This activity is simple for students to do. Each student will make a necklace by stringing 100 Froot Loops onto a piece of string. For some, however, this is a challenging task that requires good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Froot Loops or another doughnut-shaped cereal are small and crush easily. If students are not careful, they will create a crumbly mess. To ease the stringing process, secure one Froot Loop to one end of the string and place a small piece of tape on the other end.
This activity is an interesting one for any age group. Give each student a large piece of paper. Ask them to draw themselves at age 100. Brainstorm with students what people who lived that long look like --- wrinkles, gray hair, glasses. Then let students loose to draw what they see in their imaginations. Tell them to draw as many details as they would like, including the background of where they live. The results are humorous.
Crowns enhance the special feeling of the 100th Day of School. After all, it is a celebration. The day before, or early in the morning, have each student decorate a 100 Day crown. Cut a basic crown shape from poster board and allow them to decorate with whatever materials are in the classroom. Glitter and sequins are fun additions. Instruct them that the only two required items are their names and the number 100. Students will enjoy the freedom of this art project.
Using white boards or paper, challenge students to write the number 100 as many ways as they can. It can be in tally marks, base-10 blocks or addition problems. The goal is for students to understand the magnitude of 100 of anything. Another way to have students count to 100 is by assigning it as homework. Encourage them to bring in collections of 100 items. It can be Barbie dolls, cookies, jelly beans or pieces of pasta. Allow each student to share his or her collection with the class. Counting 100 takes time and they will be proud to show off to their peers.