If you're getting ready for the end of the school year, I'm sure things are a little crazy. It's hard to enjoy the last day of school when there is so much to do, but I've got a few ideas for you.
Yesterday I shared my first strategy for a Happy Last Day of School: Read Your Favorite Book.
Today, and for the next 5 days, I'll be sharing a new strategy for a Happy Last Day of School. Here's today's strategy:
By this point, you've probably packed up most classroom games, but it's a good idea to keep out a couple of favorites for a happy last day of school.
I prefer games that include a little reading and a little thinking!
Apples to Apples is my group's favorite game. I love it because it creates lots of giggles, but also has some thinking skills and strategy. It even has a little reading! (Explore the image: this is an Amazon affiliate link.)
Battleship is also a favorite! There's not a whole lot of reading, but there's plenty of thinking involved! (The image is also an Amazon affiliate link.)
They don't have to be store-bought games!
They can be learning games you've had in your classroom, that the kiddos love to play over and over again!
Here's a resource that celebrates reading and the books the children have read during the year: Reading Celebration Game
I have a few other posts that focus on games:
