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Fun Ways to End the School Year with a Bang
Between organizing, packing, cleaning, summer vacation excitement, and class management, the end of the year can be a little overwhelming. But despite everything you have to do, you still want to enjoy your students and make it memorable! I’m sharing some fun ways to end the school year and make great memories with your students!…
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End of Year Writing Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to review important skills. During the last month of school, I use these end-of-year writing activities to review the writing genres we covered throughout the year. Now, these have to be fun, because kids’ attention spans and effort are often at an all-time low!…
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End-of-year Classroom Clean-up Checklist: 10 Must-Dos
Looking forward to the last day of school? Teachers and students alike can’t wait for summer break! But before you head for the beach (or couch), don’t skip this end-of-year classroom clean-up checklist! A little work now can save you tons of time and stress in the fall! The last thing we want in June…
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10 End Of The Year Student Gift Ideas for Kindergarten and First Grade
Looking for creative and affordable end of the year gift ideas? As the school year wraps up, it’s an exciting time for students, but it can be a LOT of work for teachers. Between organizing, packing, writing report cards, and classroom management, we still make time to celebrate our students and give them a sweet…
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Books That Are Perfect For The End Of The Year
The end of the school year is a time of mixed emotions. Students have worked hard all year and are almost at the finish line. Some may be excited for their summer vacation, while others may feel anxious to say goodbye. All these emotions can make classroom management a bit of a struggle! However students…
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Tips for Making a Unique End-of-Year Memory Book
There’s not much I remember from my first-grade class and end-of-year memory books weren’t really a thing back then, but I SO wish I did have one to look through now that I’m older! Nowadays, there are all kinds of wonderful end-of-year memory books and most teachers I know have their students complete one each…
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End of Year Class Management: Engaged till the Last Day!
Are your kids extra fidgety, tattly, or just not putting any effort into their work anymore? The energy of summer approaching can make end of year class management challenging at times. Some can’t wait for it, and some don’t want it to come. Well, I want to share what I do every year that can…