100 Ideas for 100th Day of School Collections
Many classes celebrate the 100th day of school by asking students to contribute items for a collection to be used in 100th Day math lessons.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottIn elementary school, the 100th day of school is often a day of great celebration, marked with special activities and lessons. Acknowledging the 100th day is a great way for elementary school teachers to celebrate math concepts that can be taught using the number 100.Asking students to collect and bring in items to be used for these lessons also encourages class participation. Read on for 100 days of school ideas to celebrate this milestone in the school year.
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100-Day Ideas That Teach MathFrom the very first day, many classes begin keeping track of the number of days they've been in school in anticipation of the 100th day. It's this anticipation that is actually the first math lesson.The days are often marked using objects like coffee stirrers or Popsicle sticks. Ten of these sticks become a "10 bundle" that will pave the way to counting by tens and ones.Any 100th-day math activities should be appropriate for the developmental stage of the children in the class. For example, check out these 100 days of school ideas for kids in different grades:Preschoolers and kindergartners: Kids this age generally don't count past 20, so collections of 100 should focus on bundles or groups of five or 10.First grade: Children this age can count to 100. Doing a count-up or count-down is appropriate. Second grade: They can usually count to 100 by twos, fives, or tens, so items can be bundled in different number groupings.Third grade: Kids can often do multiplication and division. But for numbers as large as 100, more complex math problems may not be appropriate until fourth grade.Class Collections Ideas for the 100th Day of SchoolIf the class is planning a 100-Day celebration, your child may be asked to bring in some items to add to the class collection. It's not always practical for each child to bring in 100 of any item. Try to get a sense from your child's teacher of what they have planned.Students will often be separated into groups, with each group responsible for having a collection of 100 things based on a specific theme. Some examples of collections for 100 days of school include:100 kitchen items (dried beans or Cheerios, spoons or forks)100 coins 100 office supply items (paper clips, pens, and staples)Whichever way your child's class decides to mark its 100th day of school, be sure you know what the teacher expects and how the items will be used.Individual Collections for 100th Day of SchoolAlternatively, your child may be responsible for their own collection of 100 items. They may need to bring them as a display (such as glued onto a board), or they may do a project with them in the classroom. Ideas for the 100th day of school collection include:CoinsM&M'sCereal (Cheerios and Froot Loops work well)Jelly beansPaper clipsRocksBottle capsPopsicle sticksBeadsDried beansSunflower seedsLegosStrawsPopcorn kernelsCotton ballsButtonsRubber bandsStickersMarkersCrayonsDecorative stampsPlaying cardsCollectible cards, such as Pokemon, Bakugan, etc.A list of books they've readA list of words they can write and readToothpicksDeflated balloons (the class can inflate them later)A list of animalsPhotographs (organized in an album)Tally marksPieces of macaroniSmartiesMarshmallowsFeathersBirthday candlesFingers (trace your hands 10 times)Toes (trace your feet 10 times)FingerprintsPretzelsGoogly eyesNailsScrewsWashersShoelacesHair clipsPuzzle piecesRaisinsPipe cleanersCraft pom pomsMarblesGolf pencilsEraser toppersPostcardsGoldfish crackersCotton swabsZiploc bagsIndex cardsPieces of paperPaper snowflakesHole punchesMasculine namesFeminine namesGolf teesA collection of signatures (this idea will take some planning and isn't one to be done last minute!)Stars (hand-drawn)Hearts (hand-drawn)Names of songs you knowSeashellsCollectible pins/buttonsKeysDominoesHershey's KissesGrains of riceLipstick kisses (on paper, not on people!)Action figures (a photo is probably more manageable than bringing them all to school)Little plastic animalsTwist tiesChocolate chipsSequinsPacking peanutsPaper cupsPaper platesMatchbox carsState quartersGlow sticksDice100 Day of School Ideas for the ClassroomSome teachers may organize a special collection that can be used as part of a 100th-day observance or even a charitable effort. These could includeBox Tops for EducationCans of food for charityFood labelsRecipesGoalsValentine's Day cards (a class's 100th day and Valentine's Day often occur during the same week)Children's books (for donation or just to read)Creation made of 100 blocksStuffed animalsAddition problems (third grade and above)Subtraction problems (third grade and above)Multiplication problems (fourth grade and above)Division problems (fourth grade and above)Bubbles
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