Start the year off with a fun and reflective New Year’s writing activity designed especially for young learners and ESL students returning to school after the holiday break! This printable New Year Goals Flap Book encourages students to think about their goals, ambitions, and resolutions for the new year while practicing writing and sentence structure in English.
This easy-to-assemble flap book includes four simple writing prompts that inspire self-expression and goal setting. Once completed, students can share their resolutions with classmates as a speaking or discussion activity, making it perfect for first-week-back lessons or January classroom projects.
What’s Included
- Printable black and white flap book (4 flaps printed across 2 pages)
- Brainstorming worksheet to help students plan their responses
- Teacher guide and assembly directions for easy setup
Why Teachers Love It
- Perfect first-week-after-break activity
- Encourages written expression and reflection in English
- Fun, hands-on way to set classroom goals for the new year
- Ideal for ESL, ELL, and elementary learners
- Low-prep and print-and-go resource
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Pair It With
Pair this flap book with the Winter Conversation Questions ESL Speaking Cards from Hot Chocolate Teachables to extend your New Year unit with speaking and discussion practice that complements your writing lesson.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
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