End of Year Gift Ideas!
For SO many of my blogging
friends, the school year has come to an end or is almost at an end. My school
still has 3 days left after today. We finish on June 7 for the kiddos and
teachers work until the 12th. I know that a lot of you have wrapped up
your year, but for those that haven't and for those coming up with your ideas
for next year, I have two end of year ideas I want to share with you. One
is something I have done for a few years now and one is brand new!
For the past four or five
years, I have made books for my students at the end of each year. This
book is a sampling of the student's writing and his/her illustrations. I start
collecting samples for this book on the first day of school, where my students
write their names, draw self-portraits, and write about what they did over the
summer. This is a great first day morning work activity and it also gives
me an immediate assessment as to each student's writing abilities. Then
throughout the year, I collect items that we type during centers or at the
computer lab, as well as published writing pieces, and even poetry. I
love seeing the looks on their faces when they see the books. Most
students do NOT believe that the first day writing sample actually belongs to
them. Here are a few pictures of this year's books. (Sorry, the pictures didn't
turn out too well.)
The second end of year idea I
wanted to share, is something I purchased during the Teacher Appreciation
Sales. I purchased was called Candy Awards by Hope King. Here are a
few pics of my awards and candy/poems. Each award comes with a super cute
matching poem and corresponding candy. I can't wait to share these with
my students!
What special things do you do
for your students at the end of the year? I always love to hear
new, fun ideas!
-Michelle
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