This Teacher Life

1 Really Easy Classroom Idea to End the School Year on a Good Note(card)

May 3, 2026·16 min
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Looking for a meaningful but low-prep activity to wrap up the school year? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re sharing one super simple idea that can leave a lasting impact: having your students write letters to their future selves. It’s reflective, personal, and powerful—plus, it’s easy to implement, even during the busy final days of school. Tune in to hear how to introduce the activity, creative ways to store or return the letters, and why this could be your new favorite year-end tradition. Episode Notes:  180 Fully Planned SEL Lessons to Save You Teacher Time:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Get Signed up for the Awesome Academy for Teachers NOW! monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

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