New Year Resolutions for Students for the New School Year and for the New Calendar Year. Discover 24 new writing prompts today.
Most people begin to think about their New Year’s resolutions toward the end of the holiday season, but for students, the new year begins in September. As the summer begins to wind down, students often begin to think about the school year ahead. T
hey may have questions about what they will learn about in the next grade level, and they may be wondering how their new teacher will be in the classroom.
Now…
A Few Words about Starting the New School Year
While children are busy getting all of their last favorite summer activities in before they head back to school, they also should be taking a few moments each day to write.
The practice of writing will help them be more prepared for the start of the school year. It is a good idea for students to write with pencil and paper regularly in order to improve their dexterity and keep their handwriting skills sharp.
In addition…
Writing in a journal in the waning weeks of summer will also give children of all ages the opportunity to mentally prepare for the new school year. When they write in their own personal journal, they can jot down their thoughts and feelings, and create plans and goals for the future school year.
Now is the perfect time to create New Year resolutions for students.
Use these journaling prompts to help your child create their own new year resolutions for the upcoming school year! Journaling can help with setting personal goals – a daily routine of journal keeping is a great way to track small goals.
12 Journal Prompts New Year Resolutions for Students for the Upcoming School
- This new school year may be different than any other year. You may be wearing a face mask to class, or you might be starting the school year virtually. Write about five ways you can stay positive even in the midst of uncertain times.
- Every classroom has its own set of rules that might be different from the ones you have experienced in the past. Regardless of the rules that your teacher sets for your classroom this year, you can think about some rules you want to follow yourself. Write down three rules that you will follow this school year.
- Mistakes are inevitable, especially when you are starting a new school year. This year, instead of dwelling on your mistakes and being too hard on yourself, make a resolution to learn from your mistakes and move forward. Write about how you can best do this.
- Making new friends is one of the most exciting aspects of a new school year. Write about a few ways you can be a good friend in your classroom this year.
- Do you remember what your desk looked like when you cleaned it out at the end of the year last year? This should be the school year that you commit to keeping a clean and tidy workspace. Write about how you can keep your desk organized this year.
- You will likely be reading and writing every day this school year, no matter what grade level you are entering. Reading is one of the best ways to learn and grow, and you should make a new year’s resolution to read as frequently as possible. Write about what types of books you like to read most, and write about at least one new type of book you would like to try reading this year.
- What subject is most difficult for you in school? Why is it challenging for you? Write about several ways you can work on overcoming those challenges this year. Do you think you can learn to love this subject?
- Going back to school means that it is time to think about school lunches again. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch at school? What are a few new foods that you could try this year? Write a recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch.
- Sometimes, the school day can be long and tiring. How do you feel when you come home from school? What are some things you can do to feel better after a hard day of working in the classroom?
- Instead of starting off each school day with a race against the clock, consider making a resolution to enjoy more peaceful mornings. What are a few ways you could improve your morning routine before you head off to school?
- One of the best ways to feel like you are a part of the school community is to get involved. What extracurricular activities or sports are available at your school? What clubs or teams do you usually join? Is there a new one that you would like to join this year? Why or why not?
- What is one goal that you would like to accomplish this school year? Write out the steps you can take in order to accomplish your goal. Remember you may have to reach a few short-term goals before you hit your major goal.
The new school year is a time of change and adjustment, and it presents a fresh opportunity for students of all ages to learn and grow. It doesn’t take long for students to get adjusted to the new year and the new routine, and before you know it, the holidays have arrived.
Come the new calendar year, students can take a moment to revisit their back-to-school resolutions. Many of these resolutions can easily be adapted as the calendar flips from one year to the next.
Whether in the classroom or writing from home, students can use their journals in order to jot down their resolution ideas and discuss their hopes and dreams for the upcoming year. Maybe they will use their journal to track how many hours of sleep they get each night, their caffeine intake, or their eating habits – each entry can help them towards the specific goals they’ve set for themselves. Journal keeping definitely helps promote a growth mindset.
Here are a few writing prompt ideas that are based on New Year resolutions for students:
10 Writing Prompts for New Year Resolutions for Students
- New Year’s resolutions are a common tradition. What do you think makes a good New Year’s resolution? How can you come up with a realistic resolution that you can stick with?
- A lot of students are focused primarily on grades, but grades aren’t everything. This New Year’s, make a resolution to stop worrying about the letter at the top. Write about other ways that you can be successful besides getting an A.
- This year, make a commitment to be kinder in the classroom. Write a journal entry about unique ways that you can spread kindness to your classmates.
- It’s easy to spend a lot of time on screens. You could make a resolution to reduce your screen time by one hour each day. What would you do in that extra hour? Do you think it will be a positive change? Why or why not?
- Perhaps by the time New Year’s rolls around, you may be slipping on your homework habits. Write about how you can improve your homework routine in the new year.
- One of the best ways to feel energized in the new school year is to kick your school spirit into high gear. What do you like most about your school? Why are you proud to attend your school? How can you show more school spirit in the new year?
- Write about the New Year’s resolution that you are committing to this year. How will you stick to your resolution in January? How will you stick to your resolution in July? What about by next December?
- This year may be the best year to resolve to make good choices while you are at school. What are a few good choices that you could make each day?
- One of the largest problems with the most popular New Year’s resolutions is that they are too broad. How can you make your resolution more specific? Can you transform your resolution into a short-term goal? How will you achieve that goal?
- Once you decide on a New Year’s resolution, keep a journal to track your progress. Write down your successes and failures each day in order to hold yourself accountable.
More New Year Resources & Prompts
- 50 New Year’s Writing Ideas
- 16 New Year’s Writing Activities for Students
- Making New Year Resolutions with Your Child
Kids of all ages can benefit from journaling, from the youngest ages all the way to high school students and college students. Journal writing can help keep depression and anxiety at bay, too. Whether you are a teacher or a parent, one of the best New Year’s resolutions you can make is to encourage your children to keep on writing every day!
If you enjoyed these New Year Resolutions for Students,
please share them on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest.
I appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Jill
journalbuddies.com
creator and curator
