{"title":"1st Grade Winter Crafts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"crafts-for-march-weather-fun-a1904","title":"Crafts For March Weather Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs March brings the transition from winter to spring, there are many meteorological phenomena that provide opportunities for discussion including rain, cloud formation, wind, and many more. Colorful pinwheels make a great craft for students learning about  wind and its causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 toothpick\u003cbr\u003e\n1 skewer stick\u003cbr\u003e\n2 pieces of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2725-origami-paper-40-sheets-9-x-9.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorigami paper\u003c\/a\u003e (or wrapping paper squares in different colors)\u003cbr\u003e\n1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2768-rubber-bands-assorted-sizes.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erubber band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlue\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTo begin, invite your students to glue their pieces of paper together, keeping the color or design on the outside. Additionally, encourage them to line up the edges of the paper carefully. Next, fold the square diagonally, marking the paper with a crease (it will look like a triangle). Open the paper and complete the same procedure on the opposite diagonal. After creasing the paper, open it up and lay the marked square flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse scissors to cut two-thirds of the way to the center of the marked lines. Be careful not to cut too close to the center. Place a dab of glue all around the center of the paper and fold, without creasing, alternating  corners to the center of the pinwheel. Attach the toothpick and skewer ends together using the rubber band. The toothpick should be at the top, perpendicular to the skewer. Add two separator beads, push the toothpick through the center of the pinwheel from the back, and glue another bead at the end of the toothpick. Your students will have lots of fun with this craft outdoors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.simplekidscrafts.com\/?z=how-to-make-a-two-toned-patriotic-pinwheel\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts for kids on video Recycled Kids Crafts: Make a pinwheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076629017,"sku":"A1904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"valentines-day-heart-collage-craft-w-free-template-a6946","title":"Valentine's Day Heart Collage Craft w\/ FREE Template!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/VDay-Heart-Collage-Craftivity-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you get when you mix a little color theory with Valentine's Day? This super fun heart collage craft that we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! Primary vs. secondary colors. Color mixing. Fine motor skills. Following directions. These are just a few of the concepts\/skills your kiddos will strengthen through this fun craftivity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe concept is simple...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with the template {shown below} and colored paper, students are invited to tear the paper into pieces and glue it to the template in the appropriate place. Along the way, students discover what happens when two colors are mixed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Template.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle suggests having students take it section by section, working from the outside in. Additionally, it is recommended that the glue be applied to the template as opposed to the torn pieces of paper to save time! Here's another picture of the finished craft...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Mixing-Heart-Collage-VDay.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA festive craft that doubles as a learning opportunity! To download the craftivity template, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205308953,"sku":"A6946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/VDay-Heart-Collage-Craftivity-Cover.jpg?v=1522782299"},{"product_id":"math-art-with-dr-seuss-a6967","title":"Math \u0026 Art with Dr. Seuss!","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebbie over a \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/dr-seuss-projects-roundup.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e is always finding the coolest projects, lessons, and bulletin board ideas! If we're ever lacking for inspiration, her blog has become a fast favorite! Naturally, our search for fun Dr. Seuss themed projects had us skipping over to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Favorite Suess Book...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dr.%20Seuss%20Favorites.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Read Across America Week does focus on literacy, there are also loads of opportunities for learning accros different subjects! Check out this fun graphing activity! After reading several Seuss selections, students are invited to vote for their favorite book, creating a fun and colorful graph of the class' preferences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension, students can analyze the data 'collected' - i.e. tally up the number of votes for each column, determine which book had the greatest number of votes, compare the columns using greater than\/less than statements, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Eggs \u0026amp; Ham Abstracts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Green%20Eggs%20and%20Ham.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love some open-ended art fun! Inspired by Seuss' \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Eggs \u0026amp; Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e, students used plastic easter eggs as stamps. Simple, fun, and a great way to connect art and literature! Along with the plastic eggs, white art paper and green craft paint are all you need to round out the supply list for this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTen Apples Up On Top Headband Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2012-03-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some fun reading, math, and crafting fun, here's a headband craftivity to go along with Seuss' \u003cstrong\u003eTen Apples Up On Top\u003c\/strong\u003e. Again, the craft is simple, but it creates a great opportunity for extended learning. Counting. One to one correspondence. Numeral writing. Fine motor skills. Not to mention, a fun wearable souvenier to remind them of what they learned!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206160921,"sku":"A6967","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dr._20Seuss_20Favorites.jpg?v=1522782304"},{"product_id":"make-your-own-tin-can-snowman-a7254","title":"Make Your Own Tin Can Snowman!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Tin Can Snowman Craft!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/tin-can-snowman-craft.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Tin Can Craft for Winter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Hands On As We Grow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eHow stinkin' cute is this tin can snowman craft?!? Jamie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/snowman-craft-from-tin-cans\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e completed the craft with her adorable boys and hung it outside as a wind chime. The craft is perfect for heading into winter and only requires a few supplies. For a complete tutorial and supply list for crafting the snowman, be sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/snowman-craft-from-tin-cans\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215991321,"sku":"A7254","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/tin-can-snowman-craft.jpg?v=1522782363"},{"product_id":"featured-teacher-may-2018-a7919","title":"\"Snowmen At Night\" Craft, Activity, \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Snowmen at Night Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Snowmen at Night Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowmen%20at%20Night%20Bulletin%20Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sharon Riggs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Riggs, first grade teacher at Uniontown Elementary School, had her students read the book \"Snowmen at Night\" by Caralyn Buehner. They were then asked to write about what their snowmen would do at night and draw a picture that represents their answer. We think the display turned out great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/featured-teacher\"\u003e\"Featured Teacher\" of the month\u003c\/a\u003e! Sharon started out her career as a social worker for 10 years, then went back to college to become a teacher. She has been teaching at Uniontown Elementary for 16 years. When asked what her favorite part of teaching is, she said, \"What I like most about teaching is when the childrens' faces light up when they learn something new. I also love seeing the childrens' smiles every day, and having fun.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowmen At Night Bulletin Board Idea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with light blue bulletin board paper or the Fadeless Winter Time Paper Roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can use the royal blue or white Terrific Trimmers, or the Snow and Ice Terrific Trimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a Headline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use any one or more of our 300+ letter sets to create an attention grabbing display!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowman Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supply each student with a half sheet of dark blue construction paper. Have them cut out their snowman using white construction paper and assemble them. Depending on the skill level of your students, you may want to use a . Using white finger paint,, your students can decorate their activity by painting snowflakes! Finally, have your students fill out the question sheet and glue it to the construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorate your bulletin board with each students' snowman activity and then add some extra snowflake or winter themed cut-outs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734237716505,"sku":"A7919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowmen_20at_20Night_20Bulletin_20Board.jpg?v=1522782489"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Snowmen_20at_20Night_20Bulletin_20Board.jpg?v=1530027926","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/1st-grade-winter-crafts\/month-january.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}