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With summer vacation fast approaching, you may be wondering what you can do to recognize your students’ hard work, achievements, and growth before the school year comes to a close. Well, end-of-year awards are a great way to make your last days of class a memorable experience! Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or homeschool parent looking for unique ways to celebrate, check out these end-of-year awards ideas that’ll give students a sense of accomplishment and put a smile on their faces.
Benefits of Doing End of the Year Awards for Students
Recognizing students’ hard work, and the progress they’ve made, is an important way to build their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. When they see their hard work is being rewarded, they’ll be more likely to strive harder in the future — even if they’re struggling. Done thoughtfully, end-of-year awards can:
- Provide positive reinforcement around growth and progress
- Boost confidence and self-esteem
- Encourage students to continue working hard
- Foster a sense of community and belonging
Student Awards for the End of the Year
Whether accolades are based around academic achievements, actions, character, or creativity, year-end awards are a great way to recognize the diverse strengths and passions of each and every one of your students. To make the moment memorable, try out some of these resources for your celebrations.
End-of-Year Awards for Elementary Students
End of the Year Awards – EDITABLE | Printable | Digital by Foxwell Forest
Grades: PreK-2
These 55 animal-themed end of the year awards are a fun and meaningful way to send your students off for summer and to the next grade level. Plus, they are easy to use and will save you so much time!
End of the Year Awards- Speech Therapy Certificates- Editable & Printed by The SLT Scrapbook
Grades: PreK-2
Celebrate the successes of your speech therapy students with two dozen different end-of-year certificates. There are multiple versions of most certificates, so all your students feel represented.
END OF THE YEAR Student Superlative Awards (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade) by Happy Days in First Grade
Grades: PreK-5
End the year right (and with a lot of fun!) using this packet of cute and cheerful awards for your students.
EDITABLE End of Year Class Awards | Printable Superlative Student Awards by Mr. Mault’s Marketplace
Grades: 2-6
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate your students? These superlative student awards are designed to celebrate your students’ interests, actions, quirks and personalities.
End of Year Awards for Middle & High School Students
End of the Year Awards Certificates for Math by Rise Over Run
Not Grade Specific
Celebrate your students’ achievements and unique personalities with these fun math-themed awards! Included in this resource are 56 different awards named after math concepts, math tools, and mathematicians.
End of the Year Awards-HISTORY Edition – Digital and Paper by History from the Middle
Grades: 4-8
Celebrate your students and their accomplishments by handing out awards! This end-of-the-year awards set includes 26 fun and unique pre-made awards with an additional 4 editable ones for you to create your own.
55 End of Year AWARDS for Students & Superlatives End of Year Activity by The SuperHERO Teacher
Grades: 4-12
This resource includes 55 interactive classroom awards for the end of the school year. Blank and editable templates included.
End of Year Music Award Certificates – Editable – Middle School Music by MusicTeacherResources
Grades: 6-9
Celebrate your students’ achievements with an end-of-year class awards ceremony. This resource contains over 118 EDITABLE certificates making it possible for you to add students’ names to each certificate!
END OF THE YEAR AWARDS English Language Arts Certificates, Middle & High School by Teaching and Motivating Teens
Grades: 7-10
CCSS-aligned awards for Language Arts middle school and high school students are great as end-of-year awards — or any time you’re looking to provide recognition and incentive! 60 ready-made and 49 blank and customizable award certificates.
End of Year Science Awards – Periodic Table Elements | Google Slides by Brilliant Dust
Grades: 8-11
Ready to give out the carbon award to the student who builds strong bonds? How about the hydrogen award to that student who always does stellar work? These fun end-of-the-year element awards are perfect for general science, physical science, and chemistry classrooms. Not only will they celebrate students’ achievements, but they’ll get them to review the periodic table.
Other Ideas for End of the Year
If you decide to forego end-of-year awards for your classroom, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate your students and end the school year on a high note. Check out these posts for more ideas:
