Why the 100th Day of School Matters in Lower School
Lower School students at First Presbyterian Day School recently celebrated an exciting milestone, the 100th Day of School, with a day full of meaningful, hands on learning experiences. While the celebration was filled with energy and smiles, each activity was intentionally designed to reinforce the academic and developmental skills students have been building all year.
As a leading provider of Lower School education in Middle Georgia, we believe at FPD that students learn best through tactile, experiential learning. The 100th Day of School is a powerful example of how hands-on activities help young learners understand abstract concepts in concrete, memorable ways. 
The celebration began with a special visit from Victor the Viking, who led students in 100 exercises to kick off the day. This movement-based activity supported counting skills, listening, direction following, coordination, and perseverance, while also reinforcing the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy learning environment.
Throughout the day, students across grade levels participated in age-appropriate 100th Day activities that strengthened early math skills and confidence. Our 3K students dressed as superheroes who are 100 days smarter, encouraging creativity, self-confidence, and early number awareness as they celebrated personal growth. Kindergarten students engaged in hands-on math by counting and grouping ten sets of ten, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence, grouping, and early place value concepts through an interactive snack activity. First-grade students explored estimation and problem solving by predicting how high 100 drops of water would rise in a cup, turning curiosity into mathematical thinking. Second-grade students completed 100 math problems, applying addition, subtraction, and number sense while building perseverance and confidence in their growing abilities.
Across several grade levels, students also stacked 100 cups, created art projects, and designed themed hats. These activities strengthened fine motor skills, reinforced counting by tens, and allowed students to visually represent numbers in creative ways. Tactile learning experiences like these help bring academic concepts to life while fostering collaboration and engagement.
The 100th Day of School served as a joyful reminder that learning is not just about what students know, but how they apply it through curiosity, movement, creativity, and hands-on exploration. Milestones like this help students recognize that progress is built through consistency and effort, one day at a time.
At First Presbyterian Day School, moments like the 100th Day reflect our commitment to nurturing students academically, socially, and developmentally through intentional, faith-centered education. As a trusted choice for families seeking quality Lower School education in Middle Georgia, FPD continues to create meaningful learning experiences that support students as they grow and thrive each day.