As I am preparing to go back to school on Tuesday (thank goodness for one more day to get it all done!) I have been very busy finishing up my lists! Shopping List, To Make List, To Print, To Laminate.... The list of lists goes on and on!
But in the midst of all my reorganization and planning, one thing I completely forgot to do is to acknowledge the New Year with my students! After all, it's a new adventure for them, too!
As it is after one in the morning (yikes!) I needed it to be something quick, yet effective.
Resolutions are my favorite part of any new year, even though I "technically" don't make any. (Ok, yes, I am one of those millions who are going to eat better and exercise more, but I always pledge that it is a lifestyle change NOT a resolution. And if it weren't for October-December I swear I'd make it all the way through the year!) But I do think making resolutions are a good idea for my students! They have had almost 4 months to develop habits this school year, some good and some bad. Talking with them about resolutions and attainable goals is a way to (hopefully!) help them decide to make positive changes toward the rest of the school year. It can be organizational, homework related, focusing, anything!
I came up with a quick, easy worksheet that we will use on Tuesday and that can be displayed on the door for a few weeks! (Definitely want them to keep seeing those goals as a reminder!)
Happy First Day back to many of you!
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