100th Day of School Ideas:

jessicazornes
Jan 22, 2023
4 min read

Updated: Feb 25

It's Approaching...

The 100th Day of School!

Although some homeschoolers may not carry over the tradition of celebrating the 100th day of learning, I think it is definitely a milestone (in any type of school), worth noting. Not to mention, it's a great achievement for the homeschool parent to reach too-

I mean, 100 days of planning, coordinating, love and patience! Why not celebrate that?

One of the greatest things I love about homeschooling are the memories made together. We have been blessed to have made so many memories, and wherever I can make more, even if a bit of extra effort is required, I will happily- and I would bet you'd say the same.

It's the laughs and fun that I try to impart on our homeschool adventures that keeps their learning thriving.

But Who's Counting?

Although I may not keep a firm account of each and every day, and since I have such a passion for the work we are doing, the 100th day can creep up on me. Once I do realize it's approaching though, I take a pause to make sure that I mark the day special, however big or small. Being that we are in our fifth year of homeschool together, I hope to continue the tradition, and add more to this list as our years pass.

Here are some fun starters that I hope will mark your 100th day as special as your homeschool is!

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"We Sailed Through 100 Days of School!"

Our latest addition to the list was the easy theme of sailing. For this theme, I taped together a few presentation boards to create a boat, then added a sail using white paper and paper rolls. A couple of other homemade decorations like an anchor and life preserver, cut from foam board, and we were ready to embark on our 100th day. I set the scene with blue table covers and clouds made from stuffing, along with some classic sailor costume pieces.

For their goodies, I crafted up a quick cardboard boat and filled it with ocean-themed snacks.

As a fun writing exercise to include, they wrote what they would do if they were 100 days stranded at sea, then they built and tested their own paper boats.

While each homeschool day may not be smooth sailing, your 100th day certainly will be with this fun theme!

"We Ripped Through 100 Days of School!"

For our fourth year, I came up with the clever theme of fitness. I purchased some muscle costume pieces, and pulled together some of our existing exercise equipment and accessories; weights, weight bench, ankle weights, and sweatbands. Balloons, streamers, and a paper sign awaiting destruction, made this theme flex!

We shared in so many laughs with their silly poses and new physique, this themed became one of our absolute favorites.

Add to this day 100 reps of any exercise, making a healthy smoothie together, and using your greatest muscle (the brain) to write what your body will look and behave like at 100 years old.

"100 Days of School Was A Total Breeze!"

For year three, I blew them away with our "breeze theme". Using a table cover as backdrop, I taped random school supplies haphazardly to it, added number balloons, then a quick cloud cutout with our "100 Days of School Was A Total Breeze" written on it. Next came the fan and their fantastic poses, giving the impression they were caught in the wind. I give complete credit to my kiddos, who did an awesome job capturing a breezy day!

To reward their efforts, I put together a tray of air/wind required toys for them to have fun shooting the breeze with. Activities for this 100 days theme included designing and testing homemade kites, using an anemometer, and writing about what you would do in 100 mph winds.

"Way To Stick At It!"

For our second year, I put together the theme of "Way to Stick At It". I created a themed writing sheet, where they were able to share personal goals that they would like to stick at for the remainder of the school year. I put together a quick and easy goody basket, filled with stick form snacks and treats. With a simple DIY card and some extra stickers, the kiddos were all smiles while enjoying their 100th day.

Get this freebie, "Way To Stick At It" writing sheet HERE.

To continue the theme, I set up a simple photo backdrop using numbered balloons, a plastic table cover, and homemade signs. Using various duct tape rolls purchased from the Dollar Tree, I gently and strategically, taped my sweet and silly little ones to the backdrop.

We had so many laughs while staging it, and I achieved my annual picture of them,

so win-win!

"100 Days of School

Never Felt More Like Home!"

Our first year included and focused on the classics. We shared in the fun of dressing up as 100 years old, using wigs, glasses, and other accessories. I staged a really simple backdrop using some decorations purchased from the Dollar Tree in order to preserve the day in a themed picture.

They made self portraits of themselves by crumbling up a circle shaped piece of brown paper, and adding cotton balls for hair. I prepared a paired writing sheet for them to include their thoughts on what they may be doing or like when they reach 100 years old.

Lastly, just to spoil them, I prepared a themed up goody box along with a cheap prize to let them know how proud I was of them for all their efforts.

The day added just enough excitement, fun, and levity, which set it apart from our regular learning days...and I'll always have the joy of remembering them in their granny and grandad looks!