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Happy New Year! Make a list of all your New Year’s resolutions and goals for this year.

Winter is a great time for warm soup and hot chocolate. Describe the ingredients that you would put into your own soup

recipe.

Imagine if you and your friends took a vacation to the snowy mountains. Tell about the exciting things that you would do.


Imagine that you could live forever. Write about some things that you would want to do if you lived forever.

What is your favorite thing about yourself? Explain your favorite trait and why you like this about yourself.

Imagine if you were ice skating with your friends and someone fell through the ice into the cold water. Tell about what you would do to save your friend.


Think about when you were a baby. What is your earliest memory of when you were a baby?

Technology and computers have come a long way in the past 20 years. Explain what you think computers and technology will

be like 20 years from now.

Imagine that you were going to meet the President. Write three questions that you

would want to ask.


If you could play any musical instrument, what would it by and why would you want to play it?

Think of a number that has a special meaning to you. Tell about that number and why it is important to you.

Imagine that a giant package comes in the mail tomorrow and it is addressed to you. Describe what you would like to find when you open the package.


Snowflakes are like families; Every single one is unique and special it its own way. Describe how your family is special and unique.

Describe the best gift that you ever received. Tell about who gave it to you and when you got it.

Imagine if you woke up in the morning to find 5 feet of snow on the ground. How would you spend the rest of the day?


Think about when you like to do your homework. Write about when you like to do your homework and why you work best at that time.

Why is a Police Officer an important part of the community?

Imagine that one of your parents just lost their job. What are some ways that you could help raise money for your family?


Think about all of the things in your bedroom that you have not used in the past few months. List some of your things that you would want to donate to families in

need.

Describe something you are excited about this coming summer.

Write a fantasy story titled, “The Funny Snowman Adventure.”


Tell about some ways to respect others and be a good friend.

You are a few weeks into the New Year. Is the New Year starting off right? What are some things you want to do differently?

Think about a time that you had an issue or a problem that needed to be solved. Tell about someone in your life that you go to for advice and help when there is a problem.


Where is your favorite place to go and why do you love going to this place?

Think about the last time you got angry or upset. Tell about how you reacted and what made you feel better.

Imagine that your friend lied to you and stole something that belonged to you. How would you react and what would you do?


During a test, you notice that the person next to you is looking at your paper trying to cheat. Explain what you would do.

Think about the most amazing birthday party. Describe what the most amazing birthday party would look like and where it

would be.

Would you rather be a singer, a movie star or a writer? Explain which one you would like to be and why.


Think about your favorite thing that happened in January. Write about the best thing that happened this month that you wouldn’t want to forget about.

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