The last day of school has arrived! Summer is calling, but it can be bittersweet to say goodbye to all the memories made throughout the school year. “Last Day Blues” by Julie Danneberg is a heartfelt and humorous book that makes the perfect last day read aloud. Pair this read aloud with Simply Kinder’s NEW Last Day Blues Book Companion and you have the makings for a memorable last day of school!

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Last Day Blues

Mrs. Hartwell from “First Day Jitters” is back in “Last Day Blues.” Her class is wrapping up their year together and noting all the things they will miss once the last bell rings. Follow along as Mrs. Hartwell’s students come up with the perfect end-of-the-year gift idea for their teacher.

📝Last Day Poem

Create a last day poem with your students just like in the book! There are several ways to use the Last Day Poem.

• Provide a blank copy for each student, and students can travel around and sign the poems with a small picture.
• Students can travel around with their copy of the poem and ask others to sign.
• Create a class poem and make a copy for each student. Don’t forget a copy for yourself!

☀️Summer Plan Activities

Summer is on the brain, and students have big plans!

• Create a Summer Plans Collage – Students share a set of summer accent pieces to create their summer vision board.
• Summer Vacation Crown – Head into summer break in style. Students will chase their Last Day Blues away by adding fun summer pieces to their crowns.

☹️Last Day Blues Writing Project

Reflect on what will be missed with this Last Day Blues writing piece. Students color a sad face emoji and write about the thing they will miss the most about their school year. This is an easy project and display piece for the last few days of school.

🎲Center Activities

Keep students busy and review skills during the last few days with themed literacy and math centers.

• Last Day Blues Spin & Rhyme – Partners share a spinner and cover rhyming pictures on their gameboards. The winner is the first to cover their board.
• Last Day Addition Board Game – Partners solve addition facts and cover the matching sum. The winner is the first to get 4 in a row.
• Literacy and Math Printables – No-prep printables make center rotations a breeze. Practice letter formation, number recognition, addition & subtraction facts, blends, CVCe words, and MORE!

📖Story Sequence

Sharpen comprehension after reading “Last Day Blues” with story sequence activities.

• Story Wheel – Use a story wheel to retell the story.
• Cut & Paste Sequence – Students color, cut, and paste the story events in order.
• Story Sequence Cards – Sequence the story as a class using large story sequencing cards or have students work independently to sequence the story with small cards.

💙Even MORE Last Day Blues

Create more smiles and more memories with an abundance of activities from the “Last Day Blues” book companion.

• Directed Drawings
• Word Bank Writing Activities
• Me on the Last Day of School Posters
• Reading Response Printables
• Last Day Blues Juice – Enjoy a refreshing drink on the last day by mixing blue Hawaiian Punch and Sprite. Add mini marshmallows for a fun garnish.

Make the last day one to celebrate by grabbing your Last Day Blues Book Companion from Simply Kinder HERE or HERE on Simply Kinder + printable membership!