End the School Year with Storytelling & Celebration!

As the final weeks of school roll in, we’re all looking for meaningful, low-prep ways to keep students engaged, reflect on the year, and have a little fun before summer. That’s why I created a special end-of-year bundle that combines two of my favorite activities:

My Year as a Character
+
Classroom Awards Ceremony

Together, they’re the perfect way to wrap up your classroom story with creativity, laughter, and connection.

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My Year as a Character: Reflect with a Twist

Instead of the usual reflection worksheet, this activity turns your students into main characters in their own story.

Students work through a fun six-part journal:

• Setting – What did their school year “world” look like?
• Plot Twists – What surprises or challenges came up?
• Side Characters – Which friends and classmates made the year special?
• Mentors – Who guided or supported them along the way?
• Climax – What was their biggest achievement or proudest moment?
• Epilogue – What are their hopes or goals for next year?

Add-ons like a character card, book cover design page, and cast list let students truly make it their own. It’s the perfect mix of reflection and storytelling.

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Classroom Awards: Celebrate Every Personality

Want a fun way to recognize your students without the same old “Most Improved” awards?

This pack includes 30+ creative and funny superlatives, like:

• “Plot Twist of the Year”
• “Most Likely to Be a Meme”
• “Kindest Character”
• “Best Dramatic Exit”
• “Classroom Comedian”
• and many more!

Students vote using ready-made ballots, and you can present editable, printable certificates in a fun classroom ceremony.

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Bonus Idea: Combine Them for a “Cast Party”

While each activity stands on its own, they’re even more fun together!

Try hosting a Cast Party:
After students finish their “My Year as a Character” reflections, celebrate with a themed awards day — as if they’re all stars in the story of your classroom. It’s a great way to bring closure to the year while celebrating every student’s unique role.

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Ready to Use and Teacher-Friendly

This bundle is:

• Printable or editable (DOCX and PDF)
• Low-prep and classroom tested
• Designed for Grades 3–6
• A fun way to review, reflect, and wrap up the year

👉 You can grab the full bundle here on Teachers Pay Teachers or Etsy!

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I’d love to hear from you!

How do you wrap up the school year in your classroom? Do you have any traditions or favorite memory-making activities?

Leave a comment below or tag me on social @ThePottieSpot — I’d love to see how your students tell their stories!

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