End-of-Year Reflection & New Year 2026 Goal Setting Activity

End-of-Year Reflection & New Year Goal Setting Activity!

Prepare your students for a successful year with this engaging two-page New Year Resolution and Reflection writing prompt set! This resource is perfect for the first few days back from winter break or for a fun, reflective activity before the end of 2025.

This versatile printable is a wonderful way to foster social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging students to look back on their achievements and set meaningful goals for the future.

What’s Included?

Page 1: Goodbye 2025 Reflection Prompts

Students reflect on their feelings about the year (using a simple emoji rating scale).

Prompts include: “A new thing I learned,” “I am most proud of,” “My good friends were,” and “Favorite Memories.”

Page 2: Hello 2026 Goal Setting & Resolutions

A fun, scaffolded page for students to write down their 2026 New Year’s Resolutions.

Includes a banner that says “In 2026 I Want to,” providing clear direction for goal-setting.

Perfect For:

Back to School after Winter Break

End of Year (Calendar Year) Activity

SEL Lessons on Goal Setting and Self-Awareness

Writing Centers or Independent Work

Morning Work or a Time Filler

File Type: PDF (Printable - Black & White)