The New Year is a perfect time to refresh your classroom routines and engage your middle school students with activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting. If you’re looking for a way to make your January lessons memorable while meeting ELA standards, look no further! My New Year’s ELA Bundle has everything you need to start the year strong, save time, and keep your students engaged.
Why Use Themed Activities in January?
The start of a new year offers a natural opportunity for reflection, planning, and creativity. By incorporating New Year’s-themed activities into your classroom, you can:
- Encourage students to set meaningful goals.
- Build engagement with relatable, real-world topics.
- Reinforce critical reading and writing skills in a fun way.
Whether you’re working with students on test prep, creative writing, or self-reflection, this bundle covers it all with print and digital resources that are versatile and easy to implement.
What’s Inside the New Year’s ELA Bundle?
This bundle combines three of my most popular products into one value-packed resource:
1. New Year’s Creative Writing Activity
Inspire your students to reflect and imagine with a creative writing activity that taps into their hopes and dreams for the year ahead. This resource includes prompts that guide students through brainstorming and writing, perfect for fostering thoughtful discussion and personal growth.
👉 Explore the Creative Writing Activity Here
2. New Year’s ELA Test Prep & Practice
Test prep doesn’t have to be boring! These standards-aligned practice questions engage students in meaningful, skills-based review while keeping the New Year’s theme alive. They also double as excellent sub plans if you need a quick, go-to resource.
👉 Check Out the Test Prep Activity Here
3. New Year’s Resolution Task Cards
Goal-setting has never been so fun! These resolution-themed task cards encourage students to think critically and creatively about their goals for the year. They’re great for centers, whole-class discussions, or independent work.
👉 See the Resolution Task Cards Here
Why Choose the Bundle?
By bundling these three resources, you’ll:
- Save Time: Everything you need is in one convenient package.
- Save Money: Get all three resources at a discounted price!
- Engage Your Students: Activities are fun, relevant, and designed with middle schoolers in mind.
👉 Grab the New Year’s ELA Bundle Here
Ideas for Using This Bundle in Your Classroom
Morning Starters or Bell Work: Use the task cards or creative writing prompts to kick off your class with engaging warm-ups.
Centers or Stations: Rotate students through the test prep questions, task cards, and writing prompts for a complete, differentiated lesson.
Sub Plans: Keep students on track with easy-to-use print or digital resources when you need a day off.
Goal-Setting Workshops: Combine the task cards with a brainstorming session to help students craft meaningful resolutions.
Start the New Year Right!
Don’t wait to plan your January lessons. The New Year’s ELA Bundle will help you start the semester strong, save valuable planning time, and keep your students motivated and focused.
👉 Get the New Year’s ELA Bundle Today!
Let’s make this New Year the best yet—for you and your students!
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Have you used this bundle in your classroom? I’d love to hear how it went! Leave a review on the product page or tag me on social media to share your success.
Happy teaching and Happy New Year! 🎉
