I Wish My Teacher Knew Template | Writing Printable Pages for Student Reflection

Looking for a simple yet powerful way to connect with your students? These "I Wish My Teacher Knew" templates are a heartwarming and fun way to give kids a voice—and help you learn what really matters to them. Whether it's ketchup obsessions, missing pets, or worries about reading aloud, these printables open up meaningful conversations in your classroom.

Perfect for the first week of school, classroom check-ins, or SEL morning work, these 4 printable pages are ready to go—just print and pass out! They're ideal for building trust, creating emotional safety, and supporting your classroom community all year long.

✏️ What’s Included:

• 4 engaging “I Wish My Teacher Knew” student reflection templates
• Different layouts for writing and drawing
• Clear, kid-friendly designs perfect for PreK, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and ESL
• Easy to use for individual work, group discussions, or morning journal prompts

Why Teachers Love This:

✔ Builds empathy and student-teacher trust

✔ Encourages student voice in the classroom

✔ Supports social emotional learning printables and emotional check-ins

✔ Easy no-prep activity for getting to know your students

✔ Ideal for use as a back to school student writing prompt or anytime you want to reconnect

Related Uses:

• Meaningful student check-in during transitions
• Create a class book of “I wish” pages
• Pair with all about me activities
• Use during parent-teacher conferences
• Keep as part of your classroom mental health resources
• Add to writing center for creative writing for students
• Great for icebreaker writing prompts and team building

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