Grade Level: Primary (PK-2) | Grade Level: Intermediate (3-6) | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Student Engagement
The beginning and end of the school year is often a time of reflction. We have compiled five writing activities that can double as the ultimate classroom display - the bulletin board!
Students will express the highlights of their year and their hopes for the summer and future, then share with their classmates. Have your students already left for summer vacation? These ideas can easily be repurposed for the start of the year. Use your Cutout Maker 1800 to expidite the preparation so you can enjoy every last moment with your students.
This Year Flew By!
Suggested Cutout Maker Shapes: SEA023, STN042
Idea & Image Source: MPM School Supplies
Beginning of year: Feature the title "Summer Flew By!" and have students write their favorite part of their summer. This will be a wonderful get-to-know-you activity for students and staff alike.
My Summer Bucket List
Suggested Cutout Maker Shapes: USA226
Idea & Image Source: My Classroom Ideas
Beginning of year: Change summer to "school year" or "class" - ask students to think about what they want to learn or experience in the coming year!
Snap Shots of our Year
Suggested Cutout Maker Shapes: TRA001
Idea & Image Source: Little Soaring Eagles Blog
Beginning of the year: Change "year" to "summer!"
Pocket Full of Memories
Suggested Cutout Maker Shapes: APP031
Idea & Image Source: The Classroom Creative
Beginning of the Year: Agan, focus the writing activity on memories from the summer. Use as an ice breaker for students to get to know each other!
My Future is Bright Because...
Suggested Cutout Maker Shapes: MSK021, MSK071
Idea & Image Source: Bright Concepts 4 Teachers
Beginning of the Year: Have students reflect on what they want to learn or accomplish this year. You could adjust the bulletin board to indicate the bright future of the school year ahead!
Want to learn more about how the VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Digital Die-Cut Machine and other tools in the VariQuest Suite work together to help educators easily create interactive bulletin boards such as these? Request a no-obligation demonstration with one of our expert Education Consultants to see these tools in action and how they could solve these, and other challenges in your school!
Do any of these bulletin boards look familiar? How do you help students reflect on the end of the school year? Let us know in the comments!