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 recounted by 5s,10s, and 20s as they cleaned up. The group using the pattern blocks was asked to make one design using 100 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 constructing in each area, they took a photograph of the finished collaborative project, and then counted again as they cleaned up. Photos are on display by the bus door!

Beach Pudding – The group was asked to predict 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 were asked to predict what bowl would be needed to hold the Teddy Grahams after they were ground up in a food processor. Again, their predictions were modified 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. Once done, we took a photograph and then they got to eat it! Photos are on display by the bus door!

Fruit Loops – Each child strung 100 Fruit Loops on a licorice string. Before they started stringing, they had to count them out. 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 necklaces home to eat and enjoy!


100 Day Museums -  Visitors were assigned a tour guide to see the variety of collections made of 100 objects.

The Class of 2031 and their teachers posed for a 100 Day picture.

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