Lesson Plan
Farewell Fiesta
Students will reflect on their favorite end-of-year memories, share appreciations with peers, and create a simple keepsake celebrating their growth—processing emotions and building resilience for next year.
This lesson supports emotional closure by helping 2nd graders acknowledge feelings about year’s end, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen peer connections—fostering resilience and a positive mindset for future transitions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Memory Reflection
8 minutes
Step 3
Celebrate Accomplishments
6 minutes
Step 4
Keepsake Creation
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing Circle
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Year-End Farewells Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on end-of-year memories, share feelings about change, and create a keepsake to build resilience and coping strategies.
At year’s end, 2nd graders often feel mixed emotions about leaving friends and routines. This lesson helps them acknowledge feelings, celebrate achievements, and practice coping skills for smoother transitions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Journal Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Year-End Farewells
Warm-Up: Share a Feeling
Memory Reflection
Activity: Create Your Keepsake
Journal Reflection
Cool-Down & Closing
Worksheet
Activity
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