Planning 100th day activities for second and third graders has always been a dilemma for me. I want my students to celebrate the day, but with activities that aren't too young for them. I wanted to find ways for my class my to work with hundreds rather than counting to 100. So I came up with math, reading, and writing activities, based around one hundred, that are not only fun but give my students practice working with and within 100. If you're looking for 100th day activities for your second or … [Read More...]
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