It's that time of the year again - when teachers count down the days until the last week of school and into the much-needed summer vacation.

With the last days of school in sight, it can be hard to keep your sanity intact as a teacher. That's why some awesome colleagues and I have compiled this list of sanity-saving ideas for teachers who want to make it through to the end of the year unscathed. These ideas are a great way to make it to the last day of school. So let's go!

As we enter the final weeks of school, our thoughts are likely shifting from academic tasks to the anticipation of the last days of school and of summer break. But don't give up just yet! There is still a fun way to make the most of this school year and end on a high note. In this blog post, we will discuss three tips for navigating the homestretch: creating a memory book, planning special end-of-the-year activities, and making the last week of school the perfect time and memorable for the entire class.

The last days of school can be a whirlwind.

Class lists, student folders, and EVERYTHING ELSE are DUE all pretty much at the same time before the last day of school! It really can be a madhouse. Kids are so ready to be done. (That doesn’t help the matter!) You are either cramming the remaining content down the kids' throats, hoping you have covered everything, or you were done a month ago due to having to cover everything BEFORE testing began! Either way, it is A LOT!

There really is no tiredness like end-of-the-year tiredness for a teacher! But so many people don’t get it. (And sometimes even your spouse of 15 years!) So I want to share some tips and tricks for getting you to the finish line confidently and in a fun way for your entire class! (One can only hope!)