10 Activities for the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is an exciting milestone in kindergarten, and having a plan in place makes the day both meaningful and manageable. By this point in the year, students are ready to explore the number 100 in hands-on, concrete ways that support counting, number sense, and fine-motor skills. If you’re looking for simple, classroom-friendly 100th day of kindergarten ideas, this list of 10 activities includes low-prep options that keep learning at the center while still making the 100th day of school feel special!
1. 100th Day Read Alouds
One of the easiest ways to kick off the day is with a read aloud. Books about the number 100 or the 100th day of school help students build excitement and give context for the activities that follow. You can pause to count along, make predictions, or talk about different ways to show 100!
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2. 100th Day Snack for Kindergarten
A simple 100th day snack doubles as a math activity AND a fun treat! Make a 100th day trail mix creation with 100 small snack items (like pretzels, popcorn, raisins, Cheerios, chocolate chips, Hershey’s Kisses, goldfish crackers, mini marshmallows, teddy grahams and M&Ms.
To make the trail mix, give each student a premade paper that has 10 circles on it. This will be for counting so the circles need to be large enough to fit 10 of each item in it. Grab a FREE sorting mat here!
Then, simply give each student a baggie for their trail mix!
This is a great opportunity to reinforce counting by tens and one-to-one correspondence in a way that feels exciting and hands on!
3. 100th Day Keepsake Pages
I’ve always made Memory Books with my kindergarten class towards the end of the school year. They are a great keepsake for students and families treasure them! I have some free 100th day of school memory book pages that fit into my Kindergarten Memory Book. You don’t have to use them as part of a memory book, but they work perfectly if you do!
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4. Counting Collections to 100
Counting collections are a perfect fit for the 100th day. Have students count small objects into groups of ten until they reach 100. Linking cubes, plastic links, counting bears, or any manipulatives you already have work well for this activity.
Teacher tip: To scaffold this activity with a little bit more structure, set out 10 plastic hoops on the ground. You can put them in a 10-frame shape if you’d like. Students can count sets of 10 in each hoops and practice counting by tens to 100.
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5. Plastic Cup Towers
100th day challenges are really fun! Put students in groups of 3-4 students. Then grab some plastic cups (100 to be exact for each group). Students will work together to build a tower with all 100 of their cups. This activity encourages counting, problem-solving, and teamwork.
6. Count to 100 Cereal Necklace
Give each student a hundreds chart or a counting mat. Students will count out 100 pieces of cereal. Then they will thread the cereal onto a piece of yarn or string. Be sure to tape the end of the yarn so it doesn’t fray!
7. 100th Day of School Craft
A 100th day craft is a must! My 100 Days Brighter craft is perfect because it incorporates a little practice with counting by tens. The craft itself is really easy for students to cut and assemble. You can add your students’ pictures to make it a keepsake!
8. 100th Day Dotting Activity
Although we do a lot of whole group activities to celebrate the 100th day of school, it’s nice to incorporate some center time as well. This is when my 100th day fine motor activities come in handy. For example, this dotting activity gives students a chance to slow down and focus on a calm activity. I like to use ink pads because it’s less messy than paint, but you do what works for you! Stickers also work great for this activity!
9. 100th Day of School Movement and Brain Breaks
The 100th day is a long, exciting day, and movement breaks help students reset and refocus. Simple activities like doing 100 jumping jacks, 10 sets of 10 hops, or following along with a themed movement video can make a big difference. Here are a few suggestions:
Jumping to 100 by Harry Kindergarten Music
Let’s Get Fit – Count to 100 by Jack Hartmann
10. 100th Day Fine Motor Cover-Up Activity
Another activity that lets students sit down and focus is this cover-up activity! Just print the number 100 in a large size on paper. Students will cut squares from strips of paper and glue them on the numbers. You can grab this activity in my 100th Day fine motor pack, too!
Enjoy these 100th Day of School Activities for Kindergarten!
The key to a stress-free 100th day of kindergarten is choosing activities that are meaningful, manageable, and flexible. Just a few well-chosen activities can make the day feel special while still tying in some learning. With these 100th day of kindergarten ideas, you’ll be able to celebrate the milestone without adding extra stress to your day, and your students will walk away proud of everything they’ve accomplished in their first 100 days of school.
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