Help students process the mixed emotions of the last day of school with this engaging book companion for Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg! This end of year resource includes ready-to-use social emotional learning (SEL), literacy, writing, craft, and reflection activities to help students celebrate growth and reflect on their school year.
Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, this low-prep resource gives teachers everything needed to create a thoughtful end of year lesson with one relatable read aloud.
✨ Great for:
- End of year reflection activities
- Last day of school activities
- Feelings activities for kids
- Social emotional learning lessons
- School memory activities
- Writing prompts
- Read aloud lesson plans
What's Included:
✔ Detailed lesson plan with discussion questions and teaching tips
✔ Book Chat Cards for before, during, and after reading
✔ Interactive anchor chart pieces
✔ First Day and Last Day literacy sorting activity
✔ Reflection writing templates
✔ Feelings Wheel SEL activity
✔ Schoolhouse directed drawing and writing prompt
✔ School Building Goodbye Craft
✔ Goodbye Crown craft activity
✔ Digital versions for most activities in Google Slides™
Students Will:
- Reflect on how they have grown throughout the school year
- Identify and share their feelings
- Compare their first and last day experiences
- Celebrate accomplishments and memories
- Participate in meaningful discussions
- Create memorable end-of-year keepsakes
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
This book companion combines literacy, SEL, and creative activities into one easy-to-use resource. It helps students process emotions and celebrate their growth in a meaningful way.
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Book companions included:
Make the end of the school year meaningful, memorable, and stress-free with this all-in-one book companion!
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