May means that many people are starting to wrap up their school year, and you're probably running on fumes. I wanted to share a few activities and end of year gifts that will hopefully make it a little easier on you!
This mini book is a fun activity I liked to do year after year, the kids' responses always tickled me! It has 10 pages of different prompts to remember the year and what they have learned. It comes in color and b/w with a rockstar theme that is fun. It can take a couple of sessions to complete, so your planning is super easy that last week!
Put together those summer packets together! This is a great last week together activity if you send home speech activity…there's no need for you to assemble those by yourself, especially when you have a million other things to do. Just print the copies and have your students put their packets together. This can give them some ownership and get them excited about their summer practice!
Another thing I like to send home with my students is a little journal, they use for writing or drawing. These are super simple to make with card stock and printer paper, just fold in half and staple. You can throw in some crayons or pencils/pens, whatever your kids love. I know it doesn't sound exciting, but they LOVE these. You can have them help assemble them and then write one goal for their speech over the summer during your last session.
For my younger kids, they like playing with these smash mats and it's fun summer practice. Plus, it's easy to find the tiny containers of play dough to send home with them if you want. You can find these mats for free in my shop HERE. It would be a great last day activity so that they know how to use them at home!
If you're the gift giving type, I have done these two things and the kids really loved them! If you would like the tags, you can snag them for free HERE. You can hand these out and just have fun the last week…cause let's face it, by this time, everyone needs a break!
Janet says
You are awesome! I love your materials. I am inspired and will use these with my students.
Thank you so much!