Year Wish Worksheet

Welcome! Use this worksheet to explore and articulate your personal wish (goal) for the school year. Think deeply about what matters most to you and how you’ll make it happen.

1. My one big wish (goal) for this school year is:

1. Why is this wish important to me?

1. Three steps I can take to move toward my wish:
   a. Step 1: __________________________

b. Step 2: __________________________

c. Step 3: __________________________

1. People or resources that can help me achieve my wish:

1. Potential obstacles I might face and how I can overcome them:

1. How will I know I’m making progress or that I’ve achieved my wish?

1. When will I check in on my progress? (e.g., dates or frequency)

Keep your completed worksheet somewhere you can see it every day. Refer back to it to stay motivated and on track!

Year Wish Discussion

Purpose

This one-on-one conversation helps students clarify, refine, and commit to their personal “wish” for the school year. It builds self-awareness, motivation, and accountability.

Materials

• Year Wish Worksheet
• Notebook or whiteboard (optional for jotting ideas)

Discussion Flow

1. Opening (1 minute)

• Greet the student warmly and remind them of the purpose: “Today we’ll talk through the wish you wrote down, so you feel confident about making it happen.”
• Emphasize that this is a safe space for honest reflection.

2. Main Questions (10 minutes)

1. “What is your one big wish for this school year?”
   • Follow-up: “Why did you choose this wish?”
   • Follow-up: “How will achieving this make you feel?”
2. “Which of the three steps you listed excites you the most?”
   • Follow-up: “What makes that step enjoyable or meaningful?”
   • Follow-up: “How could you get started on it this week?”
3. “What obstacles might you face along the way?”
   • Follow-up: “Have you encountered anything like this before?”
   • Follow-up: “What strategies could help you overcome these challenges?”
4. “Who or what resources will support you in reaching your wish?”
   • Follow-up: “How will you ask for their help?”
   • Follow-up: “What could you do if you ever feel stuck?”
5. “How will you know you’re making progress or that you’ve achieved your wish?”
   • Follow-up: “What small sign or milestone can you look for?”
   • Follow-up: “When will you check on these indicators?”

3. Closing (2 minutes)

• Summarize the student’s wish, most exciting step, and key next actions.
• Encourage them to keep their Year Wish Worksheet visible—on a desk, a locker, or in a planner.
• Explain the plan for a future check-in (date or frequency) to revisit progress and adjust if needed.
• End with positive reinforcement: “I’m proud of the thought you’ve put into this. You’ve got a plan—now let’s make it happen!”

Wish Visualization Activity

Purpose

Guide students through a quick visualization to help them “see” and emotionally connect with their Year Wish, increasing motivation and clarity.

Time

8 minutes

Materials

• Blank drawing paper or notebook page
• Colored pencils or markers
• Year Wish Worksheet

Instructions

1. Introduction (1 minute)
   • Remind the student of their one big wish from the Year Wish Worksheet.
   • Explain: “Seeing is believing—today we’ll imagine and draw what achieving your wish looks like.”
2. Guided Visualization (2 minutes)
   • Ask the student to sit comfortably, close their eyes (if they’re comfortable), and take three deep breaths.
   • Prompt them:
     • “Imagine waking up on a day when you’ve achieved your wish. What do you see around you?”
     • “How do you feel in your body? What sounds or sights are in this moment?”
     • “What are you doing, and who is with you?”
   • After 2 minutes, have them open their eyes.
3. Draw or Write Your Vision (4 minutes)
   • Give the student drawing paper and colored pencils.
   • Ask them to sketch a scene or write a short paragraph capturing their visualization:
     • What’s happening?
     • How do you look and feel?
     • Who or what is supporting you in the scene?
   • Provide a large space for artwork or writing:

1. Reflection (1 minute)
   • Invite the student to share one detail they included and why it stood out.
   • Prompt: “Looking at your drawing or writing, what excites you the most about making this wish real?”
   • Leave a small space for a final sentence:
     “My favorite part of this vision is...
     
     
     
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Collect the visualization to keep alongside the Year Wish Worksheet. Encourage the student to revisit their drawing whenever they need inspiration.