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| ISSUE 49 | APRIL 2024 |
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April showers bring May flowers—and it also brings us closer to the end of another school year. It’s time to start thinking about fun activities for the final days of school. There are many ways to incorporate Superkids into your end-of-year celebrations. In this issue, we share a few creative ideas we have seen in Superkids classrooms to end the year with some fun Superkids flair!
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One of the most popular activities to celebrate a year of learning with Superkids is to host a character dress-up day. Invite your students to come to school dressed as their favorite Superkid.
If you are planning to host a character dress-up day, here is a fun invitation you can send home to give families a heads-up about the special event.
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Many schools organize a Superkids performance for families or other classrooms to end the year. The Glum Princess (kindergarten, Unit 21), The Contest (first grade, Unit 8), and We Need Trees (second grade, Unit 7) all offer the perfect opportunity to showcase your students’ talents while connecting to the text they have read in class. If inviting an audience is not ideal, you can record a play performance and share with families digitally so they can enjoy the play at home.
Some Superkids teachers will have their class write their own play (just like the Superkids) through shared writing and then perform in their own original production!
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We have seen many versions of Superkids alphabet countdowns to celebrate the last 26 days of the school year. If you are interested in facilitating a countdown with your class, here is a list that will get you started! These are just suggestions. Any day’s theme can be changed to meet the needs of your students, school, or grade.
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Alf’s Outdoor Adventure Day
Head outside for some s’mores, tent reading, and nature walks.
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Big Box Fix-Up Day
Ask parents and caregivers to send in boxes. Allow groups of students to get creative while enjoying a Big Box Fix-Up just like the Superkids!
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Cooking with Cass Day
Allow students to whip up a fun concoction during snack time.
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Doc’s Overall Fun Day
Invite your students to wear overalls to school. During morning meeting time, ask questions like these:
“Who has the most pockets?”
“Who has the biggest pocket?”
“How many colors did people wear?”
“How many long and how many short overalls are there?”
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Ettabetta’s Bring a Game from Home Day
Children bring a favorite game from home. To encourage speaking and listening skills, students can teach their friends how to play.
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Fun with S.T.E.A.M. and Superkids Day
Incorporate a S.T.E.A.M. activity that connects with a Superkids story or character.
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Gardening with Golly Day
Plant seeds or small plants on school grounds or in small cups to take home. You can provide these fun Golly ears for the students to wear as they work.
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Hustle, Hustle, Hurry—Recess Race Day
Organize a special race for the class to do during recess. Kids can decorate their own Fast Cat for the race.
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Icky’s Interesting Experiment Day
Find a super fun science experiment to do with the kiddos! Super Smarts, Super-Duper, and SUPER all provide great connections to science.
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Join Another Class Day
Swap students for an hour or two with your school bestie!
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Kick Off Your Shoes in the Classroom Day
Allow students to wear their socks or slippers in the classroom.
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Lily’s Trip to the Wet Planet Day
Create a headpiece that resembles the WagWags!
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Make a Superkids Bus Day
Ask a local store if they can save a large appliance box. Challenge the students to create a Superkids bus for the classroom!
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SuperNOODLE Day
Each child gets an opportunity to be the Supernoodle class leader throughout the day.
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Odd Animal Crafts with Oswald Day
Put those end-of-year, soon to be replaced classroom supplies to good use! Challenge your students to get creative and make their own odd animals using any craft supplies they desire.
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Picnic Day
Take the kids outside for lunch or snack time. After, invite them to read a favorite Superkids book or magazine in the sunshine!
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Queen and King Day
Dress like a king or queen just like the Superkids did in the play The Glum Princess.
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Reading Scavenger Hunt Day
Arrange a scavenger hunt! Kids read the decodable clues to find a surprise at the end.
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Sports with Sal Day
Arrange your own field day games and invite the other Superkids classes to join the fun.
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Tic, Tac, and Toc’s Talent Show Day
Allow children to showcase a special talent or a favorite activity.
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Unclutter Our Classroom Day
Clean out those desks. And after, build desk tents!
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Visitor’s Day
Invite families, caregivers, or adults from around the school to visit the classroom to listen to students read.
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Wear a Hat to School Day
Frits is rarely without his hat. Allow your students to wear theirs all day, too.
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eXtra Special Superkids Story Day
Use this fun Mad Libs-style template to create your own silly Superkids stories. K, 1, and 2 options are available!
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Yes! This is Why I Loved __ Grade!
Kids can create their own portrait and then write about what they loved most about the school year.
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Zip, Zap, Zoo—It’s the Last Day of School
Have a special ceremony to celebrate a year of reading growth and present each student with these cute Superkids graduation certificates. Grade specific options are available!
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These Superkids summer packets will keep those little minds active during the break. Plan ahead and schedule a volunteer to copy and staple this useful resource that can be sent home at the end of the year.
Summer packets include Superkids practice pages, games, and reading activities! Each grade-level packet is appropriate for students exiting the grade indicated.
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Did you know Zaner-Bloser has a new newsletter? You can subscribe to receive this quarterly newsletter that includes math, social-emotional learning, and literacy content—delivered right to your inbox! The Hive is buzzing with practical information you can use to inspire more “aha” moments for students in your classroom. You will find free, ready-to-use printables and templates, ideas and tips from classrooms around the country, and professional learning opportunities in each issue!
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