New Year ideas for EYFS & KS1

Celebrate the start of a new term with engaging New Year resources that support reflection, creativity and personal development. Our activities are suitable for Reception and Key Stage 1 and help pupils ease back into routine while learning about the meaning and traditions of the New Year.

  • New Year resolutions: Support goal setting with our Hopes and Dreams worksheet, perfect for display or journals.
  • Calendar crafts: Make the year ahead visual with handprint calendar crafts or your own class calendar display.
  • Mindfulness colouring: Ease into January with our calming New Year colouring pages.
  • Firework and celebration art: Try creative activities linked to the New Year using chalk, paint or collage materials.
  • Circle time prompts: Encourage children to talk about their favourite moments from last year and hopes for the new one.

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