The end of the school year is an exciting time! I know what you’re thinking – “Yes, Summer is coming!” But summer aside, it is still an exciting time for students. The end of year is a time to celebrate learning, friendships, and all the hard work that happens over the year. However, it’s also a busy time for teachers. Luckily, here are some amazing end of year activities to help save you time and engage students!

#1 Teacher Report Card

Okay, this will be a class favorite, and a resource teachers will bring back year after year! It’s time to turn the tables and let students do the grading! Students won’t be able to get enough of grading their teacher. Thankfully, this Teacher Report Card includes everything you need to complete the fantastic end of the year activity!

For fair warning— be ready! Students will be brutally honest. So, put on that tough teacher skin and use the report card as an opportunity for growth and reflection. The best part is, the teacher report card will make you a better teacher, and how doesn’t want that?!

Honestly, teachers and students love this activity. Check out this video below from Mr. N (aka Darin Nakakihara). Mr. N tells you all about the teacher report card and how he implemented it with his students. Plus, you can see the grades and student feedback he received.

#2 End of the Year Memory Book

Students make so many memories throughout the school year. Having a meaningful activity for students to store all of those fun memories in is the perfect way to end the year.

Thankfully, the End of Year Memory Book is the best keepsake for upper elementary students. This 15-page memory book is filled with topics and prompts to jog memories from throughout the school year. Not only is it a great way to remember, but it also a fun writing activity too!

Specifically, students will practice personal narratives, how-to writing, creating lists, opinion writing and expository writing. Additionally, there are lots of places to write about their year in memories. Student faces light up when they realize this is their end of year writing assignment! Teachers may even hear, “you’re the best teacher ever” from more than one student.

Plus, this book will help students remember more than just the “fun” stuff. Students will write about books read, things learned, and the plans they have for the future. There is even a letter they can write to their future self!

#3 End of the Year Punctuation Practice

There are always days the last few weeks of school, where students still need to actually learn! However, learning while engaged is key! This End of year Punctuation Practice is the answer!

This editing worksheets include 6 color-by-code puzzles. Students will practice the punctuation skills they’ve learned all year while having a blast! From periods and commas to quotation marks and colons, these activities cover all the essentials standards.

Plus, answer keys are included, making them a breeze to use for independent work or small groups. They’re perfect for early finishers, morning work, or even summer practice – a win-win for teachers and students alike!

#4 End of the Year Teacher Checklist

Wrapping up a school year is hard. However, with the end of year activities above, it will be easy peasy!

Now, let’s talk about the end of year things teachers must do! The end of year always requires so much from teachers. There is student engagement, awards, cleaning, grades, professional development, planning, and so much more!

Luckily, this ULTIMATE End of the Year Teacher Checklist gives teachers the head start they need to wrap up the school year. Plus, teachers will have a jump on getting organized for next year. Grab it below for FREE, and find more great end of the year tips here!

Grab the FREE End of Year Letter to Future Students!

Save these end of the year activities!

Save these fantastic end of the year resources to your favorite classroom Pinterest board. You will be able to come back to this blog when you are ready to plan your end of the year fun!