Low-Prep Classroom Activities for the End of the School Year
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It’s the end of the school year, and you need help! I have some fabulous ideas to save you time (and keep those kids engaged!)
I have been there, teacher friends. The last week is hectic and chaotic, and you have too much to do. Your students are excited and ready for summer, but you still must keep them busy!
I have some ideas and resources to solve this problem for you!
Low-Prep Resources for the Win!
I have so many ideas and here are the ones at the top pf my list!
- Breakouts with no locks- just make copies
- Mini Escapes that involve reading
- A simple one material STEM Challenge
- Color by number worksheets
- And Award certificates for STEM and Science that are editable!
End of the School Year? Let’s Escape the School!
Easy prep- Just make copies! Students must complete four tasks to escape the school.
The scenario for students is: It is the last day of school. The students discover that they are locked in the building. The only way out is to start in one corner of the building and work through a maze as they pass through several rooms. Students will use a map of the school maze as they travel.
You will check their work and love the excitement as your kids solve the puzzles and escape!
How about a Sneaky Cat Mini Escape?
I love these mini escapes so much (and kids do too!)
The mystery is based on a fiction story and student must solve 4 puzzles to escape.
The scenario for this one: Teams will read a short story about a student arriving home on the last day of school. The student must locate the family pets to get them ready to travel. But, the sneaky cat is hiding.
Solving the puzzles will find the cat and the vacation can begin!
SO FUN!
A STEM Challenge with Only ONE Main Material (and tape)
Each team will have one piece of paper and some tape. Limit the tape to make this harder.
The team is challenged to use the paper to make the longest chain possible.
If you need more information about this one I added a link to a blog post about it at the bottom of this message!
Color by Number with a Spring Theme
This set is perfect for the last week of school. Hopefully, your area is in the midst of all things blooming!
The coloring pages all feature bright flowers or insects and math problems.
Two word searches are also about spring things!
Total fun, while you take down those bulletin boards and pack up for the summer!
End of School Award Certificates for STEM and Science
Did I mention these are EDITABLE? Yes, they are!
Each is presented in bright colors with kid clipart and you can type right on the certificate with students names and dates.
There are 21 total certificates in 2 styles and black/white.
Teachers, you are the best, and I hope this post has given you options to make that last week with your students a precious time! Click on images to see the resources!
RELATED ARTICLES
- Make a Paper Chain
- Staying Engaged at the End of the Year (a great post with locked box escapes)
Our Favorite Items for SUMMER STEM
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