Use a Wakelet template to invite students to reflect on their feelings, experiences, and accomplishments from the past year, and share their hopes for the upcoming year.
This activity supports the development of the following social-emotional skills: relationship skills, responsible decision-making, self-awareness, and social awareness.
Engage students in a conversation about the past year by asking the following questions:
After your discussion, invite students to complete a classroom reflection using the Wakelet template below.
Note: To copy this template, tap the three dot menu at the top of the collection, and click on “copy collection.” You’ll be able to access your copy in your home page. Then, click on “invite” on your copy, and share the link with your students to invite them to contribute to your class collection!
Once your students complete their Wakelet collection, share it with your Empatico partner class. Students might share stories about their feelings, experiences, and accomplishments from the past year, as well as their hopes for the upcoming year.
Encourage students to practice respectful communication skills by listening carefully to each other, asking thoughtful questions, and taking turns sharing.
Guide students through a post-activity reflection by asking the following questions: