{"title":"Back To School Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-september-a3727","title":"Hand Print Calendar: September","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/September-Calendar-Shot-e1292444590553.jpg\" alt=\"september calendar page with fingerprint apple tree and school poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeptember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September, most kids are headed back to school - engrossed by thoughts of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, school buses, and the new school year! Bring this theme to your September calendar page with a hand and fingerprint apple tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8637-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8634-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4916-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17628-construction-paper-12-x-18-white-bright-peacock-colorburst.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e \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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Apple Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/September.jpg\" alt=\"fingerprint apple tree and school poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to dip the tip of their finger into a shallow bowl of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8255-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen washable paint\u003c\/a\u003e then make a series of fingerprints (in the shape of an oval) to one side of their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6012-sunworks0174-white-construction-paper-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1301.jpg\" alt=\"green fingerprint leaves on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students coat one finger with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1302.jpg\" alt=\"finger painted with brown tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage students to press their entire finger to the paper, directly under the freshly created \"leaves\" to create a tree trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1303.jpg\" alt=\"green fingerprint leaves and brown finger print tree trunk\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree trunk and leaves have dried, invite students to dip the tip of their finger into \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8264-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable red paint\u003c\/a\u003e and create \"apples\" on and around the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1314.jpg\" alt=\"fingerprint apple tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeptember Good Morning Song\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the pencils and pens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to learning with my friends.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099468313,"sku":"A3727","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/September-Calendar-Shot-e1292444590553.jpg?v=1522781667"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-spin-a-graph-math-activity-a3000","title":"Back To School Spin-A-Graph Math Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1114\" alt=\"Back To School Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Back-To-School-Spin-A-Graph.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: krazy4kinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristy Wagner of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/krazy4kinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/back-to-school-spin-graph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKrazy4Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e created this fun back to school math activity {complete with FREE printables!} that would be perfect for a first week of school math center! Featuring a cutesy \"school supplies\" theme, students are invited to spin the homemade game spinner 10 times and graph the results {i.e. mark the square next to the appropriate school supply after each spin}. While this is sure to keep your kinders busy, when finished, you might consider extending the lesson and having your kiddos summarize\/draw conclusions about the 'data' collected with these fun extension worksheets...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1115\" alt=\"Back To School Math Kindergarten Printable and Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spin-A-Graph-Extension1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are invited to count and record the spin frequency for each school supply, determine which they spun the most\/least of, and compare specific columns to determine more than\/less than\/equal to relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734124339225,"sku":"A3000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Back-To-School-Spin-A-Graph.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-preschool-memory-a3821","title":"Back To School Preschool Memory","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1203\" title=\"DSC_2116\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSC_2116.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers get to know each other this school year with a fun game of memory, like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/kindergarten-memory.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Place Called Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the first day of school, invite your kiddos to pose for a picture. Consider setting up a fun background, providing props, etc. to get you preschoolers excited. [NOTE: Sometimes it can be a stretch to get shy students to take a picture. You might also consider having students pose for pictures at \"Meet the Teacher Night\" when their parents are nearby and can provide some support.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop wallet sized prints of the photos - 2 of each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate game cards from card stock {like the ones created by Jonelle at A Place Called Kindergarten}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue each picture to a game card, adding small adhesive labels with student names scripted or printed on them. [NOTE: You'll need two name labels for each student.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider creating a \"game board\" {i.e. a piece of poster board with game card outlines} to help your kiddos learn how to line the cards up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this game, your students will know each of their classmates by name within the first few weeks of school! What spectacular fun!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125256729,"sku":"A3821","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSC_2116.jpg?v=1522781816"},{"product_id":"kindergarten-time-capsule-a3008","title":"Kindergarten Time Capsule","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1167 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Time-Capsule.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrskincaid.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's neat to see how students grow from the beginning of the school year to the end. Let your students in on the fun with this great time capsule exercise from Stephanie Kincaid at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrskincaid.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/first-grade-time-capsule.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Kincaid's First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the first day of school {or in the first week of school}, Stephanie has her kiddos fill out an information sheet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorites {i.e. color, book, food, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture {i.e. what they expect from the new school year, what they want to be when they grow up, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese papers then get collected and placed in a \"time capsule\". [NOTE: A time capsule made from a Pringles can would be super cute!] At the end of the year, students are then asked to fill out the same information sheet, comparing it to the old sheet that has been \"unearthed\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther things you might consider adding for comparison {if students make\/decorate their own time capsules}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString measuring their height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fabulous way to start out the new year - and a great way to get to know your new students!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126108697,"sku":"A3008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Time-Capsule.jpg?v=1522781821"},{"product_id":"i-like-me-mirrors-a3829","title":"\"I Like Me\" Mirrors","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1259\" title=\"I-Like-Me\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/I-Like-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Literacy and Reading Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity from Mrs. Bell at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/this-week-in-kindergarten.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Place Called Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e imparts a fantastic message and is a great way to start the school year. Based on Allia Zobel Nolan's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I Like About Me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, where characters describe what makes them different and why they like the particular trait\/characteristic about themselves, students are reminded that they're all special and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading the book as a class, Mrs. Bell invites her students to take a 'look' in the mirror and determine what they like best about themselves - a great exercise for building character and self-esteem! With this in mind, she then has them create a mirror craft where they illustrate the trait\/characteristic, and displays the finished projects on a bulletin board to remind her students that they're all a special part of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to A Place Called Kindergarten for the free mirror printable that goes along with this activity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126731289,"sku":"A3829","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/I-Like-Me.jpg?v=1522781825"},{"product_id":"silly-wheels-on-the-bus-song-amp-activity-a3011","title":"Silly \"Wheels On The Bus\" Song \u0026amp; Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1187\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Wheels-on-the-bus.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Phonics Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis activity from Deanna Jump at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/first-week-of-school-part-one.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect for the beginning of the school year! With a cute bus theme and the use of a well-known song, your students will have a blast as they build phonemic awareness (working with beginning letter sounds and letter recognition to create new song verses), practice letter formation and printing, decorate their very own school bus, and learn the names of their classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the first letter of the name, students complete the following prompt...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eThe wheels on ___________'s bus go ___umpity, ___ump all through the town!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, \"The wheels on \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eBailey\u003c\/span\u003e's bus go \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003eumpity, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003eump all through the town!\", \"The wheels on \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eJesse\u003c\/span\u003e's bus go \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eJ\u003c\/span\u003eumpity, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eJ\u003c\/span\u003eump all through the town!\", or \"The wheels on \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eMegan\u003c\/span\u003e's bus go \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003eumpity, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003eump all through the town!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 'composing' their song verses, students can then use construction paper (or other craft materials) to create and decorate a school bus, complete with the first letter of their name. Crafts in hand, gather your students in a circle and sing all of the silly new verses to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wheels On The Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Mrs. Jump created an adorable bulletin board from her students' crafts!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Mrs. Jump's Class to see the awesome finished projects!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126829593,"sku":"A3011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Wheels-on-the-bus.jpg?v=1522781826"},{"product_id":"bag-activities-all-about-me-a3015","title":"Bag Activities - All About Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1214\" title=\"All-About-Me-Scrapbook\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/All-About-Me-Scrapbook.jpg\" alt=\"All About Me Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always nice to spend some time at the beginning of the school year getting to know your students {and helping your students get to know each other!}. We found this cute idea, submitted to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/pdf\/Handout-6-All-About-Me.pdf\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheryl Sigmon's website\u003c\/a\u003e, and thought we'd pass it along!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent of the Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a brown paper lunch bag. Invite them to take it home and fill it with pictures that fit various selected prompts like...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy pet {or favorite animal}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy favorite thing to do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy favorite color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students turn in their \"All About Me\" bags on a certain date and each day after, randomly select a student to share their pictures with the class. [NOTE: You might also have your kiddos mount their pictures in a bare book - creating a scrapbook of sorts - then place the books in the classroom library for students to explore throughout the year. Sample book shown above.]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127878169,"sku":"A3015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/All-About-Me-Scrapbook.jpg?v=1522781833"},{"product_id":"first-day-of-school-survival-kit-a3148","title":"First Day of School Survival Kit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/First-Day-Survival-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsnelsonsclass.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this idea over at Mrs. Nelson's Class and thought it was super cute! If you're getting all of your back-to-school materials ready, be sure to add this to the list!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost students {and parents!} are equal parts nervous and excited about starting a new school year - in a new classroom with a new teacher and classmates. The goal of the \"First Day of School Survival Kit\" is to help allay some of the fears and nerves as well as provide your new kiddos with a fun treat and help them get ready for the big day! Passed out during the back-to-school open house\/'meet the teacher' night, students are invited to explore the contents of the kit with their parents. Here's a sneak peek at the contents...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarburst candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmarties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHershey Hug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifesaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...However, you'll have to visit Mrs. Nelson's Class to see what each item means and for the fun {FREE!} survival kit label!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a clever way help your new students feel welcomed and more at ease in their new learning environment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153797657,"sku":"A3148","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/First-Day-Survival-Kit.jpg?v=1522781989"},{"product_id":"school-supplies-writing-helper-a3963","title":"School Supplies Writing Helper","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2294\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-07-09 at 1.29.19 PM\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-09-at-1.29.19-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Literacy and Writing Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.peaceloveandfirstgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is almost officially August! If you're getting your back-to-school centers ready, be sure to include this cute school supplies printable from Laura of Peace, Love \u0026amp; First Grade {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classroomfreebiestoo.com\/2012\/07\/school-supplies-writing-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Freebies Too\u003c\/a\u003e}. Not only is it a great vocabulary booster, but pairing images of the school supplies they've been collecting over the past weeks with the supply names will help improve reading comprehension as well! Here are a few suggestions for use...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them as flash cards for learning new vocabulary words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each student with a printout for their writing binder or place a laminated copy in the writing center to help students compose stories\/journal entries about getting ready for school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two copies, cutting out the cards and using them to play back-to-school themed games - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with alphabet practice, inviting students to place the cards in ABC order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to Classroom Freebies Too for this cutesy download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153863193,"sku":"A3963","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-09-at-1.29.19-PM.jpg?v=1522781989"},{"product_id":"all-about-me-graphing-letters-measuring-more-a3964","title":"All About Me - Graphing, Letters, Measuring, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2298\" title=\"Eye-Color-Graphing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eye-Color-Graphing.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and All About Me Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolsuperstars.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of the school year is a great time to incorporate an \"All About Me\" unit into your lesson plans. It's a great ice breaker, helps your students get to know each other, and helps you learn a little more about your students! Jessica over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolsuperstars.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/all-about-me-and-apples.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Superstars\u003c\/a\u003e offers lots of great activity ideas to include in your unit - from graphing to alphabet practice your kiddos will be kept occupied! Here's a sneak peek at the activities, however you'll have to visit the full post for the details!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"What Color Are Your Eyes?\" (graphing, scissor skills, collecting\/analyzing data)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I Have...\" (writing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How Tall Are We?\" (measuring, ordering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"My House\" glyph (counting, color recognition, following directions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"What Letters Are In Your Name?\" (letter recognition, spelling, sorting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to Preschool Superstars for all of the these great 'get-to-know-you' activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153895961,"sku":"A3964","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eye-Color-Graphing.jpg?v=1522781990"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-all-about-me-graphing-a3149","title":"Back-To-School \"All About Me\" Graphing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2204\" title=\"Eye-Color-Graph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eye-Color-Graph.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and All About Me Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulie Lee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/all-about-me.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e is at it again, this time with a super fun \"All About Me\" unit! Perfect for the beginning of the year - it's a great way to dive right in with some new skills as well as get to know your kiddos a bit better - we know your students will have a blast with the different activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are some great reading and literacy activities, we were drawn to all of the fun graphing activities Julie included in her unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye Color Pie Graph \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eour favorite!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many Letters Are In Your Name?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Am A... {Girl, Boy}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Color Is Your Hair?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning about the different types of graphs, how graphs help us, and participating in organizing collected data into various graphs make these activities a fantastic fit for kinder! However, we also love that each graph incorporates student created elements\/crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and lots of other great activity ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153994265,"sku":"A3149","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eye-Color-Graph.jpg?v=1522781990"},{"product_id":"i-am-unique-back-to-school-activity-a3965","title":"\"I Am Unique!\" Back-To-School Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2302\" title=\"Fingerprints-All-About-Me\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fingerprints-All-About-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and All About Me Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.gettingmessywithmsjessi.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning an \"All About Me\" unit to kick off the school year, you might consider including this fun fingerprinting activity shared by Jessi Feltmann over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingmessywithmsjessi.com\/2010\/08\/all-about-me-me-me-me.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGetting Messy With Ms. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e! {\u003cem\u003eWe just love how she has chosen to include both 'friendship' and 'family life' in the unit topics! Yes, Jessi - we heartily agree that these make a person too!\u003c\/em\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start the activity, students are invited to trace their hands onto a piece of paper, then use the provided ink pads to add a print of each finger. [NOTE: This is a great sensory activity too! We know your preschoolers are sure to love the squishy feel of the washable ink pad and the tickle of the pencil as it traces their hands!] After each child has had the chance to wash up, have them observe their newly created prints. Pull up some pictures of fingerprint whirls, loops, and arches, provide your kiddos with magnifying glasses, and invite them to check out the unique shape of their prints {and those of their classmates!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA simple science exercise and a fun way to remind your students that they're all a unique part of the class! For this and several other activities in Jessi's \"All About Me\" unit, be sure to visit Getting Messy With Ms. Jessi!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154027033,"sku":"A3965","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fingerprints-All-About-Me.jpg?v=1522781991"},{"product_id":"all-about-me-bag-a3150","title":"\"All About Me\" Bag","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2208\" title=\"All-About-Me-Bag\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/All-About-Me-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and All About Me Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgradefactory.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity is an oldie by a goodie! Shared by Alicia Lochridge over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradefactory.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/all-about-me-bag.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Factory\u003c\/a\u003e, this first week of school activity provides a great opportunity for getting to know your kiddos a little bit better, helping your students get acquainted\/reacquainted with their classmates, and building community in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the gist. With the help of their parents, students collect various items from around their house that help describe who they are - i.e. a family picture, a favorite toy, a religious symbol, etc. - and place them in a decorated bag. Then, throughout the first week of school, students share their bags with the class. [NOTE: We love the opportunity for students to practice speaking in front of their peers as well as practice\/model active listening!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a fun, FREE printable note (explaining the activity) that you can send home with your students, be sure to visit First Grade Factory!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154125337,"sku":"A3150","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/All-About-Me-Bag.jpg?v=1522781991"},{"product_id":"self-portraits-all-about-me-bookets-a3966","title":"Self-Portraits \u0026 All About Me Bookets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2309\" title=\"All-About-Me-Portrait\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/All-About-Me-Portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School All About Me Preschool Lesson Plan and Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this super cute back-to-school activity Susan Cooley over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/picture-perfect-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grader...at Last!\u003c\/a\u003e did with her new kiddos! Loading her firsties up with craft supplies - construction paper, scrapbook paper, yarn, scissors, glue, markers, colored pencils, beads, etc. - she invited her students to create a self-portraits. Then she had them complete an \"All About Me\" booklet to attach to the portrait and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not sure where Susan got her booklet, but if you're looking for some inspiration for creating your own or FREE printables, here are a few suggestions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"All About Me\" booklet from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ayearoffhe.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/2012-wk-04-history-of-my-own.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Year of Family Home Evenings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I Am Special!\" booklet from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dbsenk.wordpress.com\/2010\/10\/21\/special-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Nana\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"All About Me\" booklet from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/printables.atozteacherstuff.com\/420\/all-about-me-printable-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Book About Me\" from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradebest.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/book-about-me.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Best\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"All About Me\" mini book from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lawteedah.com\/2010\/08\/unit-study-human-body.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLawteedah\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We're sure there are lots more great printables floating around out there, but these will give you a great start!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you'll have to assist your preschoolers with filling in the booklets {perhaps you might send them home for parents to complete with their kiddos}, we think this is a great way for you to get to know your students and for your kiddos to get to know each other!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, be sure to visit First Grader...at Last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154289177,"sku":"A3966","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/All-About-Me-Portrait.jpg?v=1522781992"},{"product_id":"all-about-me-glyphs-a3151","title":"All About Me Glyphs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2219\" title=\"all_ahbout_me_glyph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/all_ahbout_me_glyph.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School All About Me Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsjumpsclass.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun back-to-school activity we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsjumpsclass.com\/August.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e. \"All About Me\" glyphs are a fabulous way to get to know your new kinders as well as introduce them to each other. Additionally, in the process of crafting, your kiddos will also build early math skills and practice following directions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it's likely to be a first, keep your glyphs simple - i.e. invite them to answer only 2 or 3 questions, each having only 2 answer options. Gender is always a fun and easy distinction. Girls could place a bow on their cutout, while boys could add a baseball cap. Other question suggestions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich summer activity do you like best? - Swimming or riding bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich junk food do you like best? - Potato chips or candy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you ticklish? - Yes or no.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich do you prefer? - Cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many siblings do you have?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final results are sure to be colorful and worthy of displaying on classroom walls so classmates and parents can enjoy them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154256409,"sku":"A3151","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/all_ahbout_me_glyph.jpg?v=1522781992"},{"product_id":"first-day-of-school-getting-oriented-a3967","title":"First Day of School - Getting Oriented","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2312\" title=\"treasure hunt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/treasure-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and First Day of School Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this first day of school {or Open House\/'Meet the Teacher\" night} activity from Katie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/kindergarten-orientationopen-house.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e! As a way to get her kinders more comfortable with routines and acclimated to the room, she sent them on a scavenger hunt and invited them to find important items and locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might include...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir locker and desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teacher's desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trash can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calendar and\/or classroom schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reading center or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe computer table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pretend play corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fun way to help your kiddos explore and get comfortable with the in their new learning environment! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154518553,"sku":"A3967","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/treasure-hunt.jpg?v=1522781993"},{"product_id":"candy-bar-get-to-know-you-game-a3152","title":"Candy Bar Get-to-Know You Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2223\" title=\"53127642\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/53127642.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHere's a fun first day of school game to play with your kiddos! It's super simple, but is a great way to get to know your kinders. {And we're certain they'll love the unexpected treats!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect several types of candy bars\/candy - i.e. Starburst candies, Hershey kisses, mini Snickers, etc. Assign a different question to each candy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite color?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many siblings do you have?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite summer activity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you have a favorite book? What is it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are you looking forward to most this school year?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite movie?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you could do any job when you grow up, what would it be?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, mix all the different candies together in a large bowl. Invite your new students to sit in a circle, passing the bowl around and instructing them to select two pieces. After each child has had a chance to pick, have each student answer the questions that correlate with the candies they've chosen. After they've answered, allow them to eat their treats!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154551321,"sku":"A3152","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/53127642.jpg?v=1522781994"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-recipe-for-success-a3153","title":"Back-To-School - Recipe for Success!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2228\" title=\"p8248818_thumb\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/p8248818_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: travelingtogether.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow awesome is this back-to-school activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/travelingtogether.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/26\/teachers-talk-first-day-of-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEating Abroad\u003c\/a\u003e?! We love how it works to promote community, invites your kiddos to think about the various traits\/behaviors they need to cultivate for success in the classroom, and offers a chance for students to get out of their seats for a hands on experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, put together a list, or 'recipe' if you will, of the attributes necessary for success in the classroom - e.g. effort, teamwork, fairness, etc. Count the total number of traits and assign a different trail-mix component\/ingredient to each one. To start the activity, discuss the importance of each trait\/behavior and demonstrate how to mix the various ingredients together to create packet of \"success\". Finally, invite your students to create packets of their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e packets to share with their families!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat a fun activity - and surprise snack! - for the first day of school! Be sure to visit Eating Abroad for the activity specifics and for some more great back-to-school ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154649625,"sku":"A3153","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/p8248818_thumb_d092bae4-be26-4896-84f4-2d2e1e4fda47.jpg?v=1522781994"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-taking-care-of-books-a3968","title":"Back-To-School - Taking Care of Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2329\" title=\"How-To-Treat-Books\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/How-To-Treat-Books.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Classroom Management Preschool Lesson Plan and Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want your kiddos to love reading as much as you do, the library is sure to be an integral part of your school year! Start the new year off right by teaching your new preschoolers how to take care of books in the classroom using this adorable {and FREE!} book from Kathryn over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\/2011\/08\/teaching-rules-and-routines-taking-care-of-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a similar idea to Paula M. Craig's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Wiggles-Book-Early-Childhood\/dp\/1568229755\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMr. Wiggle's Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {which, unfortunately, has a hefty price tag}, Kathryn created a book of her own. The story follows the story of a group of woodland animals who are sad because someone has mistreated their book - i.e. someone has scribbled with markers and crayons, spilled juice on it, torn the pages, etc. At the end, the story charges the students with the task of taking care of their classroom library. Kathryn follows up the reading of the story with a fun review - inviting her students to brainstorm ways to take care of books and recount the different ways NOT to treat a book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the awesome book download and a look at how Kathryn organizes the post-story discussion, be sure to visit Kindergarten Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154682393,"sku":"A3968","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/How-To-Treat-Books.jpg?v=1522781995"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-publishing-class-books-a3154","title":"Back-To-School - Publishing Class Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2232\" title=\"Chicka book 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chicka-book-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet, Writing, and Collaborative Learning Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsgreeneskindergartenkorner.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass books offer a fun opportunity for building community and practicing early reading skills. Mrs. Greene over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsgreeneskindergartenkorner.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/publishing-class-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Greene's Kindergarten Korner\u003c\/a\u003e does several fun publications with her students during the first few weeks of school and, not only does she love her kiddos collaborative creations, she's encouraged to note that these books become some of the most read books in the library!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics for her class books include...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Alphabet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe results are super colorful and we know your kiddos will have a blast working with their new classmates to create them! Be sure to visit Mrs. Greene's Kindergarten Korner to see the various prompts, crafts, and activities that go into making each class book!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154747929,"sku":"A3154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chicka-book-1.jpg?v=1522781995"},{"product_id":"friend-tree-map-a3155","title":"Friend Tree Map","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2236\" title=\"Friends-Tree-Map\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friends-Tree-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and Valentine's Day Friendship Unit and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of the school year is a great time to incorporate a friendship unit. {\u003cem\u003eA sense of community and promoting friendly behavior is important to any successful learning environment.\u003c\/em\u003e} If you're planning such a unit, be sure to check out this fantastic friend tree map from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/what-have-we-been-up-since-my-last-post.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Morrow's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. The activity offers a fun introduction to the unit and facilitates a class discussion of what friends \"like to... , can... , and are... \".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Mrs. Morrow completed this activity as part of her Valentine's Day activities {another great idea!}, the tree map features heart cutouts displaying the various prompts. As part of your back-to-school plans, you could swap the heart accents for apples or even school buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity and lots of other great ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Morrow's Kindergarten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154944537,"sku":"A3155","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Friends-Tree-Map.jpg?v=1522781996"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-sensory-bins-a3969","title":"Back-To-School Sensory Bins","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart the school year off with a bang with one of these awesome sensory bins from some of our favorite bloggers! Pencils. Erasers. Notebooks. Alphabet pasta. School buses. Apples. Crayons. These ladies have tons of great ideas for creating a vibrant and fun sensory experience for your new kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2333\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-0\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-0.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/peanutsareevil.com\/2012\/07\/15\/apple-sensory-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePeanuts Are Evil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2334\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-1.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sharingoursunshine.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/sensory-tub.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunshine Day School\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2335\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-2.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/lovelykillerbee.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/back-to-school-sensory-tub.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDandelions in my Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2336\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-3.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.happylittlemesses.com\/?p=1639\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappyLittleMesses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2337\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-4.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/nurturingnaters.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/alphabet-sensory-box.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNurturing Naters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2338\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-5.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pocketfulofposiesblog.com\/2011\/09\/apple-themed-sensory-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePocketful of Posies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2339\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-6\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-6.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/august-sensory-tub-back-to-school.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2340\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-7\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-7.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/lifelivedinunknown.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/school-sensory-bin.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife In The Unknown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-8\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-8.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/his4homeschooling.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/back-to-school-sensory-bin.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eH is for Homeschooling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2342\" title=\"BTS-Sensory-9\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BTS-Sensory-9.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e{\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"http:\/\/homegrownadventuresblog.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/august-sensory-bin-back-to-school.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHome Grown Adventures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e}\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't they fun?! Be sure to visit these awesome sites ~ we know your kiddos will have a blast with one of these back-to-school sensory bins!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154977305,"sku":"A3969","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/BTS-Sensory-0.jpg?v=1522781997"},{"product_id":"i-have-who-has-student-version-a3970","title":"\"I Have, Who Has\" - Student Version","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2347\" title=\"iphotosmall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/iphotosmall.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Name Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidscount1234.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers learn the names of their classmates with this fun back-to-school game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscount1234.com\/name.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidsCount1234.com\u003c\/a\u003e! Based on the traditional \"I Have, Who Has\" game, each card features the names and photos of different students. To play, place all of the game cards in a bag, mix them up, and invite your preschoolers to take turns selecting a card. The student with the starred card begins, using the pictures on the card to help them identify the names printed on it and find the next player in the chain. It will read like this, \"I have __________ [student name], who has __________ [student name]?\" Whoever has the specified name on their card goes next and the chain continues until you circle back around to the beginning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have Jason, who has Tyler?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have Tyler, who has Larissa?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"I have Larissa, who has Toby?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have Jennifer, who has Jason?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this idea and lots of other great activity suggestions, be sure to visit KidsCount1234.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155075609,"sku":"A3970","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/iphotosmall.jpg?v=1522781997"},{"product_id":"how-did-you-get-to-school-graphing-activity-a3971","title":"\"How Did You Get To School?\" Graphing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2356\" title=\"HowDoYouTravelToSchool\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HowDoYouTravelToSchool.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Graphing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlegiraffes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fun first week of school activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlegiraffes.com\/teaching-ideas\/1\/first-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e {part of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.atozteacherstuff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e network of sites}. It's a cute way to get a little more information about your kiddos and introduce early math skills. The best part is the activity printables are offered for FREE so all \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e have to do is download, print, and set up! Designed for use with a pocket chart, the download includes - a graph title, transportation cards, and student recording sheets. Once each student has had a chance to contribute to the graph and record the results on their worksheet, you can analyze the results together, determining which mode of transportation is used most, least, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the lesson details and printables, be sure to visit Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155206681,"sku":"A3971","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/HowDoYouTravelToSchool.jpg?v=1522781998"},{"product_id":"first-day-feelings-graphing-activity-a3156","title":"\"First Day Feelings\" Graphing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2241\" title=\"First-Day-Feelings\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/First-Day-Feelings.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thirdgradethinkers8.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoris Young over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thirdgradethinkers8.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/earthquaketornado-and-hurricane-oh-my.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThird Grade Thinkers\u003c\/a\u003e shared this great first day of school activity that is sure to be a hit with your kinders. Begin by reading a book(s) that has to do with the first day of school...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kissing Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Audrey Penn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelia Bedelia's First Day of School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Herman Parish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Before Kindergarten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Natasha Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKindergarten Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Katie Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kevin Henkes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWemberly Worried\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kevin Henkes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Day Jitters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Julie Danneberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplat the Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Rob Scotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss as a class the different emotions that come with trying something new and meeting new people. Nervous. Excited. Scared. Happy. Invite your kiddos to share how they felt coming into class on the first day of school and graph the results! This is a great way to help students talk about their feelings, as well as a great way to build early math skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great learning ideas, be sure to visit Third Grade Thinkers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155239449,"sku":"A3156","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/First-Day-Feelings.jpg?v=1522781998"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-backpack-rule-reinforcement-craftivity-a3157","title":"Back-To-School Backpack Rule Reinforcement Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2252\" title=\"backpackinside\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/backpackinside.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Behavior Management Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rowdyinroom300.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicole over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rowdyinroom300.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/ready-to-learn-beginning-of-year.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRowdy in Room 300\u003c\/a\u003e does this adorable backpack craftivity with her kinders the first week of school to help reinforce classroom rules {or 'norms', if you've moved to that philosophy!}. The hands-on activity is sure to get your kiddos thinking about and internalizing how to be successful in their new learning environment, and the resulting craftivity is so cute, it's sure to offer a cute back-to-school wall display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is Nicole provides the backpack template for free over at her blog! All you have to do is download and print the pieces that will work best depending upon your vision for the exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more information and the free downloads {of course!}, be sure to visit Rowdy in Room 300!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155337753,"sku":"A3157","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/backpackinside.jpg?v=1522781998"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-lunch-room-routine-activity-a3158","title":"Back-To-School Lunch Room Routine Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2258\" title=\"Lunch-Room-Routines\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunch-Room-Routines.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Routines Craftivity and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most kiddos, kindergarten is their first experience with the cafeteria and it's important to go over acceptable behaviors, daily routines, and other lunch time expectations during the first day\/throughout the first week of school. We found some super great ideas while perusing some of our favorite teaching blogs and thought we'd pass them along...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathryn over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\/2011\/08\/teaching-school-routines-is-essential-the-first-few-days-weeks-of-school-i-go-over-every-single-routine-i-can-think-of-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e actually takes her kiddos down to the cafeteria (when it's free of kids, of course!) and shows them EVERYthing! How to line up, what proper line behavior looks like, where to get their food, what to do with their lunch cards, how to sit, how NOT to sit, etc! It's a fantastic, slightly humorous (be sure to read the full post for details), hands-on way to soothe the nerves of your first-timers and make it crystal clear to your kinders what your lunch room expectations are. Back in the classroom, Kathryn then engages her class in a discussion of good\/bad lunch room choices and has them create a cutesy lunch box craft {pictured above} to reinforce the rules. She offers lots of great tips and tricks, so be sure read the full post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a similar vein, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dbsenk.wordpress.com\/2011\/08\/01\/routines\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Nana\u003c\/a\u003e suggests adding routine books to your classroom to help teach and reinforce expected lunch room behavior. Each page features a different step of the process from washing hands and lining up, to sitting at the table and raising a hand for help. This is a great resource to pull out throughout the year to remind your kiddos of your expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these fabulous back-to-school resources, be sure to visit Kindergarten Kindergarten and Kindergarten Nana!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155501593,"sku":"A3158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Lunch-Room-Routines.jpg?v=1522782000"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-craft-create-a-class-puzzle-a2515","title":"Back-To-School Craft - Create a Class Puzzle","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4257\" title=\"Class-Puzzle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Class-Puzzle.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School Back To School Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.oopsicraftmypants.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile perusing Pinterest for fun crafts for kids, we stumbled upon this puzzle project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oopsicraftmypants.com\/2011\/04\/1st-altered-puzzle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOops I Craft My Pants\u003c\/a\u003e. Not only is it a simple and fun craft to do with your new students, but it also is a great reminder that even though each of your kiddos is different - equipped with a unique personality, abilities, and interests - each plays a special and important part in the classroom. As Francisca puts it, \"\u003cem\u003eeach individual piece is beautiful on its own, but what a masterpiece you get when you put them all together!\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you leave the puzzle in pieces for students to reassemble time and again throughout the year or preserve and frame the finished product, we think this is a phenomenal community building craft that emphasizes acceptance and celebrates diversity!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156124185,"sku":"A2515","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Class-Puzzle.jpg?v=1522782003"},{"product_id":"apple-size-sorting-a3984","title":"Apple Size Sorting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2428\" title=\"Apple-Sorting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Sorting.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School, Fall, and Johnny Appleseed Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: dolearnandexplore.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fun apple themed math exercise over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dolearnandexplore.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/apple-themed-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDo, Learn and Explore\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would go perfect with your back-to-school and\/or \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e lessons. While we're certain you've encountered apple size sorting activities before, we love that this exercise consisted of two parts. First, students were invited to sort colorful cards {the lesson plan links to a set of FREE apple size sorting cards in the event you didn't want to create your own!} then, for extra practice, they were invited to sort three-dimensional plastic apples. While sorting cards are great, allowing your students to explore the fruit - hold it, feel it, compare it, etc. - really brings life to the exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have access to plastic fruit, you might also consider using...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft pom pom \"apples\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough \"apples\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyrofoam craft balls painted red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis sorting exercise is just one of the many great apple themed activities shared at Do, Learn and Explore. Be sure to visit for links to the free downloads and for lesson ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159138841,"sku":"A3984","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Sorting.jpg?v=1522782021"},{"product_id":"collaborative-learning-friendship-apple-tree-a3986","title":"Collaborative Learning - Friendship Apple Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2438\" title=\"Friendship-Apple-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friendship-Apple-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Name Recognition Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this community building exercise from Deborah over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2012\/09\/working-together-to-create-our-friendship-apple-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e and think it would make a great addition to your September lesson plans! Not only does it give your kiddos a chance to get their hands messy, it will also provide them with an opportunity to practice name recognition and learn to work together with their new classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeborah and her kiddos started out by reading A.H. Benjamin and Gwyneth Williamson's “Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple”, a story about friendship and sharing. With the story fresh in their minds, reminding your students how Little Mouse's friends helped him get his apple safely home, invite your kiddos to work together to create a large friendship tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding your kiddos with silk leaves purchased from your local craft store, inviting them to create the foliage on the tree with leaf prints, or having your students create the the tree's leaves by forming a 'collage' of hand prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering your kiddos scraps of corrugated cardboard or crumpled recycled newspaper to create a textured trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse actual apple stamps to create the apples on the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhatever materials you decide to use, we love that your students will learn about the importance of teamwork and that the final product will serve as a reminder that each student is a special part of the classroom community!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159663129,"sku":"A3986","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Friendship-Apple-Tree.jpg?v=1522782024"},{"product_id":"sight-word-apple-tree-a3170","title":"Sight Word Apple Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2328\" title=\"Sight word apple tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-word-apple-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Sight Word Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a great way to help your kinders review sight words this fall - a sight word apple tree! Not only does it offer cutesy fall decor, there are a lot of great small group review games you can play...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each player with a basket game mat. Having students take turns, call out a sight word and invite them to pick the correct apple from the tree to put in their basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your kiddos to take turns picking an apple from the tree and identifying the sight word printed on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sight word worm cutouts. Invite students to take turns selecting a worm and matching it to the correct sight word apple on the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some other great game ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/after-school-express-apple-fun-for.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Educators' Spin On It\u003c\/a\u003e so be sure to head over there for suggestions for creating and using your own sight word apple tree!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159761433,"sku":"A3170","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-word-apple-tree.jpg?v=1522782025"},{"product_id":"labeling-fun-the-parts-of-an-apple-a3171","title":"Labeling Fun - The Parts of an Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh my goodness! There are \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e many apple themed goodies over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/youre-apple-of-my-eye.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! If you're not already a fan of Rachelle and Natalie's blog, we suggest you head over and check out all their fabulous teaching resources and ideas! We love all of their apple activities and think they would be perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e {or even a fall unit!}, here's a sneak peek at our favorite lesson...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2337\" title=\"Apple-Labeling-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow stinkin' adorable is this?! As a science component, Rachelle and her kiddos learned about the parts of an apple. First, they worked together as a class to create a diagram of an apple and then they practiced labeling the parts of an apple in their science journals as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle's lesson has inspired lots of classrooms! Check out how \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e teachers have implemented this craftivity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2335\" title=\"Apple-Labeling\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Abby | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theinspiredapple.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/groove-less-and-going-batty.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Inspired Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2336\" title=\"Apple-Labeling-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Labeling-1.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Themed Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Renate and Heather | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/peaceloveandkinder.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/kindergarten-fall-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePeace, Love and Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out these great blogs and, of course, head over to What the Teacher Wants for the full apple unit!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159859737,"sku":"A3171","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Labeling-2.jpg?v=1522782026"},{"product_id":"johnny-appleseed-day-books-for-circle-time-a3987","title":"Johnny Appleseed Day - Books for Circle Time!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2444\" title=\"51NZNGJ5R7L._SL500_AA300_\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/51NZNGJ5R7L._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" alt=\"Children's Books About Apples and Reading Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eIf you're celebrating \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e {September 26th}, we've found some really great sources where you can find suggestions for picture books to check out with your kiddos! All with an apple theme, while there's sure to be some overlap, we know this is a great starting point for compiling your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e list to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theusualmayhem.blogspot.ca\/2012\/09\/9-great-books-about-apples.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Usual Mayham\u003c\/a\u003e. Eddie, mother of three, shares nine books she and her kiddos have enjoyed reading together this fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Childrens-Apple-Books\/lm\/12KTT80T9L2Q2\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eListmania!: Children's Apple Books\u003c\/a\u003e. A first grade teacher shares sixteen of her classroom favorites!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.naturallyeducational.com\/2011\/10\/childrens-picture-books-about-apples\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNaturally Educational\u003c\/a\u003e. Candace, children's writer and educational consultant, offers eight picture book recommendations, complete with short descriptions, that would work great in the classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com\/2012\/09\/11\/mennella-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHilltown Families\u003c\/a\u003e. Sixteen apple books in all, Cheli writes a short review of each and sorts the selections into categories by topic - i.e. apple life cycle, apple picking, apple legend, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgain, while there is sure to be some overlap between the lists, we know you'll find some great stories to compliment your Johnny Appleseed Day lesson plans!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159958041,"sku":"A3987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/51NZNGJ5R7L._SL500_AA300.jpg?v=1522782026"},{"product_id":"apple-poetry-sequencing-a3172","title":"Apple Poetry \u0026 Sequencing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2342\" title=\"Apple-Sequencing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and Fall Sequencing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last activity {but certainly not least!} in our apple activity round-up for fall and\/or \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, is this super cute exercise from {where else?} Deanna Jump over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/farm-and-apple-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e! Combining a cutesy poem with crafting and sequencing practice, we know this craftivity will be a hit with your kinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome considerations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor younger students, find black and white clip art online, printing the images for each step in the sequence onto colored construction paper and inviting your kiddos to cut them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a handwriting component, using a tracing font to create the poem labels and inviting your kinders to trace the words. [NOTE: Of course cutting their own page labels builds scissor skills, but if you're looking for something quicker, mailing labels would be easy to print, peel, and stick!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this craftivity - and all of Deanna's teaching genius! - be sure to visit Mrs. Jump's Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160023577,"sku":"A3172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"apple-unit-from-me-marie-learning-a3988","title":"Apple Unit from Me \u0026 Marie Learning!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2447\" title=\"Apple-Unit\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Unit.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Unit Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: meandmarielearning.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your lesson plans are sure to include some apple themes and activities, when we found this apple unit over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meandmarielearning.blogspot.com\/p\/printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMe \u0026amp; Marie Learning\u003c\/a\u003e {chock full of great ideas!}, we figured we'd pass it along! Fine motor building activities. Large group exercises. Songs and fingerplays. Vocabulary building and activities. Crafts. Literature selections. It's all here! Not to mention, Ashley has created some fun printables to go along with her lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're starting from scratch, Ashley's comprehensive lesson plan will definitely offer a great starting point and, if you already have something up your sleeve, we're sure you'll find some great activities to supplement your lessons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160089113,"sku":"A3988","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Unit_7ab7307f-8cb6-44c2-9304-5ca6d7920a3d.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"all-about-me-rainbow-first-day-of-school-activity-a3271","title":"All About Me Rainbow - First Day of School Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Craftivity-Sample.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been finding so many fun first day of school activities on Pinterest and other great sites that we thought we'd pass this cute 'All About Me' rainbow craftivity along just in case you're still waffling! Since the first days of school are usually used as a get-to-know-you\/get to know the classroom and school, we figured this project would fit right in - providing you with the opportunity to get to know your new students a bit better, helping students get to know their classmates better, and providing some vibrant decor for the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with a cloud cutout and six strips of construction paper, each a different color of the rainbow. Assign each colored strip a different get-to-know-you question and create a key. For instance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the activity, invite your students to write their name on the cloud cutout and then use the key to fill in each colored strip. With all of their answers written down on the strips of paper, have them use glue or craft dots to assemble the craft! And, When you're finished, these can be hung from the ceiling, clipped to a clothesline, or used to create a vibrant back to school bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Excuse the recurring craft on the mock-up! Hopefully you still get the gist!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Back To School Bulletin Board Idea and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Craftivity-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734187778073,"sku":"A3271","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Craftivity-Sample.jpg?v=1522782195"},{"product_id":"first-day-of-school-letter-activity-a4084","title":"First Day of School Letter Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3166\" alt=\"Back to School Preschool Craft and Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/004-b.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nSince you'll likely be spending the first days of preschool getting your new preschoolers acquainted with the classroom, with each other, and with you, we thought we'd pass along this simple, yet fun letter\/name activity that would make an excellent addition to your back to school lesson plans! Not to mention, you can use the cutesy projects to create a colorful back to school display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's the idea...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a large card stock cutout of the first letter of their name. Have them use a marker to divide the letter into different sections then, offering a variety of graphic art tools and other mixed media, invite your preschoolers to decorate their letter. They'll have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3168\" alt=\"Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B2S-Letter-Craftivity-BBI1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHaving issues changing it in Photoshop, but we like this title wording better...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Our Letters Are Unique, Just Like We Are!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePut on display along with identifying labels ( i.e. \"K is for Kyleigh\", \"D is for David\", etc.) - the homemade decorations are sure to create a homey feeling and we have a feeling your new preschoolers will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e seeing their work hanging in the classroom! Here's a display example and you can always find more design ideas at BulletinBoardIdeas.org!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734187974681,"sku":"A4084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/004-b.jpg?v=1522782196"},{"product_id":"fostering-community-that-bugs-me-a3272","title":"Fostering Community - That BUGS Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3099\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/014.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAlong with reviewing and practicing classroom procedures and get-to-know you games, it's important to discuss as a class what a successful and positive learning environment looks like - specifically, how they each have an important part to play and that their choices can affect the whole class, positively or negatively. You might have thought about discussing the characteristics of a positive learning environment, the characteristics of a successful kindergartner, how to be a good friend, etc., and while these things are important, sometimes it can be just as good to confront the issues head on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk any one of your kindergartners and they'll likely know exactly how it feels to be annoyed or 'bugged' by another person's behavior. Spend some time talking about the behaviors that have a tendency to create a negative atmosphere and the things that really 'bug' your students. We're sure this discussion with be enlightening and, while it offers a great segue, what's important for your students to recognize, if they're going to be a successful part of the classroom community, are the behaviors that sometimes get \u003cem\u003ethem\u003c\/em\u003e in trouble with others - their parents, siblings, friends, etc. Being made aware of these behaviors will hopefully help them to think twice before they break into a fit of whining or try to take over the story line in the pretend play corner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf course, we think your kiddos will like the bug theme too and are sure to jump in to share their stories during discussion time!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188105753,"sku":"A3272","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/014.jpg?v=1522782197"},{"product_id":"i-can-make-good-choices-a3273","title":"I Can Make Good Choices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3107\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/I-Can-Make-Good-Choices-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nNicole, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.ca\/2012\/08\/behavior-picture-sort-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, came up with this cute first week of school lesson to go along with David Shannon's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Goes To School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that will help you address the issue of classroom behavior with your new kinders. The best part is, she provides free printables to go along with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing her printables, we revised the lesson a bit to suit our needs. While the original lesson shows the use of a pocket chart, we didn't have one handy so we simply pieced together pieces of scrapbook paper to act as a 'frame' for the lesson. Additionally, we created our own headings, mostly because we wanted to incorporate our own clip art to mimic our voting paddles {see photo below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3106\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/I-Can-Make-Good-Choices-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to create an interactive lesson, so the goal is to present the kiddos with each behavior option and have them hold up a \"thumbs up\" sign if they think it's a good choice or a \"thumbs down\" sign if they think it's a poor choice. The change in clip art meant we had to revise the cut and paste activity as well. We created our own activity sheet and used the original behavior cards to create new squares for students to cut apart and paste to the worksheet. [NOTE: We liked the continuity of using the same behavior cards in the review activity as were used in the original class discussion\/anchor chart. We printed the cards in black and white and figured kiddos could use the completed discussion chart for help if they were unsure in which column the item should be glued.  However, Nicole \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e provide a set of separate cards to use so you don't \u003cem\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e to create your own!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall, we think this is a great way to discuss what positive classroom behavior looks like!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188269593,"sku":"A3273","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/I-Can-Make-Good-Choices-1.jpg?v=1522782198"},{"product_id":"the-colors-of-me-name-activity-a4085","title":"The Colors of Me Name Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3176\" alt=\"Name Recognition and Colors First Day of School Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Colors-of-Me-Name-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nIn our last post we shared a fun first day of school letter activity to do with your preschoolers and here's another great name project that is sure to make a great addition to your first week of school plans! It's super simple and provides a crafty way to get to know your new preschoolers a little bit better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by printing the name of each student in the middle of a piece of card stock with black permanent marker, then draw an oval around the name and divide the remaining space into four equal sections. Finally, create a key assigning each section a color - i.e. favorite color, hair color, etc. To complete the activity, we suggest working as a group, inviting your kiddos to use a mixture of graphic art tools and encouraging them to have fun working with designs rather than coloring each section a solid color. Not only does this activity provide a fun opportunity for getting to know your new students, it's also a great way to practice listening skills and following directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, your directions might look\/sound like the following;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your favorite color marker and trace the letters of your name. When finished, replace the marker in the supply bin and wait for the next direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook down at the shirt you are wearing. Find the crayon that most closely matches the color of your shirt and color the oval around your name. When finished coloring, put your crayon back in the box and listen closely for the next step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMounted on a piece of construction paper, these name projects would look great on the classroom walls or on the front of your students' desks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188466201,"sku":"A4085","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Colors-of-Me-Name-Project.jpg?v=1522782199"},{"product_id":"how-many-letters-in-your-name-a4086","title":"How Many Letters in Your Name?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3187\" alt=\"Back To School Name Recognition and Graphing Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Name-Graphing-Math-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e Names are always fun to work with during the first week of preschool.  We love the idea of reading Kevin Henkes' popular children's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  which tells the story of a little girl mouse who loves her unusual name until she goes to school and encounters several mean-spirited classmates who start to make fun of her. While everything turns out well in the end, the book offers a great opportunity to discuss with your kiddos the importance of treating each other with respect and kindness, as well as celebrating each others' differences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one particular point in the story, a classmate announces that Chrysanthemum's name takes up thirteen letters, adding, \"That's half the letters in the alphabet!\" This offers a great jumping off point for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e name graphing math activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"How Many Letters in Your Name?\" Graphing Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your preschoolers off with the data worksheet below, inviting them to fill in the \"My Data\" section - i.e. write their first name and determine how many letters are in it. Then, armed with name strips and scissors {see example below}, have your students cut the letters of their name apart and help you construct a class graph using a sheet of lined easel paper that displays the number of letters in each students' name. [NOTE: Glue tape might help move the process along a bit faster with less mess. Have your students line up their letters in front of you, swipe a bit of glue tape on the back of each, and then quickly place the letters on the name graph.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3188\" alt=\"Back To School Name Recognition and Graphing Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Name-Strip.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the graph is complete, work with your students to complete the \"Class Data\" section on the worksheet. This is great for working with the concepts of counting, greater than\/less than, tally marks, and graphing!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734188498969,"sku":"A4086","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Name-Graphing-Math-Activity.jpg?v=1522782199"},{"product_id":"lets-talk-about-respect-a3274","title":"Let's Talk About Respect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3114\" alt=\"Back To School Community Building Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Respect-Anchor-Charts.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nAs you discuss the importance of building a positive classroom community in the first few days of the new school year, it's likely you'll broach the concept of respect - respecting yourself, respecting the teacher, respecting classmates, respecting classroom materials, etc. But what exactly does that look like in the classroom setting? It's important not to assume that your new kinders know exactly what the word 'respect' means. In fact, we suggest sitting down and discussing not only what respect looks like and sounds like (the practical applications; see example anchor charts above), but also what it feels like and why it's so important! Understanding how being disrespectful can make others feel bad is sure to go a long way in helping your students take responsibility for their words and actions in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188531737,"sku":"A3274","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Respect-Anchor-Charts.jpg?v=1522782199"},{"product_id":"interactive-classroom-rules-class-book-with-sticky-notes-a3275","title":"Interactive Classroom Rules Class Book with Sticky Notes!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3132\" alt=\"Back To School Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sticky-Note-Classroom-Rules-Class-Book.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nAs you talk about classroom rules with your new kinders, take the discussion a step further by inviting your students to think about what the rules actually \u003cem\u003elook\u003c\/em\u003e like in the classroom setting. This can be done in a number of ways, but we love this fun class book that's made with sticky notes! Simply create a page for each of your classroom rules, then assign each of your students a page as well as provide them with a sticky note. On their sticky note, have them think about how they can \"stick\" to the rules this school year and draw an application of the rule! For example, to go along with the rule, \"Listening bodies. I will listen and follow directions\", students might draw a picture of themselves putting their center work away when the teacher calls for them to clean up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA simple black and white word processing document printed onto colorful paper and completed with vibrant sticky notes really packs a punch, so this activity is pretty easy to put together and is sure to be a hit with your new kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188564505,"sku":"A3275","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sticky-Note-Classroom-Rules-Class-Book.jpg?v=1522782200"},{"product_id":"my-name-is-shared-reading-activity-extensions-a4087","title":"\"My name is...\" Shared Reading Activity \u0026 Extensions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3211\" alt=\"Back To School Name Activity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Name-Shared-Reading.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nHere's another fun name activity for the first few days of school that uses predictable sentences to create a shared reading experience to help your new preschoolers review sight words and classmate names, as well as build print awareness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you use a pocket chart or create a display using paper (like the one above), print a name sentence for each new student onto card stock, then cut the word strips apart, creating individual word cards.  If you have them, print a picture of each child too! Arrange the word cards and pictures in\/on your display, then as part of your morning circle time, invite your kiddos recite the name sentences with you. We suggest using a pointer to keep your place as you read each sentence together. [NOTE: Perhaps it might be fun to demonstrate how to use the pointer to follow along as you read - practicing with the names of the principal, teacher assistant, etc. - then have each student assist with their own name sentence.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Extensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3212\" alt=\"Back To School Sight Word and Name Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Emergent-Reader.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSight Word Emergent Reader.\u003c\/em\u003e Compile the name sentences in an emergent reader - either one laminated booklet for the whole class or individual paper booklets that your students can take home and read with their families. To help your students familiarize themselves with the focus words as well as help them get to know their fellow classmates' names, invite them to use colored markers or highlighters to mark the different sight words on the page - i.e. put a red circle around \"my\", underline \"name\" with orange, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3213\" alt=\"Back To School Name Tracing Preschool Lesson Plans\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Name-Tracing-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eName Tracing.\u003c\/em\u003e Another great way to help your new preschoolers get to know their fellow classmates' names, as well as practice beginning writing skills, is with a tracing activity. Simply print worksheets with student photos and traceable names, place the worksheets in plastic document sleeves, and set out in the writing center with dry erase markers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese activities offer a fun way to introduce and practice with new skills, as well as learn names!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188695577,"sku":"A4087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Name-Shared-Reading.jpg?v=1522782201"},{"product_id":"building-names-letter-name-recognition-activity-a4088","title":"Building Names - Letter \u0026 Name Recognition Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3217\" alt=\"Letter and Name Recognition Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Letter-Recognition-Name-Practice.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nThis name activity promotes letter recognition and fine motor building as well as provides students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the names of their new classmates! Simply create two sets of name cards, one to be left intact and the other to be cut apart to create letter tiles, then have students use the name strips to guide them as they use the letter tiles to 'rebuild' the name. [NOTE: As with some of the previous name activities, you can add student photos to the name strips to help with name recognition!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest packaging the names in threes or fours - i.e. place four name strips and their corresponding letter tiles in an envelope - so as not to overwhelm your students. To use, have students select an envelope and complete the name activity, then place all of the pieces back in the envelope and move to the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Oh, and while the example shows plain white paper. You might consider spicing the activity up with some fun colors!\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgain, while this activity is rather simple, the name 'puzzles' are great for building letter recognition!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188728345,"sku":"A4088","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Letter-Recognition-Name-Practice.jpg?v=1522782201"},{"product_id":"apple-investigations-a3277","title":"Apple Investigations","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimilar to investigating a pumpkin, an apple investigation is a great back-to-school\/September activity to do with your new kinders! While it's likely most of your students have eaten or at least tasted an apple, they've probably never taken the time to really study\/explore it. This is a great chance for them to get hands on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3147\" alt=\"Fall Apple Investigation and Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Investigation-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with the activity, we created a fun organizer for your students to use to record their findings {see above}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith it, your kinders will...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eDescribe the color and texture of the outside of their apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of the outside of their apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of the inside of their apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount and graph the number of seeds found inside their apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd compare their seed graph with a friend's!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734190039065,"sku":"A3277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Investigation-Preview.jpg?v=1522782208"},{"product_id":"apple-glyph-a4089","title":"Apple Glyph","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack-to-school. Johnny Appleseed Day. Fall. An apple theme is perfect for the first few weeks of school! We love the idea of incorporating an apple glyph into your apple unit. Not only is it a great way to get to know your preschoolers a bit better, it also provides a fun hands-on math experience! Who knew you could collect and display data in such a fun way!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is an example of a simple apple glyph...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3227\" alt=\"Back To School and Fall Apple Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Glyph-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're working on templates, but in the meantime, you can download the directions if you would like to make your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734190170137,"sku":"A4089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Glyph-Preview.jpg?v=1522782209"},{"product_id":"apple-math-centers-apple-patterning-a3278","title":"FREE Apple Math Centers - Apple Patterning","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning to recognize, copy, extend, and create patterns is important because it helps to build higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as build a foundation for future math skills. Perfect for back-to-school, fall, and\/or Johnny Appleseed day, this apple patterning exercise is a great addition to your math center plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimply provide your students with apple themed manipulatives (we plan to include simple card stock apple cutouts in dark red, light red, green, and yellow), as well as crayons and a recording sheet. To get them started, you might consider providing an example or two for them to identify, extend, and record. Then, once they've practiced with the examples, invite them to create their own! Students can use the card stock cutouts (or other apple themed manipulatives) to create the pattern, then use the crayons to record their new patterns on the worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734190497817,"sku":"A3278","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Patterning-2.jpg?v=1569291581"},{"product_id":"apple-math-centers-apple-addition-a3279","title":"FREE Apple Math Centers - Apple Addition","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvide your kinders with a bit of hands-on math practice with this fun apple addition activity! Armed with the apple counting mat and dried black bean \"apple seed\" counters, invite students to create their own addition problems - filling both apples on the activity mat with counters, counting the number of seeds in each apple, then determining how many seeds there are all together. Have your kinders use the recording sheet to write out each problem along with its solution!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734190956569,"sku":"A3279","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Addition-Preview.jpg?v=1569291581"},{"product_id":"apple-math-centers-apple-roll-cover-grid-game-a3280","title":"Apple Math Centers - Apple Roll \u0026 Cover Grid Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3165\" alt=\"Apple Themed Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Roll-and-Cover-Grid-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e The apple fun continues with this fun roll and cover game! As your kinders race to 'fill' their basket with 50 apples, they'll also practice counting, numeral recognition, and one-to-one correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo play, you'll need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA game mat for each player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crayon for each player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA game die [We like foam number dice that do not make noise when they're rolled. Or, if you have to use regular dice, a dice dome is a nice way to reduce noise\/runaway dice! Both products are featured below...]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734191185945,"sku":"A3280","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Roll-and-Cover-Grid-Game.jpg?v=1522782215"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/back-to-school-lesson-plans\/topic-alphabet.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}