Our Year Adventure: Teacher Script

Before You Begin:

• Click to Slide 1 on Our Year Adventure Slide Deck.
• Have prompt cards ready in a container.
• Chart paper with sentence starters is visible.

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher (enthusiastically): “Good morning, friends! Today we’re going on a special trip—a journey to celebrate our year together and plan for an awesome summer. Are you ready?”
(Pause and smile; cue Slide 1.)

Teacher: “On this slide you can see our title, Our Year Adventure. We’ll do three fun things: walk down Memory Lane, set our summer goals, and then share and celebrate together.”
(Advance to Slide 2.)

Teacher: “First, I’d like you to think for a moment: What was your very favorite part of our year? It could be a project, a song, a book—anything you loved!”
(Give students 5–10 seconds of quiet thinking.)

Teacher: “Okay—who would like to share their favorite memory? Please raise your hand.”
(Select 2–3 students. Praise each: “Thank you for sharing—that sounds amazing!”)

2. Memory Lane Walk (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Now let’s take our Memory Lane Walk! I have special prompt cards here.”
(Show the container and draw one card as an example.)

Teacher: “For example, my card says ‘My proudest project was…’ and I would answer, ‘My proudest project was our class play!’ Now it’s your turn.”
(Advance to Slide 3.)

Teacher: “1. Each of you, please draw one prompt card. 2. Then find a partner. 3. Share your answer with each other.”

Teacher: “I’ll walk around to listen and help if you need words.”
(Students draw cards and pair up; circulate and support.)

[After about 7 minutes]

Teacher: “Friends, let’s come back together. I’d love to hear a few highlights. Who has a prompt they want to share?”
(Invite 3–4 volunteers to stand or share at their seat. Applaud each share.)

3. Goal Setting Activity (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Great job remembering and sharing! Now, let’s think about next steps. It’s time to set some summer goals.”
(Advance to Slide 4.)

Teacher: “Everyone, please take your Our Year Adventure Reflection Worksheet. I’ll model on the chart paper.”

Teacher (pointing at chart): “For a personal goal, we start with ‘This summer I want to…’ I’ll write: This summer I want to learn how to ride my bike by myself.”

Teacher: “For a class goal, we start with ‘Next year in 3rd grade we will…’ I’ll write: Next year in 3rd grade we will read five chapter books together.”

Teacher: “Now it’s your turn. Write or draw one personal goal and one class goal. If you need help writing, raise your hand and I’ll come over.”







(Students work; provide support and sentence starters as needed.)

4. Sharing and Closure (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Time is up! Let’s share our goals.”
(Advance to Slide 5.)

Teacher: “Who has a personal goal they’d like to share? Please raise your hand.”
(Listen, praise each: “I love that goal!”)

Teacher: “Now, who has our class goal?”
(Select one or two students.)

Teacher (clapping): “Wonderful ideas, everyone! You did such a great job thinking ahead.”
(Advance to Slide 6.)

Teacher: “Congratulations, friends! You have celebrated your year and set bright goals for summer and beyond. Don’t forget to keep your worksheet and look at it during summer—maybe you’ll try to reach your goal!”

Teacher: “Have an amazing summer full of fun and learning. I’m so proud of you!”

— End of Lesson —

Our Year Adventure Reflection Worksheet

Instructions

Think about your favorite moments from this school year and set fun goals for the summer and next year. You can draw pictures or write words to share your ideas!

1. My Favorite Memory

Draw a picture of your favorite memory from this year:

2. Describe Your Favorite Memory

Write a sentence or two about your picture:

3. Personal Goal

This summer I want to…

4. Class Goal

Next year in 3rd grade we will…

Keep this worksheet to remember your goals. Check back on it during the summer and share your progress when we return!

Memory Jar Reflections: Teacher Script

Before You Begin:

• Click to Slide 1 on Memory Jar Reflections Slide Deck.
• Have the jar of Memory Jar Prompt Cards ready.
• Chart paper with sentence frames (“My favorite memory is…,” “Next year I want to…”) is visible.

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher (enthusiastically): “Good morning, friends! Today we have a special celebration—our Memory Jar Reflections! We’ll remember our favorite moments from this year and set a fun goal for next year. Are you excited?”
(Pause for cheers; click to Slide 1.)

Teacher: “This slide shows our title, Memory Jar Reflections. Let’s see what our journey looks like today.”
(Click to Slide 2.)

Teacher: “First, we’ll share memories from the jar. Next, we’ll draw and write about our memories. Finally, we’ll share and celebrate our goals. Ready to begin?”
(Allow nods or thumbs up.)

Teacher: “Take a moment to think quietly: What was your very favorite part of this school year? It could be a lesson, a friend, or any fun moment.”
(Give 10 seconds for silent thinking.)

Teacher: “Who would like to share their favorite memory? Raise your hand.”
(Select 2–3 students. Praise each: “Thank you for sharing—that sounds wonderful!”)

2. Memory Jar Sharing (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Now it’s time for our Memory Jar Sharing!”
(Click to Slide 3; hold up the jar of prompt cards.)

Teacher: “I’ll pick one card as an example.”
(Draw a card and read it.)
Teacher: “My card says, ‘My favorite memory is…’ and I’ll finish the sentence: My favorite memory is our science experiment where we made volcanoes!”

Teacher: “Your turn!

1. Reach into the jar and pick a prompt card.
2. Find a partner.
3. Share your answer by saying, ‘My favorite memory is…’”
   (Students draw and share; circulate and assist.)

(After about 7 minutes)
Teacher: “Friends, let’s come back together.”
(Gather attention.)
Teacher: “Who would like to share their memory with the whole class? Raise your hand.”
(Invite 3–4 volunteers; applaud each.)

3. Worksheet Reflection (10 minutes)

Teacher: “Great sharing, everyone! Now let’s draw and write about our memories.”
(Click to Slide 4.)

Teacher: “Please take your Memory Jar Reflection Worksheet. Watch me model on chart paper.”
Teacher (pointing to chart): “First, I draw my memory. Here is my picture of our volcano experiment. Next, I write: ‘My favorite memory was when we made volcanoes in science.’”

Teacher: “Now we will set a goal for next year.”
(Click to Slide 5.)
Teacher: “Use the frame ‘Next year I want to…’ I will write: Next year I want to read more chapter books.”

Teacher: “Your turn! Draw your memory, write a sentence about it, then complete your goal. If you need help writing, raise your hand.”
(Students work; teacher circulates.)

4. Sharing & Closure (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Time is up! Let’s share our work.”
(Click to Slide 6.)
Teacher: “Who would like to share their drawing or goal? Raise your hand.”
(Select 2–3 students; praise each: “I love your goal!”)

Teacher: “You all did a fantastic job reflecting and planning!”
(Click to Slide 7.)
Teacher: “Congratulations, everyone! Keep your worksheet to remember your goals over the summer. I can’t wait to see how you grow next year.”

Teacher: “Have a wonderful summer full of learning and fun. I’m so proud of each of you!”

— End of Lesson —

Memory Jar Reflection Worksheet

Instructions

Think about your favorite memory from this year and set a goal for next year. You can draw a picture and write a few words or sentences to share your ideas!

1. Draw Your Favorite Memory

Draw a picture of your favorite moment from this year:

2. Write About Your Memory

My favorite memory is…

3. My Goal for Next Year

Next year I want to…

Keep your worksheet to remember your goal and revisit it when school starts next year!

Memory Jar Discussion Guide

Purpose

Help students dive deeper into their memories by sharing in small groups, practicing speaking and listening, and building confidence.

Grouping & Materials

• Form groups of 3–4 students each.
• Provide each group with a jar or container of Memory Jar Prompt Cards.

Discussion Guidelines

• Take turns speaking—each person listens while one partner shares.
• Speak in full sentences using our sentence frames.
• Show respect: look at the speaker and clap or give a thumbs up after each share.
• Ask one question or make one positive comment after each partner’s share.

Discussion Prompts (Prompt Card Examples)

• “My favorite lesson this year was… because…”
• “The moment I felt most proud was when… because…”
• “One fun thing I did with friends was… and I felt…”
• “I learned how to… and it helped me…”
• “A silly or funny moment was when…”
• “Next year I want to… so that I can…”

(Feel free to add visuals or draw quick icons on cards to support ELL students.)

Sentence Frames

• “My favorite memory is _______ because _______.”
• “I felt _______ when _______.”
• “Next year I want to _______ so that _______.”

Follow-Up Questions & Comments

After a partner shares, encourage students to use one of these:

• “Can you tell me more about that?”
• “What made that moment special?”
• “How did you feel when that happened?”
• “That sounds great! I like how you…”

Closing the Discussion

1. After 8–10 minutes, regroup as a class.
2. Invite one volunteer from each small group to share a highlight or interesting question they asked.
3. Praise all groups for listening and sharing so thoughtfully.

Memory Jar Prompt Activity

Objective

Students will create their own reflection prompts, practice writing and creativity, and engage kinesthetically by passing a jar to share ideas with peers.

Time

10 minutes

Materials

• Blank index cards or prompt card templates
• Pencils and crayons or markers
• Jar or container for holding cards
• Chart paper with brainstormed prompt ideas

Instructions

1. Brainstorm Prompts (3 minutes)

• Gather students around chart paper. Ask: “What questions help us remember our favorite moments?”
• Record student ideas (e.g., “My proudest moment was…,” “One funny thing I did was…,” “I learned how to…,” “Next year I want to…”).
• Point to sentence frames: “My favorite memory is… because…” to guide prompt wording.

2. Create Prompt Cards (4 minutes)

• Distribute 2–3 blank cards to each student.
• Students choose one idea and write a short prompt on each card. Encourage a drawing or icon to match the prompt (e.g., a book for “I learned to read…”).
• Use crayons or markers to decorate the card’s border or add small illustrations.
• When finished, students fold their cards in half (or face-down) and place them into the jar.

3. Jar Pass & Share (3 minutes)

• Arrange students in a circle and place the jar in the center.
• Play soft music or count aloud as students pass the jar clockwise.
• When the music or count stops, the student holding the jar draws one card, reads the prompt aloud (“My proudest moment was…”), and shares their response:
  • “My proudest moment was when we…”
• After sharing, the student returns the card to the jar and passes the jar to the next person.
• Continue for as many turns as time allows.

Differentiation & Supports

• Display sentence frames on chart paper and offer a printed template with frames for students needing writing support.
• Pair ELL or IEP students with peer buddies for drawing or scribing.
• Provide pre-written prompt cards for students who need more modeling or for those who finish early to add new prompts.

Tip: Collect all cards at the end to use during the main Memory Jar Sharing segment of your lesson, so students reflect on classmates’ ideas next.