Free Printable for Kids New Years Resolution Ideas
A new year is fast approaching and one thing my family always does is to write down our new years resolution ideas and display them in the house so we can always keep them in mind. My little girl is old enough to write her own resolutions this year, so I wanted to make her a special Free Printable for Kids that she could fill out and hang in her room. I thought this would be something I could share with all of you to print out and use for your kids! It’s great motivation for keeping those resolutions!
Here is my Free Printable for Kids New Years Resolution Ideas
The New Year isn’t just a fresh start for grown-ups, it’s a golden opportunity to help kids learn about goal-setting, self-awareness, and hope in a way that feels playful, empowering, and totally age-appropriate.
When taught with creativity (and zero pressure), New Year’s resolutions can become less about “fixing” behavior and more about celebrating growth, big and small.
What Is a New Year’s Resolution (Kid Version)?
Try this explanation:
“A New Year’s resolution is a promise you make to yourself to try something new or do something a little better this year.”
No speeches. No lectures. Keep it light, friendly, and hopeful.
Think of resolutions as:
- Seeds we plant
- Tiny missions
- Wish-with-a-plan moments
Why Teaching Resolutions to Kids Matters
For kids, resolutions help build:
- Self-awareness (“What do I want to get better at?”)
- Confidence (“I can try!”)
- Resilience (“It’s okay if I don’t get it right away.”)
- Decision-making skills
And for adults?
It opens up great conversations, about feelings, dreams, effort, and kindness.
1. The “Try My Best” List
Instead of strict goals, let kids finish this sentence:
- “This year, I want to try to…”
Examples:
- Try to be kinder to my brother
- Try to read more books
- Try not to give up when things feel hard
2. Resolution Drawing Time
Have kids draw their resolution instead of writing it.
Art helps younger children express ideas they can’t yet put into words.
3. Vision Board Lite
Using magazines, crayons, or stickers, kids create a mini “This Is My Year” board.
4. Family or Class Promise Circle
Everyone shares one gentle goal aloud. This builds trust and normalizes growth.
Some New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Kids
- Try to be kinder when I’m upset
- Try a new food
- Try to clean up my toys
- Try to listen the first time
- Try to help at home
- Try not to give up when something is hard
- Try a new hobby
- Try to be braver
- Try to use polite words
- Try to finish what I start
- Be better at sharing with others
- Be better at saying sorry
- Be better at reading or telling stories
- Be better at writing or drawing
- Be better at staying calm when I’m frustrated
- Be better at waiting my turn
- Be better at asking for help
- Be better at managing my screen time
- Be better at being patient
- Be better at following rules
- Feel more confident
- Feel more happy
- Feel more calm
- Feel more thankful
- Feel more proud of myself
- Feel more brave
- Feel more kind
- Feel more peaceful
- Feel more helpful
- Feel more curious
- Take care of my body by moving, resting, and eating well
- Take care of my feelings
- Take care of my toys and belongings
- Take care of my friends
- Take care of my family
- Take care of my school things
- Take care of my pets or animals
- Take care of nature and the Earth
- Take care of my time
- Take care of myself
- Learn how to ride a bike or scooter
- Learn a new game or sport
- Learn a new word every week
- Learn how to tie my shoes
- Learn how to cook or help in the kitchen
- Learn how to save money
- Learn how to calm myself when I’m upset
- Learn how to make a new friend
- Learn how to be more responsible
- Learn how to try again after mistakes
- Remember something that makes me proud of myself
- Remember something I love about myself
- Find one way I can help others
- Notice one thing that makes me happy
- Choose one thing I want to do more often
Tips
- Model it: Share your own simple resolution
- Make it realistic: One or two goals is plenty
- Focus on effort, not perfection
- Celebrate progress (stickers, shoutouts, high-fives!)
Avoid:
- Comparing kids
- Turning goals into punishments
- Overcorrecting or micromanaging
Teaching kids about New Year’s resolutions isn’t about creating perfect little humans, it’s about helping them believe:
- They can grow
- They can choose again
- They are allowed to try
And when kids learn that early?
That’s a resolution that lasts a lifetime.
PRINT NEW YEAR’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS RESOLUTIONS PRINTABLE
Positive affirmations help children build confidence, understand their feelings, and speak kindly to themselves. Repeating simple, positive words helps kids see their strengths and believe they can grow and try again. Using affirmations for New Year’s resolutions keeps goals gentle and positive, helping children focus on small efforts and start the year feeling happy, hopeful, and proud of themselves.
Talk to your child about their new years resolution ideas and encourage them by helping them fill out these printables, making this a nice bonding activity that you can do with them.
Make sure to also check out my list of Low Calorie New Years Eve Snacks to munch on while you and your child or children fill out your new Free Printable for Kids New Years Resolution Ideas!
This is also a nice free printable for kids that teachers can use in their classroom activity as kids go back to school after their holiday vacation. So just print as many as you need and don’t forget to share it with your friends as well.
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