Description
Word of the Year Activity Packet | New Year Goal Setting & SEL: Start the new year with purpose, reflection, and positivity using this engaging Word of the Year Activity Packet designed for upper elementary students. Instead of overwhelming students with long lists of resolutions, this meaningful resource helps them choose one powerful word to guide their choices, actions, and goals throughout the year.
Students begin by reading an age-appropriate informational passage that explains the importance of New Year’s Day and the idea of choosing a Word of the Year. Through thoughtful discussion, comprehension questions, and guided reflection pages, students learn how one word- such as kind, focused, brave, or growth—can shape their mindset and behavior at school, home, and during extracurricular activities.
INCLUDED:
- Print and Go PDF
- Informational Reading Passage
- Text-Dependent Comprehension Questions and answer key
- Word of the Year Brainstorming List
- ” How to Choose Your Word” Reflection Page
- Final “My Word of the Year” Goal-Setting Page
- Word of year pennants from 2025-2040 (yay!)
- Pennant Wording: Word of the year, this word will help me achieve my goals at…, why I chose this word, quote using my word of the year
- Back coloring with word of the year section
PERFECT FOR:
- New Year / January lessons
- SEL & character education
- Writing and reflection activities
- Morning meetings
- Bulletin board displays
- Goal setting and mindset growth
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