Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Simple New Year Reflection Activity
Every year, around the turn of December and January, I return to a reflection activity that has become a quiet tradition in my classroom and in my own life. I’ve been using this worksheet for a couple of years now—only the years change, but the purpose stays the same: to pause, reflect, and set intentions for what comes next.
This free PDF Bye 2025, Hello 2026 helps students (and adults!) say goodbye to 2025 by revisiting their best memories, achievements, and things they’re grateful for. It also gently guides them into welcoming 2026 by thinking about hopes, goals, dreams, and new skills they would like to learn. The prompts are open-ended and visual, which makes the activity accessible, creative, and perfect for discussion or quiet individual work.
I especially like using this as a speaking or writing warm-up at the beginning of January. It encourages meaningful language use, personal connection, and reflection—without pressure. Students enjoy looking back at how much they’ve grown, and teachers get a rare glimpse into what really matters to them.
If you’re looking for a calm, thoughtful way to close one year and begin another, this reflection activity is a lovely place to start.
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