The focus this time of year is getting it all done: packing up, report cards, and all those end-of-the-year necessities.
My goal on the last day has always been to try to relax and help the kids enjoy that last day. Today I'll share the 4th of my 7 Steps.
You can read about Step One here: Read Your Favorite Book.
You can read about Step Two here: Leave Out a Few Favorite Games
Don't kids love using whiteboards? Mine sure do! I always leave some out on the last day.
Here are a few "educational" things they can do with the whiteboards:
1. Hangman (They can use spelling words or content words from the year!)
2. Dictate sentences for each other using something you've studied or a book you've read!
3. Tic-tac-toe (it involves strategy!)
4. Make up math problems for partners to solve.
5. Keep out a set of task cards for the children to answer on the whiteboards. Here's a "Dollar Deal" set that's perfect for end-of-the-year review: Geography Review Task Cards.
Here's a blog post I wrote last year with a few whiteboard ideas: 3 Ways to Use Individual Whiteboards
What are your ideas for using whiteboards on the last day of school?
Here's a link to all 7 steps to a happy last day of school:
- Happy Last Day of School Part 1 Read Aloud:
- Happy Last Day of School Part 2: Games
- Happy Last Day of School Part 3: Playing Cards
- Happy Last Day of School Part 4: Whiteboards
- Happy Last Day of School Part 5: Reading
- Happy Last Day of School Part 6: Meet With Each Child
- Happy Last Day of School Part 7: Enjoy Them!