{"title":"April Crafts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-april-a3722","title":"Hand Print Calendar: April","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar with yellow hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of  the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the  “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If  completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and  functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApril\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cem\u003eofficial\u003c\/em\u003e first day of spring comes the end of March, it seems that the true, \u003cem\u003ephysical\u003c\/em\u003e signs of spring burst forth in April. Along with warmer temperatures and new life (and soggy rains of course!), April is also the month in which Easter is celebrated. Commemorate both of these events with a cute and quirky hand print chick on your homemade calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Chick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April.jpg\" alt=\"april calendar featuring hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to press their painted hand firmly to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a print. Continue making prints until you reach the number of desired chicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1259.jpg\" alt=\"Two yellow hand prints on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarker\u003c\/a\u003e to create eyes, feet, and the outline of wings. Add a small fingerprint of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1268.jpg\" alt=\"yellow hand print chickens on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby Chick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeck, peck, peck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the warm, brown egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a chick,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's not been about,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf how to get out?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock and invite your students to mount it on the left side of their calendar page (opposite the chicks). Not only are chicks a great representation of Easter, they also help symbolize the growth and new life of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097797145,"sku":"A3722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"ocean-commotion-vibrant-classroom-display-a1085","title":"“Ocean Commotion” - Under The Sea Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-968 \" title=\"ocean-commotion-bulletin-board\" alt=\"Ocean Spring and Summer Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the dreary winter, looking for fun spring and summer classroom decorations can be a breath of fresh air. We found this vibrant ocean-themed bulletin board idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com\/bulletin-boards\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Kilburn's Kiddos\u003c\/a\u003e. It was designed by Barbara - teacher and creator of the website. With lots of student artwork and dynamic colors, the display would be perfect for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Commotion Art Projects\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand print crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand print octopi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolor seahorse cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolor starfish cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Barbara Kilburn's full post for crafting directions! Your students are sure to have fun creating the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Commotion Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua blue bulletin board paper with an added \"wave\" cutout at the top to create an ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ocean Commotion!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Ocean Scene. Use crumbled brown bulletin board paper to create the ocean floor. Add twisted pieces of green construction paper, art tissue paper, or bulletin board paper to create seaweed on the ocean bottom. 2) The Animals. Use your students' ocean crafts to decorate the board, filling in the spaces with fish and other sea creature stamps (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think of our site, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102777881,"sku":"A1085","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522781687"},{"product_id":"spring-hand-print-bulletin-board-a1086","title":"Spring Hand Print Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-973 \" title=\"spring_bulletin_board_1\" alt=\"Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring_bulletin_board_1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/jvjump.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Spring\" into the new season with a brightly colored hand print bulletin board display like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jvjump.wordpress.com\/about\/bulletin-boards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJump for the Stars!\u003c\/a\u003e, a Jackson-Via Elementary School blog. Not only will it offer great seasonal decor for the classroom, it will provide a fun opportunity for your students to work together to create a directed art mural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Spring Mural \u0026amp; Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We've Got 'Spring' Fever!\" or another play on words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid yellow trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Sun. Have your students use yellow paint to create a sun in the corner, adding orange hand print \"rays\" around the edge. 2) The Sky. Use light blue craft paint to create hand print clouds in the sky. 3) The Meadow. Use green paint to create a hand print ground across the bottom, adding long green stems with a paint brush on which your students can place hand print flowers in assorted spring colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bulletin board is vibrant, fun to create, and will put you in the mood for spring! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your classroom for the coming spring season, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102876185,"sku":"A1086","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spring_bulletin_board_1.jpg?v=1522781687"},{"product_id":"sea-sational-learning-adventures-ocean-bulletin-board-display-a1087","title":"\"Sea-Sational Learning Adventures\" - Ocean Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-979 \" title=\"Back Camera\" alt=\"Ocean Spring and Summer Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sea-Sational-Learning-Adventures.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.rapides.k12.la.us\/agendas\/bboard.htm\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fun ocean-themed bulletin board display that will help you herald in the warmer spring months with dynamic style! We found it through the Rapides Parish School Board website - the display was used to brighten up the lobby of the Hadnot-Hayes Elementary school and it would be perfect for other early childhood learning spaces as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Animal Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students will be excited to learn that they will be instrumental in creating this classroom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRibbon Octopus.\u003c\/em\u003e Create octopus body cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students use a paper punch to create eight holes at the bottom of the cutout and tie pieces of pre-cut ribbon as \"legs\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTextured Starfish.\u003c\/em\u003e Create starfish cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students collage round dry cereal (like Cheerios or Apple Jacks) to the surface of the cutout to create a textured feel and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSuction Cup Octopus.\u003c\/em\u003e Create octopus cutouts (these should include the body and legs) from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students use round dry cereal to create \"suction cups\" on the bottom of each of the eight legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTissue Paper Seahorse.\u003c\/em\u003e Create seahorse cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students cut a long strip of tissue paper, folding it back and forth so that it resembles an accordion. Invite them to attach the tissue paper \"ruffle\" along the back of the seahorse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRainbow Collage Fish.\u003c\/em\u003e Create fish cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Using torn bits of art tissue paper or construction paper, have students collage rainbow colored stripes on their fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSea-Sational Learning Adventures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds with aqua blue background paper to create water and the bottom third with natural or brown bulletin board paper to complete the floor of the \"seascape\". You might also consider creating the ocean \"floor\" with sand paper for a textured feel and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Sea-Sational Learning Adventures\" or \"Sand-Sational Learning Adventures\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a large wave border to the top of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Seascape. Use ric rac in various shades of green as well as green construction paper cut into wavy strips of various widths and heights to create clumps of seaweed along the ocean floor. Add a bit of sand to white craft glue (if you didn't already use sand paper) and \"paint\" patches of texture onto the tan or brown bulletin board paper. 2) The Sea Creatures. Decorate the rest of the space with your students' sea creature creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e ever used an ocean theme in your classroom? We'd love to hear about it, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102974489,"sku":"A1087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sea-Sational-Learning-Adventures.jpg?v=1522781688"},{"product_id":"creating-gardens-from-recycled-material-a2292","title":"Creating Gardens from Recycled Material","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/recycled-gardens.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/recycled-garden.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden craft made of recycled materials\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Laugh, Paint, Create!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of the new spring blooms that are likely to begin popping up now that it's spring, try this earth-friendly project we discovered at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaugh, Paint, Create!\u003c\/a\u003e Students will love 'cultivating' their gardens of recycled flowers and plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled materials {cardboard food boxes, old magazines, drinking straws, container lids, bottle tops, plastic spoons, plastic cups, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/sunworks-construction-paper-9x12-blue-5992\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/card-stock\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/scissors\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/art-glue-and-adhesives\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue and glue sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin, creator of the blog and designer of the project, suggests having a brainstorming session before beginning the project, inviting students to think about all the things they might find in a garden {flowers, vines, earthworms, bugs, butterflies, a fence, gardening tools, etc.} Then, armed with their recycling bin materials, invite your students to create away!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dimension to flowers by creating layers of different types of materials {cardboard boxes, magazine pages, etc.} and ending with a fun bottle cap or top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heads of plastic spoons look strikingly similar to flower petals - invite your students to attempt a plastic spoon 'flower'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how to cut a plastic cup to make a flower shape like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familycorner.com\/family\/kids\/crafts\/plastic_cup_flowers_spring_crafts.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Corner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot all flower petals, leaves, plants, etc. are the same shape so invite your students to incorporate several different types {five petal flowers, six petal flowers, pointed leaves, curved leaves, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/recycled-gardens.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elaughpaintcreate: Recycled Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106218521,"sku":"A2292","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/recycled-garden.jpg?v=1522781708"},{"product_id":"magic-easter-egg-crayon-resist-a2293","title":"Magic - Easter - Egg Crayon Resist","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classifiedmom.com\/2011\/03\/kids-craft-tie-die-easter-eggs-crayon.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/tie-dye-egg4.jpg\" alt=\"tie dye spring easter egg craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Classifed: Mom\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're getting your Easter crafts together for next month or looking for a fun way to teach your students about spring and new life, this beautiful egg crayon resist craft from Aimee at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classifiedmom.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassified: Mom\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to provide your students with a new sensory art experience and produce \u003cem\u003edarling\u003c\/em\u003e classroom decorations for the season! {Oh, and your students will \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c\/em\u003e strengthen fine motor skills along the way!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-846-finger-paint-watercolor-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewatercolor paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids safety scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students trace and cut a large egg cutout from their piece of white craft or watercolor paper. With white crayons, have students decorate the cutout with a fun message, lines, dots, squiggles, doodles, etc. These images will, of course, be 'undetectable' to the naked eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the 'magic' comes in. Covering the desk with wax paper {to protect it and collect extra water}, invite your students to take turns using the food coloring vials to place dots of color on their egg. When satisfied with the assortment and placement of color, have them take turns spritzing their eggs with water. Not only will they be amazed at how the colors swirl and bleed throughout the paper, they'll be delighted to find that their secret message, doodle, or design is now visible!\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create the same craft, but on a smaller scale, using coffee filters. Invite them to create several different eggs {it might be fun to throw in a lesson on color theory; asking students to find and create an egg using the right mixture of primary colors to create a certain secondary color or inviting students to create \"cool\" or \"warm\" color eggs}. These eggs can then be strung together to create a festive spring garland or bulletin board border! You could also add them to a larger picture of an Easter basket {with fun Easter grass accents!} or egg carton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitute liquid water colors for food coloring. Invite your students to observe any differences {if any!} in the resulting eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fun learning game, scripting sight words {or whatever you're currently learning!} onto the paper with white crayon. As the student 'uncovers' the word, have them identify and trace it with a marker! This process can work for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e subject or lesson. Or, you might also consider completing the exercise 'just for fun' - having students write secret messages back and forth, building fine motor skills, providing printing practice, and strengthening reading skills as they play!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classifiedmom.com\/2011\/03\/kids-craft-tie-die-easter-eggs-crayon.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\nClassified: Mom: Kid's Craft- Tie-Die Easter Eggs Crayon Resist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106284057,"sku":"A2293","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/tie-dye-egg4.jpg?v=1522781708"},{"product_id":"butterfly-blossoms-welcoming-spring-a1110","title":"Butterfly Blossoms \u0026 Welcoming Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1153  \" title=\"Spring-Butterflies\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Butterflies.jpg\" alt=\"April Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003egorgeous\u003c\/em\u003e spring bulletin board comes from Marilyn Healey, artist, mother and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\/2007_04_01_archive.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutside the Lines\u003c\/a\u003e. Originally designed for her daughter's kindergarten class, the beautiful color palette and whimsical portrayal of the season make it a spring must-have for the early childhood classroom. Plus {as is \u003cem\u003ealways\u003c\/em\u003e appreciated!}, your students get to help!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Butterfly Collage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a card stock template, invite your students to trace and cut a butterfly shape from colored card stock. You might also consider finding a black and white template or print online to be printed directly onto the colored card stock and cut out. This completed, provide students with torn pieces of art tissue paper in assorted colors along with a shallow dish of mod podge (or watered down glue) and have them collage their cutout with the colorful scraps. Consider providing them with fine iridescent glitter to sprinkle onto the wet collage before it dries (optional). Setting the butterflies aside to dry, give each of your students a brown chenille stem, demonstrating how to fold the stem in half, create a tight twist about three inches from the bend, and curl both free ends to fashion a butterfly body. Invite your students to glue the shaped chenille stem to the center of the butterfly cutout and add any finishing touches (i.e. a glitter glue border around the edge of the butterfly wings, etc. if desired).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eButterfly Blossom Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top three-fourths of the board with light blue bulletin board paper and the rest with green background paper {cut with wavy, uneven strokes} to create a landscape - grass and sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Butterflies Dancing... Flowers Blooming... Kindergartners Growing \u0026amp; Learning\" - Marilyn crafted the title using a personal cutting machine, but you could also use traditional lettering. The font will likely be larger so you may have to tweak the title, but the results will be the same!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Draw or enlarge and trace the shape of a barren tree onto brown background paper. Once cut, scrunch the paper to give it a \"rough\" texture and appearance, then mount the cutout to the center of your board. {Marilyn originally decorated two boards that were side-by-side, choosing to split the tree in half, but this will not be necessary in most cases.} To make the tree fit 'seamlessly' into the backdrop, add a second much smaller\/thinner strip of green background paper along the bottom of the board. 2) The Butterflies. Attach your students' colorful creations in and around the tree branches. 3) The Flowers. Purchase silk daffodils from your local craft supply store or consider making your own {you can find a great tutorial from Good Housekeeping for paper daffodils \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oJDGN57ZlyQ\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e - just skip the napkin ring step!}, attaching these to the branches of the tree and scattering some throughout the \"grass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the design is nothing particularly new or groundbreaking, the elements work so well together that this is definitely one of our favorites for this year's {or next year's via the inspiration folder} spring decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e plan to decorate your classroom for spring, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106611737,"sku":"A1110","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Butterflies.jpg?v=1522781710"},{"product_id":"april-showers-bring-may-flowers-a1111","title":"April Showers Bring May Flowers Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1161  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April_Showers.jpg\" alt=\"April Spring Weather Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/room-mom101.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everyone has heard the little rhyme \"April showers bring May flowers\" at one point or another. This festive seasonal bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/room-mom101.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/some-bulletin-board-ideas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoom Mom 101\u003c\/a\u003e, with its brilliant colors, weather theme, and age-old rhyme, makes the perfect addition to any spring decor and may just inspire an impromptu weather\/science lesson. The best part is, your students will do all the work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers... Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUmbrella Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a card stock template, invite your students to trace and cut an umbrella shape from craft paper. Armed with tempera paint in assorted colors, have your students design a custom umbrella with shapes, patterns, rainbows, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students cut an umbrella shape from watercolor paper using a card stock template. With liquid watercolors, invite them to color the cutout with shapes, patterns, and designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to collage their umbrella cutouts with pieces of art tissue paper in assorted colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the project, have students use a card stock template to trace and cut rain boots from colored construction paper. You might also consider finding a black and white print online or through your word processing software that can be printed directly onto the colored paper and cut out.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to the crafts above, provide students with craft paper and tempera paint or watercolor paper and liquid watercolor paints, using the materials to draw a spring flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate three-dimensional tissue paper flowers like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/flower2.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create spring blossoms out of magazine pages like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/glossy-paper-flowers-674404\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to weave spring blossoms for the board using yarn and paper plates like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/garden-of-weavin-675519\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"April Showers...Bring May Flowers\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' colorful creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe theme of this bulletin board isn't new, but it certainly captures the science, vibrant colors, and beauty of spring! We'd love to know what you think of it, so be sure and leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106710041,"sku":"A1111","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April_Showers.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"product_id":"homemade-spring-puffy-paint-a2295","title":"Homemade - Spring! - Puffy Paint","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.melissagoodsell.typepad.com\/day_to_day\/2008\/01\/holiday-activit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/puffy-paint.jpg\" alt=\"diy homemade puffy paint for kids crafts\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: One Crafty Mumma\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast summer, Cindy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.skiptomylou.org\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkip To My Lou\u003c\/a\u003e sponsored a craft camp running for \u003cem\u003e30 days\u003c\/em\u003e and featuring \u003cem\u003e30 bloggers\u003c\/em\u003e with a unique craft to share {that's \u003cem\u003e30 crafts\u003c\/em\u003e in all!}. Perusing the archives, we found this great recipe for homemade puffy paint from Melissa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.melissagoodsell.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Crafty Mumma\u003c\/a\u003e that seems just perfect for spring crafting! Here are a few ways we'd suggest incorporating this fun art material into your craft time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuffy Paint \u0026amp; Unique Utensils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a variety of colors to experiment with, have your child(ren) or students explore the painting process with different painting tools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ-tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic condiment bottles {can be found inexpensively at Walmart}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious sizes and styles of paint brushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint scrapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiping bags with various tips {like those used to ice cookies or cakes}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToothpicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students decorate Easter egg cutouts to use as a classroom border, garland, or picture accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to add \"texture\" and dimension to various spring animal drawings or cutouts - creating vibrant yellow feathered chicks, wooly lambs, furry bunnies, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a beautiful spring garden of puffy flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students study, research, then draw their favorite insect using the puffy paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor some messy fun, provide students with a tray and, creating blobs of paint, see how many they can 'stack' on top of each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the puffy paint recipe, be sure to visit Melissa's full post at One Crafty Mumma!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.melissagoodsell.typepad.com\/day_to_day\/2008\/01\/holiday-activit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDay to Day: Holiday activity - puff paint in the microwave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106939417,"sku":"A2295","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/puffy-paint.jpg?v=1522781712"},{"product_id":"crafty-bookmarks-for-kids-a2298","title":"Crafty Bookmarks for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn honor of International Children's Book Day {on April 2nd!}, we scoured the web for some cute bookmarks that will remind your kiddos of the importance of reading, commemorate the day, and, hopefully, add a bit of color and excitement as they embark on their next reading conquest! Here are a few of our favorites {although we're sure there are \u003cem\u003eplenty\u003c\/em\u003e more floating out there in cyberspace that we would adore as well!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e had numerous ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/bookmark-bracelet-992724\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-4.jpg\" alt=\"reading and literacy bookworm bracelet bookmark craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: FamilyFun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you're a chronic \"misplacer\" of bookmarks, this bookworm bracelet is the perfect solution!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/favorite-reads-photo-bookmark-874475\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-1.jpg\" alt=\"booklist bookmark craft for reading and literacy promotion\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: FamilyFun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKeep your \"favorites\" book list at your fingertips with this colorful bookmark - makes a great keepsake to remind your kiddos of the books they like at different ages\/stages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/bookmark-this-675057\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-2.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day bookmark\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: FamilyFun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOriginally designed for Valentine's Day, rework this adorable recycled calendar bookmark with a more generic message - \"READING makes my day!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/printables\/back-to-school-bookmarks-936784\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-3.jpg\" alt=\"page grabber bookmark printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: FamilyFun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBoys will especially love these \"page grabber\" bookmark printables depicting pirates, robots, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*       *       *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFamilyFun wasn't our only stop {it only seems like it!}. We found some great bookmark crafts at other great sites as well...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.camillereads.com\/2009\/01\/easiest-craft-to-make-ever-diy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-5.jpg\" alt=\"recycled paint chip bookmarks\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Camille Reads\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGot some old paint chips lying around? Make some dynamic {inexpensive!} bookmarks like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.camillereads.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCamille Reads\u003c\/a\u003e to keep in the classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/myplumpudding.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/cereal-box-bookmarks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-6.jpg\" alt=\"recycled cardboard cereal box bookmarks\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: plumpudding\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese recycling bin bookmarks from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/myplumpudding.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplumpudding\u003c\/a\u003e show just how versatile old cereal and cracker boxes can be! {Although they \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e just inspire your students to make themselves a snack instead of sit down to read!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mychicnscratch.com\/2010\/03\/fox-.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bookmark-7.jpg\" alt=\"animal stamp paper clip bookmarks\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: My Chick 'n Scratch\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLast, but certainly not least, these paperclip bookmarks stamped with quirky animals and tied with fun ribbon from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mychicnscratch.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Chick 'n Scratch\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect for avid readers! They're small, cute, and you just can't get enough of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeel free to share links to \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e favorite bookmark craft in the comment section below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy reading {and International Children's Book Day, of course}!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107562009,"sku":"A2298","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bookmark-4.jpg?v=1522781715"},{"product_id":"april-with-eric-carle-a-thematic-unit-a2939","title":"April with Eric Carle - A Thematic Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-592 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle kindergarten thematic unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Eric Carle {and the activities they inspire!} are a fabulous way to herald in the spring season! We found this great thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/april-eric-carle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Alphabet Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by kindergarten teacher, Julie Hicks. Her teaching partner, Susan Johnson, brought the lesson to their classroom a few years back and it's become a spring staple! Here's a rundown of literature selections, learning objectives\/goals and\/or activities {you'll have to visit her site for the \u003cem\u003efull\u003c\/em\u003e workup though!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about butterflies - their habitat, what they eat, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle through drawing, illustration, and manipulative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice telling time with a word problem timelines of when the hungry caterpillar ate each item in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about symmetry using butterfly wings as examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story using a story board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify colors and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story as they place character cards in the correct order on a story poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the ladybug life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild fine motor skills and simple addition skills by having students use a hole punch to make the correct number of 'bite marks' in leaf cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story with puppets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice problem solving skills and visual discrimination by putting together puzzles of the book cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives measure how big\/long\/tall classroom objects are in ladybug units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about spiders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast spiders with insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice simple addition skills by having students draw the correct number of legs on spider bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiny Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page about the parts of a plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the plant life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives to measure how many ladybugs tall student flower crafts are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many, many more project ideas - crafts, geography studies, author studies, etc - at The Alphabet Garden so be sure to head on over there for activity write-ups and pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107627545,"sku":"A2939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"product_id":"sensory-texture-easter-eggs-a2299","title":"Sensory Texture Easter Eggs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\/2011\/03\/textured-easter-eggs-sensory-art-kids.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/texture-easter-eggs.jpg\" alt=\"sensory texture spring easter egg craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: GummyLump.com Blog\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these FANTASTIC sensory texture eggs at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGummyLump.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Perfect for the early childhood classroom, these fancy crafts are sure to be a big hit in any spring or Easter lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Supplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg cutout template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam sheets with adhesive backing {or you could use regular foam sheets or cardboard with glue and paint brushes}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdding texture to your egg...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGummyLump.com suggests three options - colored cotton balls {they share a tutorial for making your own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\/2011\/03\/cotton-ball-coloration-preschool-kids.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e}, multicolored buttons of various shapes and sizes, and colorful spiraled chenille stems. You might also consider using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft feathers of various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored, scented rice {find a tutorial here from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/01\/making-colorful-and-scented-rice-for-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored uncooked pasta {find a tutorial here from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teaching-tiny-tots.com\/toddler-math-colored-pasta.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching-Tiny-Tots\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking sprinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored sand, sugar, or salt {find a tutorial for colored sugar here from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thebakingpan.com\/Baking_Basics\/coloredsugar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTheBakingPan\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored candies {M\u0026amp;Ms, Skittles, gumdrops, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful crayon shavings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk flower petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful curled ribbon pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list could go on and on! It might be fun to invite your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e to come up with a texture to explore as well... Whatever you use, you're certain to have fun creating these awesome spring eggs! Be sure to check out the original post for directions and pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\/2011\/03\/textured-easter-eggs-sensory-art-kids.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGummyLump.com Blog: Texture Easter Eggs Sensory Art!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107725849,"sku":"A2299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/texture-easter-eggs.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"product_id":"the-very-hungry-caterpillar-bulletin-board-a1117","title":"\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1195 \" title=\"Caterpillar\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Caterpillar.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Spring Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.classroom-ideas.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with warmer temperatures, spring brings the Earth to life with blossoming plants and abundant animal activity. A great way for preschool and kindergarten teachers to introduce their students to the 'magic' of spring is through Eric Carle's popular children's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. In the colorful pages, students explore the cyclical nature of life and learn the various stages a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. To supplement your students' learning and the season, we found this great bulletin board display at Classroom-Ideas.com that celebrates Carle's story and the brilliant colors of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCarle's Caterpillar Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top fourth of the bulletin board with bright blue bulletin board paper and the bottom three-fourths with green background paper to create a landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original board celebrates the 40th anniversary of Carle's creation, so try a spring themed message like \"Spring Has Sprung!\", \"Inching Into Spring\", or \"The Beauty of Spring Is Everywhere!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, spring themed border, or book themed bulletin board border. You might also consider using a silk leaf garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Leaves. Create leaf cutouts from various shades of green construction paper. Freehand the leaves or find and print templates onto card stock to trace and cut. Use markers to add detailing to the leaves. 2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The original caterpillar looks textured, but you could also make a simple cutout from background paper. Start with a full cutout of the caterpillar body {freehand it onto a piece of light green background paper or use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace a clip art image}. Divide the cutout into sections (like those on the body of a caterpillar) and, using the book cover as a guide, plan which sections will be light green, dark green, and turquoise. Cut, trace, and replace the dark green and turquoise sections on the cutout, or fashion a piece of colored construction paper to be glued directly to the cutout. Create the caterpillar head {an oval with antennae cut from red paper} and add facial detailing - green and yellow circle eyes and a blue nose. Add some feet and your very hungry caterpillar is ready to be attached to the board. 3) The Extras. The original creator filled in the extra spaces with other critters and 'twigs'. Add some construction paper ladybug, butterfly, worm, and other colorful cutouts where needed. Have your students help you with these fun projects...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a tutorial for bottle top ladybugs here at Kids Parties 1-2-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1110\/butterfly-blossoms-welcoming-spring\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly blossoms\u003c\/a\u003e we found via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutside The Lines\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate some fuzzy caterpillar friends like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/bugs\/caterpillar.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd any other 'buggy' crafts you might thing of!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e decorate your classroom for spring! Leave us a comment below or send a note via our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/help\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e! Thanks for visiting!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108151833,"sku":"A1117","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Caterpillar.jpg?v=1522781718"},{"product_id":"grade-a-students-spring-easter-bulletin-board-a1119","title":"\"Grade A\" Students - Spring \u0026 Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1207  \" title=\"gradeA\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gradeA.jpg\" alt=\"Spring April Easter Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun spring or Easter bulletin board? We found this 'egg-cellent' theme at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\/brag.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for the Music Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e. While it was originally designed for the music classroom {as the name of the site alludes!}, it would certainly compliment \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Chick Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original creator used simple chicken cutouts, inviting her students to script their names onto them, and arranging them around the board. You might also consider one of these Easter chick crafts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students create a construction paper \u0026amp; feather chick like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellesjournalcorner.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/baby-chick-kids-craft_10.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMuffin Tin Mom\u003c\/a\u003e. Instead of paper circles, you might also consider using paper plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this chick template, inviting your students to make a chick from foam sheets like this project at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/easter\/foam-egg-chick.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate hand print chicks like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/handprint_chicks.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafty-crafted.com\/animal-crafts\/handprint-hen\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty-Crafted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're leaning toward an Easter theme {not just a spring theme}, consider adding Easter eggs around the board too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Grade A\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Grade A _______________ {Students, Preschoolers, etc.}!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. You might consider cutting the cups from egg cartons and stringing them together to create a garland or adding a spring\/Easter themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider creating a large egg carton cutout on the bulletin board, 'filling' it with decorated Easter egg crafts {made by your students} and scripting your students' names on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your classroom for Easter, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108610585,"sku":"A1119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gradeA.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"beautiful-cherry-blossom-projects-for-spring-a2303","title":"Beautiful! - Cherry Blossom Projects for Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver been to Washington DC in the spring? The cherry blossoms are just phenomenal! If you're looking for a way to bring the beauty of spring into your home or classroom, try one of these amazing cherry blossom art projects. They'll provide your kiddos with a chance to try new art materials and concepts, and add a touch of color to your walls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Lisa-Plume-Harvey\/1449833086#!\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cherry-blossom-3.jpg\" alt=\"spring cherry blossom art project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lisa Plume Harvey\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tracked this fantastic art project back to substitute teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Lisa-Plume-Harvey\/1449833086#!\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLisa Plume Harvey\u003c\/a\u003e (via Jennifer Dobson's Facebook page). Students started with a piece of white craft paper and used a drinking straw to carefully blow a blob of black ink into the shape of a tree, then folded small squares of fuschia and pink art tissue paper around the end of their pencil eraser, dipped it in glue, and placed the \"blossoms\" on the tree. Looks like lots of fun fun and the results are beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/article\/tissue-cherry-blossom-tree\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cherry-blossom-2.jpg\" alt=\"spring cherry blossom project marbled paper and tree branches\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Martha Stewart\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMartha Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e always has great ideas for spring decorating. Here's a spectacular project that makes use of natural elements. You'll need several twigs {take your students on a treasure hunt in the school yard!} and squares of light pink art tissue paper or handmade marbled paper. In a collaborative art project, show students how to pinch the center of the paper squares to fashion a \"blossom\" and glue it to the tree branch with craft glue. As Martha shows, display these in a canning jar or vase around the classroom, or you might even consider tying \"bouquets\" together to send home as \"Easter gifts\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/karensuelee.tumblr.com\/page\/3\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cherry-blossom-1.jpg\" alt=\"spring watercolor cherry blossom art project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: karen in korean life\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, but certainly not least, we found this fantastic watercolor cherry blossom print at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/karensuelee.tumblr.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekaren in korean life\u003c\/a\u003e. Students were given a piece of art paper, a shallow dish of water, and a shallow dish of diluted pink craft paint {equal parts paint and water}. After painting over the entire piece of paper with water, Karen invited her kiddos to place dots of the diluted paint onto the paper, watching as the paint dots \"grew\" into beautiful \"blossoms\". When satisfied with the number of blooms, these paintings were then set aside and, when fully dry, a black permanent marker was used to draw in the branches and trunk. Just gorgeous!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Lisa-Plume-Harvey\/1449833086\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLisa Plume Harvey Facebook page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/article\/tissue-cherry-blossom-tree\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTissue Cherry-Blossom Tree - Martha Stewart Kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/karensuelee.tumblr.com\/page\/3\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekaren in korean life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108643353,"sku":"A2303","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cherry-blossom-3.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"we-promise-earth-day-display-a1121","title":"\"We Promise...\" Earth Day Bulletin Board Display Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring Earth Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-promise.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your Earth Day discussions with this fantastic bulletin board idea created by Brooke Perry {and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog designed and maintained by kindergarten teacher, April Larremore!}. To begin, Brooke and her students talked about what it means to take care of the Earth and the consequences for \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e being prudent with its resources. They then discussed what a promise is and completed a fun activity where they put their personal \"promises\" to the Earth in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Promises\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like Brooke had her students write their responses out on a simple worksheet, but you might also consider having them complete one of these fun Earth Day crafts to display their message on. Both of these projects come from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dltk-kids.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Kids\u003c\/a\u003e and the openings in the wreaths provide the perfect place for students to script their promises. [Not only that, they'll provide extra color and visual interest on the board!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dltk-kids.com\/crafts\/earth\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"earth day wreath crafts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earth-day-wreath.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: DLTK Kids\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Promises To The Earth\" - Brooke scripted the title directly onto the background paper with craft paint, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or Earth-themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Earth. Measure and cut a large circle from white background paper, tracing the outline with black permanent marker or craft paint. Set up a paint center, providing several shallow dishes of green and blue craft paint and an assortment of paint brushes. Have your students take turns painting their hands using the brushes or by dipping their hands into the paint, placing green and blue hand prints all over the cutout to create the Earth. Mount this in the center of the board. 2) The Promises. Place your students' worksheets or wreath crafts around the hand print Earth cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love that this bulletin board design is interactive, can act as a lesson extension, and may just inspire your students to actually remember and put their promises into action!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108741657,"sku":"A1121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-promise.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"thank-you-earth-earth-day-activities-a2944","title":"\"Thank You, Earth\" - Earth Day Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril 22nd is \"Earth Day\" - the day we celebrate our planet, appreciate the beauty of nature, and learn ways to protect our environment. Here are some fantastic exercises {via April Larremore of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e} to work into your lessons as you help your kinders understand the importance of taking care of our earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-626 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day writing activity worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you, Earth!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by reading Megan Halsey's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 Planting Pandas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Recycle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ellie Bethel, or another Earth Day literature selection. Invite your students to brainstorm a list of their favorite outdoor activities. Discuss with your students that when we pollute our environment {the land, the atmosphere, the water}, there are consequences and remind them of the importance of keeping our planet clean, conserving resources, etc. To wrap up the activity, provide your kiddos with pieces of paper and graphic art tools, inviting them to draw and write about their favorite outdoor activity! [NOTE: You might also consider using the clip art images provided in April's Earth Day unit and word processing software to create a custom worksheet for this activity like we did. It's simple!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-625  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-promise.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten collaborative hand print Earth Day earth art project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Promise Our Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great way to inspire your students to be conscious of their impact on the environment is with a promise board. Discuss with your students what a promise is {and what it means to make a promise}. Invite your kinders to recount a time in which they promised someone something. In honor of Earth Day, brainstorm things you might \"promise\" to do or not do in order to keep the environment clean and healthy. Have your students draw and write about their personal promise(s) to the Earth. End with this collaborative hand print Earth art project to display in the classroom! Students will love the 'hands-on' project and the opportunity to squish paint between their fingers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108807193,"sku":"A2944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"beautiful-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1122","title":"Beautiful Earth Day Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earth-day.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great Earth Day bulletin board at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\/easter-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschools 4 All\u003c\/a\u003e. Featuring land, sea, sky, and space {in vibrant detail!} and ways in which we can help preserve our Earth, this colorful display is perfect for any early childhood classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollaborative Earth Cutout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a large circle cutout from white bulletin board paper, dividing it into four equal parts. Leaving one of the four parts white, cover the the other sections with pieces of colored bulletin board paper {cut to fit the right measurements} - black, green, and metallic blue. Have your students help you create each section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhite\/Sky.\u003c\/em\u003e Have your students create colorful birds from construction paper and craft feathers and fashion clouds from cotton balls or batting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlack\/Space.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kiddos to use aluminum foil, glitter\/glue, sequins, and sheets of colored foam to create planets, moons, and stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMetallic Blue\/Ocean.\u003c\/em\u003e With construction paper and art tissue paper in assorted colors, sand\/glue, and aquarium rocks\/pebbles, have your students create the ocean floor and sea creatures {octopi, fish, jellyfish, seaweed, starfish, crabs, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGreen\/Land. \u003c\/em\u003eHave your students use colorful baking cups, construction paper, silk flowers, and tissue paper to create a garden and garden creatures {ladybugs, caterpillars, bees, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator alternated pieces of green, white, and blue construction paper - adding in white construction paper \"frames\". You might also consider using plain light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Earth Day\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, Earth bulletin board border, or a handmade border of recycled materials {like this one from our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1106\/a-fun-twist-on-borders-recycling\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprevious post\u003c\/a\u003e!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Earth. Place cotton batting behind your students' collaborative Earth project to create visual interest and dimension. 2) The Facts. On 5\" x 7\" pieces of cardstock, have your students draw pictures of ways in which they can help save the earth {including topics like conservation, recycling, etc.}. Mount these to pieces of colored construction paper, add a colorful label describing the actions\/tip in the drawing, and place them around the Earth cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108872729,"sku":"A1122","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/earth-day.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"have-an-egg-cellent-easter-bulletin-board-a1126","title":"Have An Egg-cellent Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Egg-cellent Easter\" alt=\"Easter Spring Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Easter.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful board from McKinley Early Childhood Center is perfect for celebrating Easter {and spring!} in the classroom! The colorful eggs provide an opportunity for you kiddos to help out with the design and the clever pun is, well, 'egg-cellent'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Egg Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having your students complete one or more of the following projects {or just use markers and construction paper eggs like the original board!}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton and ribbon foam eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2010\/03\/31\/simple-easter-egg-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Picky Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper towel Easter eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theideaboxcom.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easy-easter-egg-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIdea Box\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster grass eggs from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftynoodle.com\/egg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftyNoodle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained glass Easter eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/tissue_paper_easter_eggs-e299.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue paper collage eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2010\/03\/30\/lets-make-tissue-paper-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble painted eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2010\/03\/29\/an-easter-egg-marble-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory texture Easter eggs like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2299\/sensory-texture-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEgg-cellent Easter Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with blue background paper, layering several strips of green bulletin board paper at the bottom of the board as \"grass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Have An Egg-cellent Easter!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunny trimmer, complimentary solid color trimmer, or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Basket. Freehand or enlarge and trace the shape of a basket onto brown background paper. To embellish the basket handle, cut a long strip of the brown bulletin board paper, twisting and crumbling it to fit the shape of the handle. For the basket weave, cut vertical slits into the front of the cutout, from top to bottom, about 1\" apart. From a lighter brown piece of construction or bulletin board paper, cut several long 1\" strips and weave these into the basket cutout using the pre-cut slits and alternating the under-over method. 2) The Eggs. Use your students' creations, placing the eggs in and around the layers of \"grass\" on the bulletin board. 3) The Sky. Create several \"fluffy\" cloud cutouts from white construction paper and a sun from yellow paper to place in the sky and complete the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love how colorful this display is and know that your students will love experimenting with the different Easter egg crafts! What are \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e Easter decor secrets? We'd love to hear about them, so be sure to leave us a message below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109528089,"sku":"A1126","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Egg-cellent-Easter.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"exciting-sometimes-messy-sculpture-crafts-a2308","title":"Exciting - Sometimes Messy! - Sculpture Crafts","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculpture is a great way for your kiddos to explore new art mediums, develop fine motor skills, and discover the fun of independent creation! We searched for several projects that would be perfect for you Easter crafting needs {or that could be adapted to fit the holiday} and here are several of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2650\" title=\"sculpture-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sculpture-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Shell Sculpture Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/messypreschoolers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe found this fantastic egg shell sculpture project at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/messypreschoolers.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/egg-shell-sculptures.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMessy Kids\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast smashing, and squeezing, and positioning, and designing their egg shell, glue, and paint creations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2651\" title=\"sculpture-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sculpture-4.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Tree Sculpture Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/gracetofaith.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis next great craft comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gracetofaith.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/kid-craft-glitter-easter-egg-tree.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFaith Hope Love\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2011\/04\/19\/easter-glitter-egg-tree\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e. Armed with small terra cotta pots and some floral foam, your kiddos can explore sculpting with natural elements, small glitter Easter eggs, and Easter grass for gorgeous holiday decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2649\" title=\"sculpture-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sculpture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Fine Motor Spaghetti Sculpture Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.handsonaswegrow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor a less traditional Easter sculpture, have your kiddos try this fun, sensory project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.handsonaswegrow.com\/2011\/02\/hammering-spaghetti-flop.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On: As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e. Mixed with corn syrup in pastel shades {for Easter, of course!}, the slippery cooked spaghetti noodles offer a unique tactile creating experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2652\" title=\"sculpture-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sculpture-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Chenille Stem and Foam Sculpture Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/darienpsart\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe found this last sculpture craft through the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/darienpsart\/4990867030\/in\/set-72157600001949545\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDarien Public School Art Department\u003c\/a\u003e's shared photo stream on Flickr. Made from more traditional sculpture materials - foam blocks, craft paint, chenille stems, plastic buttons, etc. - provide materials in a more traditional Easter color palette, add some foam eggs or other Easter 'embellishments', and this craft is holiday-ready! You might even consider using large foam eggs instead of blocks for the base...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing these projects have in common ~ they will invite your child(ren) students to use their imaginations to explore, build, and create!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109724697,"sku":"A2308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sculpture-2.jpg?v=1522781727"},{"product_id":"spring-butterfly-flower-bulletin-board-a1127","title":"Butterflies \u0026 Flowers Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1445\" title=\"Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your spring decor is looking a little drab, consider using this colorful flower and butterfly bulletin board idea we found at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Add some background paper and a border, along with a title, to your empty board and your kiddos will help you do the rest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBulletin Board Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Hand \u0026amp; Foot Print Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a large piece of art paper, a shallow dish of green paint, and a paint brush. Dividing your kiddos into groups of two or three, invite them to take turns helping a fellow classmate paint their foot and place two prints at the bottom of their paper {since these prints are to look like leaves remind students to position them in a \"V\" shape}. After proper clean-up, have students use the brush and the leftover green paint to create a stem leading from the \"leaves\" at the bottom of the page and ending about two-thirds up the page. Set aside to dry. Next, providing your kiddos with paint in various {vibrant!} spring shades, have students work in their small groups once again to create the flower blossom. Starting at the top and working clockwise, invite students to make a \"circle\" of hand prints - placing prints side-by-side with their palm toward the inside of the circle - having a friend \"repaint\" their hand when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Watercolor Butterflies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a large coffee filter, liquid watercolor paints, shallow dishes of water, and paint brushes. Invite students to \"collage\" their filters with the paint, highlighting how the color diffuses into the paper and mixes with other hues nearby. Set aside to dry. Armed with a wooden spring clothespin, chenille stems, and small wiggle eyes, have your kiddos create a butterfly \"body\". Cut the chenille stem in half, wrapping one end of each piece around a pencil or pen to achieve a slight curl, and glue these to the top of the clothespin {the end with the clip}. Add the wiggle eyes to the front and, gathering the dry coffee filter in the center, clip the clothespin to it and fan out the sides of the filter to look like colorful butterfly wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Butterfly \u0026amp; Flower Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring is in the Air!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green sparkle trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut out and arrange your students' hand and foot print flower crafts along the bottom of the board, then position their vibrant butterflies in the \"sky\" {in the air, in and around letters, on flowers, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109757465,"sku":"A1127","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"were-a-colorful-bunch-easter-door-display-a1128","title":"We're A Colorful Bunch - Easter Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring Easter Door Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/colorful-bunch.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to your holiday decor, don't forget about your door! This colorful design came from a talented teacher at McKinley Early Childhood Center. The Easter eggs make it a perfect fit for the coming holiday and its simplicity makes it easy\/non time consuming to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Egg Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo recreate the original board, provide your students with paper egg cutouts and markers, inviting them to make interesting designs and patterns. You might also consider including one of the following projects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint chip eggs, tie dye coffee filter eggs, or spin art eggs, which can be found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2307\/gorgeous-egg-crafts-for-easter\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2299\/sensory-texture-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSensory texture Easter eggs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster grass eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftynoodle.com\/egg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftyNoodle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue paper eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/beehivepreschool.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/easter-egg-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Beehive Buzz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eColorful Bunch Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Yellow background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"We're A Colorful Bunch!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: None needed. Although you might consider a simple solid color trimmer to bring the board together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Basket. Tape several pieces of brown construction paper together or cut a large piece of brown bulletin board paper, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace a basket onto the paper {you'll need to find a black and white clip art image online or through design software}. You could also freehand the basket if you don’t want to mess with the projector. Decorate the 'inside' of the basket cutout with colorful Easter grass and the handle with a construction paper or ribbon bow. 2) The Eggs. Arrange your students' creations around the board in clusters and inside the basket. Add some Easter grass or grass cutouts made from green construction paper under the eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[As a decoration alternative, cover the door with green background paper to represent grass, adding the \"grass\" cutouts in a lighter shade of green.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for taking the time to read our article! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e incorporate the classroom door in your decor, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109954073,"sku":"A1128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/colorful-bunch.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-egg-crafts-for-easter-a2307","title":"Gorgeous! - Egg Crafts for Easter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the Easter season is upon us, we've been looking for fun egg crafts you can do with your kiddos. Check out these 'egg-cellent' eggs from The Chocolate Muffin Tree's Easter \"egg-stravaganza\" - eight 'egg-citing' ideas you don't want to miss! We can't feature them all, but here are a few of our favorites {you'll have to scoot on over to Melissa's blog for the scoop and project directions!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2638\" title=\"egg-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Coffee Filter Egg Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith simple coffee filters, markers, and a spray bottle of water, your kiddos will have a blast making these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/tie-dyed-coffee-filter-easter-eggs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etie dye Easter eggs\u003c\/a\u003e. Hang them on the windows, use them to decorate a bulletin board, laminate and use them as Easter party place mats ~ the options are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2639\" title=\"egg-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Paper Mache Egg Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsing glitter, art tissue paper torn into small pieces, watered down glue {or Mod Podge}, and small water balloons, invite your child(ren) or students to explore the art of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/paper-mache-easter-egg-decorations.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper mache eggs\u003c\/a\u003e! Set the finished creations in nests of Easter grass or decorative baskets, or hang them around the classroom for some added fun. You might consider stringing them up with some white Christmas lights for a unique {holiday-worthy!} effect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2641\" title=\"egg-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-4.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Spin Painting Egg Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHave a salad spinner and some craft paint? Try creating these colorful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/spin-art-easter-eggs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003espin art eggs\u003c\/a\u003e! They make great bulletin board accents, Easter garlands, or spring labels for classroom stations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2642\" title=\"egg-5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-5.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Lantern Egg Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you're kiddos have mastered the paper mache egg craft from above, try taking the project a step further and making them into beautiful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/egg-shaped-lanterns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eegg shaped lanterns\u003c\/a\u003e! With a few tweaks to the crafting process, your classroom will be the talk of the hall with these festive holiday decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other fantastic egg ideas {paint chip eggs, marbled egg cookies, roll painting eggs, and coloring eggs naturally} and the instructions to these fantastic projects, of course, be sure to visit Melissa's full post at The Chocolate Muffin Tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thechocolatemuffintree.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/8-easter-egg-ideas-eggstravaganza.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Chocolate Muffin Tree: 8 Easter Egg Ideas: An Eggstravaganza!\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110052377,"sku":"A2307","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/egg-1.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"what-a-great-catch-spring-summer-display-a1138","title":"What A Great Catch - Spring \u0026 Summer Fishing Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1736\" title=\"What-A-Great-Catch-BB1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/What-A-Great-Catch-BB1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring or Summer Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful spring\/summer bulletin board, with its vibrant hues and reminder of lazy summer days spent outdoors, is the perfect end of the school year display. Not only will it get your students excited about the coming summer months, it is a great way to remind them that they are a superb bunch of kids who have an exciting future ahead - in other words, you still think they're a \"great catch\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDragonfly Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original craft makes use of dragonfly coloring pages\/cutouts and markers. With just their bodies attached, the dragonfly wings are left to 'flutter' in the breeze, giving them a fun 3D effect. Consider using this 3D dragonfly craft template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftscope.com\/dragonfly-craft-free-kids-preschool-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftScope.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFish Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a fish cutout\/coloring page and markers will certainly do the trick, consider inviting your students to explore different materials when crafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry making a paper bowl fish. Cut lips, fins, and a tail from colored construction paper, attaching the lips and tail on opposite sides of the bowl and one fin on each of the other sides. Use craft paint, beads, glitter, and other craft embellishments to decorate the bowl, adding a large wiggle eye {on the side with the fish's lips} when dry to complete the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry crafting a textured collage fish. Cover card stock fish cutouts with colorful cereal {fruit loops, rainbow rice krispies, etc.}, crafting beads, buttons, rice, cotton balls, or even salt\/sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry making fingerprint fish. Armed with card stock fish cutouts and ink pads in assorted colors, invite your students to cover the shape with colorful fingerprints. You might also consider completing the same exercise with watercolor paper {instead of card stock} and, when finished, lightly spray the fish with water and see what happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Great Catch\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"What A Great Catch!\", \"Our Students Are A Great Catch!\", or \" ___________ [Mrs. Nelson's Class, Room 103, etc.] is A Great Catch!\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, colorfully patterned bulletin board border, or spring\/summer themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The 'Pond'. You'll need to draw or trace one log shape onto a long piece of brown bulletin board paper, several lilypads onto green construction paper, and several bunches of cattails onto brown and green construction paper. Attach the log in the center of the board, offset to one side, arranging the lilypads and bunches of cattails haphazardly throughout the 'pond'. [NOTE: While the original board did not do this, you might consider using the cattails to create more of a boundary between the pond and the sky by placing them side by side, starting at the log cutout and creating a line of cattails in the open space all the way to the opposite side of the bulletin board.] 2) The Frog. Draw or trace a frog shape onto a large piece of green construction paper or a scrap of green background paper. Create a 'fishing pole' from a small twig, tying a piece of yarn to one end. Attach a small worm cutout to the free end of the yarn. 3) The Fish \u0026amp; Dragonflies. Use your students' creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e have an \"end of the year\" decorating theme? We'd love to hear your ideas so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111920153,"sku":"A1138","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/What-A-Great-Catch-BB1.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"i-spy-with-my-little-bug-eyes-spring-bulletin-board-a1139","title":"\"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\" Spring Bulletin Board Decorating Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1749\" title=\"Bug-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gardenofpraise.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you and your kiddos \"buggy\" for spring?! This adorable bulletin board created by first grade teacher, Mrs. Parson, and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gardenofpraise.com\/bul109.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarden of Praise\u003c\/a\u003e is certain to add some lively color to your classroom walls and inspired several fun lessons in the process!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuggy Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Parson had her students use a color photograph of themselves, a generic bug 'body' template, colored card stock, chenille stems, sequins, and other craft embellishments to make themselves into 'bugs'. For more bug 'variety', consider adapting black and white clip art images found online or through your word processing software into various templates for your students to choose from and use to create ladybugs, honey bees, flies, crickets, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Bug\"-cause...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for end-of-the-year reflections or even a unit on insects\/bugs, here are a few prompts you might consider having your kiddos complete:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (First Grade, Mrs. Parson's Class, Math, etc.) is cool 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I'm looking forward to _______________ (insert next grade level) 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I love summer 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (Ladybugs, Butterflies, etc.) are unique 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, most themes\/subjects can be adapted for this prompt and bulletin board so don't be afraid to have fun with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I Spy...\" Bug Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, yellow, or light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\"; You might also consider tailoring the title to fit your prompt. For example, \"We Love Summer 'Bug'-cause...\" or \"Buggy About Summer\", etc. Mrs. Parson painted the title onto a piece of white background paper, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Parson used a combination of rainbow bulletin board borders and looped ribbon. You might also consider using a traditional spring themed bulletin board border for the entire board or just continuing the rainbow trimmer around all four edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your 'buggy' students along with their responses to the writing prompt {just mount the journal pages onto a colorful piece of construction paper or card stock for extra visual interest!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe versatility of this board makes it a fantastic addition to any early childhood classroom! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112346137,"sku":"A1139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781743"},{"product_id":"hatching-up-to-second-easter-and-end-of-the-year-bulletin-board-a1306","title":"Hatching Up To Second - Easter and End of the Year Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3616\" title=\"Hatching-Up-To-Second\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hatching-Up-To-Second.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Kindergarten Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst grade teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/bulletin-board-linky-party.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJennifer White\u003c\/a\u003e, makes \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to elementary school! Her brilliantly designed and vibrantly colorful displays make the classroom come alive, creating an engaging learning environment for her kiddos. In our search for fun Easter bulletin boards, we ran across several more of her designs and thought another feature was in order! Perfect for the spring season, this colorful chick bulletin board is a great way to add a festive touch to your room for the Easter holiday and recognize your kiddos' accomplishment as the year comes to a close - soon they'll be moving up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePaper Plate Easter Chicks\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will this bulletin board look great on your wall - it also provides your kiddos with a chance to get involved! Model your Easter chick crafts after the original craft, or check out these fun alternatives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3613\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-Making-Learning-Fun\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-Making-Learning-Fun.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJust Hatched Baby Chick Craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PaperPlateBabyChick.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3614\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-Roots-And-Wings\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-Roots-And-Wings.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePainted Paper Plate Chick from Anjeanette at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/paper-plate-easter-wall-hanging.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRootsAndWingsCo\u003c\/a\u003e\n[NOTE: The chick is part of a super cute wall hanging!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3615\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-See-What-We-Did\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-See-What-We-Did.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: seewhatwedidtoday.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEaster Grass Plate Chick from Kyrstin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/seewhatwedidtoday.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-grass-chick.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSee What We Did Today\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHatching Up To Second Easter\/End of the Year Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hatching Up To Second Grade!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Egg. Create a cracked egg shell cutout from white bulletin board paper. 2) The Chicks. Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143082521,"sku":"A1306","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hatching-Up-To-Second.jpg?v=1522781924"},{"product_id":"earth-day-litter-collage-a2450","title":"Earth Day Litter Collage","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3832\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/litter_map_collage.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Recycling Collage Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: freekidscrafts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth Day is April 22nd and a great way to raise awareness as well as clean up your school yard is with this great project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/collage_litter_map-e203.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e - a litter collage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled card board box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollected litter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with bags and gloves, spend a half hour beautifying your school - the classroom, the hallways, and the grounds - picking up litter, sorting stray items into recycling bins, etc. When all the litter has been collected, use it to remind students that they play a part in keeping the school clean and show them how well they're doing by gluing the found pieces of litter onto the card board {cut into the shape of the United States}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePut this on display in your school to remind students, teachers, and administrators that they have been charged with doing their part to keep the Earth clean - \u003c\/em\u003ewherever\u003cem\u003e they live!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143574041,"sku":"A2450","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/litter_map_collage.jpg?v=1522781927"},{"product_id":"our-class-cares-earth-day-activities-a3095","title":"Our Class Cares - Earth Day Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1885 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Anchor-Chart-2.jpg\" alt=\"April Earth Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome Earth Day lesson from Jessica Williamson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth-day_21.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to Room 36!\u003c\/a\u003e We just love the beautiful anchor chart, the use of inspiring poetry, and the fun writing prompt that we \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e will get your kinders thinking! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Anchor Chart\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the lesson, Jessica and her kiddos discussed how they -  as individuals and as a class - can take care of the Earth. We love how each child's name is printed around the edge of the cutout - it's a great reminder that \u003cem\u003eeveryone\u003c\/em\u003e is responsible for keeping the Earth clean and can also double as a pledge that each individual student will do their part in caring for our planet. We also like how Jessica incorporated poetry into the lesson! {The verse is so simple that it wouldn't be a stretch to invite your kiddos to try and memorize the lines as they work... That way, they'll have something to share with their families when they get home, and a great reminder of what Earth Day is all about!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Craftivity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one thing to talk about making a difference, but making a pledge to the Earth requires students to take responsibility and action. We love how Jessica added a fun twist to the traditional writing prompt, inviting students to write about how they would \"make the Earth glitter\"! The crafts\/writing prompts turned out so beautifully, they would make a fantastic Earth Day classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson plan, pictures of crafts and other activity suggestions, be sure to visit Welcome to Room 36!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143770649,"sku":"A3095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Anchor-Chart-2.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"litter-bugs-for-earth-day-a2451","title":"Litter Bugs for Earth Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3847\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Litter-Bug-Earth-Day-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"April Earth Day Recycling Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rachelskindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this adorable Earth Day craft over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rachelskindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth-day-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinder Eggs and Ham\u003c\/a\u003e. Rachel Degeo, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog, found the craft over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.enchantedlearning.com\/crafts\/earthday\/litterbug\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEnchanted Learning\u003c\/a\u003e and just knew her kiddos would love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled egg cartons {cut in half or thirds}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-652-chenille-stems.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled materials - bottle caps, packing peanuts, newspapers\/magazines, etc. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you charge your kiddos with the task of taking care of the Earth, provide them with a \"litter bug\" pal to help out! Armed with the egg carton segments, have your kiddos use the chenille stems to create legs and the recycled materials to add eyes, a nose, a mouth, hair, and other unique accents to their bugs. Not only is the litter bug a fun way to remind your student's to keep the school and classroom clean, it's also a great way to show them that everyday items can be upcycled into something fun (and useful!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Kinder Eggs and Ham, as well as Enchanted Learning, for lots of other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143803417,"sku":"A2451","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Litter-Bug-Earth-Day-Craft.jpg?v=1522781929"},{"product_id":"we-can-help-the-earth-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1309","title":"We Can Help The Earth... - Earth Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3660\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lorax-Earth-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day and Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: applesandabcs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're so excited to be able to share with you a bulletin board that was submitted by the super talented Michelle Baldwin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/applesandabcs.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/lorax.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e! Perfect for your Seuss unit or Earth Day, this display was inspired by Seuss's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and brings just the right mix of color and learning to the classroom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Lorax, Truffula Trees, and Writing, OH MY!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos will have a blast creating the various elements for the bulletin board! First, invite them to create a Lorax from orange and yellow construction paper and, drawing from your classroom discussion, script a way they can help save the Earth onto their character cutout. [NOTE: Be sure to visit Apples and ABC's to see the adorable Truffula tree graphic organizer Michelle created\/used for the discussion!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, because we love the photo elements Michelle included, have your kiddos create Lorax mustache props {using yellow construction paper and craft sticks} and take a picture of the whole group in front of the bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI Can Help Save The Earth... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Can Help Save The Earth By...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Truffula trees. Cut long strips of yellow bulletin board paper using black marker to create a striped look. Use vibrant pink, purple, green, and blue bulletin board paper to create the tops of the trees - cutting large sunburst shapes to attach to the top of the striped stems\/trunks. 2) The Lorax Cutouts. Use your kiddos' crafts\/writing prompts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143967257,"sku":"A1309","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Lorax-Earth-Day.jpg?v=1522781930"},{"product_id":"recycled-earth-fun-earth-day-craft-a2453","title":"Recycled Earth - Fun Earth Day Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3860\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Recycled Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 22nd is Earth Day and, if you need some fun craft ideas, here's a great one to start with! It's super simple, will provide your kiddos with some fabulous fine motor building, and offers a great introduction to recycling. [...We found this, along with lots of other great crafts, over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2011\/04\/recycled-earth-day-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e...]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cereal or cracker boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5992-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-blue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle paper punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite school glue\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will your kiddos have a blast completing the craft, the finished earth cutouts can be used for lots of fun things! String them on a ribbon to create an Earth Day garland, add upper and lower case letters to each cutout and invite students to find the matches, paste the cutouts to the floor and have your kiddos hop from 'earth' to 'earth' as you listen to Earth Day songs {perhaps playing a game similar to musical chairs} - the possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project instructions, be sure to visit No Time For Flash Cards!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144262169,"sku":"A2453","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Craft.jpg?v=1522781931"},{"product_id":"recycled-art-fun-with-plastic-bottle-lids-a2454","title":"Recycled Art - Fun with Plastic Bottle Lids!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3864 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bottle_lids_on_canvas_16.jpg\" alt=\"Recycled Earth Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.favecrafts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you getting your lesson and craft plans ready for Earth Day? Here's an easy craft from Heidi Borchers, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inspiredathome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInspired at Home\u003c\/a\u003e and featured contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.favecrafts.com\/Green-Crafting\/Plastic-Bottle-Lid-Art\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFaveCrafts.com\u003c\/a\u003e, that is super simple, requires little material, and offers a great way to show how items from around the home can be used to create other fun things!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled bottle tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4037-art1st0153-watercolor-pad-11-x-14.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWatercolor paper\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-610-sargent-art0174-watercolor-magic0174.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eliquid watercolor paints\u003c\/a\u003e -or- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12560-sargent-artreg-100-cotton-stretched-canvas-12-x-12.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecanvas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3171-sargent-art0174-primary-acrylic-paints.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eacrylic paints\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2014-flat-colossal-brushes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8602-elmers0174-school-glue-gallon.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-26-gem-stones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGem stones\u003c\/a\u003e, flat marbles, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2051-big-beads-16-oz.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebeads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17868-sequins-spangles-4-oz.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or other assorted craft embellishments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger children, this craft can be done in stages...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe love the idea of using liquid watercolors and watercolor paper to create homemade colored paper. It's a great way for your kiddos to explore how different colors blend to create new shades. When the paper is dry, cut all of the prints into 2\" x 2\" squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a piece of card stock or poster board, inviting them to collage the space with the watercolor paper squares. When they're happy with the placement, students can then add the bottle caps and other embellishments!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is, of course, a bit different than the original project. To see how Heidi created her bottle lid print, be sure to visit FaveCrafts.com for the full tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144557081,"sku":"A2454","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bottle_lids_on_canvas_16.jpg?v=1522781933"},{"product_id":"the-earth-and-i-earth-day-craftivity-a3100","title":"The Earth and I - Earth Day Craftivity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1912 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Earth-and-I-Cover1.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Reading Craftivity Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAyn over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleilluminations.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/earth-and-i-earth-day-books-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Illuminations\u003c\/a\u003e posted this great Earth Day craftivity that we know your kiddos will enjoy. With a fun book and collaborative craft, this activity offers a great way to teach your kiddos about recycling and taking care of the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Earth and I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated book is about the friendship between a little boy and the earth. They play together, nourish each other, listen to each other and, when the earth is sad, so is the little boy. Like any good friend, the little boy finds a way to make the earth happy. This is such a fun way for your kiddos to learn that everyone should take part in caring for the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollaborative Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with the book, Ayn had her students work together, using recycled magazines and previously created craft paper, to collage a large Earth cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo check out how the craft turned out and for a fantastic linky party of Earth Day lesson ideas, be sure to visit Little Illuminations!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144655385,"sku":"A3100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Earth-and-I-Cover1.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"recycled-magazine-boxes-a2455","title":"Recycled Magazine Boxes","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3869 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Magazine-Box.jpg\" alt=\"Recycled Earth Day Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: abstractoctopus.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an Earth Day craft for older students? Check out this awesome recycled magazine craft tutorial from Stefanie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/abstractoctopus.wordpress.com\/2009\/09\/07\/i-make-magazine-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbstract Octopus\u003c\/a\u003e. She used her stash of old magazines to create fun little boxes! We know your kids will love creating their own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge chip clips \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this a great craft for Earth Day - helping students realize that items from around the house can be 'upcycled' into something new - it's also a timely craft with Mother's Day coming up. They would make fabulous gift boxes! We haven't tried, but if you have enough materials {and patience!}, we assume you can make boxes of any size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To give some extra sturdiness, consider covering the inside with a coat of Mod Podge or watered down glue...]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full tutorial, be sure to visit Abstract Octopus!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144819225,"sku":"A2455","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Magazine-Box.jpg?v=1522781935"},{"product_id":"earth-day-craft-handprints-around-the-world-a3912","title":"Earth Day Craft - Handprints Around the World","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2014 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.meetthedubiens.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJill over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meetthedubiens.com\/2012\/04\/handprints-around-world.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e shared this awesome craft she did with her kiddos for Earth Day and, with its inspirational message, we thought it would make a nice addition to your lessons. While Earth Day is the perfect time to talk about pollution, recycling, and doing our part to take care of the earth, we also agree with Jill in that it offers a fabulous opportunity for talking about diversity - \"teaching our kids that there are people of different color, race, and religion all over this world, but we are all the same and we need to treat everyone kindly and with respect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Meet the Dubiens! And, while you're there, stick around - Jill is one crafty lady and she has a lot of great craft ideas that would work great in the classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144917529,"sku":"A3912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522781936"},{"product_id":"sensory-earth-day-craftivity-a3913","title":"Sensory Earth Day Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2020\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth_Day_Craft7.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Sensory Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlerunningteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheryl Golangco over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlerunningteacher.com\/giant-earth-for-earth-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLittle Running Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e shared this fabulous sensory craftivity and we thought it would make a fun addition to your Earth Day plans! It's super simple and we \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e your kiddos will love feeling the squishy paint between their toes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/fadeless-white-paper-roll-24x12-14383\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crayola-washable-paint-16-oz-green-8255\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crayola-washable-paint-16-oz-blue-8254\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblue craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle or squirt gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow pan or tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the different elements of the project - spray bottle painting is great for fine motor control and creating prints with their feet provides a super fun sensory experience! As they work, invite your kiddos to discuss how the paint feels - wet, squishy, etc. We also love the idea of having students work together to create the earth print! [NOTE: When dry, the finished Earth cutout would make a great bulletin board decoration.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair this fantastic craft with some Earth Day literature, perhaps a memorable Earth Day poem, and this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! For the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Little Running Teacher!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145015833,"sku":"A3913","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth_Day_Craft7.jpg?v=1522781936"},{"product_id":"paper-plate-spin-art-earth-craft-a2456","title":"Paper Plate Spin-Art Earth Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3875 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earthday-147.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Painting Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't this craft super neat? It's just like spin art, but without the spinner! Deborah of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2012\/04\/give-the-earth-a-little-spin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e recently did this craft with her kiddos for Earth Day and it turned out great. We just \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e your little ones would have a ball with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4738-finger-paint-paper-11-x-16-50-sheets.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8255-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8254-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-blue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondiment squeeze bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they're having a blast spinning their paper plates (and learning about how they can help take care of the earth, of course!), this craft also provides a great opportunity for sharing a few fun facts about our earth. Your kiddos will be amazed to find out that the earth \u003cem\u003ereally does spin\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full craft tutorial, a great book pairing, and lots of other great Earth Day crafts\/activities, be sure to visit Teach Preschool!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145081369,"sku":"A2456","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earthday-147.jpg?v=1522781937"},{"product_id":"mixed-media-earth-day-print-a2457","title":"Mixed Media Earth Day Print","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3880 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Mixed-Media-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Lesson and Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mumpaintslives.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome mixed media project that Himadri over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mumpaintslives.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/this-is-my-forest.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMum Paints Lives\u003c\/a\u003e did for World Environment Day (June 5th) with her little one! Paired with a lesson on appreciating our forests, we think this would also be a great project for Earth Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4037-art1st0153-watercolor-pad-11-x-14.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWatercolor paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-610-sargent-art0174-watercolor-magic0174.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlue watercolor paint\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1397-crayola0174-watercolor-pencils-12-color-set.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epencils\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1786-tapered-water-color-brush-716-long-size-2-set-of-6.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e {optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-819-sunworks0174-construction-paper-12-x-18-dark-green.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1793-kleencut-kids-scissors-classpack-blunt.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled wood shavings and nut shells (dyed green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled bottle tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the fact that Himadri used a combination of natural and recycled materials, we absolutely love the different textures she used!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project instructions and picture tutorial, be sure to visit Mum Paints Lives!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-14077\/mixed-media-earth-day-print\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this project\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145343513,"sku":"A2457","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Mixed-Media-Art.jpg?v=1522781938"},{"product_id":"april-showers-bring-may-flowers-spring-bulletin-board-a1320","title":"April Showers Bring May Flowers - Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3748\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Showers-Bring-May-Flowers.jpg\" alt=\"April Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sara Rodríguez-Trelles Moreno\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara is an educator in Spain and she recently sent us a photo of her lovely spring bulletin board - inspired by several designs featured here and created by her talented year 5 students. We thought we'd pass it along to help inspire your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e spring decorations! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers Bring May Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper. Add a scalloped strip of green background paper to the bottom of the board to create grass!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"April Showers Bring May Flowers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful patterned border, spring themed trimmer, or complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Flowers \u0026amp; Umbrellas. Provide your students with decorative scrapbook paper in bright colors, inviting them to use templates or simply draw and cut flower and umbrella cutouts. Arrange the flowers in the \"grass\" on the lower half of the board, and the umbrellas on the top half. 2) The Bugs. Spring brings out all of the bugs! Add some fun brightly colored insects to your board. While paper and markers always work, consider trying one or more of the following projects for a fun 3D effect...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsparties123.com\/crafts\/ladybug-lids\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBottle cap ladybugs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/butterfly1.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCoffee filter butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhomefairy.com\/2011\/08\/31\/caterpillar-clothespins\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClothespin caterpillars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/beyondagarden.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/how-to-make-buzzing-bees.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePipe cleaner bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n3) The Rain. Don't forget the raindrops! Have your kiddos cut drop shapes from aluminum foil to create a shiny\/shimmery look and arrange them around the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145998873,"sku":"A1320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Showers-Bring-May-Flowers.jpg?v=1522781942"},{"product_id":"cheerful-diy-salt-dough-eggs-for-easter-a2639","title":"Cheerful DIY Salt Dough Eggs for Easter!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5101\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Salt-Dough-Easter-Eggs-11.1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thisheartofmineblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoesn't this craft get you in the mood for Easter fun?! When we realized that Easter is in less than two weeks {Yikes! Where has time gone?!}, we immediately began searching for cute and fun new crafts to try out. Stumbling across this colorful photo on Pinterest, we knew we had to check out the tutorial for these gorgeous salt dough eggs created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thisheartofmineblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmy Christie\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.designmom.com\/2013\/03\/diy-salt-dough-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDesign Mom\u003c\/a\u003e. It looks simple enough!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have a favorite salt dough recipe, you can find one in the tutorial along with some great tips - i.e. how to create a smoother texture, how thick to roll the dough, etc. Once the dough is formed and rolled, all you have to do is cut the dough, bake the shapes, and paint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCraft extension...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we find a fun craft tutorial, it's a habit of ours to read the comment section for more tips and tricks. This comment from Sarah caught our eye,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These are really cute. I remember making little branch trees like this as a kid. We’d cut out paper hearts and write our wishes for spring on them.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWouldn't this be a great craft extension for your kiddos?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith loads of cheerful photos and tips for creating the perfect salt dough Easter eggs, we know this is an Easter project that your little crafters will have a blast with! Be sure to visit Design Mom for the full craft tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179749913,"sku":"A2639","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Salt-Dough-Easter-Eggs-11.1.jpg?v=1522782146"},{"product_id":"5-adorable-bunny-masks-for-easter-a2640","title":"5 Adorable Bunny Masks for Easter","description":"\u003cp\u003eEaster wouldn't be complete without a cute bunny mask for your adorable little crafters! We should have guessed there were so many ways to make - what we thought - was a simple craft!  Here are 5 super cute tutorials for you and your 'Peter Cottontails' to try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5105 \" alt=\"Spring and Easter Bunny Mask Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bunny-Mask-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kailochic.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo need to worry about a full mask, a nose and whiskers work just fine!\n{Via Kara of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kailochic.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/fun-easter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Handbag Designer\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5106 \" alt=\"Spring and Easter Bunny Mask Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bunny-Mask-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: swoonstudio.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDon't have the time to craft, a printable mask is just the ticket!\n{Via Randi of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/swoonstudio.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/crafts-for-kids-printable-bunny-mask.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSwoon!\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5107  \" alt=\"Spring and Easter Bunny Mask Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bunny-Mask-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: cheapcraftymama.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd a sensory component and craft with cotton balls!\n{Via Kate of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cheapcraftymama.com\/bunny-mask-kid-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheap Crafty Mama\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5108 \" alt=\"Easter Bunny Mask Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bunny-Mask-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sarah Schwartz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNot sure your kiddos will like wearing the mask, add a craft stick so they can simply hold it in front of their face!\n{Via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/82964818105605954\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSarah Schwartz\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5109\" alt=\"Easter Bunny Mask Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bunny-Mask-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 4crazykings.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnd, of course, instead of messing with a 'headband' of sorts, there's always the glasses option!\n{Via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4crazykings.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/easter-bunny-goo-goo-goggles.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e4 Crazy Kings\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith so many variations, we're not sure how you'll choose, but we\u003c\/em\u003e do \u003cem\u003e know that you and your kiddos will have a blast crafting whichever version you decide on!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734180012057,"sku":"A2640","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bunny-Mask-1.jpg?v=1522782147"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-2-a3241","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter – this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the next two sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Empty Tomb\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2861\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been a fan of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCatholic Icing\u003c\/a\u003e and Lacy's amazing printables for quite a while, I was thrilled when I stumbled across her Easter paper roll characters\/setting printables! I've used her nativity set the past two years to tell the Christmas story and couldn't wait to see what her resurrection set included. I wasn't disappointed and was able to tweak her tomb printable to fit our lapbook! (I say 'tweak', but we simply attached the printable to a flat surface instead of a three-dimensional tissue box!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully assembled, the kiddos loved that they could open and close the tomb and they had a great time with the tracer because they got to use colorful gel pens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2858\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-craft-tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eBlack and White Tomb Printable\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Road to Emmaus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2866\" alt=\"Christian Easter Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Road-To-Emmaus.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pre-k kiddos couldn't believe that Jesus' friends could walk with Jesus for so long and not know that it was Him! Evidently, Jesus' friends needed a little help 'seeing' their travel companion more 'clearly' and after a little magnifying glass fun, we worked on this awesome printable created by Amy (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmy's Free Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e) as a fun reminder of Jesus' early resurrection appearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince my kiddos had been having a great time with the tracers, I decided to capitalize on their enthusiasm, expanding the activity to create more of a challenge. This was the most I'd ever had my kiddos trace at one time and the letters were definitely smaller than they had previously encountered, but they were troopers and had a great time trading\/sharing gel pens with friends along the way. I realized too late that the tracer didn't actually make it clear what story we had been learning about. I knew my 5-year-olds were going to have a hard time remembering the town of Emmaus and, while parents may guess what the pop-up depicted, I decided to have my kiddos add a title in order to help clarify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\/English\/pop-up_Easter_scenes_for_Sunday_school.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2867\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Emmaus-Pop-up.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Title.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay tuned for Part 3!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180536345,"sku":"A3241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_ba8c9337-0f80-4d9e-a6a8-104ab78ce6e4.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-3-a3242","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter - this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the cover art and final sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHe is Risen!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2881\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Back-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing we had a full night planned, including some fun cover art projects, I figured we'd keep the last couple sections simple! First, the kiddos worked independently to color a resurrection coloring page, then we all worked as a group to complete a booklet I created to go along with the 'Jelly Bean Prayer'. [NOTE: I saw several versions of the prayer floating around Pinterest and my favorite blogosphere haunts, and actually combined two of them to create the printable.] I really liked the idea of using the prayer booklet as the last piece of the lapbook. It works well as a story 'review', of sorts, and also helps remind the kiddos that there's more to Easter than plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the text in the booklet gives color clues, I have quite a few kiddos who try to race through the activities and end up with errors (we're working on it!), so I figured it would be better if this was a collaborative project - with everyone working page by page, identifying the color words, and coloring the jelly bean shapes with the appropriate colors. Once the booklets were complete, the kiddos followed along in their newly colored readers as we read the prayer - i.e. they read the color words with help of the colored jelly beans\/color text cues, and I completed the sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Resurrection-Coloring-Page.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eResurrection Coloring Page from Fun-N-Free Easter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Jelly-Bean-Prayer-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eJelly Bean Prayer Booklet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCover Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2880\" alt=\"Christian Easter Craft for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover-Art.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, but not least, we created some fun cover art using Easter themed painting tools - plastic Easter eggs! While this is certainly not a new concept, it was new to my kiddos and they thought it was pretty neat! Because I didn't want them accidentally painting up the activities in their file folders, I provided each kiddos with a sheet of white card stock to paint and, when it dried, we simply glued it to the front of their folder. Also, because I couldn't decide which activity to do, we actually explored two different ways of painting with Easter eggs...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Roll Painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to marble painting, I provided each kiddos with an aluminum roasting pan and a plastic Easter egg (containing a marble for weight). Placing their piece of card stock in the pan, I added three dots of craft paint to different parts of the paper and invited the kiddos to explore what happened when they manipulated the pan and made the egg move. The resulting tracks became the background for our cover art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Since we'd used the whole egg in our roll painting exercise, I thought it might also be fun to explore what types of prints we could make when we separated the sections of the plastic egg. Armed with a paper plate (containing dabs of craft paint) and a top or bottom section of a plastic egg, I invited the kiddos to twist their section of egg in their paint, covering the edges, then lightly press and twist the painted egg on their paper. The kiddos were delighted to see a perfect circle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew we'd have to wait on the painted papers to dry, so I created a simple title printable that could be quickly glued onto the front of the folder before being sent out the door and home to be enjoyed by my pre-k kiddos and their families! With all of the evening events, \u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e ended up having to write the kiddos' names on the title card - which I was a little bummed about - but, overall, I am excited and impressed that all of the elements were kid-completed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLapbook Cover\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original file is 4x6; I simply printed it onto colored index cards so I didn't have to cut anything. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope you find these Easter lapbook resources useful! My pre-k kiddos and I had a blast creating the finished product and I truly hope it will be something they can use to remember and retell the Easter story - this year and in the years to come!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180634649,"sku":"A3242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_f28ad4a0-b60e-47f5-9b10-d283943c2644.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"stained-glass-easter-suncatcher-craft-a2641","title":"Stained Glass Easter Suncatcher Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5114\" alt=\"Christian Easter Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Suncatcher-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: almostunschoolers.blogspot.co.nz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the stained glass effect of this Easter suncatcher craft that we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.co.nz\/2012\/03\/easter-suncatcher-craft-golgotha.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e! Isn't it gorgeous?! No matter what scene you choose to incorporate - Golgotha, the Easter bunny, an Easter chick, a palm branch, etc. - the supplies needed for each suncatcher are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pieces of clear contact paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo black construction paper silhouettes of the desired scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of borders cut from black construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall strips of art tissue paper in various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For the scene silhouettes, we recommend finding simple coloring pages that can be printed, cut, and traced.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tips and tricks on assembling your stained glass suncatcher, be sure to visit Almost Unschoolers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734180732953,"sku":"A2641","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Suncatcher-Craft-for-Kids.jpg?v=1522782152"},{"product_id":"adorable-paper-plate-easter-chicks-a2642","title":"Adorable Paper Plate Easter Chicks!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5122\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Paper Plate Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Easter-Chick-Kids-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: simpleasthatblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow sweet and simple are these adorable paper plate Easter chicks created by Rebecca of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.simpleasthatblog.com\/2012\/03\/baby-chick-easter-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSimple As That\u003c\/a\u003e?! Wouldn't they made a lovely spring display? True to the name of her blog, these Easter chicks are super easy to assemble and are perfect for holiday crafters young and old! Aside from scissors and craft glue, all you need are four simple 'ingredients' - a yellow dessert plate, orange construction paper, wiggle eyes, and yellow craft feathers! Easy peasy, right?! [NOTE: For extra visual interest, you might consider trading out the orange construction paper for patterned scrapbook papers in various designs\/shades of orange!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo get started on your own adorable paper plate Easter chicks, head on over to Simple As That for a helpful tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181191705,"sku":"A2642","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Plate-Easter-Chick-Kids-Craft.jpg?v=1522782155"},{"product_id":"who-wants-to-be-the-easter-bunny-other-fun-easter-writing-prompts-a3243","title":"\"Who Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?\" \u0026 Other Fun Easter Writing Prompts!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easter holiday provides a fun opportunity for creative writing! Easter egg hunts. Coloring Easter eggs. The Easter bunny. There are many familiar traditions that can be turned into cute prompts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2887\" alt=\"Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachingblogaddict.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kinders to write why they would make the best substitute Easter bunny! {Idea via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingblogaddict.com\/2012\/04\/substitute-teacher-so-why-not.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Blog Addict\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2888\" alt=\"Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lisa Lilienthal\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Easter Egg Hunt!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Dive into the world of egg hunting, inviting your kiddos to describe where they went, who they were with, and what they found! {Idea via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Easter-Writing-Activity-Freebie-I-Went-on-an-Easter-Egg-Hunt\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLisa Lilienthal\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2889 \" alt=\"Spring and Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere Comes Peter Cottontail..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Ever wonder what it would be like to be a bunny? Invite your kinders to imagine a day in the life of a bunny! {Idea and adorable craftivity via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/bunny-hop-and-25-winner.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther writing prompt ideas...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst, Then, Next, Last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Have your kiddos describe how to color Easter eggs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSneaky, Sneaky...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Do your kiddos have what it takes to be the next best Easter egg hider? Invite your kiddos to describe the perfect hiding spot for an Easter egg!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Comes First; The Chick or the Egg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Do a bit of science journaling! Invite your kiddos to draw and label the life cycle of a chicken. [And, for the creative writing bit, perhaps describe what a baby chick might see, hear, smell, feel, etc. when they first break through their shell!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have a happy Easter... \u0026amp; happy writing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181224473,"sku":"A3243","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-1.jpg?v=1522782155"},{"product_id":"easter-shakers-music-makers-a2643","title":"Easter Shakers \u0026 Music Makers!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5126\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Music Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Shakers-and-Music-Maker-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: savvymom.ca\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fun Easter shakers from Susannah over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.savvymom.ca\/index.php\/partysavvy\/articles\/easter-shakers-and-music-makers\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSavvyMom\u003c\/a\u003e are not only cute, but are sure to get your little crafters a hoppin' and a dancin' this holiday break! Created using recycled paper rolls and dried beans - with some super cute Easter themed elements added in - these music makers are easy on your budget, add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations, and are sure to delight your kiddos! [NOTE: While your crafters will be able to do most of the assembling, note that the tutorial \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e call for the use of a glue gun. For younger children, this should be a step completed by an adult!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full tutorial, be sure to visit SavvyMom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181453849,"sku":"A2643","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Shakers-and-Music-Maker-Craft-for-Kids.jpg?v=1522782156"},{"product_id":"happy-easter-from-an-eggcellent-bunch-holiday-bulletin-board-a1671","title":"Happy Easter From An 'Egg'cellent Bunch! - Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-6992\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Easter-Door.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mckinleykids.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMcKinley Early Childhood Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 'egg'ceptional title pun to the vibrant color scheme, this door display from the preschool teachers at McKinley Early Childhood Center is super festive and would be an adorable addition to your spring decor plans! Not to mention, you can get your kiddos in on the action with a cutesy Easter craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEaster Chick Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for crafters, young and old, provide your kiddos with an egg and chick template - inviting them to cut out the pieces, glue them together, then add wiggle eyes and feathers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the template, you can draw your own, search for one online, or download the free pattern below (just click the picture!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Easter Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Easter-Door-Templates.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eEaster Chick Craft Template\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHappy Easter from an 'Egg'cellent Bunch!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Happy Easter from an 'Egg'cellent Bunch!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easter themed trimmer or complimentary patterned bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos Easter chick crafts. Fill in the the empty space with Easter eggs cutouts cut from patterned scrapbook paper or bright colored construction paper!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734181519385,"sku":"A1671","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Egg-cellent-Easter-Door.jpg?v=1522782157"},{"product_id":"easter-bunny-glyph-a3245","title":"Easter Bunny Glyph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2903\" alt=\"Easter Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Bunny-Glyph.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we know it's already Good Friday and you're likely on Easter break, but we thought this Easter bunny glyph from Kathy at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-bunny-glyph.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e would be a great addition to your inspiration folder\/lesson ideas for next year. Great for building early math skills, this exercise is also a fun way to get to know a little bit more about your students! The best part is Kathy provides the glyph key and bunny patterns free at her blog so all you'll have to do is create and the templates for tracing as well as collect the papers\/embellishments for creating and decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: The glyphs above were created using Kathy's key and a bunny template from Maria over at How to be Super Mom +these .]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a copy of the Easter goodies, be sure to visit First Grade a la Carte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734181584921,"sku":"A3245","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Bunny-Glyph.jpg?v=1522782157"},{"product_id":"secret-message-easter-necklaces-4-fun-bead-crafts-a2644","title":"Secret Message Easter Necklaces + 4 FUN Bead Crafts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5135\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Secret-Message-Egg-Necklace-Easter-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: b-inspiredmama.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing fine motor building, patterning and writing practice, these adorable secret message Easter necklace crafts from Krissy of B-Inspired Mama {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.parentteachplay.com\/kids-easter-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eParent Teach Play\u003c\/a\u003e} are sure to be a hit with your kiddos! And the best part is they only require a few simple items - a recycled plastic Easter egg, a string, colorful beads, and drinking straws!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to add your own personalized touch to the project, you might consider making your own beads! Here are some really cool tutorials...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5131 aligncenter\" alt=\"Handmade Bead Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handmade-Bead-Crafts-for-Kids-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePainted dough beads via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.firstpalette.com\/Craft_themes\/Wearables\/Dough_Bead_Jewelry\/Dough_Bead_Jewelry.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Palette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5132 aligncenter\" alt=\"Handmade Bead Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handmade-Bead-Crafts-for-Kids-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eColorful paper beads via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.minieco.co.uk\/paper-beads-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMini-eco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5133 aligncenter\" alt=\"Handmade Bead Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handmade-Bead-Crafts-for-Kids-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRecycled water bottle beads via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wedratherbecamping.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/camping-craft-upcycled-handmade-beads.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife is Great in a 31 by 8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5134 aligncenter\" alt=\"Handmade Bead Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handmade-Bead-Crafts-for-Kids-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShrink plastic curly beads via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillypearl.com\/2012\/06\/craft-tutorial-shrink-plastic-curly.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Silly Pearl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhichever beads you decide to use, be sure to visit Parent Teach Play for the adorable secret message Easter necklace craft tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181617689,"sku":"A2644","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Secret-Message-Egg-Necklace-Easter-Craft-for-Kids.jpg?v=1522782157"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/april-crafts\/skill-handwriting.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}