As kindergarten teachers, every day is an adventure filled with laughter, learning, and the joy of watching little learners grow. But there’s something extra special about reaching the 100th day of school. It’s a milestone worth celebrating, and what better way to mark this momentous occasion than with a bundle of free downloads that will add a sprinkle of excitement to your classroom? Read on to access the free bundle of 100th day activities. Students can explore reading 100 words, wear a Pip the Pup crown, or counting collections to 100.
In this free bundle of 100th day activities, you can access these 100s chart puzzlers. The puzzlers come with realistic photos or this generic option. Simply cut up the 100s chart into several smaller pieces. Students will use their number sense knowledge to put the 100s chart back together.
Decodable Word Lists: Read 100 Words
One of the highlights of the 100 days of learning journey is witnessing students take their first steps into the magical world of reading. To support this pivotal moment, I’ve prepared decodable word lists that are both fun and educational. These lists are tailored to the kindergarten curriculum and first grade curriculum, helping our young readers build confidence as they explore new words and sounds.
DECODABLE WORD LISTS
READ 100 WORDS
This free download provides you with cvc, digraphs/blends, and cvce-based word lists. Students can read 100 (or 101) words to show fluency. How exciting for them to know that they can read 100 words. You can also read these together as a class.
Pip the Pup Certificates and Crowns
Nothing says “Congratulations!” like a special certificate, and the adorable Pip the Pup certificates are designed to do just that. Celebrate the achievements, big and small, that your students have accomplished in the first 100 days of school. Pair the certificates with matching crowns to make the day even more memorable. Watch as your kindergarteners proudly wear their crowns, beaming with a sense of accomplishment.
Who doesn’t love a special snack? This 100th day of school activity provides students a way to count out yummy collections to 100. Ask students to bring in a snack to extend this activity. Cheerios, nuts, fruit snacks, popcorn, M&Ms, Skittles, or cereal work great for the compact mat.
Up next, we expand our love for Pip the Pup and the 100th day of school. Pip the Pup is an adorable Dalmatian so of course we will need Dalmatian inspired phonics and math centers.
This free download includes 100 pages of material for phonics and math centers.
Dip, dip, dip! Students love having the opportunity to dip and dot paint. This activity asks students to add 100 spots to Pip the Pup. The activity is also offered for the 101st day of school. This fine motor activity is included in the bundle of 100th day free downloads below.
Students love a good ol’ Simon Says game. The free download takes that but with a Pip the Pup spin. The activities are also offered in an academic approach or through exercises. Students can complete tasks like 10 frog jumps then 10 jumping-jacks. Students can also complete the academic based tasks like write numbers to 100 or dab the sheet 100 times.
Counting Out Sets to 100 Mats: Math Magic in Action
Counting to 100 is a significant milestone in early math education. To make this process interactive and engaging, I’ve created counting out sets to 100 mats. These mats provide a hands-on approach to learning numbers and help develop essential counting skills. Turn the 100th day into a math celebration as your students eagerly count out sets and discover the magic of reaching the triple digits.
This free download offers two styles of counting collections to 100 mats. Students can visually see the (10) groups of ten like you see here. You might also choose to use the mat that shows the place value numbers as they progress by 10s to 100 – 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100.
Pip the Pup Teacher Read Aloud Book
PIP THE PUP
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
The free bundle doesn’t stop there! I’ve included a variety of additional downloads to fuel creativity and curiosity in your classroom. From 100th-day coloring sheets to a special Pip the Pup teacher read aloud book, these resources are designed to make the 100th day celebration unforgettable.
Let’s keep with the academic side of the free download with this writing activity.
This free download offers varying styles of writing paper for “When I am 100…” Students can choose to illustrate their response or illustrate and write their thinking.
Access the Free 100th Day Resources
The 100th day of school is a moment to reflect on the incredible progress our students have made and the bonds we’ve built as a classroom community. With this bundle of free downloads, I hope to add an extra layer of joy and excitement to your celebration. Here’s to the next 100 days of laughter, learning, and limitless possibilities in your kindergarten classroom!
This free download is a zipped file. Zipped files do not download on phones or ipads unless you use the free izip app. I would email yourself the blog post and open it on a computer.
Thanks so much for downloading the free 100th day of school themed resources. Reach out with any questions.
Tara West – Little Minds at Work
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100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is a milestone worth celebrating in many kindergarten classrooms. It marks a significant point in the academic year and provides an opportunity for teachers and students to reflect on the progress made and the bonds formed as a classroom community. It is often celebrated with various activities and resources that add excitement to the day.
100th Day Activities
To make the 100th day of school memorable, teachers often plan special activities for their students. These activities can include:
- Reading 100 Words: Students can explore reading 100 words to showcase their fluency and build confidence in their reading skills.
- Pip the Pup Certificates and Crowns: Special certificates and crowns featuring Pip the Pup, an adorable character, can be awarded to students to celebrate their achievements in the first 100 days of school.
- Counting Collections to 100: Students can count out collections of items, such as Cheerios, nuts, fruit snacks, popcorn, M&Ms, Skittles, or cereal, to reach the number 100. This activity can be extended by asking students to bring in their own snacks.
- Phonics and Math Centers: Teachers can provide Dalmatian-inspired phonics and math centers to engage students in learning activities related to Pip the Pup and the 100th day of school.
- Dot Painting and Simon Says Game: Students can participate in fine motor activities like adding 100 spots to Pip the Pup using dot paint and playing a Pip the Pup-themed version of the Simon Says game.
These activities aim to make the 100th day of school fun, engaging, and educational for students.
Decodable Word Lists
Decodable word lists are resources designed to support early readers in developing their reading skills. These lists contain words that follow specific phonics patterns and are tailored to the kindergarten and first-grade curriculum. By practicing reading these words, students can build their confidence and fluency in reading.
Counting Out Sets to 100 Mats
Counting to 100 is a significant milestone in early math education. Counting out sets to 100 mats provide a hands-on approach to learning numbers and help develop essential counting skills. These mats can visually represent groups of ten (10) or show the place value numbers as students progress by 10s to 100 (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100). By using these mats, students can actively engage in counting and understand the concept of reaching triple digits.
Pip the Pup Teacher Read Aloud Book
The Pip the Pup teacher read aloud book is a resource that can be used to engage students in reading and storytelling. It features Pip the Pup, an adorable Dalmatian character, and can be used during the 100th day of school celebration to enhance the learning experience.
Writing Activity: "When I am 100..."
The writing activity "When I am 100..." provides students with varying styles of writing paper to express their thoughts and ideas about what they imagine or envision when they reach the age of 100. Students can choose to illustrate their response or both illustrate and write their thinking. This activity encourages creativity and imagination while also developing writing skills.
These concepts and activities mentioned in the article aim to make the 100th day of school a memorable and engaging experience for kindergarten students. They provide opportunities for learning, celebration, and reflection on the progress made throughout the academic year.
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