F.O.R.G.E. Goals

Help students develop meaningful goals that shape long-lasting habits with FORGE Goals, a classical-inspired goal-setting packet built around the powerful analogy of a blacksmith forging metal.

Rather than focusing on short-term outcomes, this resource introduces students to formative goal-setting—goals designed to shape character, discipline, and daily habits over time. Using the blacksmith’s forge as a guiding metaphor, students learn that strong habits are intentionally formed through heat, repetition, and care.

This packet walks students step-by-step through the FORGE goal framework:

• F – Fitting Aims

• O – On Purpose

• R – Realistic Scale

• G – Grounded in Routine

• E – Examined with Care

Each component includes its own guided worksheet, helping students thoughtfully shape goals they can realistically carry into daily life. A detailed teacher guide supports instructors in explaining formative goals, leading discussion, and connecting the analogy to classical ideas of virtue, habit, and formation.

This resource is especially well-suited for classical education, homeschool settings, advisory periods, and character or habit-building lessons, while remaining accessible for traditional classrooms seeking intentional goal-setting beyond “SMART goals.”

Note: A companion PowerPoint presentation with narration and discussion questions will be available separately and pairs beautifully with this packet.