Create memories with these end of year class party ideas. Everyone is celebrating the last day of school together with games, food, and crafts that are perfect for kids of all ages! Check out these easy ideas for in-person and virtual classes.

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Planning an end of the year class party

It’s May and kids are ready to start their summer break. You are probably done with all of the testing and classwork and all the assignments have been turned in. (hopefully…)

Now what? Throw a fun end of year class party! Whether it’s the last day or the last week of school, having a celebration is a fun way to spend those last moments as a class.

We’ve created a list of creative activities, foods, crafts, and more that will help celebrate the last school day and create amazing memories.

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Last day of school activities

These activities are a fun way to celebrate the last day of school.

Create a memory book

Whether it’s a digital memory book or something that the kids cut and paste together. Having a book for all the kids to enjoy is a great way to remember the year.

Added bonus? Have the kids sign and leave personal messages to each other.

Red Carpet

Let your kids walk the red carpet and take pictures. (real or imaginary depending on your school’s policies) Have the kids cheer on their classmates.

Student Awards

And where are your kids strutting the carpet towards? How about a fun round of student awards! Crown the kiddo with the best attendance or the child that showed the most kindness to his or her classmates.

You can find inexpensive trophies or awards online.

Talent Show

Your students are very talented kiddos. Let them show off their skills in a fun talent show.

Maybe they are great at dancing. Or they have a magic trick they want to show off. Even a wonderful piece of artwork is worth sharing.

Scavenger Hunt

Explore your classroom, school, or even the parking lot with an end-of-year scavenger hunt. Find your school’s mascot, your principal, or the school’s copy machine.

Pajama Day

My kid’s favorite school days are pajama days. Let them bring their favorite stuffy/toy and watch a movie together. So simple, yet always a class favorite.

Visit the next grade’s classroom

Your kids are going up a grade level. Which may come with some nerves and questions. Help get them started on the right foot with this activity. Coordinate with other teachers to let the kids explore where they will be next year!

Write letters to next year’s students

Let your kids tell future students what to expect in your classroom.

Distance learning alternatives

Almost everything on this list can be converted to a virtual option.

A slide show, a digital memory book, or an online scavenger hunt are all great alternative ideas for an end-of-year party.

Set up a special Zoom call for kids to talk about their summer bucket lists, favorite memories, and decide what they are going to do that doesn't involve a computer screen.

Class party snack ideas

Ice Cream

Always a favorite. Bring a couple of flavors and let your kids create the perfect Sunday. Or just bring ice cream bars.

Rainbow snacks

Have each kiddo bring a specific color of the rainbow food idea. Or let create rainbow veggie kabobs.

Kid friendly charcuterie board

Finger foods make fantastic party foods. If you’re worried about spreading germs. Have someone (aka a parent volunteer or even the teacher) move the food from the charcuterie board to the kids’ plate for them.

Pencil cookies

A fun school themed treat are these pencil shaped cookies.

Summer themed treats

Beaches, swimming, and more. These pudding cups are a cute and summery treat for the class.

Easy Classroom Decorations

Decorate for you celebration with things that will remind the kids of all the fun and learning they’ve had during the year.

Bulletin board

Decorate your bulletin board with pictures from the past year. Maybe let each kid bring their favorite picture to share. Or you can print from your personal collection and let each child take home a picture of themselves from the year.

String memories of the year around the classroom

Let each child write their favorite memory and hang it in the classroom as a decoration.

Memory balloons

Instead of stringing the memories. Put them in balloons. Then let the kids pop a balloon and read the memory.

Photo Booth

Set up a fun selfie station for your middle school or high school students. Create a unique hashtag together. Print or bring fun props. It’s an easy way to get the older kids excited.

Class Party Crafts

Use this opportunity to craft those summer ideas you’ve found. Don’t stress too much over these crafts. These should be easy and use up supplies that you have accumulated over the past year.

Yellow 3D Hanging Sun

Use construction paper to create this paper sun craft. Take it up a notch and have your kids write things that they want to do during the summer on each sunbeam.

Paper Ice Cream Invitation to create

Use up all those construction paper scraps you’ve accumulated during the school year. All that leftover brown makes great chocolate ice cream!

This ice cream shop is a fun invitation to create for your kiddos! Construction paper crafts for kids!

Summer Coloring Pages

Go easy on yourself and just print summer coloring pages and let your kids color!

End of year gift ideas

As teachers you may want to send your kids off with a fun item. These gift ideas are easy and inexpensive.

Bucket List

Fill an inexpensive bucket with fun summer activities. Chalk, bubbles, and an actual bucket list.

Summer treats

Unfrozen ice treats, suckers, and even bags of microwave popcorn. All are fun treats to send home with your kids.

Gift tags

Check Etsy for inexpensive and adorable printable tags.

Teacher T-Shirt Ideas

We found several shirts that are perfect for teachers. You deserve the break for all your hard work this school year.

See Ya Next Year

Send them off while wearing this fun “See Ya Next Year” t-shirt. Plus you get to choose the grade in your hashtag.

Happy Last Day Of School

This colorful and cute “Happy Last Day Of School” shirt is perfect to wear during your end of year celebration.

Teacher Off Duty

Start your summer with this perfect “Teacher Off Duty” shirt.

Other class party ideas

Check out these other class party ideas that you may enjoy!

• Red Day Celebration Ideas
• Blue Day Celebration Ideas
• Yellow Day Celebration Ideas

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