Invite each child to write a friendly letter to you this summer. Suggest that students describe special summer happenings in their letters. Promise to reply to each letter that you receive. Debbie Tofflemire, Gr. Enlist your students' help in creating party invitations for their families.
Interested students can also write and illustrate stories for the event.
Plan to serve refreshments if desired. Conclude the party by presenting each child with a special reading certificate. Carla Norwood, Gr. It can be a real challenge to keep students meaningfully engaged during those waning days of school when resources are being inventoried and stored. But here's an activity your students can do with just a few travel brochures featuring your state's tourist attractions.