End of Course Classes: No-prep Lesson Plans

As the course comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to engage students with fun, stress-free activities that require no preparation. Here are some lesson plans that will make the final days memorable for both you and your students. Each of these plans brings unique benefits, ensuring that students are both entertained and learning right up to the last class.

And each of these is no-prep because you should relax as well.

What is CPD?

This lesson will introduce students to the concept of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through interactive discussions and activities that highlight the importance of lifelong learning. The contexts however will make this lesson really engaging: your students are to come up with a CPD plan… for you!

Benefits for students:

• Promotes lifelong learning
• Builds career awareness
• Enhances reflective thinking

Unlocking the Magic of Storytelling

This is a pack of lesson plans focused on storytelling, for teachers on various levels of experience with this type of activity. Students will be encouraged to create and share their own stories, working on their creativity and communication skills.

Benefits for students:

• Enhances creativity
• Improves public speaking
• Encourages collaboration

Staying Relaxed in Class

This lesson plan focuses on relaxation techniques and stress management strategies, perfect for winding down the school year. Your students will come up with various relaxation ideas that may prove really useful on your next course!

Benefits for students:

• Reduces stress
• Improves focus
• Boosts well-being

My Superhero Teacher

It’s a fun, creative activity where students design their ideal superhero teacher, combining creativity with appreciation for educators. I’m sure you will all have a lot of plan, plus you will learn a thing or two about your teaching.

Benefits for students:

• Fosters creativity
• Builds appreciation
• Engages communication skills

Responsibility vs. Spontaneity

This lesson is based on a short film about a heart and a brain and their everyday struggles. It will engage students to talk about the balance between responsibility and spontaneity, using real-life scenarios. That’s something that may turn out to be quite an important thing to discuss before holidays.

Benefits for students:

• Critical thinking
• Debate skills
• Real-life application

Summer Songs and Stories

It’s a lighthearted lesson where students share their favorite summer songs and stories, creating a festive and engaging classroom atmosphere. You can also use a playlist I created on Spotify that will reduce your prep time to zero.

Benefits for students:

• Cultural exchange
• Enhances listening skills
• Builds community

Let’s Travel with Google Earth

You may talk about summer travels with your students. Show them that you can take them on a virtual trip around the world using Google Earth, exploring new places and learning about different cultures. Ask your students to show their dream destinations and visit them together!

Benefits for students:

• Geographical awareness
• Interactive learning
• Cultural appreciation

As you can see, these no-prep lesson plans are perfect for ending your course on a high note, keeping students engaged, learning, and having fun. Try them out and enjoy the last days of your course with your students!

And remember to relax as well!