Cheers to My Class! Our Last Week In Second Grade!

As the excitement to be third graders began to build, so did the 

nervousness for my class.  I wanted our last week together 

to be a special one, to strengthen their confidence, and give 

my second graders a special send-off they'd never forget!

Admittedly, I planned a busy week for us on top of 

an already busy week, but I managed to pull it off 

and my class loved every second of it!

We worked on and off all week on our superhero

 memory books in between end of the year 

events and festivities.

 Not only did my kiddos write about the highlights of our year

in their memory books but also the power of our words,

kindness, laughter, friendship and respect.

We made thank you cards and special awards for all of our 

parent helpers, office staff, and specials teachers. 

We even delivered them wearing our capes!

I made these gifts to thank our volunteers. 

They were always just the JOLT we needed 

and we couldn't have done without their superpowers!

I received lots of  wonderful cards and 

precious treasures myself, too.

"Girlfriend, you are the best."

I love the sassy ones! They always give me a run for my 

money, but it's them I miss the most!

During the week we talked about all we had accomplished 

and I gushed about how proud I was of them all.

We made these super hero boys and girls and wrote 

all about our goals, accomplishments, and how we

developed our learning superpowers.

I gave each of my superheroes some special gifts.

By Wednesday, it was time for our award ceremony!

I made special Super Hero Awards for 

each of my students and pulled out my fake microphone.

My class knows when I pull out the microphone something 

BIG is about to happen! One of my sweeties said, 

"This is like the kid Oscars!"  

"You bet!" I said. (Mission accomplished)

Each of my superheroes was given one of

 these brag tags and I dramatically placed one around 

everybody's neck as they accepted their award.  

On our second to last day I surprised

 my students with this when they came in.

Everybody took turns taking last day pictures 

by themselves and with their friends.

Our last day of second grade had finally arrived. 

 I gave each student a last day keepsake card 

with a special message inside.

Now, I know this isn't a realistic life lesson,

but in my room, with my class, on our last day of second grade,

everybody wins.

And everybody gets a trophy.

water bottle trophies

Click here to see 10 ways I give my students 

a SUPERHERO send-off they'll never forget!

For more superhero themed ideas, be sure to check out my

 Superhero Classroom board on Pinterest!

Happy summer teacher friends! I hope it's a time for you

to rest, relax, and recharge!