New Year 2026 Party Hats Craft | One Word Reflection & Goal-Setting Foldable Writing Activity KS1

New Year 2026 Party Hats Craft | One Word Reflection & Goal-Setting Foldable Writing Activity KS1

Start the New Year with meaningful reflection and purposeful goal setting!
This New Year 2026 Party Hats Craft is a fun, low-prep writing and reflection activity that helps pupils look back on 2025 and set positive intentions for 2026 using the popular “One Word” goal-setting approach.

Perfect for January back-to-school, this foldable craft combines creative writing, personal reflection, and goal setting into an engaging classroom display students will love.

What’s Included
2026 Party Hat Templates (Black & White – printer-friendly)
6 Writing Reflection Sheets

24 Thought-Provoking Writing Prompts, including:
One thing I am proud of from 2025 is…
Something new I learned last year was…
A challenge I faced and how I handled it
My favourite memory from 2025 was…
In 2026, I want to get better at…
One academic goal I have for this year is…
One personal goal I have for 2026 is…
My word for 2026 is…
I chose this word because…
This word will help me when…
One habit I want to build this year is…
My wish for 2026 is…
(and more reflective & goal-focused prompts)

Educational Benefits
Encourages self-reflection and personal growth
Supports writing, speaking, and SEL skills
Promotes goal setting and positive mindset
Ideal for class discussions, journaling, or independent work
Creates a bright New Year classroom or corridor display

Perfect For
Primary classrooms
KS1 & KS2
New Year / January lessons
PSHE & SEL activities
Morning work or writing centres
Bulletin boards & classroom displays

Prep & Use
Print, cut, write, fold & display
No colour ink required
Easy to differentiate and adapt