
195. Ditch the Countdown: A Better Way to Create End of Year Closure
The end of the school year often flies by in a blur of countdowns, celebrations, and chaos—but without a little intention, you and your students might miss out on something really important: true end of year closure. In this episode, we’re sharing simple, purposeful ideas to help you slow down, reflect, and wrap up the year in a way that honors your students’ growth. Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/end-of-the-year-closure Resources: Freebie: End of Year Roadmap Freebie: Looking Back Reflection Awards Looking Back, Looking Ahead Bulletin Board Collapsible laundry baskets @Matt_swack on Instagram Join the Teacher Approved Club! Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow. Shop our teacher-approved resources. Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved Leave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 9, Breaking Up With End of Year Awards Episode 11, Closing the Year Episode 193, Why Smart Teachers Start Planning for Next Year in May Episode 194, Want a Smoother Back to School? Do These 5 Things Now