Back to School Reflection Board

Embarking on a new school year often triggers a mix of excitement and anticipation. This resource - a Back-to-School Reflection Board - serves as a valuable tool to guide students through this transitional period. Comprising five slides, this Reflection Board is designed to accompany students during their first week back at school, providing them with a platform to record their thoughts, feelings, and experiences of each day.

In this activity, students will engage with a photo diary. Each day, they are tasked with attaching a relevant item - an image, drawing, or symbol - to their diary that embodies the essence of their day or resonates with the daily journal prompt. This visual representation serves to stimulate introspection and creativity while fostering a deeper understanding of their experiences.

Following this, students are invited to reflect on the journal prompt and articulate their thoughts through writing. This encourages them to delve into their emotions, observations, and learning experiences, aiding in emotional literacy and self-awareness.

This resource is compiled in an easy-to-use PowerPoint with five ready-to-display slides, making it a practical and engaging tool for both teachers and students. As they navigate their initial week back at school, students are given a structured means of expressing their experiences, facilitating a smoother and more introspective transition into the new academic year.