Students enjoy a different spin on creating New Year's resolutions by using an animal or pet's perspective. Children think of the animal's habits or annoying traits of their own pet that can be resolutions. For example, a cat scratches furniture or people, jumps on the kitchen counter, or brings in unwanted items, all of which can be made into resolutions.Included are teaching tips, links to New Year's read alouds, student examples, and two templates to choose from.Happy New Year!