The 100th Day of School

It’s January so the 100th day of school is upon us! Most schools celebrate the 100 day in January or February, so let’s dig into some fun ways to enjoy the 100th day of school in first grade.

I love celebrations but also like to stick to a schedule. Take the needs of your class into consideration and design a 100 day that works for the needs of your students. 

This blog post is full of suggestions for things you may want to try for 100th Day of school.

100 Day Read Alouds

Here are some picture books that are perfect for 100 Day. I’ve compiled a list of my favorites.  These affiliate links mean I receive a few cents if you purchase from the link. Thank you for supporting my blog!

100 School Days

Ready, Set, 100th Day

Emily’s First 100 Days of School

100 Days of School

100th Day Worries

Rocket’s 100th Day

The 100th Day of School

The Night Before the 100th Day

Here are some fun 100 Day Activities to do for this special day:

• • Tell students to be quiet for 100 seconds and at the end shout, “We are 100 Days Smarter!”

• • Figure out what year it will be when students turn 100.

• • 100 Day Bottles

• • Learn to say the number 100 in a different language, for example, cien in Spanish or ein­hundert in German

• • Give students a blank piece of paper and have them make 100 thumbprints.

• • Ask students to dress up as a 100-year-old or wear 100 of something.

• • Make a classroom doorway sign.

Here are some fun exercises to try with the class throughout the day:

• • Do 100 jumping jacks.

• • Run in place for 100 seconds.

• • Take 100 steps and see who can walk the farthest in 100
    steps.

• • Dance for 100 seconds.

• • Have students make 100 with their bodies.

• • Have the class bounce a ball 100 times.

We love spreading kindness and 100 Day is a great day to start a new kindness campaign.

• • As a school, collect 100 pairs of gloves or socks to donate
    to a local shelter.

• • Make a list of 100 ways to be kind to others. Spend the rest
    of the year doing them and cross them off as they are completed.

• • Have the class bring in 100 cans/boxes of food to donate to
    the local food bank.

• • As a class, compliment others 100 times.  Keep track on a paper chain.

• • Make 100 cards for a local children’s hospital or nursing
    home.

There are tons of math and literacy activities you can do for 100 Day. Here’s a list of some of my favorite:

• • Have students draw a picture of what they will look like when they are 100 years old and write about what they would do.

• • Finish the sentence “If I had $100, I would…”

• • Write 100 words.

• • Write a class book, “I wish I had 100…” but I’d never want – FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

• • Naming writing pattern

• • Students write about why they are 100 days smarter

• • Write the word “one hundred days” on the board and see how many words students can make using those letters.

• • Write the numbers 1 – 100.

• • Count to 100 by ones, twos, fives, and/or tens.

• • Count to 100 as a class, each child says one number until you reach 100.

• • Make a list of things you do in 100 seconds and 100 minutes.

• • Stack 100 coins.

• • 100 Tally Marks Game

• • Die cut a number 1 and two 0’s for each student. Let students design a picture.

• • 100 Day STEM

I hope you can grab a few of these ideas and incorporate them into your 100th day celebration! I’d love to hear how you celebrate this special day in your classroom. You can check out my resources for even more 100 day ideas!