Letter to My Future Self Worksheet
A letter to my future self for fifth graders, on lined letter paper with a date line, Dear Future Me and a signature. A side column lists seven ideas to write about, from what I am like right now and what I am worried about to a goal to check on and advice for later, and a sealed envelope asks for the date to open it. Write it in September and open it in June, or write it at the end of fifth grade and open it before middle school.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- Vector, prints razor-sharp at any size
- Level
- Grade 5
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A letter to my future self for fifth graders, on lined letter paper with a date line, Dear Future Me and a signature. A side column lists seven ideas to write about, from what I am like right now and what I am worried about to a goal to check on and advice for later, and a sealed envelope asks for the date to open it. Write it in September and open it in June, or write it at the end of fifth grade and open it before middle school. It is made for fifth grade, ages 10 to 11: mostly writing and reflection, with little coloring, so it does not feel babyish.
Tips for using it
- Model it first: fill in a copy about yourself on the board or under the document camera, then hand out the sheets.
- For pre-K and kindergarten, read each prompt aloud and let children answer with a drawing; write their words under the drawing for them if they ask.
- Date every page and file it. A September page next to a June page shows growth in drawing and handwriting better than any report card.
- Print the pennant and the poster on card stock so they survive a few weeks on the wall.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). It is a vector file, so the lines stay sharp on any printer. This page is free for personal, family and classroom use.