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Posted by Kellie Hayden May 28, 2008 |
End the last week of school with a bang. Finish up final exams a few days early so that teachers have time to complete paperwork, and students can head home happy.
Teachers Can Plan the Following for a Few Days of Fun at the End of the Year
- Cook lunch outside and have a “play day.” Even high school student like to sit out in the sun after a great lunch.
- Have an awards assembly during the last days. The kids go home with awards and a smile.
- Invite parents in to help teach activities. Periods can be shortened and students can learn to knit, sew, play cards, play chess, scrap book, make a collection, play tennis, etc.
- Create a beach volleyball, tug of war, or softball bracket so that student teams end up playing the teachers.
- Have a dance for a whole class during the school day. Teach students to do line dances and dance with them.
- Watch movies that go along with class reads.
- Go on a field trip to a local museum or movie theater.
- Take one grade level a day to the local pool or beach.
These ideas could make everyone's last few days as painless as possible. Once the exams are over, students and teachers should relax a little to boost morale.