Last Week of School Activities for You're On Your Way!

Are you looking for fresh ideas to celebrate the end of the year and meaningful last week of school activities? If so, I’ve got you covered with the most perfect last day of school read aloud and adorable end of the year activities for You’re On Your Way! by Melanie Watt.

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It’s a hilarious and heartwarming follow-up to her fantastic first-day-of-school book, You’re Finally Here! and the perfect mix of silly and sweet to help you and your students say goodbye to their teacher and classmates and celebrate the last week of school.

Last Week of School Activities

Inside the activity pack is everything you need for no prep, engaging, last week of school activities that are ready to print and use. Let’s take a look at everything inside!

Hilarious Class Chart

After reading the book to your class, and telling them that they’re on their way, say, “Wait! Where are you going?”. Record what they say on sticky notes or give each student one to write it themselves. The responses are priceless!

Don’t have time to make a chart? No worries! I’ve included a projectable one as well.

Last week of school activities to project on white board for the book You're On Your Way by Melanie Watt.

Memory Book

Every student loves reflecting on the year — and these memory books are the perfect way to do just that. With simple, open-ended prompts and plenty of space for creativity, students can draw, write, and share their favorite memories from second grade. It’s a keepsake they’ll love looking back on!

Movie Day Activities

Movie Day is a must during the last week of school, but let’s be real — it can get a little chaotic. These activities help you turn Movie Day into a learning (and calm!) experience. Think fun choice boards, menu math, and even a few writing prompts to keep those brains engaged while they snack on popcorn. The questions are generic so you can use them with any movie!

Last week of school activities for Movie Day.

Partner Games

Keep the energy up (without losing your sanity) with low-prep, high-fun partner games. The perfect last week of school activies to keep pairs of kids engaged, these are designed to be simple enough for students to do independently, but fun enough to keep them focused. Perfect for filling in those odd blocks of time during the last few days!

Last week of school activities for the book You're On Your Way by Melanie Watt.

Letters to Next Year’s Class

This is always one of my favorite last week of school activities. Students write friendly letters to the incoming second graders, sharing advice, fun tips, and their favorite memories. It’s a sweet way to reflect on how far they’ve come — and those future students will love reading them in the fall!

“I’ll Miss You” Mailbox Craft

Want to end the year on a sentimental (but still fun!) note? This mailbox craft gives students a chance to write kind notes to each other, drop them in their classmates’ “mailboxes,” and take home a little bundle of memories on the last day. It’s seriously the sweetest way to say goodbye.

Gallery Walk Task Cards

These task cards are perfect for brain breaks, fast finishers, or even a fun classroom challenge. They’re filled with silly prompts related to the book, with creative questions, and end-of-year reflections — just enough structure to keep kids engaged without feeling like “work.”

Student Gift Tags

Sending your students off with a little gift? These printable tags make it easy! You can grab bubble wrap at the Dollar Store and the tags add a personal touch without any extra stress.

Last Day Photo Signs

One of the favorite last week of school activities that parents especially appreciate are last day photos. Don’t forget to snap those “last day of second grade” pics of your students to send or email home. These printable signs make your photos cute, quick, and totally frame-worthy. Parents will thank you, and your students will love showing off their big smiles.

Last day of school photo signs for kids to hold.

Whether you’re celebrating with popcorn and partner games or heartfelt memory books and goodbye notes, this You’re On Your Way! activity pack makes it easy to end the year with fun, laughter, and connection. Get set for both the end of the year and the first week of school with the bundle!