{"title":"Following Directions Crafts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fun-with-complimentary-colors-a1817","title":"Fun with Complimentary Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow that you've explored the color wheel and discussed the concepts of opposite or complimentary colors, here's a great application activity designed by Faige Kobre, creator of \"Educational Art Thoughts\" blog, to ensure student comprehension. Have the children paint a scene following specific directions; a yellow sun, green grass, blue sky, red house, purple tree trunks, and orange leaves for the trees. Once completed, instruct them to create the same picture by painting objects with their color opposites. \n\nFor older children you may choose to provide a color wheel as a helpful reminder, but let them complete the activity on their own. In a classroom of smaller children, it may be desirable to list objects on the board and decide as a class which colors should be used. Either way, your students will gain a better understanding of complimentary colors when they're able to view the pictures side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/educationalartsandcrafts.com\/blog\/kids-painting-learning-colors\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational Art Thoughts » Kids Painting: Learning Opposite Colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erug for classroom\u003c\/a\u003e circle time?  Take a look at our great selection today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074073113,"sku":"A1817","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"origami-in-the-classroom-a1876","title":"Origami In The Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigami has long been used in the classroom, not only for its beauty and versatility, but for the educational and developmental benefits derived from it. As this art requires the use of both hands, participants stimulate the brain bi-manually, as well as, engage both left and right hemispheres. The physical craft of folding paper strengthens fine motor skills and develops muscle coordination, while improving the ability to follow directions and teaching the brain to sequence. Spatial reasoning is reinforced as students take a one-dimensional piece of paper and turn it into a three-dimensional object. Lastly, origami trains the brain to focus, teaches multi-cultural awareness, and imposes a sense of calm and relaxation on participants.\n\nThere are many resources, in print and online, that provide directions on how to make just about anything with a piece of paper, embellishments if desired, and some patience! When choosing a project, be sure to keep in mind the attention span and skill level of your students. Additionally, keep in mind that thicker paper is often more challenging to fold and may not be a good idea for small hands. Here is a great pack of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7150-origami-paper-55-assorted-sheets-9-34-x-9-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorigami paper\u003c\/a\u003e in bright colors!  While written directions and a physical sample of the completed project are important, it can also be effective to provide a supplemental instructional video. Many can be found on YouTube or kids craft sites online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.simplekidscrafts.com\/?z=origami-craftgami-dog\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts for kids on video Craftgami: Cute Origami Dog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave money on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom carpet squares\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075809817,"sku":"A1876","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bring-summer-to-your-students-a2003","title":"Bring Summer to Your Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the end of the school year nears, most students and, if you're being honest, \u003cem\u003eteachers,\u003c\/em\u003e begin to fantasize about being outdoors, upcoming summer vacations, and all the things you'll likely be doing during the three-month recess from school. While your first instinct may be to subdue this excess energy, it can actually be helpful to embrace it and use it to your advantage.\n\nMany families take vacations to the beach or lake during summer break so it can be fun to incorporate several of these elements into your daily lessons. Design journal writing prompts around favorite vacations, places that will be visited in the coming months, and even favorite summer activities (e.g. baseball, going to the park, etc). Give them a 'taste' of the beach by having them bring in beach towels to spread out around the classroom to use during \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-198-reading-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ereading time\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefine creativity, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-189-fine-motor-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/a\u003e, and the ability to follow directions by incorporating 'summer' into your craft time. Jennifer, creator of the blog Ramblings of a Crazy Woman, provides ideas for two art projects featuring crabs that are sure to excite your students and give them an outlet for their enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/crab-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman: Crab Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a summer program at your school you should check out our collection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-290-summer-bridge-activities.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSummer Bridge Activity Books\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080102425,"sku":"A2003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"an-art-project-thats-alive-a2023","title":"An Art Project That's Alive!","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt teacher and creator of the blog Teach Kids Art, provides a brilliant craft that combines two distinct elements; living and nonliving. This project is targeted toward elementary students, giving them an opportunity to hone their fine motor skills, practice following directions, learn about responsibility, and discover how things grow.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5719-chenille-stems-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e in gold or brown (six per student)\n- Small recycled plastic container\n- Grass seed\n- Florist foam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn preparation: Use a serrated knife to cut the florist foam to fit the size of your plastic containers. It is important that the pieces fit snugly to prevent them from falling out. Carefully fill each container with water, stopping just before it reaches the surface of the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith your students: Demonstrate for your students how to group the pipe cleaners into branches and twist to create a tree. You'll find great examples along with pictures at Teach Kids Art. Embellish the tree with swirls and add a simple bird if you desire. Instruct your students to carefully press the tree trunk into the foam and sprinkle with grass seed. Make sure these art projects are set in a sunny place and charge your students with watering their creations as needed. They'll love checking on the progress of their living art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachkidsart.blogspot.com\/2010_04_01_archive.html#7083398745903371265\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachKidsArt: Gustav Klimt 3D Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080757785,"sku":"A2023","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"help-students-review-shapes-with-this-fun-fall-scarecrow-craft-a2232","title":"Help Students Review Shapes With This Fun Fall Scarecrow Craft!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cybaea\/2772494198\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Flamstead Scarecrow Festival 2008 - cybaea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flamstead-Scarecrow-Festival-2008-cybaea.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Flickr | Cybaea\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall is officially here and what better way to herald in the new season than with scarecrows! Allie, mother and creator of the blog No Time For Flash Cards, provides directions for a simple craft that will help your students review their shapes and get you in the mood for autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors (blue, yellow, orange, green, tan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlue stick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrown marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarecrow template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nBegin by creating a scarecrow template. You'll need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1 large rectangle for the body\n- 1 large circle for the head\n- 1 large triangle for the hat\n- 2 medium rectangles for the arms\n- 3 small circles for the buttons\n- 1 small triangle for the nose\n- Lots of small (long, skinny) rectangles for the hair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a template for each group of four students (they'll learn valuable social skills as they share and take turns using each item). Provide them with construction paper and a project recipe card (i.e. list the items and the number of each item they'll need to create; for example, draw a large green rectangle and list a \"1\" beside it, draw a large tan circle and list a \"1\" beside it, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students trace and cut out each shape, they'll be strengthening fine motor skills, as they follow the recipe card, students will be learning how to follow directions, and as they create their own scarecrow, they'll review the shapes they've learned throughout the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie also suggests several shape books to read when doing this lesson so be sure to check out her full blog post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2009\/10\/shape-scarecrow-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShape Scarecrow Craft | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088720409,"sku":"A2232","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Flamstead-Scarecrow-Festival-2008-cybaea.jpg?v=1522781601"},{"product_id":"fall-leaves-that-sparkle-a2238","title":"Fall Leaves That Sparkle","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/liliesandbees\/1055433499\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2106\" title=\"Glitter - lilies and bees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Glitter-lilies-and-bees.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Flickr | lilies and bees | Britney M\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat toddler or preschooler doesn't enjoy using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e? That's what Jennifer, creator of the blog Ramblings of a Crazy Woman, thought when she designed this simple, yet festive fall leaf craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow aluminum baking pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFoam paint brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst things first, you'll need to take your tots on a nature adventure! Take them on a tour around the schoolyard and invite them to collect *two* of their favorite fall leaves. Not only will this give your students practical experience with numbers and counting (however small), it will give them a \u003cem\u003especific\u003c\/em\u003e goal to fulfill which is important in keeping young children on task!\n\nBack in the classroom, set up the workspace. Provide students with shallow baking dishes or plastic trays (great to keep on hand for keeping messes in check!), small containers of glitter, a shallow dish of school glue, a foam paint brush, and a piece of wax paper. Demonstrate the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint glue on one side of the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition a leaf on the glue. Allow the glue to set just a bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint glue onto the leaf and the other side of the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a color of glitter and sprinkle it over the leaf and the glue on the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold the excess (now glittered) wax paper over top the leaf and press it flat. Set aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen glue has set, trim around the outside edges of the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your students to repeat this process with their second leaf. Offer help if they ask (or if you observe they require it!), but use their second creation as a test of their memory and ability to follow directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all the glitter leaves have dried, use them as window decorations, string them together to create a beautiful garland, hand them from the ceiling at different heights for beautiful falling leaves, or incorporate them into a bulletin board! The possibilities truly are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089211929,"sku":"A2238","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Glitter-lilies-and-bees.jpg?v=1522781604"},{"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":"pumpkin-week-activities-a3018","title":"Pumpkin Week Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1233  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Glif1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Math and Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ms. White\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure you have lots of pumpkin lesson ideas for fall, but we thought that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherweb.com\/AL\/AppalachianElementary\/MsWhitesClass\/apt39.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. White\u003c\/a\u003e did a fantastic job putting together this activity set for her first graders and thought we'd pass it along, just in case you needed a bit of new inspiration. Crafts, literacy, math, science - this is the whole package! Here's a highlight of our two favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Glyphs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlyphs are a fantastic math tool, offering a unique way to collect and display data. In the spirit of fall, Ms. White invited her kiddos to answer the various questions about pumpkins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever eaten pumpkin seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould you carve a funny or scary face on your pumpkin?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...in order to \u003cem\u003ebuild\u003c\/em\u003e a pumpkin that would uniquely represent them! Once on the wall, students can tell just by looking at the pumpkins {and the number of buttons, the color of the patches, etc.} how their classmates answered the questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Predictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a popular activity, but we think it's great fun! 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Vanessa, paper spider web extraordinaire and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/afancifultwist.typepad.com\/a_fanciful_twist\/2010\/09\/wickedly-wonderful-paper-spider-webs-2-tutorials.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Fanciful Twist\u003c\/a\u003e, not only created these fabulous fall\/Halloween decorations, but provides a fantastic tutorial on how to make them for yourself! While they may not be able to attempt the trickier designs, we think the simple web cutout would even be a great exercise for your elementary students - they'll learn to follow directions {to the letter!}, hone fine motor coordination, and have a blast exploring the cause\/effect relationship of their snips and cuts on the folded paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinter paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray paint in assorted colors {glitter and regular}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest letting the kiddos do the cutting part, then take the finished webs home to spray paint {mostly because of the mess and the fumes!}. When completely dry, string the webs together to create a festive garland, hang the cutouts from a door\/window frame or ceiling, or use them as fabulous bulletin board decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou don't want to miss this awesome tutorial so be sure to head over to A Fanciful Twist and get started!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128631833,"sku":"A2381","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spider-webs.jpg?v=1522781837"},{"product_id":"construction-unit-building-from-a-blueprint-a3092","title":"Construction Unit - Building From A Blueprint","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1860\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Building-With-Recycled-Materials-2.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Unit Craftivity and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madtownmacs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far in the unit, your kiddos have brainstormed how to build a house {building}, have stepped into the shoes of an architect to draw and design their own structure, and now, they'll get a chance to BUILD -- and what's perfect, your kiddos already have a model to work from!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady, Set, BUILD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from their project folders, have your kiddos make their buildings into reality. Set out the selection of recycled materials and invite your students to pick out the items featured in their design gallery. Then, armed with scissors, tape, craft glue, and their drawing, invite them to use the materials to replicate their proposed building! There will, of course, be artistic liberties, but see which students take the project to heart and really try to recreate their sketch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know this will be a fun exercise - promoting problem solving, following directions, and creativity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143246361,"sku":"A3092","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Building-With-Recycled-Materials-2.jpg?v=1522781925"},{"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":"leprechaun-glyph-for-st-patricks-day-a6982","title":"Leprechaun Glyph for St. Patrick's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Leprechaun Glyph for St. Patrick's Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-teacher.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching! Do you find yourself in need of a way to add a little leprechaun fun to your lesson plans?? If so, be sure to check out this adorable glyph activity featured by Kathy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/leprechaun-glyph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e. Kathy provides everything you will need to complete the project with your class (aside from the construction paper and glue of course!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLeprechaun Glyph\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns and instructions you will need are provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/leprechaun-glyph-cont.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. With the patterns in hand, all you will need are scissors, glue, markers and construction paper in  two shades of green, yellow, black, tan and orange. Have your students answer the following questions to complete their leprechauns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Leprechaun Glyph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Leprechaun-Glyph.jpg\" alt=\"Glyph Instructions for Completing Leprechaun\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few examples completed by Kathy's class. It will be cute to see how many students claim to have actually spotted a leprechaun (indicated by yellow buttons)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Leprechaun Glyph Example 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-student1.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids Example 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Leprechaun Glyph Example 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-student2.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids Example 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are always on the hunt for great ideas for our readers and \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e is quickly becoming one of our favorite sources! Be sure to stop by Kathy's site to check out her amazing collection of ideas soon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206849049,"sku":"A6982","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/leprechaun-glyph-teacher.jpg?v=1522782308"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Building-With-Recycled-Materials-2.jpg?v=1530027743","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/following-directions-crafts\/skill-memory.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}