Learning Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Think about your year—academically, socially, and personally. Write or draw your answers in the spaces provided.

1. Three things I learned this year:
   a. _____________________________________________
   
   
   
   b. _____________________________________________
   
   
   
   c. _____________________________________________
   
   
   

2. A proud moment I had this year:

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3. One challenge I faced and how I overcame it (or how I can next year):

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4. Something that surprised me about myself:

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5. A friendship or social memory I cherish:

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6. One personal strength I discovered:

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7. A goal or change I want to make next year:

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Reflection Rally Discussion

Objective: Students will share reflections from their journals, listen actively to peers, and identify common themes, fostering community and empathy.

Why: Sharing personal reflections builds trust, enhances listening skills, and helps students recognize shared experiences and growth.

Approach: Structured small-group discussion with charting of key points.

Audience: 5th grade small group (3 students)

Time: 8 minutes

Materials:

• Chart paper and markers
• Students’ journal notebooks or completed worksheets

Instructions

1. Introduce Discussion Norms (2 minutes)

   • Establish speaking and listening guidelines: respectful language, one speaker at a time.
   • Explain the purpose: to celebrate growth and learn from each other.

2. Student Sharing Round (4 minutes)

   • Each student takes turns sharing one reflection from their journal (for example, a lesson learned or a memorable moment).
   • As each student speaks, another group member records key words or phrases on chart paper.

3. Identify Common Themes (1 minute)

   • Review the chart paper together and ask: “What similarities or patterns do we notice?”
   • Discuss how these themes connect to personal growth and classroom experiences.

4. Feedback and Affirmation (1 minute)

   • Encourage each student to offer one positive comment to a peer (e.g., “I appreciated how you described improving in math; that shows your hard work!”).
   • Reinforce active listening and supportive feedback.

Wrap-Up: Thank students for sharing. Highlight how discussing reflections can help everyone feel supported as they prepare for next year.

Friendship Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Think about your friendships this year. Write or draw your answers in the spaces provided.

1. A happy friendship moment I experienced:

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2. A time when I helped a friend:

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3. A friendship skill I want to practice next year:

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4. One way I can be an even better friend:

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Friendship Role-Play Activity

Objective: Students will practice key friendship skills—like including others, showing empathy, and offering help—by acting out real-life scenarios.

Why: Role-playing gives students a safe space to try out positive social behaviors, build confidence in their communication, and learn from peers’ feedback.

Approach: Scenario-based role-play in small groups, with observation and peer feedback.

Audience: 5th grade small group (3 students)

Time: 12 minutes

Materials:

• Scenario cards (see below)
• Chart paper and markers
• Optional: a simple feedback sheet or “emoji cards” for observers to note skills

Scenario Cards (print and cut into individual cards)

1. Including a New Friend: You’re playing four-square at recess and notice someone standing alone. Practice inviting them to join and explaining the game.

2. Comforting Upset Feelings: Your friend looks sad after getting a low grade. Show how you would listen, ask questions, and offer encouragement.

3. Sharing Ideas in Group Work: In a group project, one student isn’t sharing ideas. Role-play how you can ask for their thoughts and ensure everyone participates.

4. Resolving a Disagreement: You and a friend both want to be the line leader. Practice using “I” statements to express your feelings and find a fair solution.

5. Helping a Friend Learn: A classmate is struggling with a math problem. Show how you’d explain the steps kindly and check their understanding.

6. Inviting Someone New: A new student joins your class midyear. Practice introducing yourself, asking questions, and inviting them to sit with you at lunch.

Instructions

1. Explain the Activity (2 minutes)

   • Remind students of the friendship skills charted earlier (listening, empathy, inclusion).
   • Tell them they’ll act out short scenarios to practice these skills.

2. Distribute and Assign Cards (1 minute)

   • Give each student one scenario card.
   • If there are extra cards, place them in the center for later rotations.

3. Round 1 Role-Play (4 minutes)

   • Student A and B act out the scenario while Student C observes and notes one strength and one suggestion on chart paper or a feedback sheet.
   • Rotate roles so each student has a chance to observe and perform.

4. Round 2 Rotation (3 minutes)

   • Swap cards so students get a new scenario.
   • Repeat the role-play and feedback process.

5. Group Debrief (2 minutes)

   • Reconvene and ask observers to share one positive skill they noticed and one tip for improvement.
   • Chart these insights under headings: “What Went Well” and “Next Time I Can…”.

Wrap-Up: Praise students for their thoughtful participation. Remind them that practicing these friendship skills now will help them build strong relationships next year. Collect scenario cards and any feedback sheets for review.

Goal Setting Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Think about next year. Write or draw your goals and two steps for each goal in the spaces provided.

1. My academic goal for next year:

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   Steps I will take to reach this academic goal:
   a. _____________________________________________
   
   
   
   b. _____________________________________________
   
   
   

2. My friendship or social goal for next year:

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   Steps I will take to reach this friendship goal:
   a. _____________________________________________
   
   
   
   b. _____________________________________________
   
   
   

3. My personal or lifestyle goal for next year:

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   Steps I will take to reach this personal goal:
   a. _____________________________________________
   
   
   
   b. _____________________________________________
   
   
   

Goal Board Creation Activity

Objective: Students will create a visual representation of their academic, social, and personal goals for next year, reinforcing commitment and encouraging reflection.

Why: Translating written goals into images and symbols makes intentions more engaging and memorable. The creative process also fosters ownership and motivation.

Approach: Art-based collage and drawing activity using magazines, markers, and other craft materials.

Audience: 5th grade small group (3 students)

Time: 12 minutes

Materials:

• Cardstock or heavy construction paper (1 per student)
• Old magazines and printed images
• Scissors and glue sticks
• Markers, colored pencils, and pens
• Optional: stickers or decorative tape
• Goal Setting Worksheet from Session 3

Instructions

1. Introduce the Activity (2 minutes)

   • Show an example goal board and point out how words and pictures can represent goals and steps.
   • Explain: “You’ll turn your written goals from the Goal Setting Worksheet into a colorful collage or drawing.”

2. Plan Your Layout (2 minutes)

   • Invite students to place their worksheet next to their cardstock.
   • Ask: “Where will you put each goal? Will you draw, paste images, or write key words?”
   • Encourage a simple sketch or outline on the cardstock before gluing.

3. Gather Images and Words (3 minutes)

   • Have students flip through magazines to find pictures or words that match each goal and its steps.
   • Cut out images or tear paper carefully.
   • Remind: “Each image should remind you of a specific goal or action step.”

4. Assemble the Goal Board (4 minutes)

   • Glue images, words, and drawings onto the cardstock, creating distinct sections for each goal (academic, social, personal).
   • Use markers to add labels, dates, or short affirmations (e.g., “I can do it!”).
   • Decorate borders or spaces with color and stickers for personalization.

5. Clean-Up and Prep for Sharing (1 minute)

   • Instruct students to tidy their workspace, return extra materials, and place boards face-down to dry if needed.
   • Encourage them to think about one thing they’ll share about their board.

Wrap-Up: Transition to a brief gallery share where each student shows their goal board and describes one goal and the steps they visualized. Collect any leftover materials; let students keep their boards to display or revisit over the summer.