Rose, Thorn, Bud

The end of the year wrap up is a busy time of year. Testing, field trips, park days, field day, and on and on. It is easy to forget to set aside mindfulness time. 

A great end of the year mindfulness wrap up can be the exercise, mindful reflections.

This mindfulness can be done any time of year. I have taken the original idea and tweaked it to fit for an end of the year mindfulness activity. 

Mindful Reflections for the End of the School Year

The worksheet linked above is a reflection sheet using the ideas of a Rose, a Thorn, and a Bud.

The Rose represents a success. It is a way you have grown (like the rose).

The Thorn represents a challenge. It is something that you struggled with (the pokey thorn).

The Bud is an idea for the future. It is the opportunity to plan for growth (the growing bud).

This could be a great opportunity to connect with your students. Give them suggestions for highlights, even take the time to reflect on the struggles with them, and of course inspire the future.