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This book list includes three 100th day of school books for elementary teachers who work with students in first, second, and third grade. These texts are quality read alouds that serve as a great way to celebrate the 100th day of school. Your students will love listening to these stories! Check out the list of 100th day of school books for kids below!

This post highlights the following 100th day books:

  • The Night Before the 100th Day of School
  • 100th Day Worries
  • Jake’s 100th Day of School
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3 100th Day of School Books

Below are 3 quality 100th day of school books. Your elementary students will loves these 100th day read aloud books!

1. The Night Before the 100th Day of School by Natasha Wing

The first book on this 100th day books list is The Night before the 100th Day of School. Written in the style of the popular book The Night Before Christmas, this story is about a boy who is undecided on how he should celebrate the 100th day of school. He has an assignment to gather 100 of something to bring to class, and he is not sure what he should bring. Eventually, he decides to bring 100 ants. When he arrives, he finds that his classmates have brought items like 100 sugar cubes or 100 jelly beans. When it is his turn to present, he accidentally trips, dropping the ants and causing chaos in the classroom. Luckily, he is able to use crumbs to gather all 100 ants back into their box! Check out these The Night Before the 100th Day of School activities!

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2. 100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler

The second book on this 100th day of school read alouds list is 100th Day Worries. Jessica is a worrier. When she and her classmates are all assigned to bring in a collection of 100 things for the 100th day of school, she does not have any ideas. After noticing all of the great projects her classmates have, Jessica worries that she will not be able to think of a good idea for her assignment. At dinner, she tells her family about her problem. With a little help and reassurance from her parents, Jessica is able to put together a collection that she is happy with! Check out these 100th Day Worries activities!

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3. Jake’s 100th Day of School by Lester Laminack

The third book on this 100th day of school picture books list is Jakes’s 100th Day of School. It is the 100th day of school and all of the students in Mr. Thompson’s class are bringing in a collection of 100 things. They are very excited because Jake’s Grandma Maggie will be bringing in a very special surprise. Jake is so excited about the 100th day, that he leaves his backpack with his collection of 100 pictures at home. Once on the school bus, Jake sees all of his classmates with their collections and realizes his mistake. Thankfully, the principal Mrs. Wadsworth is there to help. She takes Jake into her office and they work together to make a new collection of 100 things, books!

In class, the students start their 100 day celebration and share their collections. When Grandma Maggie arrives, the students see she has brought a special guest with her. Aunt Lula has come to help celebrate because she is 100 years old. The students make a special 100th day snack and continue to share their collections. When Jake shares his collection of 100 books with the class, his teacher Mr. Thompson gives Jake an idea. Jake decides to take a picture with Grandma Maggie, Aunt Lula, Mrs. Wadsworth and the books. He adds this picture to his collection of 100 pictures, and brings it in to school the next day.Check out these Jake’s 100th Day of School activities!

Other 100th Day of School Activities

Check out these other 100th Day of School activities!

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We hope you found this list of 100th day of school books helpful! They are great winter read alouds! If you want to get more book ideas to read aloud to your elementary students, then grab this reading freebie. It includes read aloud books lists, reading logs, and reading challenges for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom teachers. It will have you covered for the entire school year, as well as the summer months! Grab this free elementary reading packet now!

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What to do on Read Aloud Day? ›

Ways to Celebrate

Ask students to bring in their favorite picture books. Give students time throughout the day to share their books in pairs or small groups. Invite guest readers to come read aloud to your class. You could ask your principal, parents and other family members, and members of the community.

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Each year, World Read Aloud Day unites people worldwide in the shared activity of reading aloud, advocating for literacy as an essential human right. In 2024, the theme, “Celebrating the Power of Reading Aloud,” aimed at encouraging children and adults to grab a book, find an audience and read aloud!

What day is World Read Aloud Day 2024? ›

World Read Aloud Day 2024: Impact & Reflections. Earlier this year, we kicked off another amazing World Read Aloud Day celebration on February 7th, 2024! Millions of readers, writers, and listeners worldwide came together to share the joy and power of reading and storytelling.

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Check out our list below to see the 20 best places to find free books online.
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What are read aloud activities? ›

Read-aloud is an instructional practice where teachers, parents, and caregivers read texts aloud to children. The reader incorporates variations in pitch, tone, pace, volume, pauses, eye contact, questions, and comments to produce a fluent and enjoyable delivery.

How do you celebrate National read aloud Day? ›

The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Sharing a story is what the day is all about. At Twinkl, we have plenty of resources to help you celebrate the day in the classroom.

How can I make reading out loud fun? ›

Tips for Making Reading Aloud Fun!
  1. Bring the story to life. Engaging reading is always more fun! ...
  2. Have fun yourself. Enthusiasm for books is contagious! ...
  3. Invite kids to take part. Read aloud is not a meant to be a one-way activity. ...
  4. Mix it up. Bedtime stories are a lovely tradition in many families.
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How do I make my read alouds interactive? ›

Making a Read-Aloud Interactive

By reading the text to students, the teacher is taking on the cognitive load of decoding, enabling students to think deeply about a text. I recommend stopping for interaction four times during a 10-minute read-aloud; don't stop too many times—it feels choppy and inauthentic.

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