"History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's wrong with history." - Clarence Darrow
Success and failure should never be an endpoint. The best learning happens when we build on what we know and reflect on what we need to know better. I always like to welcome my students back after the holiday break with a bit of reflection on the year that was. It is also important to revisit successes and failures to help reset goals for the new year.
A few years ago, I read a post about most New Year's resolutions failing before we flip the calendars to February. For this reason, I decided to scrap the long list of resolutions I won’t remember a few weeks from now anyway! The focus is now on choosing just one word as a foundation for the new year.One word you can focus on every day, all year long… One word that sums up who you want to be or how you want to live. It will take intentionality and commitment, but if you let it, your one word will shape not only your year, but also you. It will become the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps. (OneWord365)
Feel free to make a copy of the document and modify it for your students.
Here are a few tips to help customize this document for your students.
- On slide 4, I've linked to Google Search trends. There may be some topics that younger students need some help with. One recommendation is to have a class discussion connected to the trends.
- On slide 5, check out the linked resources to ensure everything is ok for your students. You can also create a Wakelet tailored to your class. (The "More Year in Review Resources" link on the slide is a sample.)
- I've also created some Google Slides Templates for students to use to create graphics that can be shared.
If you are looking for more resources to reflect on the year or set goals for the new year, here are some additional resources that might be worth exploring.
Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions about this activity. #HappyLearning
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