One Word for the New Year Discussion
A January reflection prompt: pick one word to guide your year, explain why, and describe what living that word would look like in week one.
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- January
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One Word for the New Year Discussion
A January reflection prompt: pick one word to guide your year, explain why, and describe what living that word would look like in week one.
What's inside this discussion
Choose ONE word to be your word for this year (examples: brave, curious, steady, kind, focused). Explain why you chose it, and describe one specific thing you will do THIS WEEK that shows your word in action.
Teacher tips
Post the class word cloud somewhere visible and revisit it at the end of each quarter.
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