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10-20 Easy End of Year Ideas That Won’t Exhaust You Plus a FREEBIE
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Hi teacher friend, Can you believe we are down to the final days of school? At this point in the year, students are excited, routines are falling apart, and teachers are simply trying to make it to summer break with their sanity still intact. In this week’s episode of The Education Connection, I’m sharing one of my favorite low prep end of year traditions: a simple balloon countdown. These activities are easy, inexpensive, fun for students, and realistic for exhausted teachers. No complicated theme days. No expensive supplies. Just simple ways to create happy memories during the last days of school. But you don't have to listen to the podcast, you can go straight to the printable download below. In this episode, I share: • Sit Anywhere Day • Read Outside Day • Popcorn and Movie Day • Sidewalk Chalk Day • Extra Recess Day • Eat in the Classroom Day • Technology Choice Time • Movie and Memory Day • And more simple countdown ideas I’m also including a FREE printable balloon countdown activity list you can use in your classroom right away. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: The Education Connection Episode 85 🎈 Grab the free balloon countdown printable here: Simple Balloon Countdown Ideas The biggest reminder I want teachers to hear right now is this: Your students do not need elaborate celebrations to make lasting memories. Sometimes the simplest moments become the most meaningful. You are doing enough. And these final days matter more than you realize. Have a wonderful week, Follow me for more Freebies at |
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