10 of the Best Elementary Activities for the Last Days of School
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The end of the school year can evoke a bittersweet feeling. It marks a moment for celebration as educators contemplate the growth and achievements of their students, as well as the sense of community fostered within their classrooms. However, bidding farewell to your students and preparing them for the next academic year can be challenging.
Now is the time to reminisce about the moments that made the school year special and to create lasting memories that students will carry with them to the next grade. Teachers, you can utilize these end-of-year activities and ideas to celebrate with young learners on the final day of school. Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish.
The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students
Hold a picture book show and tell
Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class. Encourage them to discuss their favorite characters, lessons learned, and anything else that makes the book special to them.
For students who don’t have a book from home or the local library to share, encourage them to select a favorite from the classroom library or share one of the following children’s books with the class:
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1moThese are all so good. I also love doing as much outside as possible. My favorite is to write poems in sidewalk chalk.
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1moI just shared this out with my elementary administrators! I loved the goal setting sheet and will also use this at the beginning of the year!
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1moGreat ideas! One activity I’ve had my students do is write letters to the younger grade directly under them. This way, they are giving them advice for the next school year, and it allows them to share personal experiences. The younger students love receiving the letters and majority of the time, they write back.