I’ll confess that the 100th Day of School is actually one of my favorite days of the year! At this point in the year, we’ve hit the “sweet spot.” Classroom routines are running smoothly, and students are aware of all the procedures and rules. Most schools have fun celebrations and 100th Day themed events to commemorate this special day. There are great opportunities for learning on the 100th day of school, anddon’teven get me started on all the fabulous snacks, games, and activities you can incorporate! But did you realize there are some trulyamazing books for the 100th day of school? Many of these books are old favorites that we’ve been reading for 100 years <— Get it? 100 years?? 😉 But you may not be aware of some newer books for the 100th day of school.
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Well LovedFavorite Books for the 100th Day of School
Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is coming up, and Nancy doesn’t know what to bring in for the class project. Will she be able to think of something imaginative in time for the big day?
Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten
Miss Bindergarten, the world’s best kindergarten teacher, is getting ready for another milestone. Tomorrow she and her class will have been together for 100 days. To celebrate, each student must bring “100 of some wonderful, one-hundred-full thing!” At night, while the students go to work assembling their projects, Miss Bindergarten is working, too, making special surprises for the class. The 100th day of kindergarten is bound to be unforgettable! Children will delight in hearing about this special event, a common cause for celebration in kindergartens today.
I’ll Teach my Dog 100 Words
Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.
100th Day Worries
When Jessica’s teacher tells everyone in class to find 100 things to bring to school for their 100th day, Jessica starts to worry. She wants to bring something really good. but what?
100 marshmallows?No, too sticky.
100 yo-yos?Nah, that’s silly.
When Jessica reaches the 99th day, shereallystarts to worry. She still doesn’t know what to bring! Could the best collection of 100 things be right under her eyes?
The 100th Day of School
The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and “”do everything the 100 way”” to celebrate this special day.
The Night Before the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.
Biscuit’s 100th Day of School
Time for school, Biscuit!
After 100 days of school, it’s time to celebrate!
How will Biscuit help with the fun?
Unfold the flaps to find out!
100 School Days
Mrs. Madoff’s class is counting pennies — one for every day of school. When they get to 10 pennies, they know they’ve been going to school for 10 days. What will happen when they get to 100? How will they celebrate Day 100, and what will they do with their 100 pennies?
Emily’s First 100 Days of School
Emily is ready for her first day of school. There’s so much to do: learning the alphabet, singing, reading books, dancing, and counting, starting with the very first day. One hundred days feels very far away, but day by day, Emily and her classmates see they’re getting closer. And as the lessons they learn begin to add up, their world expands. Chock-full of surprising discoveries, age-appropriate activities, and plenty of humor, Emily’s First 100 Days of School supports growing skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic, with an emphasis on math skills.
NewerBooks for the 100th Day of School
100 Animals on Parade
With hundreds of colorful animals to count and hundreds of hilarious details to hunt, this unconventional counting book guarantees hundreds of hours of fun!
Planet Kindergarten: 100 Days in Orbit
Star Log: Day 100. Base camp is lively. I greet my crewmates and admire their work. We have mastered many skills on our journey, but today brings a new milestone. There have been: 100 roll calls. 100 songs. Plus 100 pledges. And, 100 challenging days full of exploration and triumph! Little ones will be over the moon as they celebrate school’s 100th Day with this clever, dynamically illustrated book, and eager to suit up for another daring adventure exploring and conquering Planet Kindergarten.
100 Snowmen
1 + 1 = 2 snowmen.
3 + 4 = 7 snowmen.
5 + 6 = 11 snowmen.
Finally, 100 snowmen!
As you count and add,
watch the snowmen enjoy a snowball fight,
make funny faces, play hide-and-seek—
and just plain have fun.
And you’ll have fun, too!
100th day of School: Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme
Sing along to celebrate 100 days of Learning. Comes with a CD and online music access.
Disaster on the 100th Day
In this early reader, animals bring 100 things to celebrate the 100th day of school…then someone spills 100 marbles, and it’s a DISASTER!
Rocket’s 100th Day of School
Rocket, the beloved dog from theNew York Timesbestselling picture booksHow Rocket Learned to ReadandRocket Writes a Story,is busy collecting 100 things to take to school on his 100th day, and he has the perfect place to keep them safe. That is, until Bella, a squirrel who loves acrorns, gets involved.
More 100th Day Fun
Looking for some activities to add to these read alouds? Check out my 100th Day of School packet that’s chock full of centers and rotations to make the 100th day one your students will never forget. They’ll have so much fun they won’t even realize they’re practicing important math, literacy, and science skills! Check it out HERE!
Prefer to celebrate the 101st Day instead? Read how my class celebrated it Dalmatian-style here.
Let me know how you decide to celebrate the 100th Day of School. I’d love to hear any read alouds you recommend in addition to these 15 Fabulous Books for the 100th Day of School!
