5 Fun Things To Do On the 100th Day Of School
Celebrating the 100th day of school in elementary school is a big deal. It’s probably my second favorite day of the school year, following Polar Express Day. The kids are so excited to celebrate that we have been in school for 100 days. I mean, that’s a long time! It’s a big deal and important to celebrate how far we have come in the school year! The internet is full of many wonderful 100th day ideas, but I’m going to share some of my favorite simple ideas that you can implement tomorrow!
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Rotations Among The Grade Level
So, I should say my team and I ran 30-minute rotations for this fun day. That means that we would rotate classes and do the same activity with each class. That way, we only had to prep-one activity (just for five classes rather than one) instead of prepping all the activities. So, if you have the means to do that, I highly suggest it! Plus, it’s fun to see different faces throughout the day and get a chance to get to know the other kids in your grade level too.
Easy 1-0-0 Pictures
This was always my rotation! If you have a cutting machine of some sort, I highly suggest you use it for this activity. Give each student the numbers 1-0-0 and let them create a picture using it. Here is an example of some of them from my class a couple of years ago:
Find the 100 Kisses
For this activity, you need a couple of bags of Hershey Kisses. On the bottom, you need to write numbers 1-100. I actually did 1-120 since knowing numbers to 120 is the math standard for first grade and I have a 120 chart. Then, I hid them around the room when my kids were at recess and I didn’t have recess duty. When they came in, they had to find the kisses and then match them to the number on the 120 chart. This took awhile actually and I didn’t plan for it to! In fact, we didn’t even find them all… Who knew I was such a good hider? That was a total accident. We found the last two on the last day of school haha!
100 Ways To Be Kind Anchor Chart
This activity is great! This is not my original idea, but I got the idea from my friend Jen at Sparkling In Second Grade. I made this chart for students to list 100 ways to be kind. Then, the students come up to the chart whenever they had an idea of a way to be kind and we usually ended with meeting at the chart at the end of the day to finish it together. I left it up throughout the rest of the year and we would go back to it every now and then to talk about a way to be kind to someone that day.
100 Reasons We Love… Bulletin Board
Another fun activity I did with my kids was to write 100 reasons we love first grade. I made hearts with the heart shape tool on Powerpoint and printed them on red and pink paper. The kids cut their hearts out and wrote one thing on each heart of why they loved first grade. Each student had four hearts and then I wrote the leftovers. We tried to do different reasons, but I’m pretty sure there were some multiple! It’s fine! Every student wrote the friend sitting next to them so that every kid in our class was on the board.
I Am 100 Days Smarter Center Flipbook
This activity is one of my favorites! Like I said earlier, my team and I did rotations for the 100th day. Those were normally done in the morning so in the afternoon, I ran some simple centers in my classroom. I used this flipbook to set up the centers and they were in groups and rotated around. The centers were to draw what they will look like when they are 100, a 100th day STEM challenge, a 100th-day game, what can you do in 100 seconds, counting to 100, and to make a 100th-day monster. So much fun! You can grab it here.
Bonus: Dress Like You Are 100!
My team always encouraged students to dress like they were 100 years old. It was always so much fun to see these little old six years olds walking to our classroom with their canes. I loved when they really went into character and walked so slow. I hope you enjoyed this blog post and got some useful ideas!
How do you celebrate the 100th day of school? I would love to hear!
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As an expert educator with years of experience in elementary school, I can confidently say that celebrating the 100th day of school is a momentous occasion for students and teachers alike. It signifies a significant milestone, marking the progress made throughout the school year. In this article, we will explore five fun activities that you can incorporate into your 100th day celebration.
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Rotations Among the Grade Level: One effective strategy my team and I implemented was organizing 30-minute rotations for the 100th day. This involved rotating classes and engaging in the same activity with each class. By doing so, we only needed to prepare one activity for multiple classes, rather than individual activities for each class. This approach not only saved time but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among students as they got to interact with different faces throughout the day.
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Easy 1-0-0 Pictures: One of the rotations I particularly enjoyed was the Easy 1-0-0 Pictures activity. If you have access to a cutting machine, I highly recommend utilizing it for this activity. Distribute the numbers 1-0-0 to each student and encourage them to create a picture using these numbers. The creativity that emerges from this activity is truly remarkable, as students find unique ways to arrange the numbers and express their artistic flair.
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Find the 100 Kisses: For this engaging activity, you will need a couple of bags of Hershey Kisses. On the bottom of each kiss, write numbers 1-100 (or even up to 120, if you prefer). Hide the kisses around the room while the students are at recess, and when they return, they must search for the kisses and match them to the corresponding number on a 120 chart. This activity not only promotes number recognition but also adds an element of excitement and adventure to the celebration.
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100 Ways to Be Kind Anchor Chart: This activity, inspired by my friend Jen at Sparkling In Second Grade, encourages students to contribute to a chart listing 100 ways to be kind. Students can approach the chart whenever they have an idea, and as a class, you can collectively complete the list at the end of the day. This chart can serve as a reminder throughout the year, prompting discussions on kindness and encouraging students to practice acts of kindness daily.
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100 Reasons We Love... Bulletin Board: Another enjoyable activity is creating a bulletin board displaying 100 reasons why students love first grade (or any other grade). Provide heart-shaped templates for students to write down their reasons and decorate them. Each student should have four hearts, and they can write down their own reasons or express their appreciation for their classmates. This activity not only celebrates the 100th day but also fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Additionally, I would like to mention the "I Am 100 Days Smarter Center Flipbook" activity, which involves setting up centers for students to engage in various 100th-day themed activities. These activities can include drawing what they will look like when they are 100, participating in a STEM challenge, playing a 100th-day game, timing activities for 100 seconds, counting to 100, and creating a 100th-day monster. These centers provide opportunities for hands-on learning and promote engagement and excitement among students.
As a bonus, you can encourage students to dress up as if they were 100 years old. This adds an element of fun and creativity to the celebration, as students come to school wearing costumes that depict elderly individuals. It's always a delight to see these young children fully embracing their characters and walking with canes, truly immersing themselves in the role.
I hope you find these ideas useful for celebrating the 100th day of school. Remember, this milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made throughout the year and to create lasting memories for both students and teachers. How do you celebrate the 100th day of school? I would love to hear your ideas and experiences.
