👉 The Elf on the Shelf – New Year’s Resolution and a Look Back
What is this webpage about?
This webpage shows you a New Year activity with the Elf.
The idea is simple:
- Look back at the year that has finished.
- Think about the new year.
- Write about your memories and your hopes.
In other words, the Elf is asking:
“What was your favourite memory from this year?” 😊
“What are you hoping for next year?” ✨
What does the Elf do?
According to the website, the Scout Elf prepares a special printable activity.
First, the Elf prints and cuts out the worksheet. ✂️📄
Then the Elf writes:
His favourite memory from the past year.
His hopes for the coming year.
But there is a surprise! The Elf also leaves a blank worksheet for you! 😱
So you can write about:
- 📸 your favourite memory
- 🎉 something special that happened
- 😊 something that made you happy
- 🌟 something you hope will happen next year
Then the Elf sits next to the worksheet and waits for you to join in! 😂
The official website says that the activity requires paper/card, a printer and scissors, and includes a printable worksheet.
🤔 What is a “New Year's Resolution”?
This is an important expression!
🎯 A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION
A New Year's resolution is something you decide you want to change, improve or achieve in the new year.
For example:
🏃 I want to exercise more.
📚 I want to study more.
📱 I want to spend less time on my phone.
🇬🇧 I want to improve my English.
🎸 I want to learn to play the guitar.
😊 I want to be more positive.
🌍 I want to travel more.
😂 Or...
🍕 I want to eat less pizza.
...but we all know that's probably impossible. 😂🍕
ACTIVITY 1. YOUR TURN!
Imagine that YOUR Elf has left this activity for you.
✍️ PART 1 – LOOK BACK
What was your favourite memory of this year?
For example:
My favourite memory was going on holiday with my family. 🌴☀️
or:
My favourite memory was going to a concert with my friends. 🎵
PART 2 – LOOK FORWARD
What are your hopes for next year? Write at least 10 sentences.
For example:
I hope I will have a great year. 😊
I would like to travel to another country. ✈️
I want to improve my English. 🇬🇧
🧠 Useful B1 Vocabulary
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look back | mirar atrás / recordar el pasado |
| look forward to | esperar con ilusión |
| a memory | un recuerdo |
| a favourite memory | un recuerdo favorito |
| a hope | una esperanza / deseo |
| to hope | esperar / tener esperanza |
| a resolution | un propósito |
| to achieve a goal | conseguir un objetivo |
| to improve | mejorar |
| to change | cambiar |
| to plan ahead | planificar de cara al futuro |
| the coming year | el año que viene |
| the past year | el año pasado / el año que termina |
⭐ Useful B1 expressions
“Looking back, …”
→ Mirando atrás,...
“My favourite memory was…”
→ Mi recuerdo favorito fue...
“One thing I really enjoyed was…”
→ Una cosa que disfruté mucho fue...
“Next year, I would like to…”
→ El año que viene me gustaría...
“I hope to…”
→ Espero...
“I would like to improve…”
→ Me gustaría mejorar...
“My New Year's resolution is…”
→ Mi propósito de Año Nuevo es...
“I’m looking forward to…”
→ Tengo muchas ganas de...
🧝♂️🎄 SO… WHAT IS YOUR ELF GOING TO WRITE?
Maybe your Elf has a resolution too…
🤔 “This year, I promise not to make a mess.”
😂😂😂
Yeah… RIGHT!
We all know what that naughty little elf is going to do next! 😈🎄
