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Happy 100th Day of School!

Our 100th Day of School was on Monday and we had an amazing day.  This year, besides doing many of the activities in my 100th Day Unit, we all dressed up as 100 year olds.  It was so freakin’ cute!!!  I got the idea from the incredible Deanna Jump.  I even got into the spirit and channeled my inner Long Island old lady and wore as much leopard print as possible.  I hope you enjoy the pictures!  Thank you for making my 100th Day Unit a top seller on TpT.

Me at 100

My class and I dressed up as 100 year olds

One of my students sharing his 100th Day Collection.  

How stinkin’ cute is the mini-walker?!
Click the picture below to hop to Deanna Jump’s blog and download her FREE 100th Day Letter.
Here is a photo of a craft we did Deanna Jump’s adorable torn paper 100 year project..  
I made the simple writing prompt paper to go with it.  Click {here} to download for free!
Here are some class-made books from my unit.

Click on the cover picture below to check out my 100th Day Unit.

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  1. Jennifer

    February 15, 2012 at 2:15 am

    So cute!!

    Jennifer
    The First Grade Dream

  2. Laurie

    February 15, 2012 at 2:21 am

    OMG!! Great photos. I hope I look like that at 100. Lots of leopard print, a hairstyle, and still upright!! Thanks for the laugh tonight!!

    Laurie
    http://firstgradelyonsden.blogspot.com/

  3. Kristin

    February 15, 2012 at 2:24 am

    You and your kids look fabulous!! 🙂
    A Teeny Tiny Teacher

  4. Kelly

    February 15, 2012 at 2:44 am

    I love your 100th day outfit! I teach at a pre k-12th grade school, so the whole elementary participated in the fun of dressing up as an 100 year old. We did get some strange looks from the older kids. 🙂

  5. Busy Bees

    February 15, 2012 at 2:53 am

    Cute idea!! Your kiddos and you look awesome!!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

  6. Michelle Tsivgadellis

    February 15, 2012 at 3:06 am

    WOW! You are some Rockin' stylish granny!! HAHAHA…Thanks for sharing the pics…

    Michelle

    The 3AM Teacher

  7. laughinbrunette (Jennifer)

    February 15, 2012 at 3:06 am

    Those are some cute seniors!! =)
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue Skies

  8. Ms. Rachel

    February 15, 2012 at 3:17 am

    When I saw those pics on FB, i about died cracking up! too cute!

    Rachel
    Ms. Rachel’s Room

  9. Traci

    February 15, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Love it. You all look so great.
    ❤ Dragonflies in First ❤

  10. Edana

    February 15, 2012 at 8:25 am

    LOVE IT!!!! how adorable are you all?!!!

    Color Me Kinder

  11. Mrs. Browning

    February 15, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Too stinkin' cute!!
    Rebecca
    Darlininfirst.blogspot.com

  12. Amanda Myers

    February 15, 2012 at 11:47 am

    I love it.
    Mandy
    aspecialkindofclass.blogspot.com

  13. Anonymous

    February 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Very cute!! Great idea!

  14. Mrs. Cupcake

    February 15, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Wow that mini walker is something else!! So cute!!
    ❤Teri

    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  15. Natalie

    February 16, 2012 at 12:19 am

    So cute! We dressed up for our 100th day, too, and the kids all looked adorable! It was so much fun 🙂

    Natalie
    Teachery Tidbits

  16. mtompkins

    February 16, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Sooo CUTE!! I would've loved it if we could've dressed up but our kids wear uniforms. 🙁 My sister's class dressed up as 100 year olds, and she & her teaching partner dressed up (and acted) like 2nd graders. Too funny!!

    WILD About First Grade!

  17. Erika

    February 18, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Hilarious pictures!

    2B Honey Bunch
    The Best Endings

  18. Yvonne Dixon

    February 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    TOO Cute! Love the pics! Great idea. I'll have to remember this one for next year! Love it Erica!-Yvonne Dixon (Sassy in Second)

  19. Deanna Jump

    February 19, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Erica, you are TOO cute! Love it!

  20. Gary

    February 23, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Ha! I love, love, love your 100 year old lady! I think we would get along splendidly in the classroom! Plus, I am from Long Island originally but work in NYC now teaching first grade at a dual language (ASL and English School). Anyway, thanks for the 100 days of school ideas. I hope I remember them next year! Best, Gary

  21. Dynelle Dunn

    August 2, 2012 at 4:15 am

    YAY! I dress up as a 100 year old lady as well for 100, and have almost tricked the students into believing that I am Mrs. Dunn's 100 year old grandmother!

    Dynelle
    http://firstgradefunmrsdunn.blogspot.ca/

  22. Stephanie

    January 18, 2013 at 1:41 am

    SO cute, love the mini walker!

    Stephanie
    Elementary My Dear

  23. Miss T

    January 18, 2013 at 1:45 am

    You guys look great for being 100 🙂

    I think the mini-walker is my fave though!

    Journey of a Substitute Teacher

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