End of the Year

  • Scuba Diver Summer Craft for Kids

    End of the Year Craft for Summer

    Whether you’re looking for an end of the year craft for kindergarten or a fun summer craft to do with your kids at home, this scuba diver craft will not disappoint!  In this post, I’ll share the details on how to put this adorable craft together. How to Create Your Summer End of the Year […]

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  • Summer Writing Journals for Kindergarten and First Grade

    Summer Writing Journals

    I used to send home a big summer packet with my kindergarteners at the end of each school year.  I learned that it was a huge waste of paper because only a handful of kids actually completed it.  A few years ago, I decided to condense it by sending home Summer Writing Journals.  In this […]

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  • Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas

    It’s Teacher Appreciation Week.  If you’re a teacher reading this, thank you for all you do each and everyday in the classroom.  If you’re a teacher-mom or dad or a parent looking to thank the special teacher in your child’s life, this post is for you.  I’m sharing 3 Teacher Appreciation Week gift ideas that […]

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  • How to Plan a Kindergarten Graduation

    Congratulations!  The fourth quarter is approaching, and you’re almost in the home stretch!  You might be starting to think about planning your kindergarten (or preschool) graduation or end of the year celebration.  If the thought of this seems overwhelming, I’m here to help.  In this post, I’ll share my personal tips for how to plan […]

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  • Kindergarten Beach Day

    6 Beach Day Activities for Kindergarten

    One of my favorite end of the year activities is our Annual Kindergarten Beach Day.  Planning for this day of outdoor fun is simple.  Choose a day during the last week of school and send an email to parents.  Remind them to please apply sunscreen prior to coming to school.  I also ask that the […]

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  • Kindergarten End of Year Assessments

    Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments

    We are only weeks away from our last day of school.  That means it’s assessment time!  While testing can always be a little stressful, the planning and prepping doesn’t have to be!   In this post, I’ll share what I use for my Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments. Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments I […]

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