This New Year 2026 One Word Resolution Craft is a meaningful goal-setting activity and January bulletin board project. Students choose a powerful “one word” for the new year, reflect on their goals, and create a colorful display for your classroom or hallway.

New Year Goal Setting:

In this resource, students will be asked to reflect on what they want to achieve in the coming year. They will choose a one-word goal that will motivate and inspire them over the next 365 days. Students will be guided to think about things they want to improve, a new skill they want to learn, or a positive trait they want to represent. Throughout this project, students will take time to reflect on what truly matters to them and choose a one-word resolution that captures their goals for the year ahead.

Included in the download:

• Complete Lesson Guide with Teacher Notes
• Picture Book Recommendations for Setting Goals
• Introduction Activity
• 50 Personal One-Word Resolution Ideas
• Step-By-Step Goal-Setting Project Pages
• 2 Different Art Projects

This project takes the reflective process of setting a resolution and creates a simple, one-word goal-setting project to support students through the journey!

In this resource, students will:

• learn how to plan and set goals for the new year using just one word
• be introduced to a variety of one-word resolutions
• reflect on last year
• consider personal growth
• brainstorm one-word resolutions
• set a goal for the year using just one word
• create a visual representation of their chosen word

Empower your students to achieve their goals with the graphic organizers included. These user-friendly tools will assist them in breaking down their goals into manageable steps and guide them throughout the entire process of turning their goals into reality. Get ready to witness your students’ progress as they meticulously plan and execute the necessary actions to accomplish their aspirations.

This project is perfect for:

• SEL lessons
• whole group instruction
• small group work
• individual desk work
• partner work
• literacy centers
• morning work
• early finishers

The best part?

Starting a new year with a clear goal in mind can be empowering for students. By setting a one-word goal and reflecting on their plan, your students are taking important steps toward personal growth and achievement. This New Year goal-setting project is a great opportunity for your students to reflect and set one-word goals for the new year. Everything you need is included – teacher guide, examples, student planning pages, and final art project templates. Just PRINT & GO!

In this one convenient resource, you can…

• have ready-to-go activities that will provide your students with a meaningful learning experience as they learn how to plan and set goals for the year.
• use these pre-made activities as supplemental SEL lessons to take important steps toward personal growth and achievement.
• print and go – includes everything you need to kick off the new year with focus and determination.

This project is a great way to give students the tools they need to set personal goals, reflect, and plan for how to achieve their goals for the upcoming year.

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