FREE New Year Reflection | Key Stage 2 Written Reflection Worksheet

This FREE “Looking Back & Moving Forward” New Year Reflection worksheet is designed for Key Stage 2 pupils and supports thoughtful, written reflection at the start of a new year.

Children are encouraged to look back on the previous year and think positively about the year ahead using structured prompts and lined writing space. This resource is ideal for January writing lessons, PSHE, or transition activities.

What’s Included:

3-page printable KS2 worksheet
Lined writing space for extended responses

Reflection sections include:

My favourite thing about last year
Reflect on a specific memory, trip or event that made you happy

Something I learned
A new skill, fact or lesson learned at school or at home

Something I’m proud of
Your biggest achievement and how it made you feel

One goal for the new year
What you want to accomplish and how you will do it

One thing I’m excited about
What you are most looking forward to

One target I am going to set myself for this year is…

Learning Focus:

Reflection and self-evaluation
Goal setting and forward planning
Sentence development and extended writing
Personal, social and emotional development

Suitable For:
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)
New Year / New Beginnings lessons
PSHE, English or morning work
Independent or guided writing activities

Resource Format:
Printable PDF
Can be printed in black and white for easy printing

Teacher Notes:
Low-prep and easy to use
Encourages thoughtful, age-appropriate responses
Suitable for mixed-ability KS2 classes
Can be completed in one lesson

This is a FREE resource.
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