Incorporating a growth mindset in your elementary classroom, you will see students rise to the occasion. Reading picture books like, The Bad Seed by Jory Jon, and completing the book companion helps early elementary students understand about making mistakes and growing. The Word Collector by Peter Reynolds is a great read aloud to incorporate goal setting activities. I love having my early elementary students complete a New Year’s reflecting writing craft to reflect on their goals.

Growth Mindset and Goal Setting: New Year Activities for Students

Students setting goals can be powerful, whether it be for a New Year's resolution activity, back-to-school activity, or anytime during t...

Ring in the New Year by having students reflect on their best moment in 2023 and set personal and academic goals for 2024.

Help kids set goals for the new year and reflect on the past year with this free printable New Year’s resolution worksheet for 2025!

Looking for a meaningful way to kick off the New Year in your classroom? Try a vision board for students! This engaging activity helps kids set goals, reflect on their dreams, and stay motivated all year long. Perfect for New Year’s activities for kids, this blog post is packed with ideas and tips to guide you step-by-step. Learn how to create a vision board for kids with printable and digital options that make goal-setting fun and easy.

Set SMART goals with your students this holiday season using this New Years Goal Setting Worksheet, craft & activity. Makes a great bulletin!

10 great picture books for goal-setting with your students. Perfect for teaching kids to set goals, even in kindergarten and first grade!

Easy ways to recharge your students for the New Year!

This goal setting activity is perfect to use in your classroom for the new year! No prep worksheet and craftitivity!