UEN Teacher Tips

End-of-year school activities are a time for celebration, reflection on accomplishments and fun! However, it can be challenging to coordinate and schedule these activities amidst end-of-year testing, college prep, sports and final assignments. 

To make everyone’s end-of-year experiences memorable, consider the following tips:

• Choose a theme or themes: 

• Celebratory and Reflective: Recognize academic accomplishments and personal growth. Encourage students to reflect on their learning experiences. Help students navigate changes and transitions.

• Creative and Artistic: Unleash creativity and make learning enjoyable. Create lasting positive memories.

• Intellectual and Skill-Based: Challenge students to put their skills to the test with physical and mental experiences.

• Outreach Activities: Find ways to help others and support the community.

• Outdoor Activities: Blend play and education for younger students.

• I’ve started a list of activities to go along with each of these themes but I’d love to hear your ideas.  If you’re doing something great in your classroom, add it to the list!

• Select materials that go with your activity: 

• Create end-of-year speeches using  Microsoft PowerPoint and Presenter Coach. 

• For an epic poetry slam, utilize Google Docs, Soundzabound in Utah’s Online School Library or AI Test Kitchen by Google. 

• Take students on a virtual excursion by using Nearpod VR Fieldtrip or complete a Minecraft Build Challenge in Minecraft Education. 

• Start an awareness campaign using Canva Edu or Adobe Express to create posters and social media content. 

• To go out with a bang, don’t forget to choose activities that work best for you and your students. 

To see these tips in action, check out the video below: