Use this fun list of 27 great ideas to help you plan some fun end-of-year activities -- included is a special section at the end for celebrating the class of 2022. Many of the ideas here play out in the digital world, but there are some offline options as well.
Just a few examples of activities include:
- Post a Flipgrid asking students to share one accomplishment from the year that they're proud of
- Create a virtual yearbook
- Create a word cloud for each student
- Host a talent show
- Create an Instagram Class of 2022 Yearbook page
- Seniors can collaborate and contribute to a scrapbook about their time together, which the school can keep for their 10-year reunion

"Getting to know the students in your classroom can be tricky. It can be even tougher to connect when you’re teaching online. Despite the challenge, it’s more important than ever to find ways to check in and strengthen your relationship. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a list of 50 questions to ask elementary kids throughout the year."

(This article says the prompts are for elementary students, but they will really work for any age, adults included).

Starting off the year strong by building relationships and trust with parents through an early welcome. This video was created by Jessica Wall and Pam Sawatzky for the 2021-22 Sun West iLearn sessions.A strategy guide for educators is also included. 

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Teachers can get to know students with a concentrated strategy to increase belongingness in their class.

This short video explains the strategy beautifully!