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A blog to give teachers ideas and tools that make teaching easier

May 16, 2024

End of Year Awards for Elementary Students

An elementary classroom with an Awards Ceremony Set Up. A red carpet leads to the stage and awards slide on the screen.

Hands down, my favorite Last Day of School tradition is our End of Year Awards Ceremony. I lay out the red (butcher paper) carpet, turn on the disco lights, cue the Hollywood Award Show music, and grab my microphone for announcing each student’s name. It’s a massive hit. And it just feels right as a way to end and celebrate our year together. Below I’ll tell you more about this precious tradition so you can bring it to life in your own classroom!

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March 6, 2023

Make a Memorable Café Classroom Transformation Day!

Ready for the most memorable day of the year?! Transform your classroom into a café for the day with the Learning Café resource and watch your student excitement and engagement abound! Below I’m telling you all the details and resources I use to make this day a success.

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November 5, 2022

Countdown to Christmas in the Classroom

Countdown to Christmas with Kindness Challenges from the Elf

Get ready to Countdown to Christmas, but with a twist! Your students will be challenged to spread Kindness throughout your building from their very own Kindness Elf!

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Hi teacher friend! My name is Melody Munch. I taught 2nd grade for 8 years and am currently serving teachers through full time resource creation. Here you'll find ideas to help you create classroom memories and teach with ease. Enjoy looking around, I’m so happy you're here!

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End of Year Awards for Elementary Students

Hands down, my favorite Last Day of School tradition is our End of Year Awards Ceremony. I lay out the red (butcher paper) carpet, turn on the disco lights, cue the Hollywood Award Show music, and grab my microphone for announcing each student’s name. It’s a massive hit. And it just feels right as a […]

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EOY CRAFT ☀️📖 I’m a sucker for these “l EOY CRAFT ☀️📖 I’m a sucker for these “lift the flap” crafts and students are, too!

Ending the year is kind of like the last chapter of a good book. It’s sad that it’s coming to an end, but it’s also exciting to be finishing a story and starting a new one! 🎉

This cutie craft will help students “write their last chapter” of this school year and reflect on a meaningful moment. 🧡🫶🏼 Multiple prompts and response options included so you can pick what suits your learners best.

Comment “craft” for the link! 🔗 

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Welcome to the Garden! 🪴🦋🌻🌿🍄 If y Welcome to the Garden! 🪴🦋🌻🌿🍄 

If you’re searching for a classroom theme that feels bright yet calming, this decor set is for you!! The Cottage Garden theme will make your classroom cozy without feeling overstimulating on the eye.

Comment “garden” to sent the shopping list for this room & the decor set link! 🔗 

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LAST DAY GIFT IDEAS 🎁 Comment the word GIFT for LAST DAY GIFT IDEAS 🎁 Comment the word GIFT for the links!

I love sending students into summer with these simple, but meaningful (and inexpensive) gifts! *I just pick one of the physical gifts to send home along with the postcard and student farewell letter. You could send home multiple items if preferred.*

All of these templates are included in the “End the Year Gifts” bundle. This set has multiple letter templates & gift tags you can use to send students into summer. Everything is editable (must have Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) so you can edit to your liking. 💌

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LAST DAY CLASS AWARDS🏆 This is such a sweet l LAST DAY CLASS AWARDS🏆 

This is such a sweet last day of school tradition. 🥹 I love making sure each student knows they are SEEN for what they bring to our class family!

I’m so excited to offer you an AUTOFILL option that will save you SO much TIME ⏰ entering in award names! Over 60 premade awards are included so you can find just the right award for each student. The Google Slideshow (as shown in this video) is also included! Download in PowerPoint if desired.

Ending the year with the Awards Show (complete with a red “butcher paper” carpet, of course) feels like the perfect way to wrap up the year. The kids get so excited to claim their awards and celebrate one another. 

Comment the word AWARDS to be sent the link to the resource! 🔗

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