Find 10 of my favorite end of the year activities that will quickly become classroom traditions plus lots of free resources in this post. Toward the end of the year I start thinking about fun ways to celebrate the last days of school with my students that will also keep them engaged. I want to make the most of that time and give them a send-off they won't soon forget! These favorite end of … [Read More...]
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