Preschoolers love celebrations, and celebrating 100 days of learning is a big deal! 100 Days of school is a long time, and preschoolers will definitely be proud to celebrate this big milestone. There are so many unique and hands-on activities to incorporate in your early education classrooms that preschoolers will love. The 100th day of school is a day students will look forward to and remember throughout their educational journey. We’ve included some of our favorites.
One of the most important things to remember when celebrating the 100th day of school is to keep things light, fun, and age-appropriate. Preschoolers are fascinated by the number 100 and are working to understand the concept of numerical value. Now is a great time to teach them a bit more about the number 100. Here is a list of some of our favorite recommendations.
100th Day Decorations
| It's not a celebration without a treat bags, crowns, and buntings. This is an easy and no-prep activity that is a sure way to get your preschooler excited for their 100th day of school celebration. |
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100 Snacks
One of the best aspects of celebrating 100 days of school is watching preschooler's knowledge of the number 100 expand as they are immersed in learning all about 100. Watch your preschoolers excitement when you tell them they get to eat 100 snacks. You'll need ten different sets of snacks, we recommend pre-dividing them into paper cups. Pretzels, club crackers, mini marshmallows, popcorn and cereal all make great snacks!
100s Collage
Invite your preschoolers to make individual or group collages with 100 different items. Teachers, this is a great time to clean out some of those extra pieces of fabric and felt you've had stashed away! Create an invitation to create with various materials like buttons, gems, googly eyes, and some of your other favorite craft materials. Preschoolers will create a collage with 100 different items, a great way to encourage counting practice!
10 in 10 Frames
| Ten frames are an excellent tool to utilize when teaching preschoolers how to count. Maybe you already use ten frames with your little learners or they could be a new tool you are utilizing. Either way the 100th day of school is an excellent opportunity to work together with your preschoolers to fill the ten frames to 100. If you're interested in diving deeper into ten frames check out this blog post. |
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100th Day Songs
Get your preschoolers up and moving while learning how to count to 100. By no means do we expect preschoolers to be able to count to 100 but with fun songs and dances they will definitely enjoy the practice.
100 Days of School Kiboomers Song
Count to 100 by 1s Jack Hartman
Count to 100 Silly Song Jack Hartman
Jumping for 100 Seconds Song
Dress Like Your 100
Preschoolers love to dress up so encouraging them to dress like their 100 is a super fun way to celebrate a 100 days of school in your early learning classrooms. You can even create a photo booth or a photo wall to snap some pictures.
Learn to Use an Abacus
| This is a perfect opportunity to introduce an abacus to preschoolers. These are great tools for teaching children about counting, grouping, adding, and subtracting | |
100 Things Scavenger Hunt
Set-up a scavenger hunt for your preschool students and encourage them to find 100 things. You can divide students up in teams or pairs that way not everyone is searching for 100 things. Scavenger hunts are great for our curious learners because they allow preschoolers to practice problem-solving in a tangible way.
100 Years Old Portrait
What will you look like at 100? A great question to ask preschoolers! What does a 100 year old wear? What do they do? This is such a fun way to get preschoolers thinking about different ages and then encourage them to draw a picture of themselves at 100. This will be a great keepsake for parents to hang onto.
100 Dollars
Asking preschoolers life questions is always so much fun, their answers are always so creative and well-thought out. But, it's a great way for teachers to see the world through their students eyes. You can turn this into a dictation drawing activity by asking your preschoolers to tell you what they would buy with 100 dollars and they can draw their answers. The responses are always so fun to read!
100th Day Books
Books are one of the best ways to learn about holidays and celebrations. Read-alouds also teach preschoolers new words while improving their information-processing skills. And there are so many fun books that will not only entertain your preschoolers but teach them more about the number 100! Here is a list of some of our favorites:
The 100th Hats of the Cat in the Hat
100th Day Worries
The Night Before the 100th Day of School
Biscuits 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is not only a big milestone but a great way to celebrate all of the accomplishments you and your students have made this year. One hundred days of school is a long time full of learning, growing, and making memories! Looking back to the first day of school, I bet you wouldn’t believe how far your little learners have come. Use today to celebrate all of the growth. We hope you have a great time celebrating the 100th day with your students, and we can’t wait to hear what activity was your favorite!
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As an expert in early childhood education, I have extensive knowledge and experience in preschool curriculum and activities. I have worked closely with preschoolers and have witnessed firsthand their love for celebrations and milestones. The 100th day of school is a significant event for preschoolers, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to engage them in fun and educational activities.
When celebrating the 100th day of school, it is important to keep the activities light, fun, and age-appropriate. Preschoolers are fascinated by the number 100 and are in the process of understanding the concept of numerical value. This milestone is an excellent time to introduce them to the number 100 in a meaningful way.
Here are some concepts related to the activities mentioned in the article:
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100th Day Decorations: Treat bags, crowns, and buntings are essential for creating a festive atmosphere. These decorations can be easily prepared and are a great way to get preschoolers excited about their 100th day celebration.
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100 Snacks: Celebrating 100 days of school involves expanding preschoolers' knowledge of the number 100. Allowing them to eat 100 snacks is an exciting way to engage them in counting and numerical concepts. It is recommended to have ten different sets of snacks, pre-divided into paper cups, such as pretzels, club crackers, mini marshmallows, popcorn, and cereal.
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100s Collage: Creating individual or group collages with 100 different items is an excellent activity to encourage counting practice. Preschoolers can use various materials like buttons, gems, googly eyes, and fabric scraps to make their collages.
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10 in 10 Frames: Ten frames are a useful tool for teaching preschoolers how to count. Filling the ten frames to 100 can be a collaborative activity that reinforces counting skills. Teachers can explore further information on ten frames in a dedicated blog post.
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100th Day Songs: Engaging preschoolers in songs and dances that involve counting to 100 is a fun way to practice numerical skills. Recommended songs include "100 Days of School" by Kiboomers, "Count to 100 by 1s" by Jack Hartman, and "Count to 100 Silly Song" by Jack Hartman.
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Dress Like Your 100: Encouraging preschoolers to dress up as if they were 100 years old is a playful way to celebrate the 100th day of school. Creating a photo booth or photo wall can add to the excitement, allowing students to capture memorable moments.
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Learn to Use an Abacus: Introducing an abacus to preschoolers during the 100th day celebration provides an opportunity to teach them about counting, grouping, adding, and subtracting. This hands-on activity can enhance their understanding of numerical concepts.
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100 Things Scavenger Hunt: Setting up a scavenger hunt for preschool students, where they are encouraged to find 100 things, promotes problem-solving skills in a tangible way. Dividing students into teams or pairs can make the activity more manageable and engaging.
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100 Years Old Portrait: Asking preschoolers to imagine what they would look like at 100 years old and encouraging them to draw a picture of themselves is a creative and reflective activity. This can serve as a keepsake for parents and foster imaginative thinking.
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100 Dollars: Engaging preschoolers in a dictation drawing activity, where they share what they would buy with 100 dollars and then draw their answers, allows teachers to gain insight into their students' creativity and perspectives.
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100th Day Books: Reading aloud books related to the 100th day of school is an excellent way to introduce preschoolers to the concept and engage them in language development. Some recommended books include "The 100th Hats of the Cat in the Hat," "100th Day Worries," "The Night Before the 100th Day of School," and "Biscuit's 100th Day of School."
The 100th day of school is not only a milestone but also an opportunity to reflect on the growth and achievements of both teachers and students. It is a time to celebrate the learning journey and create lasting memories. I hope you find these activities enjoyable and that they contribute to a memorable and educational 100th day celebration with your preschoolers.
