New Beginnings

This journal-writing worksheet invites students to reflect on their previous year’s accomplishments and lessons while setting goals for the year ahead. Learners describe one meaningful lesson from the past and one goal for the future, explaining why it matters and how they plan to achieve it. By incorporating emotions, details, and examples, students practice expressive writing and personal reflection. The activity promotes mindfulness, growth mindset, and goal-directed thinking as they envision positive change.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reflective and Expressive Writing

Social-Emotional Learning – Self-Awareness and Goal Setting

English Language Arts – Organization and Elaboration in Writing

Life Skills – Personal Growth and Motivation

This worksheet is part of our New Year’s Day collection.