End of the Year             

At the end of every year, I take a photo with each one of my students.  I attach it to this cute poem about being their teacher.   You will never be forgotten!
Chris Gulotta
Tallahassee, FL
A Kindergarten Farewell
You're a very special person
And  (name) you should know
How I loved to be your teacher,
How fast the year did go!

Please come back to visit me
As through the grades you grow.
Try hard to learn all that you can,
There is so much to know!

The one thing I tried to teach you
To last your whole life through,
Is to know that you are special
Just because (name) you are you.

Have a happy life.  I love you.

Slide Show
This is something you need to start at the beginning of the year. Take pictures all throughout the year. Near the end of the school year, turn your pictures into slides and have a slide show. Invite parents and faculty to come see it. Have music that goes with the pictures. This activity is sure to win the parents heart. Serve punch and cookies.
Heidi Straughan

End of Year Posters
Glue pictures of children doing different activities in their classroom, (this is an especially wonderful idea for preschoolers.) glue the pictures to a poster board (the size depends on you personal choice), then write blurbs under each picture. It is good to have a picture with their parents or parent.  Also, you can add a famous saying that suits the child. Parents love this and will treasure it if it is laminated.
Rema Smith
Miami Beach, Florida

Cute Pillowcase
Have each child paint their handprint on a white pillowcase and write this poem on it.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I'll count these hands instead of sheep
And dream of all the friends I made
While learning in Mrs. _____'s first grade.

Chris Minch ~ Stuart, FL