Homeschooling is a family lifestyle for those who make the choice to educate at home, and the end of the school year is exciting for everyone in the family! Making the occasion memorable and fun can take a little extra work. And planning can be tough at a point in the year when homeschooling parents are really ready for a break. But there are some great ways to mark the end of the year and celebrate everyone’s hard work. These are definitely worth the effort!
Try Some Fun Crafts and Activities
Put together a school day full of fun crafts and activities to make the last day of school memorable! You can also check out Teachers Pay Teachers for all kinds of ideas and activities … and many of them are totally free!
Take a Day Trip
With so many fun destinations within driving distance of Columbia, we’re in the perfect spot to take a quick day trip to celebrate another finished school year! Check out a fun list of destinations nearby to kick off your summer break! If you are already dying to hit the beach, here are some good places to consider!
Plan a Fun Field Trip
Whether it’s a local park, or one of the great museums in Columbia, you can make your last day of learning a fun one out on the town!
Make a List
Why not start on a bucket list of things you want to do and see this summer? You can use our Ultimate Summer Bucket List, or make your own together!
End of Year Ceremony
Coordinate with friends, family, or your homeschooling group to create a ceremony celebrating moving on to the next school year! This can really help your child show off what they have learned. plus family and friends can celebrate right along with you!
Field Day
Have a school day outside, with sports and activities to end your year with a field day! Think back on a good old fashioned relay race, horseshoes, three-legged race, or sack race. Or if you are looking to do something fun out of the house, check out one of the great splash pads Columbia has to offer!
No matter what you choose to do, you can be proud of the hard work you all put in!
