The end of the school year is a significant milestone for children, both those ion school and being homeschooled. It’s a time when kids say goodbye to their teachers, their routines, and in many cases, their friends for the summer. To help make sense of this emotional transition, last day of school interview worksheets offer an engaging and thoughtful way to reflect on the year that’s passed. We have put together some fabulous and free worksheets for you, covering those that are in school, and those that are homeschooled too.
Designed as a creative tool for reflection, these worksheets encourage kids to think about their favorite moments, greatest accomplishments, and even the challenges they’ve faced. By capturing their thoughts and emotions in writing, kids not only build a keepsake but also develop valuable self-awareness.
What’s included in the last day of school interview worksheets?
These worksheets are packed with open-ended prompts designed to spark meaningful conversations and self-expression. Here’s a closer look at what they include:
- Personal facts
Kids begin by jotting down simple details like their name, age, and year, if they are in school. The homeschool ones provide an alternative of course. It’s a fun and easy way to start reflecting on their year. - Favorites
Kids are asked about their favorite teacher, subject, food, toy, and even the films and activities they’ve loved this year. - Personal growth prompts
Questions like “What was I most proud of?” and “What am I better at now?” lead children to consider their achievements and growth from the year. - Memorable moments
The worksheets prompt reflection on emotional highs and lows, like “Happiest moment,” “Saddest moment,” and “What was most awesome.” - Future aspirations
Looking ahead, kids can dream big with prompts like “Next year I want to…” or “I’d like to learn how to…”
Through these guided reflections, kids capture a snapshot of their inner world, offering insights that are valuable both to themselves and to their support network. We have a few of these reflective activities on the site, so do check out some of others as well, including the end of the year kids journal, and some of the New Year activities too.
Why bother reflecting with your kids?
Reflection plays a vital role in fostering emotional intelligence and resilience in children. The end of a school year is often overwhelming — filled with goodbyes, shifts in routines, and uncertainty about the future. Pausing to reflect helps young learners process emotions while gaining perspective on personal development.
Here’s how these last day of school interview worksheets benefit mental well-being:
- Encourage emotional processing
Reflecting on what made them happy, sad, or proud allows children to understand and validate their emotions, reducing anxiety around transition. - Promoting gratitude
Identifying favorite teachers or memorable moments fosters a sense of appreciation for the positive aspects of the year, which is linked to improved mental health. - Strengthen self-identity
Highlighting their personal growth and successes builds a stronger sense of who they are and what they’re capable of. - Set goals for the next year
Forward-thinking questions empower kids to view the future with excitement, helping them transition positively into new challenges.
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How to use last day of school interview worksheets
These worksheets aren’t just for classrooms — they’re versatile tools that can be used by parents, carers, and homeschoolers too. Here are some practical ways to use them to support kids:
- Parents and carers:
- Use the worksheets during a family discussion to encourage kids to share their stories and feelings about the year.
- Keep completed worksheets as cherished keepsakes to reflect back on over time – we have has clients put their in their kids’ memory boxes…
- Teachers:
- Dedicate some class time to completing the worksheets, then hold a sharing session where students can talk about their reflections.
- Use responses to identify any emotional struggles or concerns that might need further support.
- Homeschoolers:
- Turn the interview into a creative project where kids can illustrate or decorate their reflections for a personal touch.
- Pair the exercise with a discussion about what they’re excited to achieve in the coming year.
- Counsellors or mentors:
- Use prompts to facilitate one-on-one or small group discussions, focusing on both challenges and successes.
- Incorporate the activity into end-of-year therapeutic sessions to help children process emotions in a safe space.
We hope you like this idea and come back again….
Last day of school interviews go beyond being just a fun year-end activity. They provide kids with an opportunity to reflect, process emotions, and recognize their growth. Whether used in the classroom or at home, these worksheets are a powerful tool for encouraging self-expression while making the end of the school year a meaningful and memorable experience.
By taking the time to reflect, students can step into their next chapter feeling proud, grateful, and ready for what’s ahead.
Helen
Helen Neale
Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, website editor and a qualified counsellor with experience of working with both children and adults.She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists, with her own private practise. She also freelances with her local Mind organisation.Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, use those grey cells at the same time, and supplement her counselling income.KiddyCharts has reach of over 680k across socials and the site. The site works with big family brands to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. She is a specialist counsellor for neurodivergent individuals and brings this expertise to her resources and the site. She is also an ADHDer herself.KiddyCharts gives 51%+ profits to charities, focused on supporting mental health and a community in TanzaniaHelen has also worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!