Helping Pupils End the Day on a Positive Note

Between lessons, marking and the steady hum of classroom life, it can be hard to carve out moments for reflection. But helping pupils pause to notice what went well — even for just a minute — can make a big difference to their confidence and emotional wellbeing.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, printable A5 Gratitude & Reflection Sheet that pupils can complete at the end of the school day or week. It’s designed to help children recognise progress, practise gratitude and build the small habits that strengthen resilience over time.

Each sheet prompts pupils to think about their day:

🌈 Today I feel… (with smiley faces to colour)
💛 I am grateful for…
✨ The best three things about today were…
🤝 [Name] made a positive difference to my day because…
🎯 My goal for tomorrow is…

A few quiet minutes of reflection can calm even the busiest classroom, helping children leave with pride and positivity — not pressure.

It’s low-prep, SEN-friendly and fits neatly into any subject book. Just print, trim, and stick — ready to go.

And if you’d like to explore how small routines like this nurture resilience across your classroom, read our latest blog 👉 Why Resilience Is the Secret Superpower in Primary Classrooms