There’s something pretty magical about watching a classroom full of students stop, reflect, and realise just how far they’ve come.
Whether it’s the end of a term or the final days of the school year, creating space for students to see their progress and celebrate each other’s — can be just as powerful as any assessment or report card. And that’s where the Proud Cloud teacher resource comes in.
This best-selling classroom favourite isn’t just a cute bulletin board moment (though it looks pretty fabulous on display). It’s a hands-on, heart-filled reflection task that gives students the chance to own their achievements, in their own words.
So, what is the Proud Cloud teacher resource?
Each student writes moments of pride on various coloured strips — for example:
“I finally nailed my times tables,”
“I helped a friend when they were upset,”
“I finished reading my first chapter book!”
These strips are attached to a cloud bearing their name. The result? A colourful, cascading display of personal wins that feels as joyful as it looks.
Ways to Use the Proud Cloud in Your Classroom
Here’s how to turn this simple activity into something truly memorable:
1. Make it a Ritual
Carve out quiet reflection time in the final week of term. Play calm music, lay out the coloured strips, and encourage students to jot down proud moments from the term — big, small, academic, social, or emotional (top tip: if students require support, reflect on learning goals from the year as a starting point).
2. Celebrate Each Other
Once the clouds are filled, build in time for students to walk around and read each other’s. You might:
- Do a gallery walk where students leave sticky notes of encouragement.
- Host a Proud Cloud Circle, where each student shares one strip aloud.
- Encourage students to choose a peer’s cloud and share what they admire about their growth.
3. Add Teacher Notes
Sneak in a surprise strip or two from you—“I’m proud of how you supported our new student,” or “Your persistence in maths this term has been amazing.” It’s a small gesture with a big impact.
Why It Matters
The Proud Cloud is more than a visual — it’s a values-driven classroom moment.
It reinforces:
- Self-reflection
- Growth mindset
- Peer celebration
- a classroom culture where effort is noticed and progress is shared
Ready to float into feel-good territory?
You can find the Proud Cloud ready to download and print — perfect for a last week of term activity or end of year celebration. Minimal prep, maximum joy.
Because every student deserves a moment to say:
“I’m proud of myself.”
And every teacher deserves a wall full of proof that the learning went deeper than just the curriculum.
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