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SMART Maara Kai Goals

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SMART Goals

🎯 Part 1: Understanding SMART Goals

1. What does SMART stand for? Match each letter:
S
M
A
R
T
Time-bound
Achievable
Relevant
Specific
Measurable
2. Circle the SMART goals for a maara kai project:

"I will plant 20 kumara seedlings by 15th October"

"I will establish a herb garden with 8 rongoā plants within 6 weeks"

3. Why are SMART goals important? Tick all that apply:

They help us plan effectively

They connect to Māori values

They help us measure progress

🌱 Part 2: Creating Your SMART Goals

4. Choose your maara kai project focus:

Vegetable garden • Herb garden • Other: _______________

5. Write your first SMART goal:

Sentence starter options:

• "I will plant _______ in _______ area by _______"

• "I will harvest _______ kilograms of _______ by _______"

6. Check your goal against SMART criteria:
7. Write a second SMART goal:

🤝 Part 3: Reflection and Planning

8. What resources will you need?

Think about: seedlings, tools, knowledge, help

9. How will your goals support mahinga kai and stewardship?
10. Peer Feedback: Share your goals and record feedback:

Feedback from: ________________________

11. What changes will you make based on feedback?
12. Next steps: What is your first action this week?

I will _________________________________________________ by _______________

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