A new year is here! Winter break is over and you are transitioning back to normal classroom routines. The first week back is the perfect time to set some New Year’s intentions, have a discussion about goal setting or just celebrate how far everyone has come this past year. Whether it is a bulletin board, writing and craft or art activity, we’ve got you covered on how to “ring in” the new year with your elementary class.
For the teachers who want a New Year’s bulletin board:
Editable Paper Airplane – Soaring into a New Year – Bursting Bulletin Board Kit
This bulletin board is larger than life and makes such an impact when the whole class is done with their paper airplane. This is a great launching point to setting new goals for 2024!
SMILEY NEW YEARS Bulletin Board Kit | New Year New Goals Writing and Craft
Decorate your door or bulletin board with these cute smiley faces and kick off 2024 with some goal setting! Students LOVE designing their own smiley face.
For the teachers who want to set goals with their students:
Goal Road Map
This is such a great goal-setting resource! It has all the steps you (and your students) need for really thoughtful goal-planning for the year. Students love the end result of this project.
For the teachers who want to do a New Year’s craft:
Dandelion Wish Craft | New Years and End of the Year Writing
One of our most popular crafts! This adorable craft is combined with a cute writing activity. It’s perfect to use at the start of a new year and a great product to add to a student portfolio.
New Years Glasses | Sights Set on a New Year | Craft and Writing
Students LOVE to make these fun new year’s glasses and they make such a CUTE bulletin board! Choose from different writing prompts or create your own – perfect for so many different grade levels.