The 100th Day Project

The 100th Day Project

Counting to 100 " Leticia, " Mrs. Thomas called, “ it's time to wash your hands and set the table for dinner. " “ 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, " Leticia finished counting. " I'm coming. " Leticia happily walked into the kitchen and went right to work. She set the table for her mother, her older brother, and herself.

“ What have you been up to?" Mrs. Thomas asked. “ You've been in your room the entire time since arriving home from school. " " I'm counting to figure out what I have 100 of, " Leticia replied. " I have 119 stickers, 104 books, and 102 pennies, but only 74 crayons. "

“ Why do you require 100 things?" Mrs. Thomas wondered. " Tuesday is the 100th day of school, " Leticia chirped. “ As a 100th day project, everyone needs to gather 100 of an item and present them to the class. " “ Maybe your brother and I can assist with this project, but first we need to eat. Can you get Tyrone and tell him it's suppertime?"

100 of Something After the family cleaned up the dishes, they talked about Leticia's project. First, Leticia showed them a large piece of paper. It measured 20 inches on one side and 20 inches on the other. In total, 100 squares were marked on the giant paper grid.

" I have to glue 100 objects into the 100 squares, " Leticia worried. " If you use your head, that could be easy, " Tyrone replied. " It might be easy, " Leticia said, “ but I want it to be special, not easy. My teacher requires our projects to show creativity. Personally, I want mine to highlight my feelings about school. " " Oh, I see, so gluing down crayons or pennies wouldn't work, " Mrs. Thomas said. " I guess buttons and bottle caps are out, too, " Tyrone blurted. “ Yeah, " Leticia smirked, “ now you see. "