I have to admit I’m still coming off my Christmas high; I really love it! but once all the presents are opened and we drink our hot chocolates and move on to the next day, there is something new and exciting to get ready for… the new year! and since 2020 was great, I’m pretty sure most of us will celebrate a lot this year, even the little ones who had their own struggles during this season. Thinking about all of that got me thinking about the best way to get not only adults, but also children, to think about the positives that lie ahead. and well, books have never failed us. So today, I want to share some of my favorite picture books for new years day and goal setting that can get your kids or students (you too!) ready to set your own.
yes, setting resolutions can be a cliché, though; when you think of them in terms of goal setting, it becomes much more deliberate and clear. I think it’s important that we get kids into the mindset of setting goals early to create a strong foundation for how to navigate the rest of their lives! check out these fun new year picture books for inspiration.
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flight school by lita judge
When teaching kids to do something that seems impossible, turn to the little penguin at flight school who decided he was going to fly even if his body wasn’t cut out for it.
because of mo willems
because kids deserve to believe in the power of real-life magic and sweet symphony.
the stars will shine on by cynthia rylant
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a beautiful story to help children see the beauty in everyday life, even when conflicts arise. (something like the year 2020.)
after the fall (how humpty dumpty got up again) by dan santat
Kids will be delighted to see a familiar face and learn that the fall was not the end of the Humpty Dumpty story but the beginning of a story of overcoming.
giraffes can’t dance by giles andreae
In this comical story, the giraffe finds his dance in his own way and teaches children that they can do the same.
the night before new years eve by natasha wing
ahh… the difficulties of staying awake during the big countdown! Kids will love this fun story about celebrating the new year!
shanté keys and new year’s peas by gail legs-davenport
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do you have any new year traditions? Shanté’s family sure will and her children will enjoy following her on a journey to keep her alive!
tami charles liberty soup
Haiti’s independence and its New Year’s traditions are the focus of this cute picture book for New Year’s Day!
squirrel new years resolution by pat miller
As a great introduction to New Year’s resolutions, make this your first step towards goal setting with your little ones or students!
I wish you nothing but the most amazing new year and happy goal setting for 2021! first on my list find out how to get rid of the pandemic (ha!)
{Amazon affiliate links were used in this post, but these are books I have personally read and enjoyed.}
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