100th Day of School Activities for Elementary Students in 2024 - Clutter-Free Classroom | by Jodi Durgin (2024)

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

How to make 100th day of school? ›

100th Day of School Ideas
  1. Write 100 Reasons Why. ...
  2. Create a 100 Things We Love About … ...
  3. Harness That Snack Attack. ...
  4. Create a 100th Day of School Photo Op. ...
  5. Create a 100th Day Snap Cube Challenge. ...
  6. Create a 100th Day of School Costume. ...
  7. Make a 100-Theme Photo Display. ...
  8. Take 100 Steps Around the Classroom.
Jan 9, 2023

Why do elementary schools celebrate 100 days? ›

Why do we celebrate 100 days of school? This marks a point in the year where students are more than half-way through the 180 day school year. It is a time to reflect on all the learning that has taken place so far.

What is 100 days of school project? ›

Some classes celebrate with 100-themed parties, craft projects that involve the number 100, collections of 100 objects, dress-up days where kids are asked to wear a costume that makes them look 100 years old or drawing and writing assignments that prompt them to imagine what the world will be like when they're 100.

How can I make school fun and not boring? ›

Consider subtle activities like doodling or reading relevant material if you're wondering what to do when you're bored in class. Exploring things to do when bored in class can help you stay engaged without causing disruption.

How can I make my high school classroom fun? ›

10 Ways to Keep Your Class Interesting
  1. Incorporate Mystery Into Your Lessons.
  2. Don't Repeat Classroom Material.
  3. Create Classroom Games.
  4. Give Your Students Choices.
  5. Use Technology.
  6. Don't Take Teaching so Seriously.
  7. Make Your Lessons Interactive.
  8. Relate Material to Your Students' Lives.
Aug 16, 2019

What are elementary activities? ›

Use the visual arts to learn STEM concepts
  • Coloring pages. ...
  • Drawing games. ...
  • Design & architecture (math, visualization technology, engineering) ...
  • Writing songs or poems. ...
  • Video or movie project. ...
  • Open-ended project. ...
  • Dance. ...
  • Physically active coding games.

Do you count weekends for 100 days of school? ›

Excluding holidays and weekends, the days are counted and recorded from the first day of school until the 100th day. For most schools, the 100th day falls sometime in February or early March.

When would 100 days of school be? ›

The actual date of this event varies from school to school. Many schools begin at different times—depending on the season, the prior school year's end, or holidays. Most begin anywhere between mid-August and early September, so most classes reach their 100th day between the end of January and mid-February.

How can I make 10 minutes go by faster at school? ›

How to Pass Time in Class
  1. 1 Listen actively and take notes.
  2. 2 Interact in class and ask questions.
  3. 3 Illustrate your notes.
  4. 4 Complete your homework for another class.
  5. 5 Organize and create a to-do list.
  6. 6 Doodle in the margins of your notebook.
  7. 7 Read something interesting.
  8. 8 Engage in some creative writing.

How can I make 17 minutes go by fast in school? ›

Distracting Yourself
  1. Daydream a bit. If you've got a few minutes before the bell rings, let your mind wander a bit. ...
  2. Doodle in your notebook. ...
  3. Enjoy some creative writing time. ...
  4. Make rhymes. ...
  5. Count your way to freedom.

How can I make 8 hours of school go by faster? ›

What Are The Most Recommended Tips on How To Make School Go By Faster?
  1. Tip #1: Time Management. ...
  2. Tip #2: Be an Active Listener. ...
  3. Tip #3: Do Not Look At The Clock. ...
  4. Tip #4: Avoid Staring Into Space. ...
  5. Tip #5: Pay Attention And Do The Work. ...
  6. Tip #6: Get a Study Buddy. ...
  7. Tip #7: Interact In Class And Ask Questions.
Mar 27, 2023

What day is usually the 100th day of school? ›

The 100th day of school is celebrated in schools around the country, usually in mid-February.

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