Math
EXTREME PLAYGROUND MAKEOVER

This end of year math project is a student favorite! Students use geometric concepts to design their dream playgrounds, inspired by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

The best part of this project is that it can be as detailed or simple as you need it to be.

Math
CREATE A MATH GAME

In pairs or small groups, have students create math games (with answer keys) using a specific math skill or set of skills.

If you have time, have a day where students play each other's games and practice the skills!

Math
WRITE A LESSON PLAN

Let your students be the teacher!

Assign students (individually or in small groups) a math skill and have them plan a lesson. Use the free organizer to help students plan their lessons and consider what they need to include.

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MATH SCAVENGER HUNT

Recess never seems long enough those last weeks of school!

Take advantage of the beautiful weather with these playground math scavenger hunts.

Math
END OF YEAR THEMED WORD PROBLEMS

These end of the year themed word problems can be used for so many purposes and will keep your students working and learning.

Use them for math centers, “Around the Room” math, a SCOOT activity, or even tape them around the school.

Literacy
BARBECUE-THEMED IDIOM SORT

Need an engaging whole group literacy activity? Or maybe a fun small group hands-on activity? This works for both!

Idioms are always fun to teach and are also a skill students seem to always need to work on.

Literacy
END OF THE YEAR READ ALOUDS

The end of the year is a great time to read short picture books as most of the time your novels or class read alouds have been wrapped up.

Grab this download to read about three of my favorite end-of-the-year read alouds for 3rd-5th graders (with free printable activities).

Literacy
END OF THE YEAR WRITING PROMPTS

Writing prompts are great to have on hand for some independent writing time or more engaging writing activities, such as outside writing or partner writing. This resource includes fresh end of year writing prompts just for that final month of school.

Literacy
PARTNER READING CHOICE BOARDS

My students love partner reading and we don’t always have a lot of time for it during the school year. The end of the year is the perfect time to implement a partner reading block in your schedule to engage your students and keep them reading.

Use this partner reading choice board for daily accountability tasks.

Literacy
FIND SOMEONE WHO READING TERMS REVIEW

This time of the year is always a great time to get students up and moving for small pockets of time. This “Find Someone Who” that reviews reading terms is a great way to get students moving AND review.

Literacy
A TO Z BOOKLET

This A to Z booklet is another student favorite and is extremely flexible. It can be a collaborative class project or an individual project. You can give students a general focus or topic or just have them write about school memories and events.

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Students are excited about summer break, and I love channeling that excitement by making summer bucket lists. We start this activity with a brainstorming session. As a class, we list different things that can go on our bucket lists. After our class discussion, the students use the printable to create their own bucket lists.

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HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE

This is a popular end-of-the-year activity that has the students writing their top 5 pieces of advice to survive/thrive (both versions included) the grade they are finishing. These are always fun to read as a teacher and the students enjoy completing them.

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FIND SOMEONE WHO END OF YEAR

“Find Someone Who” is a popular beginning of the year activity, but it works great for the end of the year, too! Channel your students’ energy by letting them get up and talk while they find classmates who can sign their papers.

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LETTER TO NEXT YEAR'S STUDENTS

Another popular end-of-the-year activity lets the students write letters to next year’s students. As a class, brainstorm ideas or set expectations for the letters. Then have students write their letters. Depending on your timeframe, you could use the letter template as a polished final draft.

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DIGITAL CLASS BOOK

End the school year on a high note with this digital class memory book. Students contribute to a collaborative digital "About Us" book, sharing favorites and personal memories.

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MINUTE IT WIN IT IDEAS

Add instant excitement into your classroom with “Minute to Win It” games! These are perfect for brain breaks, spicing up test prep, or as a reward for good behavior. Easy to set up with everyday items, they’re a fantastic way to keep engagement high and bring fun into learning.

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END OF THE YEAR REFLECTION PROMPTS

Wrap up the school year by guiding your students through a reflection of their past achievements and setting goals for the future. Available in digital and print formats.

Tip: Tape the prompts around the room to get your students up and moving while they reflect.

4th Grade Math End of Year Activities

5th Grade Math End of Year Activities

4th/5th Grade Literacy End of Year Activities