Reflective Journaling for Growth
Reflect on past achievements
This lesson invites students to engage in reflective journaling, focusing on their achievements and lessons learned over the past year. It encourages setting intentions for the coming year, fostering a mindset of growth and hope. This exercise helps students develop self-awareness and goal-setting skills, which are crucial for personal and academic growth.
Reflect on past achievements
Journals or paper, Pens or pencils, and Reflection Discussion Questions
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the future.
- Discuss the importance of reflection in personal growth and learning.
- Provide students with journals or paper and pens.
Step 2
Reflective Journaling
15 minutes
- Ask students to spend time writing about their achievements and lessons learned over the past year.
- Encourage them to think about both academic and personal experiences.
- Prompt them to consider what they are proud of and what they would like to improve.
Step 3
Setting Intentions
5 minutes
- Guide students to write about their intentions for the coming year.
- Encourage them to set realistic and meaningful goals.
- Discuss how setting intentions can help guide their actions and decisions.
- Invite students to share their reflections and intentions with a partner or the class, if comfortable.
- Facilitate a brief discussion using the Reflection Discussion Questions.
- Thank students for their participation and encourage them to revisit their reflections throughout the year.
