picture of your future can help you achieve your goals.
Essential questions
- What do I want for my future?
- What steps can I take now that can help me get the future I want?
Objectives
- Imagine the future to start thinking about long-term goals
- Explore steps they can take now — such as saving money — to get the future they imagined
What students will do
- Answer questions about how they imagine their lives will be in 10 years.
- Write a fill-in-the blanks letter to themselves from their future selves.
- Reflect on steps they can take now — such as saving money — that can help them get the future they want.
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Teacher guide
Meeting your future self (guide)
Student materials
Meeting your future self (worksheet)
Cómo conocer su futuro yo (hoja de trabajo)
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.