End-of-the-Year Resources for Teachers & Students

Lessons & Printables

• Summer Fun Worksheets

  Keep "brain drain" away this summer with these fun and educational worksheets. Each packet includes practice problems and games for elementary students to enjoy over the summer break; subjects covered include math, reading and language arts, science, art, and trivia.

• Katie Kazoo Book Group: End of the Year Discussion

  Use this book group guide to discuss the themes and ideas in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books.

• Summer Math

  Provide your students with these great math printables before sending them off for the summer. Practicing math skills over the summer break helps students retain information learned over the school year, making it easier to transition to back-to-school.

• Last Day Blues Stationery for Teachers

  Write letters to your students on the last day of school with this teacher's stationery.

• Flower and Leaf Press

  Students press flowers and plants with heavy books to make lovely decorations. Then, they use the pressed flowers to decorate note cards, which they can give as gifts to family and friends.

• Last Day Blues Student Poem for Teacher

  As summer approaches, use this printable from Last Day Blues to discuss what made this school year special. Have students write a class poem and create a card.

• Reading Carnival

  Host a reading carnival at your school -- it will give your students a chance to demonstrate the reading skills they've acquired and their parents a chance to be a more integral part of their education.

Summer Writing Prompts

• 5 Ws & 1 H: My Day at the Beach

  In this writing assignment, students use the 5 Ws and 1 H (who, what, when, where, why and how) to write about their day at the beach.

• Five Senses: A Day at the Beach

  Students will use their five senses to write a paragraph about a day at the beach.

• Sensory Writing from an Object's Perspective: If I Were a Pair of Flip Flops...

  This creative writing assignment challenges students to write from the perspective of an inanimate object.

Summer Reading Slideshows

• Summer Reading (Grades K-2)

  This list of outstanding literature comes with lessons and activities to enrich each title and keep your students learning and entertained all summer.

• Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)

  Use this list of summer reading titles to engage your students during their time off. The variety of styles and genres are sure to interest every student in your class.

• Summer Reading (Grades 6-8)

  This collection of fine literature is certain to excite your students over the summer. The variety of genres and interesting topics is sure to meet the needs of all reading levels.

• Summer Reading (Grades 9-12)

  Secondary students will enjoy the vast array of literature presented. The diversity of genres, authors, and time periods will keep them engaged and learning all summer long.

• Summer Reading for Teachers

  This slideshow contains summer reading suggestions for teachers interested in reading for pleasure or professional development. Each book has a printable literature guide for self-reflection, group discussion, or classroom instruction.

• More Summer Reading Lists

Games & Puzzles

• Henry & Mudge Summer Splash Word Puzzles

  Get ready for summer with a crossword puzzle and word scramble featuring seasonal weather terms and activities. This printable will extend students' enjoyment of the Henry and Mudge series.

• Math Puzzles & Fun Printable Book (K-4)

  The math games in this printable book will give your students an enjoyable learning experience! The solo and group activities reinforce skills such as number sense, computation, and problem-solving.

• Funbrain to Go

  You can download Funbrain games to your computer so your students can access them anytime, anywhere. Funbrain has earned the respect and devotion of thousands of teachers because of its engaging, educationally valid games.

• More Games & Puzzles – Resources for Teachers

Assessment Resources

• Portfolio Final Evaluation: Teacher Rating

  Use this form to evaluate all kinds of portfolios. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

• Portfolio Final Self-Evaluation

  Students can use this format to evaluate a completed portfolio.

• Report Card Comments & Phrases—End of Year

  Fitting comments and phrases for end of the year report cards.

• More Assessment Advice & Forms

Awards & Certificates

• Graduation Certificate

  Congratulate your classroom of graduates with certificates that celebrate this achievement.

• Star Performance Award

  Recognize a student's accomplishments in a specific subject or their year-long success. At the end of the school year, customize this printable as a graduation award: "Congratulations on your star performance in second grade."

• Graduation Note: "Owl" Always Remember You

  Congratulate students on graduating to the next grade or finishing high school with a cute note that says, "Congratulations Graduate! 'Owl' always remember you. Have a great summer!".

• Perfect Attendance Award

  Reward perfect attendance by printing out this certificate for the appropriate student. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

• Certificate of Outstanding Performance

  Reward your students with a special certificate. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

• Reading Award

  Reward your students' literacy with this reading award. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.

• More Awards and Certificates

End-of-the-Year Gifts

• Top 10 End-of-Year Gifts for Students

  Teachers, find the perfect end-of-year gift for your students! These ten creative gift ideas are low-cost and easy to make. Each slide links to a free printable or gift instructions.

Holiday Resources

• Memorial Day – Teacher Resources

  Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Use our educational lessons and printables for this civic holiday to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in America's wars.

• Flag Day – Teacher Resources

  Find lessons and activities that are perfect for Flag Day—June 14th—or any other day you want to celebrate patriotism. Your students can learn facts, then complete activities to show you what they've learned.

• Father's Day - Teacher Resources

  Celebrate Father's Day with fun, educational lessons and printables for this holiday. Use our writing and project activities to open up a discussion about the role of fathers in society.

Additional Resources

• Summer - Teacher Resources

  Summer brings heat, extended daylight, and fun. The topic of summer leads students to study biomes, habitats, weather, and more.

• Extension & Enrichment Activities

  These enrichment activities are perfect for teachers and supervisors working with an extended-day program. A variety of cross-curricular arts & crafts, games, and puzzles will help you extend any topic.

• Report Cards: Advice & Suggested Comments

  You'll find a collection of report card comments and phrases created to save you time at the end of each quarter. There are also advice handouts for parents on dealing with report cards.