Tuesday, January 9, 2024

THE HUNDREDS CLUB

Children love challenges and the sense of accomplishment when they achieve a goal. I thought this idea from a teacher was brilliant. 

Note! You could easily adapt this for younger children by making it a "Tens Club" and giving them a membership card when they can count to ten.

Hundreds Club (Bobbi Cure)
When a child counts to 100 they get their name under “Count to 100 by 1’s.”
When a child counts to 100 by 10’s they get their name under “Count to 100 by 10’s.”
When they count to 100 by 5’s they get their name under “Count to 100 by 5’s.”
When they can write to 100 by 1’s they get their name under “Write to 100 by 1’s.”
When all four are accomplished, they get a crown that says “100’s Club."


Music is such a natural way to help children learn. You'll be amazed at how quickly they learn to count to 100 with this song.

Macarena Count to 100
Children stand and do the “Macarena” as they count.
1 (Right arm out palm down.)
2 (Left arm out palm down.)
3 (Right palm up.)
4 (Left palm up.)
5 (Right hand on left shoulder.)
6 (Left hand on right shoulder.)
7 (Right hand behind head.)
8 (Left hand behind head.)
9 (Right hand on left hip.)
10 (Left hand on right hip.)
(Clap two times.)
That is one ten. (Hold up one finger.)
11…100


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGKXZVxAffM