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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.
Involve the Entire Hallway!
First of all, an ABSOLUTE MUST is to get your entire hallway involved in the fun! Create a “grand entranceway” so your students begin the day with excitement.
They will go CrAzY for it!
PRO TIP: use a bed sheet, tempera paint, and some masking tape to hold it up!
Decorate Your Classroom Door
Decorating your classroom door is another key part of this process. Keep it easy on yourself by using precut letters and numbers, and add streamers with tape. If you’re artistic enough, just write a cute welcome on some paper in bright colors!
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!
This step is really just about the positive classroom environment you’re creating on this special day.
And if you can get your entire school in on the fun, go for it!!
Use 100th Day of School Activities
Promote increased writing skills while you fill your classroom with lots of giggles with this .
This will keep you laughing for days! First, download an aging app and age all your students’ darling faces. Don’t forget to age yourself too!
*The AgingBooth App is perfect for this activity! (*not an affiliate link, it’s just easy and does a great job!)
Then, 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!
Have your students complete the writing activity about the positive aspects of having aged 100 days.
This is sure to be a memorable way for everyone to mark this special occasion!
Share Stories and Songs that Incorporate the Number 100
Stories and songs are such great ways to keep learning fun and interactive for little minds!
100th Day Books
These two classic books are the perfect additions to your 100-themed day! Kids will practice comprehension, prediction, and number sense skills without even realizing they’re learning.
In The Wolf’s Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza, students will find out that the wolf loves to eat more than anything. He really wants to enjoy some chicken stew but needs a plump hen for the dish. He decides to fatten Mrs. Chicken up by feeding her 100 pancakes, 100 donuts, and then a 100-pound cake. In the end, Wolf ends up making 100 new friends instead of chicken stew.
I’ll Teach My Dog 100 Words by Michael Frith teaches little learners (and a dog!) 100 common words.
100th Day Song
Use this FREE 100th-day song sung to the tune of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” to celebrate with your students.
For an extra fun effect, tour the school singing your song on the 100th day!
Create a Measuring Activity to Count to 100
Work on measuring and counting skills as your students work together on this fun activity.
*WARNING!! This activity is another GIGGLE producer!!!
- Make copies of a map of your school or the floor your classroom is located on
- Encourage your students to predict where they will end up if 100 students lie down end to end if starting at your classroom
- Then let the measuring begin!!!
This is a fun activity to do with your entire grade level! If your class is doing this activity solo, just have your students get up and reposition themselves as they count to 100.
This interactive activity is definitely one your kids will be telling their parents about when they get home!
Make an Art Project with the Number 100
Use these FREE 100th Day sentence strips to encourage imagination and creativity as kids complete their own art projects using the number 100.
You will be amazed at what little ones come up with– from giraffes to cars to scuba masks and more!
100th Day Math Lesson
Your students will LOVE to “Race For A Flat” during your math segment on the 100th Day (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
And…. what’s a celebration without a yummy snack??!! Your students will LOVE these adorable “100-themed” snacks.
Use snack-sized zippered bags and fill them with a pretzel stick or a pirouline cookie cut in half and two mini donuts! Add this fun 100th day treat topper tag to your bag, and you’re ready to go!
*Anytime you’re enjoying a special snack, be mindful of accommodating students severe food allergies into present in your classroom community!
Commemorate the 100th Day with a Keepsake
Finish off the celebration day with this 100th day activity booklet! It includes a variety of hands-on activities to keep your students engaged and involved in critical thinking.
What’s included:
- creative writing prompts about the last 100 days of school
- creative writing prompts about being 100 years old
- coloring page
- I Spy activity with objects hidden in the number 100
The 100th day of school is a special occasion for both you and your students. It’s a chance to strength your classroom community as your celebrate all of the learning you have done together, have fun, and create lasting memories!
Let me know if you have any questions about anything you see here. Don’t forget to pin this post to refer to it later!
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