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100's Day Projects Incorporate Knowledge of Math Concepts

Prior to the February 29 celebration of the 100th day of school, kindergarten teams visited one house each morning and did a 100s-related activity. Most of the activities required teamwork while one was a more individualized project. However, all of the activities helped the children consolidate their knowledge of many math concepts. The teachers designed these projects to include counting practice, estimation work, teamwork and strategizing, and measurement of volume. What follows is an explanation of the activities:
  • Blocks and Pattern Blocks – Two activities involving teamwork, collaboration, counting, and fun! In the block area, a group was asked to build one structure using 100 blocks. The building block activity required ten different shaped blocks and each group had ten blocks in it. There were ten each of ten different shapes. They took a photograph of the finished structure, and then they recounted as they cleaned up. The group counted by 5s, 10s, and 20s. With the pattern blocks, the group was asked to make one design using 100 pattern blocks. Before they began, they had to count to be sure that they had 20 of each of the five shapes. After they had finished with constructing in each area, they took a photograph of the finished collaborative project, and then the students counted again as they cleaned up.
  • Beach Pudding – The group predicted what size bowl would be needed to hold 100 Teddy Grahams, filled to the top. They all made predictions. As they counted, they got more information, and their predictions changed. Then, they predicted what bowl would be needed to hold the Teddy Grahams after they were ground up in a food processor. Again, the students modified their predictions as they got new information. The teachers sprinkled the “sand” over vanilla pudding and voila, “Beach Pudding!”
  • Marshmallow Monster  – Each small group counted out 100 marshmallows and used toothpicks to construct one marshmallow monster together. They had to figure out how many each child at the table would have to count to make 100. They took a photograph and then they got to eat it!
  • Fruit Loops  – Each child strung 100 Fruit Loops on a licorice string. Before they started stringing, they had to count out 100 Fruit Loops. The children used a 100s chart to help keep track of their Fruit Loops. It took a while, but the wait seemed worth it. Children took their candy necklaces home to eat and enjoy.
  • Skyscraper – Teachers gave each group an oak tag skyscraper. The children had to figure out a way to put 100 windows on it. Lots of strategizing went into this collaborative project. They got to draw on their “windows” and some even had photographs of the kindergartners on them!!! The skyscrapers will be on display in the East Lobby.
  • 100 Day Museums - Visitors signed the guest book and were assigned a tour guide to see the variety of collections made of 100 objects.
  • The Class of 2028 and their teachers posed for a 100's day picture!
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