Free Printable New Year’s Resolution Template for Kids (2026)

Want an easy and fun New Year's activity for the classroom or at home? Grab this free printable New Year's resolution template for kids to reflect, dream big, and write goals for 2026!

This kid-friendly worksheet makes reflection and goal-setting feel fun while teaching important life skills like planning, perseverance, and self-awareness. Resolutions help children focus on growing, celebrate what they've accomplished, and build confidence as they work toward something they're proud of. It’s a great activity for families and classrooms alike.

This template makes the goal-setting process feel less overwhelming by giving your kiddos simple prompts and plenty of space to write. Writing things down also helps them take their goals more seriously without making it feel like homework.

It will help children think about what they want to try, learn, and improve in the coming year, while also working on how to plan and organize in a festive way!

What's Included

This free printable is packed with prompts that help kids think about the past year and get excited for the year ahead. Sections like "Important Goals I Want to Achieve," "I Want to Try," "Things I Want to Learn," and "Books I Want to Read" encourage thoughtful goal-setting in a kid-friendly way. There's also a "Best of This Year" section where kids can write down (or draw!) favorites like music, food, activities, and more, turning the finished page into a great keepsake to look back on later.

And because kids love anything that doubles as a creative activity, this worksheet also works as a New Year Coloring Page for 2026! It's filled with festive New Year's illustrations like party hats, fireworks, confetti, and a clock striking midnight, so kids can decorate their page while they brainstorm their resolutions. Younger kids can draw their ideas, and older kids can write more detailed goals, making it a perfect fit for a wide range of ages.

How to Use This New Year's Resolution Template

• Print the worksheet: Use regular printer paper, or choose cardstock for a sturdier keepsake. (You can even laminate it to reuse each year!)
• Talk about resolutions: Explain that resolutions are goals or hopes for the new year. Share a couple of simple examples to spark ideas.
• Fill it out and color: Set out crayons, markers, or colored pencils so kids can write, draw, and decorate their worksheet.
• Bonus tip: Revisit it throughout the year! A quick check-in helps kids stay motivated and recognize their progress.

What you'll need

• Printer paper or cardstock
• Printer and ink
• Pencil + crayons/markers/colored pencils for coloring

Fun Ways to Expand the Activity

Want to turn this into an even bigger New Year's tradition? Try one of these:

• Celebrate progress: Mark milestones with small rewards like goodie bag, a special treat, or a fun activity.
• Make a vision board: Use the worksheet as the "plan," then create a vision board with drawings or cut-out pictures that match their goals.
• Host a family goal-setting night: Have everyone fill out a worksheet, then share goals and cheer each other on.
• Family tradition: Do one each year and compare them as kids grow.
• Hang the finished worksheet on the fridge or a bulletin board so kids can see their goals all year long-like a mini "goal poster" they made themselves.

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Looking for more New Year's fun? Pair this activity with New Year Crafts for Kids!

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