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My Top 3 Goals for the New Year - New Year Writing Prompt

New Year's writing prompt that asks students to list their top three goals for the year and how they will reach them, then draw themselves working toward those goals.
Grades
Preschool–5, Elementary
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Oct 02, 2026

Subject
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Christmas, New Year's Day, Winter
Topic
writing, writing activity
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Preparation
Print ready

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New year, new goals, and this prompt gives students the perfect opportunity to think about what they want to achieve (besides finally learning how to fold a fitted sheet). With both a writing and drawing component, students will reflect on their goals for the year ahead, all while getting creative and maybe even a little bit funny.

How it works:

  1. Writing Prompt: Students will write down their top three goals for the new year. Whether it's mastering the art of procrastination or becoming a professional cat cuddler, there's no goal too big (or small) to dream about.

  2. Drawing Prompt: After outlining their goals, students get to illustrate them. Can’t explain how you'll run a marathon? Draw it! Want to start a garden but can't keep a cactus alive? Draw that too!

Ways of Use:

  • Goal Setting: A fun way to reflect on personal goals with a side of humor.

  • Creative Writing: Let students express their hopes, dreams, and funniest aspirations.

  • Art Integration: Bring those goals to life through drawings that match their ambitions.

  • New Year’s Reflection: Great for the start of the year, with a positive and light-hearted twist.

Advantages:

  • Makes goal-setting fun and approachable.

  • Combines creative writing and art for a well-rounded activity.

  • Encourages students to set realistic (and hilarious) goals.

  • Promotes laughter, creativity, and classroom discussion.

This resource is the perfect way to kick off the new year, because who says goal-setting can’t be fun?

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