How to Prepare for the 100th Day of School-5 Easy Prep Activities

It's that time of year when you look at your hundreds chart and think oh no!!! the hundredth day of school is almost here and I haven't prepared. What do I do?  Have no fear.  I've got your back.  It is a day that I love.  I think about it long before it arrives.  Please read all the way through for the Freebies.

You can make the day memorable without a lot of prep. Enlist some family volunteers for supplies and help on the actual school day.

Activities for the 100th Day of School

100th Day Hat:

To prepare for the big day, we will make our 100th Day of School Smarter hats the day before.  

Make a 100th-Day Snack:

Collect 10 different snack items such as marshmallows, goldfish, pretzels, popcorn, and small candies. Place each item in a separate bowl. Post a supply list a few weeks before for families to donate.

Use a ten frame for easy counting.  After students place ten items on the frame they put their snack in the bag and move on to the next bowl to repeat the process until they have moved all the way through the line.  It works so well.

I make labels for their bags ahead of time;  because you know someone always puts down their bag, and then they have no idea where their snack is. You can get a copy of my labels below.  I use the Avery 8163 label to print on.  All you need to do is just highlight the part that says Name and type in your student's name.  You will not be able to change any of the other text on the label. Just change names, print, put on bags, and done.

 

Make Cereal Necklaces:

We make also make a necklace. First, they color in the numbers, then cut out the circles.  Next, using a ten-frame card and some Fruit Loop-type cereal they count out ten pieces of cereal, and string and add the number 10, then repeat adding the number 20 and so on. It is best to use a thin string instead of yarn.  

TIP: Be sure to add a large knot at one end and place tape around the other end for easy threading of the creal.

Number Writing:

Practice writing numbers from 1 to 100. provide students with a blank grid of 10x10.  To scaffold write in a few of the numbers along the way to help keep students on track.

When I am 100:

Provide students with a writing prompt. Brainstorm ideas as to what they might look like or be doing when they are 100.  

Add a photo to their prompt using the Aging Booth app   Take photos of each studnet and print them out for students to add the photo to their writing.

100 Cups Structure:

Provide students with 100 plastic cups.  Challenge students to work together to create a tower or other structure. This activity promotes creativity and teamwork.

100th Day Treat:

Surprise your students at the end of the day with a fun, celebratory treat.  You can download my 100th Day Treat Bag Tags for FREE.

All of these ideas can be found in my Hooray for the 100th Day resource.