10 Reading Activities for the 100th Day of School (2024)

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I don’t know how it’s possible but the 100th Day of School is already right around the corner! On this day, I like to take the time to celebrate with some super fun 100th Day-themed activities. These cute and free printable bookmarks and engaging reading activities for the 100th Day will help make the entire school day special!

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When I think about activities for celebrating the 100th Day of School, I usually think of math. Yet, it’s also a day about celebrating accomplishments – and that can certainly include reading. Whether your kiddos are just beginning to read or moving on to chapter books, they’ll enjoy these easy and fun activities!

Mark the Day

Let’s start with a freebie! Students of all ages are sure to love these adorable (and free!) printable bookmarks (download below). My kids and I enjoyed giving them a test drive. We got out the colored pencils and crayons and had fun brightening up every detail.

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Make a Stack

Have students work as a class or grade level to choose 100 books that they’ve enjoyed so far this school year. Stack up the books in groups of ten. Then, let them take turns adding books to a single towering stack. Marvel at your joint accomplishment! We tested this idea out – it helped to have some hardback books to give it stability. For older kids with thick chapter books, I recommend you stack the books in a corner to get wall support on two sides.

Save the Memory

Take a photo of each child next to the stack of 100 books, with the child holding up a sign that says, “I’m 100 Books Smarter!” or “Happy 100th Day of School!” Or take a group photo version, with a sign that says, “We’re 100 books smarter – Happy 100th Day of School!”

Use Your Word Wall

Here’s a simple idea if you keep a word wall. Look to see if you have anywhere near 100 words on it. If you’re close, add or subtract a few to get exactly 100. Then, count and read them together.

Sight Word Power

Pull out 100 sight word cards and read them together, placing them in groups of ten.

Phonics Fun

Write out the 5 vowels twice – once for short vowels and again for long vowels. Then, as a class, think of ten words for each vowel.

Check the Reading Log

Do you keep a class reading log of books you’ve read aloud? Go over it together and count how many you’ve read in 100 days.

Ten x Ten

Pull ten short 1-10 counting books from the library and read them all aloud, perhaps spaced throughout the day. Draw on the board to illustrate that 100 is made up of ten groups of ten.

Use the ABCs

Count out 100 plastic letter magnets. Name each letter and its sound as you go.

Read All About It

Read a story about the 100th Day of School, such as:

I hope you enjoy your 100th Day of School celebration. Sometimes it’s the invented holidays that are the most fun!

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10 Reading Activities for the 100th Day of School? ›

Set Up a Classroom Book Swap

Set up a classroom book swap so students can get new books for free! Encourage your students to bring a book (or several) from home that they've already read and are ready to part with. Set up a swap meet and allow students to browse the selections to find a new book to take home!

How do you make a reading session fun? ›

6 Ways to Make Reading Fun For Your Students
  1. Practice 'Wide Reading' In order to develop a love for reading, students must have the time to actually read. ...
  2. Allow Them to Choose Their Books. ...
  3. Incorporate Digital Technology. ...
  4. Create a Stress-Free Environment. ...
  5. Host Reading Contests. ...
  6. Incorporate Post-Reading Activities.
Oct 21, 2019

What do we do on reading day? ›

Set Up a Classroom Book Swap

Set up a classroom book swap so students can get new books for free! Encourage your students to bring a book (or several) from home that they've already read and are ready to part with. Set up a swap meet and allow students to browse the selections to find a new book to take home!

How do you make literacy lessons fun? ›

These activities include hands-on tasks and exciting conversations with friends that will engage any young reader.
  1. Dinosaur Discovery. ...
  2. Storytime Charades. ...
  3. Bookmark Making Literacy Activity. ...
  4. Write Your Own Story. ...
  5. Read-A-Thon. ...
  6. Mystery Date With a Book. ...
  7. Online Gaming That's Student-Approved.

What are the big 5 reading activities? ›

Effective reading instruction incorporates five components including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

What are the three reading activities? ›

These three phases are pre-reading, while-reading and after-reading phases. Each of them has its own important role. They are all necessary parts of a reading activity. In language classrooms, these phases have to be put in consideration in order to achieve to develop students' reading skills.

What would be the 100th day of school? ›

For most schools, the 100th day falls sometime in February or early March. Many teachers use the countdown in their lessons by having children tally the days on a whiteboard or by filling a countdown chart with numbers or stickers. Many wear special t-shirts to celebrate the 100th day of school.

What is 100 days of learning? ›

The tradition typically takes place around the 100th day of the school year (hence the name), and it is a way to mark the progress that students have made and to celebrate the hard work and dedication of both students and teachers.

What is the 100th day party? ›

On that 100th day, a family would traditionally pray and give food offerings to thank the Shaman spirit of childbirth for the child having survived this difficult period. If the child was sick at this time, the family would pass the day without celebration or party as this would be considered bad luck for the infant.

What is reading activities? ›

First, reading activity is "a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas" (Wikipedia). “Reading is an activity with a purpose.

What are examples of during reading activities? ›

Here are 10 activities that will get your students to actively engage with a text and increase their understanding while reading.
  • Skim for the main idea. ...
  • Scan for specific information. ...
  • Summarize or paraphrase. ...
  • Use context clues. ...
  • Make predictions. ...
  • Annotate the text. ...
  • Consider other perspectives. ...
  • Participate in a jigsaw activity.
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What reading activities help struggling readers? ›

The recommended seven hands-on learning strategies that can promote learning and support for struggling readers during literacy instruction include Build the Words, Feel the Words, Whole Body Letters, Five Finger Retell, Sight Word BINGO, Elkonin Boxes, and Word Swat. Young children learn in a variety of sensory ways.

What is an example of a literacy activity? ›

Literacy development is a vital part of children's overall development. Activities like talking, singing, reading, storytelling, drawing and writing help to develop literacy. For babies and younger children, try nursery rhymes, sound games, 'I spy', and books with rhyme, rhythm and repetition.

How can I make my reading group more fun? ›

8 New Small Group Reading Activities for Your Classroom
  1. Create a Reading Comprehension Volcano. ...
  2. Use Retelling Gloves. ...
  3. Flashlight Fridays. ...
  4. Ask Small Groups to Create Retelling Bags. ...
  5. Host a Character Meet and Greet. ...
  6. Comprehension Jenga. ...
  7. Build Real-Life Connections. ...
  8. Tap Into Mirrors and Windows.
Aug 26, 2022

What can make reading more fun? ›

Try some, try them all…and stick with what works for your child!
  • Stop the clock. Instead read with kids. ...
  • Read a book of funny poetry. ...
  • Build a reading fort. ...
  • Adopt a reading friend. ...
  • Read to a pet. ...
  • Cook a recipe for a food from the book.
  • Or serve up a reading-centric snack. ...
  • Listen to a book on tape while reading.
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How do you make boring reading fun? ›

✅ Break down your reading task into smaller chunks and you will soon start to feel a sense of accomplishment as you complete each section. Instead of aiming to finish the whole book quickly, have a goal of reading one chapter at a time (for example).

How do you have a good reading session? ›

You'll see that some are similar to the tips above, but some offer new approaches and ideas; see what works for you:
  1. Read sitting up with good light, and at a desk or table.
  2. Keep background noise to a minimum. ...
  3. Keep paper and pen within reach.
  4. Before beginning to read, think about the purpose of the reading.

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