Welcome to our exciting 100’s Day Week in kindergarten, where we’ve been immersed in a world of numbers, letters, and creativity! This week, we’ve transformed our classroom into a vibrant and engaging space for exploration and play, all centered around our beloved character, Zero the Hero.
To kick off our week, we introduced the “Zero the Hero Collect the J” game, a fun and interactive way to reinforce number recognition and counting skills.
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Our students also had the opportunity to explore the 100-bead counting abacus, the 20’s rekenrek, and the ten-frame pop it, providing hands-on experiences with numbers up to 100.
For a twist, we incorporated the Zero the Hero alphabet bump game, using wooden alphabet letters to match to the letters—a delightful change that kept our students engaged and eager to learn.
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To challenge our budding mathematicians, we introduced the 30-sided dice and 10 frames up to the number 30, encouraging them to match numbers and deepen their understanding of numerical concepts.
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Our sensory table was transformed with numbers in different styles and laminated Zero the Hero figures, adding a tactile element to our learning environment.
In line with our focus on the letter J this week, we started with a captivating story, “100 Snowmen,” which sparked discussions about words that begin with the letter J. Our students then had a blast creating uppercase and lowercase J’s out of playdough, as well as crafting something that started with the letter J.
Even with Monday being a holiday (Family Day), we kept the excitement going by shifting our directed drawing activity to Tuesday, where we created adorable jellyfish artworks.
We wrapped up our first day with a engaging writing lesson. Building on our ongoing narrative writing practice, we read the charming story “When I Was Little” and invited our students to write their own stories about their early years. While the topic was suggested, students were encouraged to write about anything they liked, fostering a love for writing at this early age.
Wednesday was an extraordinary day in our kindergarten as we celebrated 100’s Day with a plethora of engaging activities that left us all smiling and learning together.
To start off the day, we embarked on a creative journey, crafting our very own 100’s Day crowns. Adorned with colorful decorations and the number 100 proudly displayed, these crowns were a symbol of our achievement and the perfect way to kick off our celebration.
Next, we delved into a special craft activity, creating monster 100’s day necklaces. These quirky and delightful necklaces were not only a fun way to explore numbers but also a fantastic keepsake of our memorable day.
One of the highlights of our celebration was the special 100-item show & tell. Each student had the opportunity to share their collection of 100 items, showcasing their creativity and counting skills. From buttons to LEGO bricks, the variety of items shared was truly impressive and showcased the unique interests of each child.
We also had a great time participating in some fun STEM 100’s day challenges. We spent some time building towers To conclude our day, we teamed up with our big buddies for a special Zero the Hero math game. Using decade dice, we explored numbers up to 100 in a fun and interactive way. This collaboration with our big buddies added an element of camaraderie and teamwork to our celebration, making it even more memorable.
Despite our focus on 100’s Day, we made sure to include our regular activities. We dedicated some time to our J for jellyfish craft, where each child had the opportunity to personalize their jellyfish, reflecting the uniqueness of each individual in our classroom.
Finally, we continued with our narrative writing, reading the story “All the Places to Love.” This story inspired us to write our own special stories about a place that we love, highlighting the importance of expressing gratitude and love for the special people and places in our lives.
In conclusion, Zero the Hero has become a beloved character in our classroom, helping us celebrate the 100th day of school in exciting and educational ways. From math activities to creative crafts, Zero the Hero has inspired our students to think critically, problem-solve, and engage with numbers in a meaningful manner. As we wrap up our Hundreds Day Week festivities, we’re grateful for the fun and learning that Zero the Hero has brought to our classroom, and we look forward to continuing our learning journey together for the remainder of the year!
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