New Year’s Resolutions

Students reflect on the past year, set a meaningful goal for the new year, plan action steps, and write their personal journey using Build My Story. Each student creates a goal-based narrative and receives a free digital book, with optional printed copies.

Short on time? Your class can publish straight away, by using ‘Lesson plan 2’

Your Student Will...

  • Reflect on last year and choose a goal for the new year
  • Write a personal goal journey story
  • Use safe AI tools to create and publish their book

New Year’s Resolutions

Students reflect on the past year, set a meaningful goal for the new year, plan action steps, and write their personal journey using Build My Story. Each student creates a goal-based narrative and receives a free digital book, with optional printed copies.

Short on time? Your class can publish straight away, by using ‘Lesson plan 2’

Your Student Will...

  • Reflect on last year and choose a goal for the new year
  • Write a personal goal journey story
  • Use safe AI tools to create and publish their book

Grades 2-6

New Year’s Resolutions

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How do I choose between Lesson Plan 1 and 2?
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Lesson Plan 1 is the full experience, with 2–3 in-class sessions for writing and reflection. Lesson Plan 2 is for publishing only, if your students already wrote their stories or want to type directly in the web app.

What if I start after January 19th?
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You can still join as long as you’re registered. Printed books will arrive in February.  You can switch projects anytime by emailing [email protected].

I don’t have a projector. Can I still run this?
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Yes. Print the slide deck, staple it, and place copies on tables for students to share.

How much prep and class time does it take?
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Very little. Print the student pack and slide deck. Lesson Plan 1 runs in 2–3 sessions of 30–45 minutes each, while Lesson Plan 2 can be done fully online in the web app.

Timeline (Optional)

Session 1: Lesson & Plan

30-45 mins

Session 2: Draft & Write

30-45 mins

Session 3: Publish & Share

30-45 mins

Student Guide
Student Guide
Word Bank
Word Bank
Lesson Plan - Option 1
Lesson Plan - Option 1
Lesson Plan - Option 2
Lesson Plan - Option 2
Student Worksheets
Student Worksheets
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PP)
Slide Deck (PP)

Lesson Plan Option 2

Lesson Plan Option 2

Slide Deck (PDF)

Slide Deck (PPTX)

Student Tutorial Printout

Prompt Sheet

Student Worksheets

Word Bank & Phrases

Student Guide
Student Guide
Word Bank
Word Bank
Lesson Plan - Option 1
Lesson Plan - Option 1
Lesson Plan - Option 2
Lesson Plan - Option 2
Student Worksheets
Student Worksheets
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PDF)
Slide Deck (PP)
Slide Deck (PP)

Lesson Plan Option 2

Lesson Plan Option 2

Slide Deck (PDF)

Slide Deck (PPTX)

Student Tutorial Printout

Prompt Sheet

Student Worksheets

Word Bank & Phrases

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Standards

Writing - Narratives

Writing - Narratives
W.2.3–W.5.3

Write narratives that include real experiences, clear sequences of events, details, and reflection.

Writing - Informative/Explanatory
W.2.2–W.5.2

Explain goals, reflections, and action steps using organized paragraphs and domain-specific vocabulary.

Language - Conventions

Language - Conventions
L.2.1–L.5.1 L.2.2–L.5.2

Demonstrate command of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing.

Speaking and Listening
SL.2.1–SL.5.1 SL.2.4–SL.5.4

Students collaborate in discussions, give feedback, and present finished work clearly.

Speaking & Listening

Reading - Informational
RI.2.3–RI.5.3

Students explain connections between skills, learning, and habits by using short mentor texts or teacher notes to describe steps, growth, and outcomes.

CSTA - Digital Literacy
1B-AP-17 1B-IC-18 1B-IC-19

Use digital tools responsibly to create, revise, and publish content with guidance and safety supports.

Standards

Writing - Narratives

Writing - Narratives
W.2.3–W.5.3

Write narratives that include real experiences, clear sequences of events, details, and reflection.

Writing - Informative/Explanatory
W.2.2–W.5.2

Explain goals, reflections, and action steps using organized paragraphs and domain-specific vocabulary.

Language - Conventions

Language - Conventions
L.2.1–L.5.1 L.2.2–L.5.2

Demonstrate command of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing.

Speaking and Listening
SL.2.1–SL.5.1 SL.2.4–SL.5.4

Students collaborate in discussions, give feedback, and present finished work clearly.

Speaking & Listening

Reading - Informational
RI.2.3–RI.5.3

Students explain connections between skills, learning, and habits by using short mentor texts or teacher notes to describe steps, growth, and outcomes.

CSTA - Digital Literacy
1B-AP-17 1B-IC-18 1B-IC-19

Use digital tools responsibly to create, revise, and publish content with guidance and safety supports.

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