Year in Review Printable for Kids

As another year comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Today, I’m sharing with you a Year-In-Review printable designed just for kids! 

There’s so much to do and prepare for this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. But, when things pick up this time of year, I find myself cherishing the quiet, still moments even more as they become more rare.  As each year comes to an end and my kids turn another year older it seems like time speeds up. And, I find myself thinking about the past, and reflecting on another year behind us.

The kids grow so fast, and I become more and more aware of how fleeting those moments with them are when they’re young, and how valuable that time truly is!

Which is why I love closing out the year with this fun and easy Year-In-Review printable.  It gives us a chance to reflect on all the great things that happened and make plans and goals for the future.  

One of my favorite things is to pull out these reviews year after year and see how much has changed as the kids get older.  From their handwritting to their goals, it’s so fun to see their evolution year after year.

Helping Kids Reflect on the Year’s Positives

This simple worksheet give kids a simple, structured way to look back on the good things that happened throughout the year. By focusing on positives, children practice gratitude and develop a balanced mindset, learning that even challenging years include meaningful moments worth remembering.

Encouraging Goal Setting in an Age-Appropriate Way

The goal-setting section at the bottom of the worksheet helps kids think about what they want to work toward in the coming year. Instead of overwhelming them with big resolutions, we encourage our kids to set a few realistic, kid-friendly goals related to school, friendships, hobbies, or personal growth. Writing goals down helps kids understand the idea of planning ahead and builds early skills in responsibility, motivation, and self-awareness.

Whether used at home, in classrooms, or during homeschool lessons, this year-in-review printables create meaningful conversations with your kids while reinforcing positive thinking and intentional goal setting.

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Year In Review

To help guide the kids through their reflection and goal setting practice, I decided to create a kid friendly, year in review printable worksheet. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD the YEAR-IN-REVIEW PRINTABLE

The worksheet includes several sections:

• Title: A place for their name, age and grade.
• Highlights: A place to list favorite movies, food and memories. There is also an extra line to add an additional favorite that is not listed.
• Goals: Three goals for next year. Parents, remember to follow the same “SMART” rules you use when making the kids’ goals. Goals should be:
  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Achievable
  • Relevant
  • Time-bound

Help kids celebrate the wins, reflect on the good, and set goals for the year ahead.  This year-in-review printable makes reflection fun and meaningful as another year comes to an end.