New Year's Party / New Year Wish Jars
New Year Wish Jars
Children write or draw their hopes and goals for the year ahead and seal them in a decorated jar to open later. A calm, reflective way to start fresh.
How to run it
- Talk about what a goal or wish is and share a few examples.
- Give each child slips of paper to write or draw on.
- Decorate a jar or container with stickers and markers.
- Fold the slips inside, seal the jar and agree on a date to open it.
You will need
- clean plastic jars or containers
- paper slips
- pencils and markers
- stickers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw one wish; older children can write goals with small steps to reach them.
SafetyUse plastic jars rather than glass.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 3Children reflect on their interests and hopes, strengthening identity and wellbeing.
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