This New Year lesson helps students reflect on themselves as learners, set small, achievable goals, and explore executive function tools in a concrete, age-appropriate way. Through a short story ( The Backpack for a New Year), guided discussion, and hands-on activities, students learn that growth comes from practice and daily choices, not perfection. What’s Included Story script and discussion prompts My New Year Backpack reflection activity Goal-sorting activity (what makes a goal work) H