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Woohoo! You’ve almost reached the 100th day of school, which means you are more than halfway through the school year. Celebrating the 100th day of school is a fun way to engage your elementary students in their learning. Check out the 100th day of school activities below, which include read alouds, crafts, and bulletin boards!

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100th Day of School Activities

Check out the 100th day of school activities below, which include read alouds, crafts, and bulletin board ideas!

100th Day Color by Code Activity

This 100th Day Color by Code activity is a fun and engaging way for students to practice important grade level literacy concepts like nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and more. It is super easy to prep – Just print and go!

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100th Day Activity Packet

These100th Day of School activitiesare perfect for the hundredth day! Teachers looking for something fun, but also academic to celebrate this special day love this resource. Keep these activities prepped and ready on your desk and pull them out as needed. They are a big hit with students!

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100th Day Would You Rather Activities

Are you looking for a fun way to get your students talking during your morning meeting? Do you need a way to motivate your students to practice their writing skills and prevent the chorus of groans when you say it’s writing time? Or maybe you need a consistent writing center for your literacy block. If so, these 100th Day of School Would You Rather Prompts are exactly what you need!

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3 Read Alouds for the 100th Day of School

One of my favorite 100th day of school activities is reading aloud picture books that are about the 100th day of school. Check out some of my favorites below!

  • Jake’s 100th Day of School
  • The Night Before the 100th Day of School
  • 100th Day Worries
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1. Jake’s 100th Day of School by Lester Laminack

The first on the list of 100th day of school books is Jake’s 100th Day of School. Pair this read aloud with these Jake’s 100 Day of School book companion and you’ll get a really fun 100th day of school activity!

In this book, it is the 100th day of school and all of the students in Mr. Thompson’s class are bringing in a collection of 100 things. They are very excited because Jake’s Grandma Maggie will be bringing in a very special surprise. Jake is so excited about the 100th day, that he leaves his backpack with his collection of 100 pictures at home. Once on the school bus, Jake sees all of his classmates with their collections and realizes his mistake. Thankfully, the principal Mrs. Wadsworth is there to help. She takes Jake into her office and they work together to make a new collection of 100 things, books!

In class, the students start their 100 day celebration and share their collections. When Grandma Maggie arrives, the students see she has brought a special guest with her. Aunt Lula has come to help celebrate because she is 100 years old. The students make a special 100th day snack and continue to share their collections. When Jake shares his collection of 100 books with the class, his teacher Mr. Thompson gives Jake an idea. Jake decides to take a picture with Grandma Maggie, Aunt Lula, Mrs. Wadsworth and the books. He adds this picture to his collection of 100 pictures, and brings it in to school the next day.

Check out these Jake’s 100th Day of School activities!

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2. The Night Before the 100th Day of School by Natasha Wing

Written in the style of the popular book The Night Before Christmas, this story is about a boy who is undecided on how he should celebrate the 100th day of school. He has an assignment to gather 100 of something to bring to class, and he is not sure what he should bring. Eventually, he decides to bring 100 ants. When he arrives, he finds that his classmates have brought items like 100 sugar cubes or 100 jelly beans. When it is his turn to present, he accidentally trips, dropping the ants and causing chaos in the classroom. Luckily, he is able to use crumbs to gather all 100 ants back into their box!

Check out these The Night Before the 100th Day of School activities!

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3. 100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler

In this story, Jessica is a worrier. When she and her classmates are all assigned to bring in a collection of 100 things for the 100th day of school, she does not have any ideas. After noticing all of the great projects her classmates have, Jessica worries that she will not be able to think of a good idea for her assignment. At dinner, she tells her family about her problem. With a little help and reassurance from her parents, Jessica is able to put together a collection that she is happy with!

Check out these 100th Day Worries activities!

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3 Crafts and Bulletin Boards for the 100th Day of School

Check out the three 100th day of school crafts and bulletin board ideas below! Pick one of the crafts and post the finished products on one of your classroom bulletin boards for a fun 100th day of school activity!

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FAQs

What day is 100 days of school? ›

For most schools, the 100th day falls sometime in February or early March. Many teachers use the countdown in their lessons by having children tally the days on a whiteboard or by filling a countdown chart with numbers or stickers. Many wear special t-shirts to celebrate the 100th day of school.

What day is 100 days of school in 2024 in the USA? ›

The 100th Day of School is on February 8, 2024.

What is special about the 100 days of school? ›

The 100th day of school is an important milestone in the school year because it roughly marks the halfway point for the academic year. At this point of the year, students can reflect on what they have learnt so far, test their knowledge to see how much information they've retained, and celebrate all of their hard work.

What happens on the 100th day of school? ›

The 100th Day of School is a symbolic celebration of students' achievements during the academic year, especially for those in elementary school. The event centers around the number 100, which helps develop learners' understanding and recognition of numbers up to 100.

Do you bring a gift to a 100 day celebration? ›

Gifting on the 100th day is a way to convey blessings and good wishes to the baby and their family. Traditional gifts often include red envelopes (Hongbao) containing money or thoughtful gifts such as gold jewellery, which symbolise prosperity, luck, and protection for the little one.

Why is 100 days important? ›

It is traditionally believed that the first 100 days after the child's birth is the most vulnerable period for both the mother and the newborn. Therefore, they are advised to stay home to avoid contracting diseases. This is why making through the first 100 days is the perfect time to celebrate.

How to track 100 days of school? ›

Tally Marks

Counting the days can be as simple as using your whiteboard and a marker. Add a tally mark for each new day and display it out of reach so your extra helpful, small people can't add additional tallies when you're not looking.

What is the 100 days function in school? ›

The 100th Day of School is a monumental celebration in most all early grades, but especially in Kindergarten and 1st Grade! It's a day filled with counting, building number sense, reading, exercising and practicing fine motor skills.

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