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[quote=Anonymous]I would like a way for the kids to pause and reflect on the end of the year as a transition into summer and next year.

I’ve been a room parent for years across different schools, and I am not a fan of adding more complicated things to the end of the year.

My favorites have been memory book type projects that we’ve done over the course of the year that are then presented at the end.

Memory books with a page about big things the class has done. These can be the big field trip or the class party where we made slime etc. The teacher would work to get a group photo and then action shots of each kid in a group. Then there is a single page with individual photos of the child with a few words about them. These are probably the hardest to write. But they usually say something about how much they’ve grown, what they enjoyed or were interested in and how they will do great in the next grade.  Depending on the school I’ve done inexpensive stapled versions with a construction paper cover, thin binders or ordered Shutterfly books for each child. It’s basically like a class yearbook. It helps kids who are leaving the school and it avoids the awkward awards topics.

Then a simple movie party with fun snacks is great.

As a parent I like it when the room parent collects donations for a shared gift card and has all of the kids sign the card.  The kids like being in on the “secret gift”.

I have also helped wash desks and that is still popular with kids especially the last day.[/quote]

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