Celebrating the end of school together as a family is such a great way to create lasting memories. The last day of school is the perfect opportunity to start a new tradition that your kids can look forward to year after year.
Here are 28 are End-of-School Fun Activities Your Kids Will Cheer For, especially on the last day of school with your kids.
End Of School Fun Activities
It’s the end of the school year, but don’t let this be a reason for a boring summer vacation! Learn about some end-of-school fun activities here.
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Celebrate End Of School
School’s out for summer and the party is on! With everything from candies, hot dogs, to rainbows – check out what you can do and create your own celebrations.
1. That’s a Wrap End of School Party ~ I adore this candy-wrapped last day of school party theme. Candy is a popular party theme because it’s so fun, bright, and cheerful – just what we needed to kick off the summer!
2. Summer Dance Party ~ This Summer Dance Party is a fun way to kick off summer! You can plan this party quickly and inexpensively. The patio was decorated in a rainbow of colors in tissue pom poms and crepe paper. A disco ball was even hung. The guests refueled with rainbow-colored cookies, candy, and pretzels. Keeping a wide selection of music available is key to keeping the party hopping.
3. Summer Photo Booth Props Printables ~ Photo booths can be so much fun and a great way to entertain guests and let them unleash their hidden personalities. Use these free summer-themed photo props to entertain your guests.
4. Surfin’ Into Summer Party ~ Splish Splash it’s an end-of-the-school-year bash! What better way to kick off the end of school than with a swim party?!
5. Schools Out for Summer Party ~ How about starting the summer off with an ice cream party? With an abundance of toppings, kids can make their own ice cream creations.
End of School Food Treats
It’s no fun when food treats are scarce, but this time of year you can find healthy foods to enjoy. Find out where to go to get your end-of-school-year treats here.
6. Beach Ball Cake Pops~ A fun treat for the entire classroom. Cake pops are dipped in white chocolate and then colored sprinkles.
7. Popsicle Brownies ~ These adorable popsicles are actually brownies on a stick, frosted to look like popsicles. These would be super fun for kids to decorate during a party. And just as much fun to eat when they are done!
8. Beach Ball Fruit Pizza ~ You’ve all heard of a fruit pizza, right? This takes it to a whole new level, turning it into a beach ball. This edible decor would be perfect for a summer pool party.
9. Sand Crab Cupcakes ~ There is nothing crabby about these cute sand crab cupcakes. Let the kids decorate cupcakes or just have them create candy crabs to enjoy.
Last Day of School Traditions
Schools are out for summer and kids across the country are celebrating! Find out about some of their favorite last day of school traditions. You can also choose some great year end gifts for teachers too!
10. Last Day of School Printables ~ Use these free chalkboard printables to capture your child’s last day of school. Makes the perfect keepsake.
11. Chalkboard Countdown to the Last Day of School ~ Countdown the days until the last day of school with this fun chalkboard countdown.
12. 12 Last Day of School Printables {photo props, signs & gifts} ~ Photograph the Last Day of School and make the moment endure with these adorable Last Day of School printable photo props which include signs, speech bubbles, watches, note cards, and gift tags for every grade level ~ Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. These are great printable year end gifts for teachers too!
13. Last Day of School Autograph Shirt {free cut file} ~ Make a fun graphic onto a T-shirt for a fun last day of school t-shirt tradition. It’s a great way to remember your friends, makes a wonderful photo op, and a memorable activity they’ll look forward to year after year.
14. End of School Year Balloon Surprise ~ With the last day of school just around the corner, this post features a fun idea to surprise your kids with! You’ll only need a few supplies and the smile on your kid’s faces will be worth the effort it takes to create this last day of school balloon surprise!
15. Summer Bucket List Printables ~ Easy peasy DIY summer bucket list bucket. Add all of the activities you want to do this summer and you’re all set. No more being bored this summer!
16. Last Day of School Lunch Box Notes ~ Four adorable lunch box notes to attach to your child’s lunch on the last day of school.
17. Streamer Finish Line ~ Make a curtain finish line with streamers or ribbons. Kids will love walking and running through it.
End Of School Fun Activities
The summer free time is almost here! Hang out and play these end of school fun activities with your family and friends. Have fun in the sun!
17. How to Make a Javelin with Pool Noodles ~ Create a fun outdoor game for kids like this javelin throw game out of pool noodles! First, you make the rings and then use duct tape to secure them together. You can hang them from trees as a Javelin throw or lay on the ground as an agility course.
18. 18 Outdoor Activities with Kids Perfect for Summer ~ You and your kids will have so much fun with these 18 Outdoor Activities with Kids Perfect for Summer, which include relay races, kids games, outdoor activities, outdoor party games, and fun game signs to go along with each children’s activities!
19. Sidewalk Checkers ~ Design an outdoor checkerboard with sidewalk chalk and use paper plates for markers. Inexpensive and lots of fun!
20. Bubble Window ~ Make your own bubble windows with a piece of yarn and straws. Fold the straws together, dip in the bubble solution, then carefully pull the straws apart. You can make a bubble window or a huge bubble.
End of School Party Favors & Gifts
End-of-the-school-year party favors and gifts offer a fun way to say goodbye before the summer break. See ideas for end-of-year party favors, gifts, and even year end gifts for teachers.
21. Printable Summer Reading Log + Summer Reading List ~ Use these printable reading logs to encourage summer reading along with a list of 50 fun books to read this summer. I love how the logs look like old-fashioned library cards. Rebecca also has some adorable “bookworm” treat bag toppers. Use them for some gummy worm incentives.
22. GOOD Summer Gift Idea {free printable} ~ This Good gift idea is a fun gift idea for the beginning of summer vacation. All the supplies needed to make homemade gak are included in the gift as well as the recipe. You can download and print the stay cool this summer printable tag too!
23. S’more Friends {free printable} ~ Pass out yummy year-end treats to your friends. They can make their own s’mores with the free kit.
24. Kool Summer Gift Idea {free printable} ~ These kool-aid and straw gift bags are the perfect summer gift. This stay cool this summer printable tag reads, “Have a Kool Summer”.
25. Happy Trails to You {free printable} ~ “Happy trails to you”, what other snack is perfectly suited? Trail mix of course!
26. Jumping for Joy ~ Attach this stay cool this summer printable tag that reads, “let’s jump for the joy it’s summertime”, to a dollar store jump rope for an easy and fun classmate gift for the last day of school.
27. Stay Cool Summer Printable {Free Printable Card} ~ This colorful card that reads. Stay Cool This Summer is a fun way to say goodbye to the school year, your school friends, or your favorite teacher on the last day of school. Attach a cool treat and give it to someone special.
28. Orange You Glad its Summer {free printable} ~ A fun knock-knock joke printable to attach to a bag of orange candy wedges.
More Fun End Of School Activities To Enjoy From Tip Junkie:
- Celebrate together as a family with these 27 End of School Activities Your Kids Will Cheer For!
- Check out these 23 Easy Graduation Gifts You Can Make in a Hurry.
- Create memories with these 34 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of School!
- Choose from these 20 End of School Celebrations and Traditions to help you celebrate the end of school party!
- Give and inspire with these 34 End Of Year Activities, Gifts and Printables to make.
- Learn these 30 Ways To Celebrate Your Graduate!
- Another list 20 End of School Year Activities to choose from!
- Count your way to summer with these 11 Ways to Countdown to Summer!
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