Celebrating the 100th Day of School In Style
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Celebrating the 100th day of school is a special milestone for students that should be celebrated in style! There are countless ways to make this special day even more memorable – from fun decorations to engaging activities. Get inspired with these ideas on how to make your 100th day of school celebrations unforgettable!
Decorate with DIY Centennial Creations
Getting your classroom, your hallway, and even your entire school in the celebratory spirit is easy with some simple decorations.
First of all, an ABSOLUTE MUST is to get your entire hallway involved in the fun! We created this “grand entranceway” a couple years ago and the students went CrAzY for it! ( We just used a bed sheet, tempera paint, and some masking tape to hold it up!)
My second MUST is to decorate your classroom door! Yes, of course there are going to be quadruple the number of bathroom and water fountain breaks as usual so that the kids can duck under the streamers…but so what…you knew this day wasn’t going to be a normal day anyhow!
Ok, this MUST will keep you laughing for days…YOU MUST DOWNLOAD AN AGING APP on your IPad or phone and age all your students darling faces…and yourself of course! (I used Aging Booth App)
I add the pictures to these adorable poem templates and hang them in the hallway the night before the 100th day for a 100th day SURPRISE! . SO…MUCH…FUN!
Then I have the students complete the writing activity about the positive aspects of having aged 100 days!
Whatever you decide to do, it’s sure to be a memorable way for everyone to mark this special occasion!
share stories and songs that incorporate the number 100
I know there are lots of “new” 100th day books out there, but I still adore these two oldies! (A serving of chocolate chip cookies is not required, but HIGHLY APPRECIATED when reading The Wolf’s Chicken Stew, and I’ll Teach My Dog 100 Words is the perfect intro for a “We Can Write 100 Words” class activity.
This is our favorite 100th-day song. It is sung to the tune of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”. We usually tour the school singing our song on the 100th day.
YOU CAN GET A FREE DOWNLOAD OF THIS SONG IN MY FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY!
Create a Unique Activity to Count to 100
WARNING…This activity is another GIGGLE producer!!! You need to make copies of a map of your school, ( I use the first floor of my building since that is where my classroom is located), and then have the students predict…using your classroom door as a starting point, where you will end up if 100 students lie down end to end. Then let the measuring begin!!! (Some years we have included other classes to make it equal 100, and some years we just keep getting up and repositioning ourselves.)
use the number 100 in some arts and crafts activities
Have your students use the number 100 and their imaginations to make a 100 Picture Masterpiece!
YOU CAN GET THE SENTENCE STRIPS FREE HERE!
make the math lesson on that day all about 100
My favorite math MUST DO for the 100th day is Race For A Flat (sometimes called Race or Roll for 100) In this game the students roll two dice and gather that many base ten blocks. They can make trades for tens whenever possible. The goal is to continue to gather and trade blocks until someone reaches 100.
Enjoy Class Treats Marked by the Number 100
100th day donut treat topper tags
And…. what’s a celebration without a yummy snack??!! Your students will LOVE these adorable “100 themed” snacks. Use snack sized ziploc bags and fill them with a pretzel stick or a pirouline cookie cut in half, and two mini donuts! I promise you it will be a huge hit!
commemorate the day with a keepsake
Finally, if you are looking for a fun activity for students to do during the 100th day of school celebration, this 100th day activity booklet has a variety of activities to keep your students engaged and involved in critical thinking. This 100th day activity booklet includes creative writing prompts, a coloring page, an I Spy activity, and is fun and easy for students to assemble.
I hope this post gave you some new ideas for this years 100th Day Celebration! Happy 100th Day from our class to yours!
MAKE COMPREHENSION INTERACTIVE AND FUN!
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Diane Romo
Thank you for being here! I love sharing ideas with other teachers! If you are looking to enhance your teaching and build a positive classroom community, you have come to the right place!
I saved this until we got closer to our 100th Day (next Friday). Such fun ideas! I have not seen the measuring with 100 kids. My kiddos would love that. One of my favorites is the making a picture out of the number 100. Hope you had a great long weekend!
Amanda
Thanks Amanda! Your kids will love,love,love to measure 100 kids in the hall! I can't wait to hear about what you do on the 100th day!
Diane