Back by popular demand are my picks for my end of the year video for 2017! If you are looking for the perfect songs and how to put together your own slideshow video, here you go:
The songs all have a great message and appropriate lyrics-two elements that are essential for a successful montage. I take pride in this video because it truly showcases our awesome year. I love when my students come back to visit and say, “I watch that video all of the time.” If you are toying with the idea, I highly recommend it. It helps you end the year on such a positive note.
I find that the days of the last weeks of the school year pass by in a flash. Each week seems to zip right by bringing the end of the school year tasks closer and closer.
One of my favorite things to do is take pictures of my students throughout the course of the school year and create a video slideshow of all of those images showing the students in action. It is amazing to see the growth and remember all of the fun and awesome learning that took place during our time together.
If you are wanting to make a video, but are clueless about where to begin, this link will show you the four simple steps…http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-vista/make-a-movie-in-four-simple-steps
I simply create a video on Movie Maker, make DVD copies, and have them available for parents after our end of the year ceremony. The process takes a bit of time, but it is completely worth it. If you take time to upload images throughout the year, it makes the process so much faster.
In the meantime, with testing and end of year activities, brain breaks are essentials. Here is a fun video your students might love watching and dancing to…
Happy Weekend! May the end of your school year be swift and full of fun!
Susan says
Would you mind sharing your 2016 songs for a year end video?
Susan says
Is your 2016 playlist for a year end video still accessible?
Carol says
Hi There, I came across your site while searching for graduation song ideas for my 5th graders. Love your choices from last year. Have you made your choices yet for this year. I’m with you. The message must be up to date, positive and appropriate.
Michele says
Hi Erin,
I just came upon your website while looking for ideas for an end-of-the-year slideshow. I’d like to use Movie Maker as well. What kind of DVDs do you use for this project? Thank you!
Erin Beers says
Michele,
I just buy inexpensive recordable DVDs you can find at Staples or Walgreens. Here is link:
http://www.staples.com/Staples-4-7GB-DVD-R-100-Pack/product_622853
It is time consuming to copy them, but so worth it. Good luck with your creations!
All the best,
Erin
Melissa says
Erin,
Once again you’ve picked awesome songs for the end of the year video! Thanks for doing all the hard work!! I did love the song from the movie Zootopia, Try Everything, so I added it to our playlist!!
Thanks again!!!!
Erin says
Hey Lady!
I am not sure who it was, but there were pictures posted on FB of the end of the year awards ceremony. The whole gang was dressed up and looking amazing!! Oh how I miss you! I am sure the ceremony was awesome and your video was even better. I bet you are thrilled to be on summer break!
I hope to catch up over dinner VERY SOON!
Happy Summer,
Erin