Letter To My Future Self | Writing Task With Scaffold | Teaching Resource

This engaging activity invites students to write a letter to their future self—a perfect way to reflect on their goals, hopes, and challenges at the beginning of the school year! Students will open their sealed letters at the end of the year to reflect on how they've changed and grown throughout the year.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Easy-to-follow student instructions
• A clear scaffold with thoughtful question prompts to guide student writing
• Lined writing paper for the final letter

PERFECT FOR:

• Getting to know your upper primary or lower secondary students 
• A diagnostic or baseline writing assessment
• Goal setting and personal reflection
• Building classroom community
• End-of-year reflection tie-ins

This low-prep teaching resource blends social-emotional learning with writing skills, giving students a memorable keepsake to reflect on their growth over the year. With minimal preparation required, begin your students' year with a fun writing activity.