New Years Resolutions for Kids

Resolutions to stop doing something or make an obligation to do something are great for adults, and maybe sometimes for kids. But for 2021, let's have the kids do something positive and fun. I propose allowing kids to choose something they want TO LEARN this year. I suggest picking a skill that is not taught in school. Or something they are ready to be taught earlier than their classmates.

I put two lists together of some ideas that span across ages. (See below) Once the kids pick one or more things they want to focus on, parents can help by brainstorming ways to facilitate the learning process. One great way to start is to pick a book on the subject. Valentine's Day and Easter are coming up. Books are great gifts. You can also watch you tube videos on the subject, join a relevant zoom class or maybe even do weekly lessons. Consider their learning goal when planning family outings. For example, if your child decided this is the year of dinosaurs, plan a trip tip to a museum when covid restrictions are lifted. And of course, learning aids (like dinosaur toys or a clock designed to teach kids how to tell time) can be great birthday presents too! You might even have found a theme for their next party🥳

I would like to learn how to . . .

1. Ride a bike

2. Write my name

3. Swim

4. Bake a cake

5. Scrapbook

6. Play Chess

7. Ride a bike with no training wheels

8. Tie my shoes

9. Tell time

10. Hit a baseball without a tee

11. Play tennis

12. Read a chapter book

13. Sing

14. Do 100+ piece puzzles

15. Do Karate

16. Use the bathroom by myself

17. Play a musical instrument

18. Cook healthy food

19. Make a you tube video

20. Write a book

21. Roller skate

22. Get dressed by myself

23. Draw portraits

24. Dance

25. Kick a goal

26. Make my bed

27. Sew

28. Read music

29. Write in cursive

30. Learn sign language

31. Count Money

32. Babysit

33. Use the phone to make a call

34. Plant a garden

35. Do yoga

36. Use the computer

I would like to learn about . . .

1. Dinosaurs

2. Trains

3. The Ocean

4. The Bible

5. Animals

6. Fossils/Rocks

7. Ballet

8. Africa

9. Planets

10. Sports

11. United States History

12. Insects

13. Disney Trivia

14. Science

15. Weather

16. Cooking

17. The Human Body

18. Airplanes

19. Harry Potter

20. Cars

21. Plants

22. Robots

23. Monster Trucks

24. Art

25. Saving the Earth

Let me know in the comments if your kids made a resolution to learn something!