Believe it or not, 2026 is almost here! And whether or not you are a resolutions person, we think you’ll love our free 2026 New Year Goals template. It features four simple prompts to help adults and kids alike think about their plans for the year.

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New Year Goals Tracker

Start the new year with this goal tracker for your students. Just fill out the form on this page to download your template!

Use our New Year Goals template as a first activity for students when you’re back from winter break

It’s hard to think about lesson planning in January, but this activity is an easy and meaningful way to get kids thinking and writing when you return from winter break. Pro tip: Save, print, and copy the template now so you’re ready to go when you’re back from winter break.

Also try this activity with your own kids or at a family gathering

Maybe you want to track New Year goals as a family so you all can plan together. Either way, it’s fun to discuss and compare your hopes and dreams for the new year together.

Benefits of setting New Year goals

Setting New Year’s goals is like giving yourself a roadmap for the year. Benefits include:

1. Clarity and focus: Imagine your year as a big adventure waiting to happen. Setting goals is like deciding the cool places you want to visit on your journey. It helps you figure out what’s important to you and where you want to go.
2. Motivation: Goals are like little cheerleaders, rooting you on when things get tough. They’re the “why” behind your hard work. When you know what you’re aiming for, it’s like having a secret stash of motivation that keeps you going, even when the going gets tough.
3. Sense of achievement: When you finish a jigsaw puzzle or ace a game level, that feeling of accomplishment is the best, right? Well, accomplishing goals is a bit like that. It’s a high-five from yourself that boosts your confidence and makes you believe you can tackle anything you set your mind to. Goals turn everyday wins into moments of celebration! 🎉

Download your New Year Goals template!

Just fill out the form on this page to download the New Year goal tracker template.

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