Happy New Year 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024! New year, new resolutions and goals! Set a New Years resolution with your students and reflect on the past year with this fun and interactive lapbook project!

*Please note the photographs show previous years but you will receive current years and beyond!

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE?

⇨ 6 lapbook elements about the last year, resolutions, and goals

⇨ Visual directions on how to create the lapbook with your students

⇨ 2023-2024 included in this download and will be updated for years to come! (Note that photos of the resource in the preview will show previous year versions)

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WHAT WILL MY STUDENTS BE DOING?

⇨ Students will learn exactly what 'resolution' means - first things first, right?

⇨ Students will write words or draw a picture to reflect on favorite home, school, and friend memories of last year; great for a classroom of multi-abled learners!

⇨ Students will write words or draw a picture to reflect on how they have changed since LAST January.

⇨ Students will create a NEW YEARS RESOLUTION by drawing a picture and/or writing words.

⇨ Students will make a PLAN to make their resolution a reality by drawing a picture and/or writing words.

⇨ Students will predict how they will feel once they accomplish their resolution goals by drawing a picture and/or writing words.

⇨ Students will draw a picture or write words about new things they want to try in the coming year.

⇨ Students will write different words that describe how they aspire to be in the coming year.

DON'T FORGET...

⇨ Students will also be practicing fine motor skills and following directions while they work on this lapbook project.

⇨ Use this project as an authentic way to review your classroom expectations in the new year!

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WHO IS THIS RESOURCE FOR?

• Classroom teachers who want to engage their students in a fun and meaningful activity when they return from winter/holiday break.

• Classroom teachers who have students that can write words and sentences but also have students who will only draw pictures to show their thinking.

• Classroom teachers wanting an authentic way to review classroom expectations like listening, following directions, and working noise levels.

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WHAT ELSE WOULD MAKE YOUR ♯TEACHERLIFE EASIER?

➡ Are you looking for a way to revamp your word work centers in the new year?

Check out the Sight Word System and Word Work Visual Direction Centers Bundle.

➡ Are you looking for a realistic character education intervention curriculum to improve the behaviors in your classroom?

Check out Readers With Character, a Character Education and Social Skills Intervention.

➡ Are you looking for even more interactive lapbook projects that your students will love?

Check out Interactive Lapbook Projects.

➡ Are you looking for some classroom decor to give your home-away-from-home a little face lift in the new year?

Check out Classroom Decor and Organization Resources.

➡ Are you looking for a project based learning activity to teach persuasive writing?

Check out this teacher-favorite Persuasive Writing Unit.

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A LITTLE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey there! I'm Jennifer, an experienced first, third, and fourth grade general education classroom teacher, I also have experience as a special education teacher's assistant and interventionist. I earned my Bachelors' degree in Family & Child Studies, and my Masters' degree in Elementary Education.

I've been creating resources on Teachers Pay Teachers since 2012 to help teachers like you find your work-life balance - you are so much more than just an awesome teacher!

If you have any questions about this resource, or if you'd simply like to 'talk teacher' with me, send me an email at jennifer@cupcakesncurriculum.com! ♥

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