Printable worksheet encouraging students to reflect on their priorities by listing and explaining five important activities.

Let’s think about what the poem is saying.

The poem talks about how we have time — to climb, to fly, to swim, to learn, to know things, and even to just sit and do nothing. It says there are so many things we *can* do… but then it ends with: “About the rest I want to do.” That means the person writing the poem has their own list of things they care about — things that matter to them personally.

Now, your job is to make your own list of 5 things you’d like to do — in order of importance. That means #1 is the most important thing to you right now, #2 is next, and so on.

Then, you need to explain why you picked #1 — and imagine what life would be like if you actually did it.

This isn’t a math problem or a science question — it’s about YOU. What matters to you? What makes you happy? What do you dream about?

Here’s an example (but remember — this is just an example! You should write your own):

1. Learn to play guitar
2. Travel to another country
3. Read 10 books this year
4. Help my little brother with homework
5. Plant a garden

Why #1? Because music makes me feel calm and happy. If I learned guitar, I could play songs for my family, write my own music, and maybe even perform someday. Life would feel more creative and fun!

Now it’s your turn. Think quietly. What do YOU really want to do? Not what your parents want, not what your friends are doing — what feels important to YOUR heart?

Write down your 5 things. Then pick #1 and tell us why it matters — and what your life might look like if you made it happen.

Final Answer:
[Your personal list of 5 things you’d like to do, ranked by importance, followed by a short explanation of why #1 matters to you and what life would be like if you did it.]