How I Celebrated New Year's Eve - Writing prompt

Ever wonder what your students were up to when the ball dropped? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t always as glamorous as the Times Square countdown. This "How I Celebrated New Year's Eve" writing and drawing prompt gives students the chance to recount their festivities, whether they spent the night in a pajama-clad pizza party or failed to stay awake past 9 p.m.

How it works:

1. Writing Prompt: Students will write about their New Year’s Eve celebration. Was it a glittering, glamorous event? Or were they just trying to make it through without spilling their snack on the couch? The choice is theirs, and humor is highly encouraged.

2. Drawing Prompt: Once they've written their story, students will illustrate their evening. From party hats to couches, they’ll capture the essence of their celebration in a creative way.

Ways of Use:

• Personal Reflection: Students can share their unique New Year’s Eve stories.

• Creative Writing: A fun opportunity for students to practice storytelling, humor, and creativity.

• Art Integration: Combine drawing with writing for a well-rounded activity.

• New Year's Activity: Great for the first day back after the holiday season.

Advantages:

• Fun and light-hearted, perfect for starting the year.

• Combines writing and drawing for maximum creativity.

• Encourages students to reflect on their celebrations with a touch of humor.

• Promotes classroom bonding through shared stories.

This prompt is the perfect way to kickstart the year with laughter and creativity, because we all know New Year's Eve can be a bit… unpredictable!

Enjoy!