Grab a Printable Gumball Machine Template To Encourage Achievement

Looking for a goal-setting or writing craft that your students will actually be excited about? This super-sweet ‘I ‘Chews’ To…’ Printable Gumball Machine Template is bursting with opportunity, creativity, and fun! Perfect for the beginning or end of the school year—or any time you want to inspire reflection and goal setting—this printable gumball machine template requires minimal prep and materials, and encourages students to write about the different things they ‘chews’ to do in life.

We all know that goal setting is essential in schools because it helps students focus their efforts, build motivation, and take ownership of their learning. With this gumball machine template, each gumball represents something your students want to do, learn, or work toward. From setting personal goals to sharing favorite things, this versatile craft can fit various classroom themes and occasions.

Ways to Use This Blank Gumball Machine Printable

This craft template is versatile and can be used in many ways. Keep reading for some ideas to get you started!

Ideas for Using This Printable Gumball Craft Template

• Back to School Goal Setting: Have students write six goals for the year—things they ‘chews‘ to do or improve on.
• End-of-Year Reflection: Students can record six fun things they enjoy doing during the holidays or summer break.
• Getting to Know You Activity: This is a great first-week icebreaker! Students list six of their favorite things, foods, hobbies, or dreams.
• Seasonal Writing Prompts: Adapt it for Valentine’s Day (“I ‘chews’ to show kindness by…”), New Year’s resolutions, or classroom behavior goals.

This blank gumball machine printable is not only a creative goal-setting project but also a fun classroom display! Once your students have finished writing and coloring the templates, they’ll cut and assemble their own gumball machines to proudly show off their work. Each gumball represents something your students want to do, learn, or work toward.

Download Your Gumball Machine Craft!

This Gumball Machine Craft includes four pages: A paper set of instructions for students to follow, a two-page gumball craft to cut out and assemble, and a writing prompt organizer to write on. All your kids need to complete this task are their brains, a pencil, some crayons or markers, glue or tape, and a pair of scissors.

Click the download button to download your PDF copy of the file. Copy a set of pages for each student and set them to work!

More Resources to Pair With Your Gumball Machine Template

Looking for more goal-setting ideas or ways to get your students writing? No worries! If this gumball machine template isn’t what you need, make sure you check these out before you go!

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