Want FUN end of the year activities to celebrate another successful year? We’ve got 5 to suit various teaching needs!
As the school year winds down and the anticipation of summer begins to bubble among students and teachers alike, it’s the perfect time to inject some extra fun and creativity into the classroom.
For secondary ELA educators, finding engaging and meaningful end of the year activities can be the cherry on top of a productive school year. Whether you’re looking to review key concepts in a playful manner, inspire reflection on the year’s growth, or simply create space for you to get your last minute grading done without throwing on a movie, this blog post is here to spark your imagination. We’ve curated a list of 5 fun and educational end of the year activities specifically designed for ELA classrooms.
These end of the year activities are not only a great way to keep students engaged until the final bell rings, but they also reinforce literacy skills and foster a deeper love for reading and writing.
So, let’s dive into these end of the year that promise to make the closing weeks of school memorable for both you and your students!
End of the Year Activities to Wrap Up the School Year
Digital escape rooms, like TERMINUS, are unlike anything out there. I (Carina) personally used this EVERY YEAR with my high school students (I taught 9th-12th honors and College Prep). I would either use it before the breaks or at the end of the year if we awkwardly ended a unit a little earlier than expected, but you know, I still had to…teach…
TERMINUS to the rescue! It’s a found digital escape room adventure that had my students GRIPPED and gave me the space to tie up my loose end-of-the-year ends.
Addie Williams from The Secondary English Coffee Shop has 3 awesome end of the year activities, like a playlist of the year, one pagers, and more!
If you head over to her blog post here, you can learn more about her end of the year activities bundle AND even snag a freebie of one of them! 😉
Need some uninterrupted time to grade? No shame! Escape rooms are the PERFECT way to have your students SO engaged in their learning that you just get to watch the fun unfold.
Burnbridge is especially great if your students struggle with reading. You don’t need any pre-knowledge for Burnbridge or Terminus, but if you’re trying to decide which escape room is the best for your students, you can try the first game of both with this awesome sampler!
Looking for an end of the year activity that gives you reflective feedback for years to come?
These editable student surveys are quick to give and provide a powerful tool for reflective teaching!
Tracee Orman from The Secondary English Coffee Shop shares 6 end of the year activities to wrap up the year on a positive note.
✨ Live & Learn Life Lessons
✨ Advice Memes
✨ Word Cloud Posters
✨ & more!
Visit this blog post where she shares some of them for FREE!!!
And there you have it, folks – a little roundup of end of the year activities that are sure to add some zest to those final days in the ELA classroom.
These ideas are all about making those last lessons as enjoyable as they are educational. It’s been a long year, and you’ve all earned a bit of fun, so why not go out strong?
Grab a couple of these activities, tweak them to fit your style, and watch as your classroom buzzes with excitement and creativity. Here’s to ending the school year on a high note – you’ve got this!
