End-of-the-Year Resources for Teachers & Students
Our end-of-the-year resources are a great way to keep your students engaged in educational activities through the last day of school. Provide children with book lists and related activities that will keep them interested in reading, and download educational games they can enjoy all summer long! You'll find helpful assessment advice for wording report cards and completing portfolio evaluations. From math games to word puzzles to holiday resources, we have fun end-of-year activities for all ages.
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 â 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 & PhrasesâEnd 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 â 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 â Teacher Resources
Find lessons and activities that are perfect for Flag DayâJune 14thâor 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.
Recommended End-of-the-Year Resources for Teachers & Students Resources
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CLASSROOM TOOLS
Graduation Note: "Owl" Always Remember You
Congratulate students on graduating to the next grade or finishing high school with a cute note that says, "Congratulati... -
ACTIVITIES
Make Your Progress Visible
Use this end-of-the-year activity to support students to reflect on the progress that they have made this school year. F... -
ACTIVITIES
How Well Do You Know Me? End of Year Activity
Have fun with your students using this end of year activity which includes How Well Do You Know Me Questions to test how... -
ACTIVITIES
End of the Year Activities: Summer Camping Adventure - Grade 3
Find fun ways to keep your students learning at the end of the year with this fun mini-project, combining math, writing,... -
ACTIVITIES
End of Year Moments and Memories Activity
Help students to reflect and celebrate the school year with this end of year moments and memories activity for elementar... -
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End of Year Awards for Students Classroom Kit
100 editable end of year awards for students - academics, personality, achievement, and fun! Celebrate your students' y... -
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Report Card Comments—Academic Achievement & Improvement
Creative and applicable academic achievement/improvement comments and phrases to use while completing the report card pr... -
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—End of Year
This collection of comments and phrases is perfect for end of the year report cards. Customize and tailor them as necess... -
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—Work and Study Habits
Make the grading process faster and easier with this set of report card comments and phrases for describing student work... -
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—Science
Save time and speed up your report card writing process using these suggested comments and phrases for science. Appropri... -
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—General and Handwriting
Use these general and handwriting comments and phrases to ease the report card crunch. Easy to modify and tailor to indi... -
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Report Card Comments & Phrases—Social Studies
Make the most of your report card writing time using these suggested comments and phrases for social studies. Appropriat... -
WORKSHEETS
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. They will use... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 6-8)
Variety of genres and interesting activities for all reading levels Help your students retain the reading skills the wo... -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Report Card Comments & Phrases—Citizenship
Excellent citizenship report card comments and phrases that will save hours at the end of each marking period and help p... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students ... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 9-12)
Secondary students will enjoy the vast array of literature presented. The diversity of genres, authors, and time periods... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades K-2)
Classic kids' books for summer reading - with activities for family learning! Pick any book from this list of the best ... -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Graduation Certificate
Congratulate your classroom of graduates with certificates that celebrate this achievement. This printable graduation ce... -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Star Performance Award
Recognize a student's accomplishments in a specific subject or their year-long success with this star performance award.... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Carnival
Host a reading carnival at your school -- it will give your students a chance to demonstrate the reading skills they've ... -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Perfect Attendance Award
Reward perfect attendance by printing out this certificate for the appropriate student. This printable is customizable. ... -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
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... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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 ma...