100th Day of School

On the 100th day of school, we shout hooray! Then we do everything the 100 way! Celebrate the first 100 days of school with math, reading, and writing activities. Let's look at 100th Day of School activities that you can use for remote instruction or in-person learning!

100 YEAR OLD STUDENTS

Prior to the 100th Day of School, invite your students to dress like they are 100 years old. Suggest articles of clothing they could wear, such as a cardigan, suspenders, pearls, newsboy hat, trousers, floral print dress, or a blouse. Choose an app that ages students and upload a picture! Alternatively, students can use the photo booth templates to age their selfie. Such fun!

COLLECTION

Prior to the 100th Day of School, ask students to bring a collection of 100 things that can fit in a lunch bag or sandwich sized Ziploc bag. Brainstorm suitable items, such as mini-marshmallows, coins, stamps, cereal, paperclips, or rubber bands. Have students showcase their collections. For older students, place items in a variety of arrays - 10 X 10, 25 X 4, 20 X 5, etc.

ALL ABOUT 100

 Learn about 100 and how we use it everyday. The presentation includes “Would You Rather" questions that are fun, as well as a thought-provoking. Choose a few students for each choice and have them explain why they picked that choice. The presentation also show words that contain centi-, such as centimetre! The presentation culminates with other fun facts about 100!

100TH DAY STORY

In the story, 100th Day Worries, Jessica is a worrier. She worries about everything, and that includes what to bring to class for 100th Day. Nothing she can think of seems right. To introduce the story, show a zoomed-in portion of a larger picture. Students guess the possible 100th Day collection based on this small glimpse. Listen to the story and then have the students complete the questions.

BEAT THE TIMER 

“Beat the Timer” is another fun counting game. Can you make it to the number 100 in 100 seconds?! First, set the timer for 100 seconds and see if the class can count to 100 before the time expires. Once they are successful, make the game more challenging by setting the timer for 90 seconds, then 80 seconds, and so on.

WHEN I’M 100 

“When I’m 100” is a fun writing prompt for the 100th Day. For extra fun, you could have the students use an aging app. Then, they could insert their 100 year old selfie onto their digital writing assignment.

Map Skills

When a map of the world showed Canada in pink, did you think it was literally a pink country? You may not now, but this is a common misconception when primary students see areas displayed this way.  

Maps are a part of our everyday lives. Maps are special pictures that give information. Maps can show us where things are. Maps can show us how to get somewhere. And maps can show us how far away a place is. But how do we first learn to read and interpret them?

Let's have students examine different representations of the Earth - satellite images, aerial images, world maps, climate maps, city maps, park maps, globes - and even, treasure maps!

Check out two of my resources that help build students' map literacy skills! Click on the image to view the resource in my store!

This resource investigates the Earth using mapping skills, geographical concepts, directions, and representations of the Earth. The presentation and activities focus on: 

•  Interpret various model representations of the Earth. 
•  Identify geographical concepts. 
•  Locate and identify the continents and oceans on a map or globe. 
•  Use rotation and revolution. 
•  Locate studied countries on a map or globe. 
•  Use compass directions to describe location. 

This resource builds map literacy skills. Students use various maps to locate and explore different countries. The presentation and activities focus on:

•  Identify geographical concepts.
•  Locate and identify the continents on a map or globe. 
•  Examine and analyze different types of maps. 
•  Describe the features of studied countries. 
•  Use compass directions to describe location.

Happy New Year!

Looking for ways to ring in the New Year with your students?

These are my favourite picture books to share with students.

Celebrate the new year with this resource. 

It is complete with information, discussion questions, interactive activities, and a flappable book to display! 2022 will begin with plenty of fun. 

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

⭐ Word Search

⭐ Crossword Puzzle

⭐ Complete the Pictures 

⭐ Creating Resolutions

⭐ Documenting Memories Of The Past Year 

⭐ Thinking About What They Are Looking Forward To This Year 

⭐ Flappable Book 

 Intended for grade two, grade three, or grade four students, this resource is a perfect an introduction to the new year! Everything is prepped - you are ready to teach and go!