A New Year’s Resolution is a promise you make to yourself at the start of each year. It’s something that you want to do or change to become a better version of yourself, like eating healthier food, spending more time with family and friends, being kinder to others, or learning a new skill. Making a resolution can be fun and helps keep you motivated throughout the year!

You can print this PDF to help guide your children through making and keeping New Year’s resolutions.

Resolution Ideas for Children:

I will start…

  1. Talking to someone new every day and making new friends.
  2. Brushing my teeth twice a day.
  3. Reading a book once a week.
  4. To take up on time each day.
  5. Washing my hands before every meal.

I will stop…

  1. Picking my nose.
  2. Biting my nails.
  3. Bringing electronics to the dinner table.
  4. Lying or telling fibs.
  5. Using bad words.

I will learn…

  1. My home address by heart.
  2. My Dad’s phone number.
  3. A new word in Spanish every day.
  4. A skill, like ice skating or piano.
  5. How to be a veterinarian.

I will try…

  1. One vegetable I haven’t tried before.
  2. A new game or activity.
  3. To listen more attentively and thoughtfully when others are speaking.
  4. To use kind words with everyone, even if they don’t treat me kindly in return.
  5. To cooperate with others by sharing toys during playtime and taking turns.

I will become…

  1. More appreciative of the things I have.
  2. Polite and respectful by saying “please,” “thank you,” and “I’m sorry” throughout the year.
  3. Responsible for myself by getting ready for bed without a parent asking.
  4. An excellent critical thinker by trying to solve puzzles or challenging board games every week with friends or family members.
  5. Stronger by exercising and spending time outdoors each day.

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