The end of the year brings testing, finishing up grades, field days, assemblies, and more! Between all of this (plus exhaustion!) it can get hard to continually create engaging lesson plans. Having low-prep, meaningful end
For most of you, the school year is finally wrapping up and all you can think about is a million things you have to do before you walk out the door for summer. If you're like me, you just want to stuff it all in a big closet and head to the nearest airport for a much-needed getaway to anywhere but here. Believe me, it's a terrible idea! I've tried leaving it all behind only to come back at the end of the summer to a huge mess that I'd rather throw into a big burn pile than clean up. Let's be honest, May is exhausting! From testing to paperwork to cleaning to saying those bittersweet goodbyes -it's draining - physically and emotionally. Motivation tends to dwindle away during this time of the year. Making a to-do list and crossing items off tend to give me a slight rush that keeps my motivation going. Surely I'm not alone here! I use an end of year checklist very similar to the one below, and I've adapted it to hopefully be more beneficial for a wider range of teachers. I know your to-do list is rapidly growing just as fast as mine is, and most teachers I know are list-makers. This list keeps me moving during those last weeks and days. I hope it helps to motivate you, as well as keep you organized as you wind down another school year. Download it now for free! Did I leave anything off the list? If so, add your thoughts in the comments below. I'll add them to the checklist! Don't forget to enter our giveaway below! It ends on May 31st! a Rafflecopter giveaway
It's has been awhile since I last posted. I've actually been sick and totally exhausted. I've also given up sugar and sweets, so my lack of soda may have something to do with that exhaustion. There's only one week left of school, and saying goodbye to my second graders will be so sad. With goodbyes on my mind, I decided to create End of Year ABC's. We start the year, with our ABC's of second grade, so I thought we'd end in a similiar fashion. It's a FREEBIE, just click below. I also posted on TPT my Color Cuties Clipart. If you haven't grabbed the black and white set. You can get them for free here. Here is a peek at the color set: I'm off to bed, but I would like to give the color version to the first 3 people that leave a comment. I will send it your way tomorrow, please don't forget to leave your e-mail. Thanks :)
The end of the year is near! Hang in there, you’re so close to SUMMER! Fill your final days with some of these EASY and FUN activities!
To make the end of the school year special, here are 6 creative and easy ideas for an end of year countdown that students can do with their classmates!
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As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is important to have fun, meaningful, and reflective crafts and writing activities ready to go for your students. Between testing, report cards, field trips/field days,
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Hi, friends! Can you believe the end of the year is already upon us?!? Our last day isn’t until the second week in June, but I know many of you will be finishing up the year soon. Last
Are you in need of a practical and engaging activity to wrap up the school year? Look no further than our favorite end of year worksheet! Designed with the needs of elementary students in mind, this worksheet is an ideal tool to reinforce key concepts and review essential skills. From identifying parts of speech to solving math problems, this versatile resource is both educational and fun. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooling, our favorite end of year worksheet is the perfect way to keep students engaged until the very last day of school.
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Help students reminisce about the past school year and look forward to summer break with this fun End of the Year Bingo game.
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Need end of the year activities? Don't worry, I've got you covered! My 20 End of the Year Activities pack includes indoor activities and games (with printables included), outdoor activities, STEM activities, and most importantly, fun stuff to keep your kids engaged on those last few weeks of school.
Another academic year is coming to an end, and students are ready to embark on new adventures. At the same time, teachers are busy preparing end-of-the-year student reports.
Want a super special activity for the end of the year? This craftivity provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their past year by creating a camera mobile which they can treasure for years to come. In the activity, students create a camera with 6 hanging pictures. The individual pictures ask students to detail the following: ♥ Something I’ve learned… ♥ My favorite day… ♥ The best book I’ve read… ♥ Something I’m proud… ♥ This is my teacher… ♥ My goal for next year… Depending on your students’ abilities, they can fill the pictures with text, drawings or a combination of both. I have included step-by-step instructions as well as the pieces you will require. All you need is cardstock/cardboard (or thicker paper), twine (or string/yarn) and tape/glue. I have also included an AUS/UK version with alternate spelling for the words color (colour), favorite (favourite) and learned (learnt). The finished product is approximately 60cm in height. Please check out the preview for more details!! ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on myteachingpal@outlook.com
I came home from school yesterday and cried. And not because the end of the year is so overwhelming, busy, and exhausting...{although that may be where part of the tears are coming from. JK! #AmIJustKiddingThough??} But because I’m going to miss my kids SO much. For 180 school days, 23 of my third grade students and I have laughed, cried, worked hard, learned so many new things together, and have built some really amazing relationships with one another. I’ve watched them grow not only as readers and mathematicians, but in their growth mindset, their confidence and in their character. We
It's that time again - the end of the school year! I've come up with a list of 37 end of the year activities that you can use in your own classroom to make those last days of school special and fun for you and your students. Click through to read all of the ideas - lots of links are included to more resources!
FRIEND. YOU’RE ALMOST THERE! The end of the school year is coming up FAST and you’re so close to crossing that finish line, wrapping up another awesome year with your sweet kids. This was always the time of year when my lesson plans started to drag a bit and got more difficult to focus on and be cre
As the end of the year comes to a close for my American friends it is time to say goodbye … but let’s have some fun first! Many of our students will be sad to move onto a new grade and whilst they will still see us, we want them to remember what was special […]
Tons of end of the school year activities for the classroom. Plan for fun with these themed days, countdown, gift ideas, games & bucket lists!
The end of the year tends to creep up on us fast! We blink, and somehow, it’s May! And the last few months of school get super busy and can be overwhelming for students, so it’s important to incorporate fun activities that help them enjoy their time. And it’s a fun way for me to celebrate them. Snag up some of these ideas to make the end of the year special for your students.
Must try end of year project ideas and tips and trick to implement projects smoothly in your upper elementary classroom.
Get ready for Summertime with fun end-of-year party ideas! Say goodbye to the school year in style! An end-of-year party will have you ready for summer!
Today was our last day of school! To begin our day, I wanted our morning work to be a bit more fun, but something that would hold my children's interest for a while. I got this idea from a follow teacher and quickly saw how much fun they would have, so I went with it. I covered their group of desks with bulletin board paper, and I put out washable markers, which they almost never get to use. When they came in I told them they would get to draw all over their area with markers, and they could draw anything they wanted. They absolutely loved it! Here's a picture of one of the group's handiwork. I thought this drawing was so cute! As the day went one, we played math games, cleaned our desks and looked through all of our folders before packing them for home. I read stories to them and we worked on our Memory Books. They loved playing our End of Year Scavenger Hunt. They looked for friends who loved or were doing certain things mentioned on the scavenger hunt. You can get your FREE copy by clicking on the name, End Of Year Scavenger Hunt. All day long, they asked the same question over and over... "Is it time for the party to start?" Finally, it was time! For the End-of-Year party, we made Ice Cream Sundaes, complete with all the toppings! While we enjoyed our sweet concoctions, we watched our End-of-Year photo video, featuring all of my sweet kiddos. After the video, I handed each kid or parent a card with the QR code and link to the End-of-Year photo video, where they can download the video to their own computer. In addition to the End-of-Year photo video I spoke about in my last post, I like to give my students a little going away present. I found these colorful beach pails at Dollar General for a buck each. I used paint pens to personalize a pail for each of my students. To go inside each pail, I made a treat bag with a few pieces of candy. Then I put the treat bag inside beach pail, along with a couple of pieces of sidewalk chalk. I found a large container of 54 pieces of sidewalk chalk at Hobby Lobby for $6, and using the weekly 40% off coupon, the whole thing was less than $4. That was about 7 cents for each piece of chalk - a real bargain. Finally, I gave my sweet kiddos their personalized beach pails to take home and enjoy over the summer, and received in return, some of the sweetest hugs and smiles. It was a great party to end a great year!
End of Year Activities 5 comments End of Year, Weekend Warriors The countdown is on for many of us! Summer is almost here (3.5 days for me-eek)! And, it's the end of the month which means it's time for Weekend Warriors! This month, my fellow Weekend Warriors and I thought it was fitting to share our favorite end of year activities with you. One of my favorite end of year activities is to task my students with painting a self portrait. Another self portrait that is. I always have my students paint one during the first week of school. The portraits then hang in our classroom the whole year. But, it's super fun to have them paint another picture at the end of the year to see just how far their skills have come. And, the parents love them! They are definitely a keepsake item. When my students make their portraits, they use a black crayon to draw the outline (or a Sharpie, it just depends on our crayon situation at this point in the year). Then, they paint with watercolor. Tip: I like to use card stock instead of construction paper. It seems to handle the watercolor better. You can read more about our self portraits HERE. Another fun end of year activity is to make some tie dye shirts! That is, if you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty. ;) It's an easy (but kind of messy) way to let your students have fun together during those last few days of school. Have your students bring in a white t-shirt and get the fun started! Be sure to remind your students that they don't necessarily need to go out and buy a new white shirt for this. Most likely, your students have an old white shirt somewhere at home. Encourage them to bring those in, the dye will give the shirt new life (and the parents will be happy about not having to buy a new shirt). TIP: Ask your health office to donate a few pairs of protective gloves. This will help protect your hands and nails from the dye. Once the shirts are all dyed and washed, have the class wear their shirts on the same day! I realize that working with dye isn't for everyone. So, if you prefer to stay nice and clean, then dress as a class the easy way! That is, decide on a theme and dress alike! You can come up with lots of fun themes, but here are a few color theme suggestions: Neon Black and White (this one is easy because pretty much everyone has black and white in their closet) Red, White, and Blue (Patriotic) Or, you could go for a theme like one of these: Hawaiian/Luau/Beach attire (minus the swimwear, of course) Nerds (a fourth grade class did this one year and it was so cute) Crazy socks Thanks for stopping by today, friends! I hope you were able to grab an idea or two! DON'T FORGET IT: PIN IT! Share It:
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To help you finish the year with a bang, I've compiled a shortlist of a handful of life skills resources to help you end the year with!
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