8 Reflection Questions for Teachers

You did it! It’s May and you are READY for some summer relaxation. You have earned it!

Before I turn the key on my classroom (then blink and it’s August), there are a few questions I like to think through to jot down ideas and to-do’s before my brain officially goes into summer mode. Here’s the page I use to help me organize my thoughts:

What reflection questions should I think about at the end of a school year?

Memories:

What was a special moment with this year’s class? Any stories or memories you don’t want to forget? Jot them down!
Do you have any class photos or notes that you need to file so they don’t get lost? (If you don’t have a designated spot, consider starting a “Sparkle File” where you keep feel-good notes to look at on hard days.)

End of Year:

Did you do any fun end-of-the-year activities you want to remember and repeat? Or see any in another classroom or on social media that you might want to try next year?
Any end-of-year hiccups you want to avoid next year?

Projects/Room:

Are there any projects you want to do before next school year? Painting a bookshelf, relabeling book boxes, etc.
Do you want to change any decor in your classroom? Rearrange the furniture or layout?
Think about how you are packing up your room - keep unpacking it in August in mind. Be intentional. Label everything.