{"title":"Gross Motor Skills Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"skill-building-games-a1905","title":"Skill Building Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eOjami are small Japanese bean bags used to play Otedama, a traditional \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-117-games-puzzles.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echildren's game\u003c\/a\u003e that incorporates juggling with other rules similar to jacks. While the game has lost some popularity in Japan, with most under the age of thirty-five never having played it, it is a great way to encourage hand-eye coordination, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-168-gross-motor-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egross motor skills\u003c\/a\u003e, and problem solving in the classroom!\u003cbr\u003e\n\nActivity Village provides four variations of Otedama based on skill level. Even if you expect that your students will be able to complete the most challenging, it's fun to start from the the beginning and work your way up just to get experience handling the ojami. Your students will build essential skills while learning about a different culture, the importance of active play, and burning off some extra energy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to make a day of it, research games from other cultures and set up stations around the classroom for your students to visit and participate in. It might also be fun to partner with teachers on your floor, setting up a different theme in each classroom, or coordinate with your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-443-physical-education.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ephysical education\u003c\/a\u003e teacher to hold a 'World Fair' in the gymnasium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/otedama_games.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOtedama Games\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076792857,"sku":"A1905","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"free-play-in-your-toddler-classroom-a2121","title":"Free Play in Your Toddler Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-446-infant-toddler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoddlers\u003c\/a\u003e, play-based learning is highly beneficial. Since their attention span is much shorter than older children, organized lessons can sometimes fall flat, but by taking advantage of organic learning opportunities created through normal play, your students are on the fast track to completing all the learning objectives on your list!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrucks \u0026amp; Cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy observing your toddlers as they push around their Matchbox cars and oversized trucks, you'll notice that more is at work than simple play:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs they push the cars up inclines and over bridges they're discovering gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey experiment with motion and speed as they 'race' cars around the classroom (and sometimes in to walls!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents tap in to problem solving skills during activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs students work and play together, they learn critical social skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhen explaining to you or other students what is happening (e.g. how the car performs on the bridge, what the name of their driver is, etc.) they are refining language skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross and fine motor skills are being strengthened as they 'drive' their vehicles up, around, under, and everywhere!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs they drive their cars, students are exploring the uses of wheels and how they work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake inventory of the toys, games, and puzzles around your toddler classroom, then begin organizing them by important learning objectives and concepts. In this way, you can begin to 'highlight' certain play activities to fulfill daily goals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/early-childhood-resources.com\/2010\/05\/play-cars-trucks\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWe Play - Cars and Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e, learning aids, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-452-toys.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoys\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool furniture\u003c\/a\u003e needs, check out the great selection at MPM School Supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084132889,"sku":"A2121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-a-lesson-in-economics-a2882","title":"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1834\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies and Children's Literature Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile your kindergartners may not understand the term 'economics', they'll certainly understand what it means to \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e something. Mary Suiter, lesson contributor to A to Z Teacher Stuff, has designed a relevant economics lesson for your students that will help them comprehend the concepts of cause and effect, demand, and the difference between a good and a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-850-drawing-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28401-if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIf You Give A Mouse A Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuiter suggest beginning the lesson with a discussion on cause and effect using simple sentence examples your students will understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cause-Effect-Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discussing several examples, invite your students to come up with their own cause\/effect statements or provide them with several cause statements (e.g. \"Morgan decided not to clean her room...\", \"Daniel sat quietly at his desk and finished his work...\", etc.) and invite them to finish them with effect statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect, introduce and read Numeroff's \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". (NOTE: Before reading, it can be fun to pose the title as a cause statement and invite students to predict the effect statement!) After finishing the story, Suiter recommends completing the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the events of the story. This can be done playing a memory \"chain\" game. Have students create a circle. Ask for a student volunteer to start the game. Pass them a bean bag and have them say the first item the mouse wanted after being given a cookie (milk). Instruct them to pass the bean bag to a friend anywhere in the circle who is to recite the first \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e second things (milk, straw). As your students pass the bean bag, continue building up the list until you've recounted every item. Not only will your students be strengthening memory and gross motor skills, they're sure to have a blast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concepts of cause and effect. Use the events in the story to construct cause and effect statements. Discuss as a class why these statements make sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concepts of goods and services. Everything that the mouse wanted could fall under the umbrella of a good or a service. Give students the definitions of these terms and invite them to brainstorm other goods and services that they use every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of demand. Describe the difference between wants and needs. Introduce to students the idea that they themselves are consumers (just like the mouse, or their parents, or their neighbors, etc.) who have specific and unlimited wants and needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the concepts to create and illustrate a story. As a class, create your own story, modeled after \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". Here students will get extra practice with cause and effect, practice distinguishing between goods and services, and make connections between related goods as well as demand. Provide students with drawing materials and have each student illustrate a different part of the class story. This can later be bound and put in the classroom library or sent home for children to share with their families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is certainly not a complete list, Suitor gives some great ideas on how to bridge the gap between economics and this delightful children's storybook. Your students are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ecedweb.unomaha.edu\/lessons\/mouse.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson: Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089048089,"sku":"A2882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg?v=1522781603"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-wrecking-balls-a3704","title":"The Science of Wrecking Balls!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-74  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Wrecking-Ball-Science.jpg\" alt=\"knocking colorful blocks over with a homemade wrecking ball\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another great lesson to incorporate during your preschool construction theme – wrecking ball science! Not only will it help your students make connections in physics, much to their collective delight, they’ll get to experiment with controlled demolition! Who doesn’t like knocking towers over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment Procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim, creator of the blog Mom Tried It and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/10\/wrecking-ball-science.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e, provides a wonderful tutorial for this experiment. She includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of needed materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step set-up instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture instructions for each step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservations, suggestions, and pointers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet your students be as creative as they please…\u003c\/em\u003e While you’ll probably pull out the classroom block set for experimentation, allow your students to use other materials they find too. Pull up the recycling bin and offer your students the menagerie of cardboard cereal boxes, plastic bottles, cans, and small plastic containers for demolition. Empty your stuffed animal shelf and have your students explore the difference between demolishing the plush toys versus the rigid blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut challenge them as well…\u003c\/em\u003e Give them specific targets to aim for (e.g. the bottom of the stack, the green block, the left side, etc.). Have them discuss how to adjust the wrecking ball string and the angle of the ball to accomplish these tasks. Give students a specific number of wall “items” to knock down (e.g. displace the top three blocks, knock over all of the blocks, etc.). Have your students discuss not only the adjustments needed for the wrecking ball string, but how ball speed and moving closer or father away will affect the number of blocks knocked over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, allow students to direct their own experiments. No suggestion (unless dangerous, of course) is too silly to try. By allowing your preschoolers to be “in charge” of the exploration, they’ll gain an appreciation for scientific discovery as well as learn how to ask questions that can later be investigated!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090752025,"sku":"A3704","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Wrecking-Ball-Science.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"halloween-skeletons-a3709","title":"Halloween Skeletons","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-125\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Foot-X-ray.jpg\" alt=\"x-ray foot\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Claudio Calcagno\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought skeletons were just a fun way to bring a little spooky Halloween \"cheer\" into the classroom? Jason Carr, lesson plan contributor to Education World ®, suggests broadening your scope and using this fun q-tip skeleton craft as a way to introduce your students to basic anatomy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our skeletal system is made up of many bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our bones have several important jobs in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn and be able to identify major bones in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarr suggests starting off the unit with a brainstorming session where students help make a list of major bones in the body. He recommends keeping the bone names simple and at your students' level (e.g. thigh bone instead of femur, etc.). For the q-tip skeleton project, make sure students have been introduced to all of the following: skull, spine, ribs, arm bones, fingers, thigh bone, leg bone, foot bones.\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-115\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Q-Tip-Skeleton-Recipe-Card.jpg\" alt=\"q-tip pieces needed to create a skeleton\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eProvide students with a piece of black construction paper, craft glue, a skull cutout, and a q-tip skeleton \"recipe card\". Invite students collect the correct number of q-tip parts needed to construct their bony friend. After students have completed their projects, discuss how bones play an important role in our bodies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey give our bodies structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey protect our organs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe provide muscles with a place to attach so we can move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having fun with these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/abc-exercise-cards-hooray.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eABC Exercise Cards\u003c\/a\u003e from Amy at Teach Mama (each card is equipped with a letter and some type of movement to go along with each letter - e.g. \"A\" - \"Make circles with your \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003enkle\"). This fun activity will allow your preschoolers a chance for some active fun and demonstrate how bones are essential to movement! It might also be fun to explore actual x-ray films for a real look into our amazing bodies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Science\/Anatomy\/ANA0008.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eQ-Tip Skeleton - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092029977,"sku":"A3709","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Foot-X-ray.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"best-halloween-party-games-for-kids-a2245","title":"Best Halloween Party Games for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Halloween has officially come and gone, it's always nice to keep a folder of inspiration for next year's classroom celebration! Craft, snack food, decoration, and party favor ideas are easy to come by, but there seems to be a gap where party games are concerned. If you want the right mixture of fun and skill building, here are a few suggestions for a festive Halloween party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop Goes the Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this twist of the carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMartha Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e, students attempt to pop balloons full of candy and confetti!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/article\/pop-goes-the-pumpkin\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2202\" title=\"Pop Goes the Pumpkin Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg\" alt=\"orange balloons displayed in the shape of a pumpkin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Martha Stewart Living\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitch's Eye Relay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith ping pong balls painted to resemble witch's eyes - like the ones found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Sisters\u003c\/a\u003e - have students race around obstacles in the classroom while trying to keep the 'eyes' on plastic spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/eyeball-halloween-wreath.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2201\" title=\"Ping Pong Ball Eyeballs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ping-Pong-Ball-Eyeballs.jpg\" alt=\"ping pong balls painted like eyeballs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Crafty Sisters | Candace\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Face Race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare several jack-o-lantern face cutouts from Wonderfoam® sheets - like the ones found here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e. Place Velcro dots or double-sided tape on the pumpkin and face pieces then, dividing students into teams and arming them with drinking straws, have teams race to create jack-o-lanterns using the straws to 'suck up' the pieces and place them on the pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2009\/10\/15\/mix-and-match-jack-o-lantern-faces\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2200\" title=\"Mix \u0026amp; Match Pumpkin Face Relay\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mix-Match-Pumpkin-Face-Relay.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin with foam face shapes pasted on it\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Chica and Jo | Chica\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Can Toss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Students will have a blast tossing bean bags into the Halloween-themed cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/?page=2\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2196\" title=\"Halloween Bean Bag Toss\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bean-Bag-Toss.jpg\" alt=\"cans decorated for halloween to use in a bean bag toss game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalloween I-Spy Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have fun 'racing' to find each of the hidden items in these i-spy bottles designed by Marylea of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink and Green Mama\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-eye-spy-bottle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2198\" title=\"Halloween I-Spy Bottle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-I-Spy-Bottle.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bottle filled with rice and Halloween objects for students to find\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Pink and Green Mama | Marylea\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Bowling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 'dressing up' simple plastic soda bottles like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman\u003c\/a\u003e and providing a soft ball, your students will have hours of bowling fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2008\/10\/halloween-bottle-bowling-or-just-cute.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2197\" title=\"Halloween Bowling\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bowling.jpg\" alt=\"soda bottles decorated to look like Halloween characters\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ramblings of a Crazy Woman | Jennifer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Corn Estimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in some math fun during your Halloween celebration with this carnival favorite from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2194\" title=\"Candy Corn Estimation\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Corn-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"large glass container filled with candy corn for students to practice estimating\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Eat A Jack-O-Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamie at The Crafting Chicks designed this fun spin-off of Don't Eat Pete. Your students will have fun earning the sweet treats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thecraftingchicks.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-treat-bag-toppers-tags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2195\" title=\"Don't Eat A Jack-o-Lantern Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Eat-A-Jack-o-Lantern-Game.jpg\" alt=\"homemade Halloween game board with pumpkins\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Crafting Chicks | Jaime\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave fun party planning for next year with these amazing Halloween games!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093930521,"sku":"A2245","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"the-first-flight-a2901","title":"The First Flight","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-First-Flight-Wright-Brothers.jpg\" alt=\"The Wright Brothers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Wright House\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn continuation of national aviation month and your kindergartner's recent discovery of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2900\/how-do-airplanes-fly\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehow airplanes fly\u003c\/a\u003e, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum recommends introducing your students to Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of this spectacular flying machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrville and Wilbur Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wright brothers first became interested in flight at the ages of seven and eleven when their father gifted them with a toy helicopter. They first dabbled in making model airplanes - starting small then graduating to larger crafts. Having experienced only minimal success in this venture, the brothers pursued several other endeavors until 1896 when other pioneers in aviation ignited their interest once again in designing a craft for manned fight. Going as far as to relocate for better flying conditions, Orville and Wilbur finally piloted the first successful airplane flight in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo better understand the duo's lives and achievements, read Andrew Woods' book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eYoung Orville and Wilbur Wright: First to Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as a class, the use the Smithsonian's interactive airplane anatomy lesson to show students the Wright's first plane (design, parts, etc.) and how, after 100+ years, airplanes \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e make use of Orville and Wilbur's flight theory!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Science (and FUN!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that your students have learned about the first planes, their various parts, and how these large crafts are able to stay in the air, have a little fun. Choose a simple paper airplane design, provide students with paper, and invite them to copy the craft. As recommended by Steve McCombs, a ProTeacher lesson plan contributor, create worksheets for recording flight distances, then head to the hallway for some flying fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 1 - Fly paper airplanes without any extraneous variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 2 - Fly paper airplanes with an extraneous variable (e.g. a paper clip on the front, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 3 - Collect several paper airplane designs from the internet or print resources, presenting them to your students. Have them vote on which will fly the farthest, straightest, etc. then make several planes and head out to the hallway again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the classroom, analyze and graph the data from each trial to find the shortest, median, and longest flights, etc. in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners are sure to have a blast with these interactive aviation lessons! ...Usually creating and flying paper airplanes in class is a 'punishable offense' - this lesson presents a perfect time to have fun with 'contraband' - something your students will enjoy in and of itself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094225433,"sku":"A2901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-First-Flight-Wright-Brothers.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"the-inuit-way-of-life-a3716","title":"The Inuit Way of Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4951162783.jpg\" alt=\"Eskimo girl named Minnie\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 1906 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8337233@N06\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUniversity of Washington Libraries Digital Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8337233@N06\/4951162783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{It's important for children to understand the history of our country - even before\u003cem\u003e it became a nation in 1776. November being \"American Indian Heritage Month\" makes it a great time to explore the various native peoples and cultures that could be found in America before the land was \"discovered\" and settled by easterners. This series of lessons attempts to introduce your preschoolers to the original Americans.}\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnit Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving been granted the proper permissions, take your students on a trip to an \"unknown\" part of the school (i.e. the gym locker rooms, the teacher's lounge, the janitor's closet, etc.). Before opening the door, ask your students if they know what's behind it. Take a few answers and then unveil the mystery room. Explain to your students that, at one time, the world seemed just as big and \"unknown\" as the school seems at times. They will be surprised to find out that, just like they had no idea the mystery room in the school existed, many people didn't know that America existed (or the native peoples occupying it!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack in the classroom, find a globe and show students where Spain, Asia, and America are located. Introduce Columbus - his mission, his journey, and his discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with a map of America and ask them where they think the Native Americans lived before Columbus arrived. Next, show them a map of the Native American Cultures\/Groups inhabiting the Americas. Discuss how every part of the Americas is highlighted – showing that native communities were spread throughout both continents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with a piece of printer paper and graphic art tools, have your students draw an Indian. Discuss different stereotypes - clothing, houses, language, etc. (at their level of course) - explaining that not all Native Americans dressed or acted in these ways. Because of differences in environment and resources, there were notable differences between each cultural group and tribe. Let your students know that they will be learning about these very differences in the next unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inuit (Eskimos)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this lesson is to teach your preschoolers about the Inuit way of life - where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic (North)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Igloos or tents\/houses made from animal skins, wood, sod, or mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealskin parkas in the summer, caribou skin parkas in the winter, and boots made of walrus hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fisherman and hunters - the Inuits survived on seal, walrus, caribou and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harpoons, kayaks, umiaks (open boats made of wood and skin), and dog sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Songs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/swinter.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Little Eskimos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Song \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Consider designing finger puppets for a fun fingerplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMama Do You Love Me?\u003c\/em\u003e by Barbara M. Joosse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale\u003c\/em\u003e by Lydia Dabcovich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDress Like An Eskimo Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what the weather is like in the Arctic. Show them pictures of the clothing worn by the Inuits. To help them understand the \u003cem\u003emany\u003c\/em\u003e layers worn by this Native American tribe, take turns dressing students like Eskimos. Be sure to collect the following to put over student clothing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulky sweatshirt = Inuit \"inner\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweatpants = Inuit \"inner\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow pants = Inuit \"outer\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow parka = Inuit \"outer\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge thermal socks = Inuit stockings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow boots = Inuit \"mukluks\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather work gloves = Inuit mittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted hat and fur hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might also be fun to collect several Eskimo \"outfits\" then have a relay race - students are divided into teams, the first player on each team is helped into the outfit, completes a task (i.e. 'runs' to the end of the mat and back balancing a craft pom pom on a plastic spoon, etc.), races back to the finish line, transfers the Eskimo outfit to the next player in line who must complete the same task, and this process repeats until all team members have played. The team who does it the quickest, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInuit Sensory Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider filling your sensory table with Insta-Snow™ and Inuit-themed objects - plastic animals (seals, whales, caribou, dogs, etc.), boats, small Styrofoam blocks (for igloo building!), and other fun items! Your preschoolers will be delighted with the change - and amazed to find snow \u003cem\u003einside\u003c\/em\u003e, in \u003cem\u003eNovember!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor more great lesson ideas, games, crafts, etc. be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2902\/american-indians-heritage-series-the-inuits\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis American Indians Heritage Series: The Inuits\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/inuktitut.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative Languages of the Americas\u003c\/a\u003e is another a great resource for learning about Inuit heritage, traditions, and way of life!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096158745,"sku":"A3716","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4951162783.jpg?v=1522781646"},{"product_id":"we-re-going-on-an-archeological-dig-a2909","title":"We’re Going On An Archeological Dig","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4109922972.jpg\" alt=\"Treasure Chest\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Tom Praison\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/40201205@N06\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTom Praison\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Treasure Chest'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/40201205@N06\/4109922972\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun, hands on science lesson for your kindergartners? Try going on an archeological dig! Here are two fun adventures your students are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're trying to cool off during the warm summer months or just attempting to bring a little of \"winter\" indoors, digging for ice treasure is a blast! Amy Anderson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lets-explore.net\/blog\/2008\/05\/ice-treasures\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLet's Explore\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great tutorial on creating individual ice stations for excavation - including freezing tips, container suggestions, and much more! Consider choosing a theme or topic for your dig and, armed with treasure-excavating tools (i.e. salt, spray bottles \u0026amp; droppers with warm water, toothbrushes, etc.), let your students loose to uncover and discover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure in the Dirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirt and treasure are two of every child's favorite things! Whether indoors or outdoors, summer or winter, your students are sure to have a blast digging for buried treasure - just make sure you have the proper cleaning supplies on hand for post-excavation clean-up! Abbie, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/greeningsamandavery.typepad.com\/greening-sam-and-avery\/2010\/09\/day-91-digging-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreening Sam and Avery\u003c\/a\u003e, shares her experiences in using flower pots and potting soil for this wonderful sensory (scientific!) activity. Again, choose a theme for your archeological dig, provide the proper tools (i.e. scoops, shovels, spoons, rakes, etc.), and let the fun begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these exercises can be used for undirected exploration, it can also be fun to take advantage of the opportunity for directed learning - using \"official\" terminology and teamwork. Once the \"dig sites\" have been prepared (whether ice or dirt), divide students into teams of three and assign each team a formal excavation location as well as individual roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder. Provide this student with a picture checklist of all the items rumored to be hidden at their excavation site. As the team uncovers each object, have the team recorder check it off their list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool Specialist. Provide this student with a picture checklist of the various tools their team will be given to use in the excavation of their dig site. Have the tool specialist take inventory of the tools when they reach their assigned site and again after the dig to make sure every tool is accounted for and in its proper place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Preserver. Provide this student with sample bags and picture labels that match the items on the recorder's picture checklist. As the team unearths each piece of treasure, have the treasure preserver place the item in a bag and tape on the proper picture label for further examination after the dig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with these \"official\" roles, \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e team members will help to unearth the treasure! After the dig, have each team bring their \"samples\" back to the classroom for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion points you might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students describe the digging conditions (i.e. was the soil easy to sift through or was it hard and compacted, did it get easier to unearth the ice treasure as time went along or stay about the same, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students discuss the tools used (i.e. were some more effective than others, is there a tool that was not made available that would have done the job better, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students discuss the treasure found (i.e. did the transparent quality of the ice make it easier to find the objects, did the size of the object make it easier\/harder to find, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether excavating ice or dirt, your students are sure to have a blast with this exercise! Not only that, they'll strengthen counting skills, learn how to make observations and keep accurate records, practice labeling, learn to work with others, build problem solving skills, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100353049,"sku":"A2909","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4109922972.jpg?v=1522781672"},{"product_id":"more-dental-health-lessons-a3744","title":"More Dental Health Lessons","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5284089639.jpg\" alt=\"December 3, 2010\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Mike Willis\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/67248612@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMike Willis\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'December 3, 2010'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/67248612@N00\/5284089639\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you still don't have enough “toothy” activities to close out children's dental health month, here are a few more of our favorites from Sarah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcarelounge.com\/general-themes\/dental-tooth.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChild Care Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothbrush Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a tooth cutout, a toothbrush, and some toothpaste (or paint) and have them explore painting a different way. Invite them to try making unique texture prints with their brushes and discuss how painting with toothpaste (a thicker, gel-like substance) differs from regular paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a messy variation, thin out the toothpaste or paint and invite students to “splatter paint” by running their fingers over the bristles of a toothbrush that's aimed at the cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase various 'types' of toothbrushes (i.e. different bristle strengths, designs, etc.) for creating unique designs that can later be compared. For example, a softer brush may fan out more to create a feathered look, while harder bristles will create more rigid, wire-like marks. Toothbrushes that have gum cleaners, cross section brushes, deep clean tips, etc. will provide a menagerie of interesting markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross Motor Toothbrush Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah suggests testing students' gross motor skills with a simple game. Collect several empty water bottles, pour several inches of sand in the bottom of each to weigh them down, and set them up like bowling pins. Tape off a line two feet from the bottles, inviting your students to drop a toothbrush into the opening of each bottle while keeping their feet behind the line and only bending at the waist. [NOTE: Arms may be extended to reach above the bottles, but should go no lower than waist high.] Another option for the game, as recommended by Sarah, is to have students lean over the back of a chair when dropping the toothbrushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothpaste Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students vote of their dental health favorites\/habits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite toothpaste flavor – bubble gum, cotton candy, or mint?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite color toothbrush – pink, red, blue, or green?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI squeeze the toothpaste tube – in the middle or at the end?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate graphs of these questions and discuss the results as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103990297,"sku":"A3744","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5284089639.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"weathertime-pageantry-exploring-weather-a3755","title":"Weathertime Pageantry - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-651 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thunderstorm-b.jpg\" alt=\"painting a thunderstorm preschool weather unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fairydustteaching.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicing up your weather unit with hands-on races and activities is great and so is adding in some 'weathertime pageantry'! We found some awesome crafts and parade ideas from Sally at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fairydustteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/weather-parade.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFairy Dust Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePageant Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's a parade without pageant sticks? Sally had her students brainstorm the types of weather they encountered - sunny, cloudy, rainy, foggy, snowy, cold, etc. - and invited them to illustrate the different types using paint and poster board. They then mounted their dried creations onto dowel rods\/flag sticks adding colorful streamers to the back and edges for extra color, visual interest, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeathertime Pageantry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways to use the pageant sticks. You can use them like Sally's class did, observing the morning weather, picking the correct stick and singing the appropriate verse of their weather song. [Be sure to visit the full post for the song lyrics. It's a great selection because the words are simple and easy to remember.] You might also consider singing the entire song, providing each child with a pageant stick, and dance around the classroom, pretending to be each type of weather as you sing the appropriate verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love when lessons involve a hands-on approach {and provide a chance for your students to get their wiggles out while learning!}. 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Learning About the Pony Express","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4068594446.jpg\" alt=\"Our Little Cowboy\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Scott Schopieray\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/schopie1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScott Schopieray\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Our Little Cowboy'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/53346660@N00\/4068594446\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Pony Express was established on April 3rd, 1860? If you're looking for a fun 'mini-unit' to do with your kinders {or should we say, cowboys and cowgirls!}, that will teach them about the 'wild west' and the first mail system in the U.S., check out this lesson plan from Andrea J. Spillett, California kindergarten teacher and lesson plan contributor\/teacher blogger for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/unitplan.jsp?id=231\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast!\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nLearning About the West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it was like to live in the 'wild west'. Here are some things to consider including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA geography lesson, showing your kinders the region on a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of a traditional western town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast education, technology, medicine, clothing, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe a day in the life of a kindergartner\/child in the wild west.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Law Enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpillett likes to do a lesson on 'law enforcement' in the west - discussing civil responsibility, the importance of order and safety, and, of course, WANTED posters! After reading \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend Of Lightning Larry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aaron Shepard, she invites her students to come up with actions {silly or serious} that might be cause for them, or a classmate, to be \"wanted\" in the classroom (i.e. turning all the name plates upside down, walking backwards through the hallways, running in class, etc.). The children then make WANTED posters in true western style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking from the traditional western dancing style, Spillett invites her students to explore a new style of movement - finding patterns in the dance steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith floor color cards, students are invited to finish the pattern taped to the floor, then hop from card to card reciting the pattern (i.e. red\/green\/red\/green or yellow\/red\/red\/yellow\/red\/red, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo capture traditional western clothing styles, students make a bandana or bolero, incorporating patterning through fun bead embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Songs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Clementine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Oh, Susanna\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Home On The Range\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pony Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss today's mail system {and the other ways we communicate with friends and family}. Explain to your students that, in the wild west, if your grandma wanted to send you a birthday card, it would travel by horse. In your discussion of the Pony Express, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your students complete an ordering\/problem solving activity, putting the following items in order by how long it would take a letter to travel from your city to another part of the country (from shortest to longest) - horse, rail, car, jet, etc. Discuss the answers; your students are sure to be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice addressing envelopes, stamping them {with fun stickers!}, and 'delivering' them to classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a map of the school, creating a 'mail route' of the fastest way to deliver mail to other classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, extensions, and 'wild west' fun, be sure to visit Spillett's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107758617,"sku":"A2940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4068594446.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"making-reading-fun-word-play-a2961","title":"Making Reading Fun - Word Play!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-862\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg\" alt=\"Reading Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe agree wholeheartedly with Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/word-play-learning-to-read-is-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, \"learning to read doesn’t always involve a book or a piece of paper\"! If you're looking for hands-on word play activities Carisa offers a fantastic list of ideas {that she continues to add to!} to help foster in your kinders a love of learning and reading! You'll have to visit her blog for the full post, but we thought we'd highlight a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting with Manipulatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A perfect 'quiet' afternoon activity, this exercise focuses on fine motor skills as well as sight word review. After calling out a word or rolling a sight word die, invite your kiddos to write the word with small manipulatives {beads, mini erasers, floral beads\/jewels...the possibilities are endless!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrow \u0026amp; Read. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStrengthening gross motor skills and sight word recognition, this activity works great as an outdoor learning activity or on a rainy afternoon when your kiddos have the wiggles. On their turn, students attempt to catch then quickly drop the sight word die, calling out the word it lands on. Consider having students stand in a circle tossing the die around\/across until each child has had a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out the rest of Carisa's activities and the links to other website\/blog ideas at the bottom of the post. While books, worksheets, and pencils have their place, your kiddos are sure to enjoy these fun reading exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111985689,"sku":"A2961","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"lions-tigers-amp-bearsoh-my-learning-about-animals-a2967","title":"Lions, Tigers, \u0026amp; Bears...OH MY! - Learning About Animals","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4872363641.jpg\" alt=\"Zoo Parc Beauval\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for JoyTek\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/joytek\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJoyTek\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Zoo Parc Beauval'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/37534412@N06\/4872363641\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fascinating to learn about all the different types of animals that populate our Earth. As you head into the last few weeks before summer, consider doing a mini {super fun!} animal unit that is partially 'directed' and partially student-led...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weird, Kooky, \u0026amp; Just Plain Strange...\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your kinders {with the help of an older sibling or parent} research the strangest animal they can think of. Finding a picture and some basic facts, have students present their findings to the class, then vote on which animal is the weirdest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaos at the Zoo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut and paste the pictures of well-known animals onto cards, creating two of each animal card. Fold them in half, place them in a hat or bucket, and have students take turns drawing a card. Relay to them that, while the zookeeper was away, an ornery monkey escaped from his cage and let all the zoo animals out. To help out the stressed zookeeper, invite students to find the classmate who drew the same animal. The challenge - they have to rely on sound alone. When you say go, invite students to make their animal sound and try to find, amidst the chaos, the person making the same sound as them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Fast Are They?\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide students into groups, providing each group with a set of animal cards {each card containing a picture of the animal and the animal's name}. Invite your kiddos to consider how fast each of the animals can move, working to order the cards from fastest to slowest. Having already researched each animals speed, reconvene as a class to check their work. Your students are sure to be amazed at the results! As an extension, consider having your own zoo animal races - students choose which animal they want to be then hop, slither, lope, gallop, etc. their way to the finish line. 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While there may be one in your area {be sure to check the website to find out!}, you may just have to create your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e storywalk experience. Here's how...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind an old copy of your kiddos favorite book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the pages, mounting each one onto a piece of colored construction paper then laminate them or place them into plastic document protectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a 'hiking route' around your playground and schoolyard, then post the pages of the book at strategic check points on the route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasking in the sunshine and getting some much needed exercise, take your kiddos on a storywalk - stopping at each check point to find out what happens next in the story!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a fantastic idea and one we're sure your preschoolers will love! 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Here are a few of our favorites, in no particular order...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-946\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fish-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Fish Sorting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish Sorting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it's the end of the year and it's likely your students have had quite a bit of exposure to different methods of classification, provide your kiddos with a sorting exercise that offers a bit of a challenge. Given a stack of construction paper fish manipulatives, invite your kinders to come up with, on their own, three different ways to sort the cards {instead of leading them through the activity}. They might choose to group the fish by size, by color, by type, by visible characteristics {i.e. stripes v. no stripes}, etc. Provide small fish bowls with which students can complete each sorting activity. Be sure to have students record the ways in which they classified the manipulatives, as well as the number of fish in each category, then discuss the different ideas and results as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcean Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a CD of ocean sounds {i.e. waves, gulls, etc.}. As you play the track, invite your kiddos to imagine they're at the beach, pretending to swim, jump over waves, sway like seaweed\/kelp, surf, and even move like some of the sea creatures they encounter - crabs, sea slugs, fish, octopi, etc. This is a fantastic way to foster imaginative pretend play, build gross motor control, and even get some of the \"end-of-school wiggles\" out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeawater Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students discover the difference in density between fresh water and salt water by showing what happens to a raw egg when placed in each liquid - the egg immediately sinks when put into the cup of water, but floats when placed in the salt water solution. Invite your students to transfer this concept to the real world, discussing what this might mean for a swimmer, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the fantastic activities Mrs. Ayers has compiled at her site. Be sure to visit and get to planning \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e end-of-the-year ocean unit - if not this year, for next year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116179993,"sku":"A2974","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fish-Activity.jpg?v=1522781767"},{"product_id":"gone-fishin-fishy-activities-for-preschool-a3796","title":"Gone Fishin' - Fishy Activities for Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Pond or Ocean Kids Craft Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: strongstart.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe loved these 'fishy' activities from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/strongstart.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/gone-fishing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStrongStart\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! They'd go 'swimmingly' with a summer pond or ocean unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting with Fishing Poles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured at right}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic way to improve both fine and gross motor skills - and, of course, explore a \u003cem\u003eunique\u003c\/em\u003e method of painting. Suit up your kiddos in art smocks, tie a rubber or plastic ocean creature to the string of a fishing pole, and get ready for some slippery, swishy painting! [NOTE: Consider shortening the string on the 'painting poles' so little arms don't get so tired holding the fishing rod above their heads\/your students have more control, or have them stand to create.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Magnet Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen used scraps of colorful bulletin board borders to create mini fishing ponds filled with fun {magnetic} sea creatures. Have your kiddos fish for pure enjoyment {and to hone fine\/gross motor skills} or include a literacy or math component for continued learning. For example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Spelling Sight Words. Create letter labels from round white stickers, placing one onto each sea creature, then set out a stack of sight word cards. Invite your kiddos to 'fish for sight words' by choosing a sight word card, then checking the letters on their 'catch', either placing it next to the letter on the card if it matches or tossing it back if it doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Matching Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Letters. Script upper case letters onto round white labels, placing them on the sea creatures. Provide students with lower case letter cards and have them match each of their 'catches' to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting Practice. Script numbers onto round white labels, sticking them to the sea creatures. Provide your kiddos with dotted counting cards, inviting them to match the numerals to the card with the correct number of dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Simple Addition. Set out cards with simple addition {or subtraction} problems, placing a sea creature with the correct answer scripted onto a round white dot into the pond\/ocean. Have your students fish for the correct answer, matching each sea creature to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe list could go on and on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118375449,"sku":"A3796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg?v=1522781780"},{"product_id":"fall-sensory-play-cooking-nature-a3832","title":"Fall Sensory Play - Cooking + Nature","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1279\" title=\"cooking-with-nature-fall-sensory\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cooking-with-nature-fall-sensory.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Sensory Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: sunhatswellieboots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fall \"cooking with nature\" activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sunhatswellieboots.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/harvest-sensory-play-cooking-with.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSun Hats \u0026amp; Wellie Boots\u003c\/a\u003e! It's a great way for your kiddos to explore texture and smell, while developing gross motor and measuring skills. Here's what you'll need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn assortment of {fall inspired} natural elements - acorns, pine cones, colored leaves, nuts, fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge mixing bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring cups and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge wooden spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious small bowls for sorting, grinding, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious cookie sheets and baking pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up a nature cooking station, inviting your kiddos to mix up some autumn concoctions! You might even set out an assortment of recipe books for your students to sift through as an extra \"pretend play\" element. Your little ones are sure to have a great time exploring and \"baking\"!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127255577,"sku":"A3832","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cooking-with-nature-fall-sensory.jpg?v=1522781829"},{"product_id":"sight-word-fun-star-swat-game-a3014","title":"Sight Word Fun - Star Swat Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/word-wall-game.jpg\" alt=\"Math and Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" title=\"word-wall-game\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1209\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.cherylsigmon.com | Shannon Hardin\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super fun activity comes from Shannon Hardin, feature contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/fun_a.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheryl Sigmon's\u003c\/a\u003e fabulous web resource for teachers. While you'll need to set some ground rules, your kiddos are sure to \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this wacky learning game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-852-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePoster board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-235-classic-accents.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecutouts\u003c\/a\u003e {Shannon used stars}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4251-classroom-laminator.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1130-classroom-laminator-pouches.aspx?ad_id=product-related\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5211-expo0174-low-odor-dry-erase-markers-16-color-set-chisel-tip.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry erase\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-20334-marker-set-vis-a-vis-8-color-wet-erase-blk-rd-blu-grn-yllw-brwn-prpl.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etransparency marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly swatters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon glued the same number of cutouts to each piece of poster board, then laminated both posters. This provides an editable game surface {e.g. you can use dry erase markers to write on the cutouts, erase them all after the game, and add something new for the next activity!} and creates a whole host of opportunities for learning fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few possibilities...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon scripted various focus words onto the stars {in a different location on each game poster}, then divided her kiddos into teams, having them race to find and swat the words as they were called out. You could exchange the sight words for various vocabulary words, calling out a beginning sound and having students swat the matching word. You might also consider calling out a word and having your kiddos swat the word that rhymes with it. Switching gears, for some math practice you might have your kinders practice numeral or number word identification or maybe counting by adding various numbers of dots to each cutout. The possibilities truly are endless! Be sure to visit the full post for poster and game directions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127681561,"sku":"A3014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/word-wall-game.jpg?v=1522781831"},{"product_id":"can-you-build-it-block-center-idea-a3838","title":"Can You Build It? - Block Center Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1311 \" title=\"Can-You-Build-It\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Can-You-Build-It.jpg\" alt=\"Building and Following Directions Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolpond.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this block center idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolpond.com\/blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Pond\u003c\/a\u003e - create a book of \"building plans\" for your kiddos to copy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery building center has different materials, so take inventory of your selection...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-513-lego.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLEGO Duplos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-513-lego.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLEGOs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-242-wooden-blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1919-gears-gears-gears0174-super-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10192-grid-blocks-32-piece-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrid blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8891-magneatos0153-curves-50-piece-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagnetos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10845-skyscraper-building-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkyscraper blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10597-foam-building-blocks-set-68-pieces-primary.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFoam building blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera, etcetera!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis takes a bit of time to put together, but work with each separate building material, creating fun patterns, buildings, towers, letters, etc. Take a picture of each creation from multiple angles then arrange the prints into the building \"manual\" for students to copy. Create a separate book of plans for each building medium, or create a giant book of blueprints with tabbed sections. This is a great way to strengthen visual discrimination and problem solving skills, as well as provide your kiddos with practice following directions! You might also include a \"Free Build\" section, adding pictures of generic creations - a bridge, a house, etc. - that your students can interpret and create on their own using whatever building materials they desire {even a combo!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We also love the signs placed in the building center at Preschool Pond (pictured below) - \"Work in Progress - STOP!\" They're fantastic for students who need to take a bathroom break, etc. in the middle of their work!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1310 \" title=\"Building-Center-Sign\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Building-Center-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor and Problem Solving Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolpond.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Preschool Pond for more pictures and ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128336921,"sku":"A3838","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Can-You-Build-It.jpg?v=1522781835"},{"product_id":"the-counting-ball-game-a3839","title":"The Counting Ball Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1317 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/18457218_e76e601ada_o.jpg\" alt=\"Math Counting Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Sister72\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun game from Iram and James of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canteach.ca\/elementary\/numbers8.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCanTeach\u003c\/a\u003e is great for practicing counting skills {including skip counting if your kiddos have moved to this level} and honing gross motor skills - the only material you'll need is a soft ball!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by having your students form a circle and call out a number. This is the number that your kiddos will be counting to using the desired interval. [NOTE: If counting by 2s, or another interval, make sure the number you call fits into the sequence. For example, when counting by 2s, calling out '13' wouldn't be appropriate, but '12' or '14' would.]\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand the ball to a student volunteer to start off the counting. They'll say the first number in the sequence and pass the ball to a classmate, who will say the next number, and continue the process. The student left holding the ball when the target number is reached is out. The game continues until there is one student standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: As an alternative to each student coming up with each particular number in the sequence, count as a group.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are lots of neat resources and ideas at CanTeach so be sure to visit!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128467993,"sku":"A3839","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/18457218_e76e601ada_o.jpg?v=1522781836"},{"product_id":"indoor-games-for-parties-or-bad-weather-days-a3021","title":"Indoor Games for Parties or Bad Weather Days!","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerusing Amy's posts at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theidearoom.net\/2011\/04\/hopscotch-play-mat-by-a-girl-and-a-glue-gun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Idea Room\u003c\/a\u003e, we discovered that felt can be a magical crafting material and provide your kinders with hours of indoor fun - specifically when used to bring outdoor games inside! As we head into the winter and holiday season, you might just want to put one or two of these game ideas on your crafting to-do list. They would make great party activities or simply provide your kiddos with a way to \"get their wiggles out\" when it's too gross to go outside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1248 \" title=\"Hopscotch-Mat\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hopscotch-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Indoor Games Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.theidearoom.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome hopscotch mat! The mat itself is made from canvas so it's super durable and the whole activity folds up neatly for storage. What a fabulous way to help your kiddos review numbers, learn about sequencing, and strengthen gross motor coordination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1249 \" title=\"Dart-Toss-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dart-Toss-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Indoor Games Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.theidearoom.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fabulous floor bean bag \"darts\" game. Students stand at a predetermined start line and toss felt bean bags {with fun fringed tops} onto the play mat to earn points. This is a fantastic way to provide your kiddos with number and addition practice, as well as build gross motor control!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To make these into party games, simply use felt in the color scheme of the holiday. For Halloween, alternate black, orange, purple, and lime green. For Thanksgiving, try orange, yellow, tan, and brown. And, for Christmas, use red, dark green, and lime green! You get the picture...]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Amy's blog for this tutorial as well as lots of other great projects!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128992281,"sku":"A3021","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hopscotch-Mat.jpg?v=1522781839"},{"product_id":"christmas-action-cards-a3035","title":"Christmas Action Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1334\" title=\"action card2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/action-card2.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Christmas Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.oopseydaisyblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Christmas holiday approaches and your kiddos get a little antsy, help them get their \"wiggles out\" with these fun action cards from Alison at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oopseydaisyblog.com\/2010\/12\/book-advent-day-20-christmas-action.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOopsey Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e! They'll have your little ones 'twisting like candy canes', 'chuckling like Santa Claus', and pretending to 'twinkle like stars'! Once you've gotten through all the cards, invite your students to volunteer their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas actions. After all the action, settle into circle time for a fun Christmas story, rhyme, or fingerplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Oopsey Daisy for the action card download and check out Apples 4 the Teacher {or another teacher resource website} for a great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apples4theteacher.com\/holidays\/christmas\/kids-books\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristmas literature\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apples4theteacher.com\/holidays\/christmas\/poems-rhymes\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epoems\u003c\/a\u003e, and rhymes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132236313,"sku":"A3035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/action-card2.jpg?v=1522781859"},{"product_id":"christmas-music-and-pretend-play-a3866","title":"Christmas Music and Pretend Play","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1481\" title=\"Paper-Plate-Ice-Skating\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skating.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Music and Pretend Play Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found some adorable Christmas music activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/music-class-cute-christmas-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Homeschool Den\u003c\/a\u003e that we're certain you're kiddos will enjoy this holiday season - and, of course, it will help them get their wiggles out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon Bridge is Falling Down\u003c\/em\u003e {Christmas Style}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiesl created a fun Christmas version of the well-know children's tune, \u003cem\u003eLondon Bridge is Falling Down\u003c\/em\u003e. As with the original song, students line up and take turns skipping under a 'bridge' created by two adults {or students}, circling back around to go under again and again - when they get 'trapped' under the bridge, Liesl suggests putting a Santa hat on the student's head and singing her special second verse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkater's Waltz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fun idea that'll get your kiddos humming and burning off some of their pent up energy, is to provide each of your students with paper plates and invite them to pretend to ice skate around the classroom - playing Christmas tunes, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit The Homeschool Den for these and other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134562841,"sku":"A3866","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skating.jpg?v=1522781873"},{"product_id":"exercising-for-heart-health-a3067","title":"Exercising for Heart Health","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1502\" title=\"poster-hearthealthy-046\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/poster-hearthealthy-046.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Heart Health Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makeandtakes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince hearts are the name of the game on Valentine's Day, the holiday creates a unique opportunity to talk with your kinders about heart health. We love this \u003cdel\u003eworkout\u003c\/del\u003e game created by Marie LeBaron of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makeandtakes.com\/heart-healthy-exercise-game\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake and Takes\u003c\/a\u003e and think it would be a fun way to remind your kiddos that we need to exercise in order keep our hearts healthy, as well as dispel some of the winter \"blahs\" and help your kinders get some of their \"wiggles\" out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply invite a student volunteer to toss a beanbag onto the exercise mat to select an exercise and draw a number card, then do the activity as a class. This could be a great transition activity or a way to \"wake up\" your kinders when they're having a hard time concentrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor directions on making the homemade heart bean bag and suggestions on creating your own exercise game mat, be sure to visit Make and Takes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137937945,"sku":"A3067","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/poster-hearthealthy-046.jpg?v=1522781893"},{"product_id":"mardi-gras-masks-shakers-a2429","title":"Mardi Gras Masks \u0026 Shakers!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mardi-Gras-Masks-Shakers.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras and Carnival Kids Crafts\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2011 www.momto2poshlildivas.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to incorporate Mardi Gras into the classroom? Check out these adorable crafts from Bern over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.momto2poshlildivas.com\/2011\/03\/celebrating-mardi-gras-with-masks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMom to 2 Posh Lil Divas\u003c\/a\u003e. They're just what you need to get the celebration started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMardi Gras Masks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask template {we found several templates over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.firstpalette.com\/tool_box\/printables\/masquerademask.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Palette\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21258-white-card-stock-40-sheet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite card stock\u003c\/a\u003e or foam sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft embellishments\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-1293-paint-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2027-glitter-12-pack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-469-spectra0174-deluxe-art-tissue0153-assortments-20-sheets-20-x-30.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3467-feathers-hot-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efeathers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8761-sequins-spangles-shaker-jar.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4816-fun-gems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egems\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5724-chenille-stems-assorted-12-sparkle-stems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e (to curl!), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin dowel rod or single paper punch and yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet your kiddos have fun with the mask - perhaps showing them examples - but ultimately allowing them to create and decorate using the craft materials that inspire them! It will be fun to see the varied results - some students might paint their designs, others might cover the entire mask with shiny sequins, and still others might decide to collage the mask with torn squares of art tissue paper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Notes on wearing the masks... The dowel rod is great because it's 'one size fits all'. No holes need to be punched. No measuring needs to take place. No finagling of any kind. \u003cem\u003eHowever\u003c\/em\u003e, if you plan to use the masks and shakers together, your students will want their hands free and the holes\/yarn may just be the way to go...]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMardi Gras Shakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled water bottles with caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8635-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-violet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/a\u003e, \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, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8632-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2012-colossal-brushes-set-of-10-assorted-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiller - rice, dried beans, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project is pretty self explanatory, however we do recommend that after the bottle has been painted, dried, and filled, an adult use glue to permanently attach the bottle cap. This will deter curious little party-goers from opening the bottle and making a mess!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese projects are fabulous and, perhaps, paired with a fun \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3073\/the-music-of-louisiana-a-special-activity-for-mardi-gras\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMardi Gras music lesson\u003c\/a\u003e your kiddos will have a day to remember!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-12066\/mardi-gras-masks-and-shakers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for these crafts!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139772953,"sku":"A2429","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mardi-Gras-Masks-Shakers.jpg?v=1522781904"},{"product_id":"the-music-of-louisiana-a-special-activity-for-mardi-gras-a3073","title":"The Music of Louisiana - A Special Activity for Mardi Gras!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1537\" title=\"3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras and Music Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2003 EBRPD Public Affairs, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomorrow is Mardi Gras and if you're looking for something special to do in acknowledgment of the event, check out this simple lesson idea from Risa Young over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/lesson-plan\/activity-plan-4-5-mardi-gras\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e. After discussing what the observance is all about and how people celebrate it, Risa suggests introducing your kiddos to the various types of music that have been made famous in Louisiana - listening to samples of jazz, blues, Cajun, and Zydeco\/Creole songs and discussing the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fun extension, you might consider learning some Zydeco dance moves, teaching the dances to your kiddos as you explore the new type of music. [NOTE: We did a basic search on YouTube - simply typed in 'zydeco dancing' - and found several introductory\/demo videos that can help get you started.] After learning a few authentic moves, Risa then suggests expanding the activity by inviting students to create their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e dance moves inspired by the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince music is important to Louisiana culture we thought we'd highlight this fun activity for the upcoming holiday, but Risa also offers several other special Mardi Gras activity recommendations in her article at Scholastic, so be sure to visit the full post! Many of the activities can be used in conjunction with each other!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139838489,"sku":"A3073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b.jpg?v=1522781904"},{"product_id":"leaping-into-leap-year-a3074","title":"Leaping into Leap Year!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1544\" title=\"1502007343_d7ac42e0e1_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1502007343_d7ac42e0e1_b.jpg\" alt=\"Leap Day Gross Motor Kindergarten Lesson Plans\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2007 Jesse Gardner, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you celebrate Leap Year in the classroom? Since it only comes around every four years, we thought it might be fun to incorporate several special activities into your lesson plans next Wednesday! Here's an idea that we know your kinders will be able to get on board with...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate Leap Day {and help your kiddos get some of their wiggles out} with a variety of fun leaping\/hopping activities... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave leaping contests! Set tape measures up in the hallway or gym and invite your kinders to take turns leaping as far and as high as they can! Provide recording sheets for students to write in their distance\/height on each try so they can see their best jump, if they improved with each try, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave hopping contests! Tape lily pad cutouts around the classroom floor and invite students to hop along the 'path' - \u003cem\u003eon one foot\u003c\/em\u003e - for as long as they can. You could also simply have them hop in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up an obstacle course or relay type race that students must hop like a frog to complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss all of the animals that leap\/hop - frogs, kangaroos, rabbits, fleas, etc. - and pretend to be each animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd, of course, you can always play leap frog!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the ways you can incorporate leaping and hopping into your Leap Day celebration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734140035097,"sku":"A3074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1502007343_d7ac42e0e1_b.jpg?v=1522781905"},{"product_id":"fun-sidewalk-learning-games-a3935","title":"Fun Sidewalk Learning Games","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2131\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sidewalk-Games.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Gross Motor Learning Games and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlehandsbigwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the school year comes to a close, here's a super fun activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlehandsbigwork.com\/2010\/03\/fun-side-walk-games.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Hands, Big Work\u003c\/a\u003e to get your preschoolers moving. All you need is an empty parking lot and some sidewalk chalk! We love the the idea of having your kiddos follow color paths as well as 'race' through the circle maze! It would also be great {as mentioned} to use the sidewalk games to practice letter and number recognition...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a simple path - going straight, in a circle, etc. - and have your kiddos hop from circle to circle, identifying the letter or number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumble all the letters\/numbers up and have students jump from space to space, in the correct order. 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We absolutely love how she and her daughter decided to learn about spiders by 'being spiders' themselves - scouting out a good location and using string to 'spin' a spider web, acting out and exploring how webs work to trap food, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerri suggests several great resources - books, websites, etc. - to help you and your kiddos as you learn about these amazing creatures. As a compliment to these activities, be sure to equip your kiddos with magnifying glasses, mason jars {with holes poked in the lid}, and their science notebooks, inviting them to find and observe \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e spiders to round-out their study. Invite them to draw pictures of the spiders in their natural habitat, perhaps hypothesizing why they found each spider where they did, and, for the truly brave, encourage them to catch a spider in their jar to observe up close!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the list of resources and tips on how to 'be spiders', be sure to visit Playful Learning's feature of Terri's activity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150586393,"sku":"A3130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spidertitleplayfullearning2-600x399.jpg?v=1522781970"},{"product_id":"rainy-day-play-bowling-around-the-room-a3946","title":"Rainy Day Play - Bowling Around the Room!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2206\" title=\"Bowling-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bowling-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Learning Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun bowling game created by Kristina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2011\/05\/knock-em-down.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e! 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Check out this amazing exercise from Christina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/worldgoneblue.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/word-play-tuesday-sharpshooting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE\u003c\/a\u003e. Pulling from her kiddos' fascination with and love of NERF guns, she decided to incorporate the toys into their learning exercises and it was a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating various spelling word targets, Christina started by reading one of the words in a sentence or providing the word's definition, then invited her kiddos to identify and shoot the correct target. We think this activity would also work great for practicing\/reviewing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter or numeral recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo see how Christina assembled the targets - and for other fantastic learning activities - be sure to visit The Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151241753,"sku":"A3947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nerf-Word-Challenge.jpg?v=1522781974"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-hold-your-own-olympic-games-a3144","title":"Summer Olympics - Hold Your OWN Olympic Games!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat better way to get into the spirit of the Olympic games than with a friendly competition of your own? 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From color words and beginning letter sounds to counting and gross motor fun, there's something for everyone! While you'll have to head on over to The Toddler House Daycare for the full unit, here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusical Islands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Pictured above} Played like the game, Musical Chairs, Laurie and Andy set hulu hoop \"islands\" out around the room and played pirate tunes while their students \"island hopped\". When the music stopped, their students were invited to find the nearest island. Traditional rules would call for one less island than players and for the player who didn't make it to an island to be out of the game. While Laurie and Andy took an island away each time round, all players were allowed to continue on, sharing islands until just one was left. You know your kiddos and can decide how \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e want to play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTreasure Chest Counting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthening their kiddos counting and fine motor skills as well as numeral recognition skills, Laurie and Andy provided their students with mini treasure chests labeled with different numerals and a basket of fake gold coins. To complete the activity, students were invited to select a treasure chest, identify the numeral on the lid, work the catch to open the lid, and place the correct number of coins inside. 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Fine motor building activities. Large group exercises. Songs and fingerplays. Vocabulary building and activities. Crafts. Literature selections. It's all here! 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We love how her kiddos not only worked to pound the golf tees into the pumpkins, but also used the other side of the hammer to pull out the tees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't feel comfortable putting a real hammer in your preschoolers hand {since it'll take a bit of muscle and real tools to get them in}, there's always the option of spray painting Styrofoam balls with orange craft paint and inviting them to use toy mallets to tap them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, be sure to visit Exploring the Outdoor Classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160678937,"sku":"A3990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-GolfTees.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"halloween-spider-web-sight-word-game-a3179","title":"Halloween Spider Web Sight Word Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2374\" title=\"Sight-Word-Spider-Web\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Spider-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Sight Word Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our search for fun Halloween activities and games, we stumbled across this adorable spider web sight word game created by Kristina of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2011\/10\/sight-word-spider-web.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e. Isn't it fantastic?! Not only is it great for gross motor development - balancing on the skinny lines of the web is hard work! - it's also a fabulous way to build sight word recognition and vocabulary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a list of sight words you wish to review and write a sentence using each sight word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse word processing software to create sight word cards and paste each one onto a spider cutout. {We adore the paper plate spiders Kristina created! There are plenty of tutorials online if you wish to make your own...}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 3 or 4 sight word spiders onto the web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the first player to stand at one corner of the web. Read them a sentence, using one of the sight words on the web, and invite them to 'walk the lines of the web' to find the correct sight word spider. 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This sight word bean bag toss is simply brilliant and, as we head into the colder months, perhaps \u003cem\u003enecessary\u003c\/em\u003e for helping your kinders build gross motor skills and get their \"wiggles\" out! {Not to mention, the fabulous sight word practice in a fun and low key environment!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were thinking, if you don't have the luxury of heading outside, you could also play this in the classroom, hallway, or gymnasium and, perhaps, spice it up for the holidays by...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating themed sight word cutouts to tape to the floor - pumpkins, pumpkin pies, turkeys, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating themed bean bags! Jillian offers advice on creating your own super simple bean bags and we think a pumpkin shaped bag would be cute for fall\/Thanksgiving. However, if shapes seem too involved, you might simply consider coordinating colors. For example, a white bean bag could be used as a \"dollop of whipped cream\". To play, invite students to identify the sight word on the game card and put the dollop of whipped cream on the correct pumpkin pie cutout!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are tons of fabulous learning ideas at A Mom With A Lesson Plan so be sure that, when you head over for the bean bag directions and game suggestions, you stay and look around!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166183961,"sku":"A3194","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sight-word-bean-bag.jpg?v=1522782065"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-squishing-sight-words-a4009","title":"Literacy Center - Squishing Sight Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2568\" title=\"Sight-Word-Literacy-Center\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Literacy-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Literacy Center and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this sight word game from Ashley over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/squishing-sight-words.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife with Moore Babies\u003c\/a\u003e?! At first, looking at the picture, we originally thought the activity was completed with play dough. However, after heading over to read the full post, we saw that Ashley and her kiddos used colorful baked cotton balls! {Inspired by Mary Ann Kohl's fabulous book, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Anything-Weeks-Using-Everyday\/dp\/0876590857\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt With Anything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!} Armed with the baked and cooled cotton balls, all you need is a permanent marker and assorted 'squishing tools' and you're in business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGame variations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint one set of sight words onto the cotton balls. Call out a sight word inviting players to take turns locating and identifying the correct sight word cotton ball. If they identify the correct sight word, allow them to squish and keep the cotton ball. If incorrect, the sight word cotton ball stays intact, the sight word is added back to the pile, and another word is called for the next player. The player with the most cotton balls at the end of the game, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint one set of sight words onto the cotton balls. Invite students to take turns selecting a cotton ball and identifying the sight word printed on it. Identified correctly, allow students to squish and keep the cotton ball. If misidentified, students must leave the cotton ball in place and the next player gets a chance to play. The player with the most cotton balls at the end of the game, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of sight words onto the cotton balls. Invite students to take turns identifying and squishing sight word matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the baked cotton ball recipe and tips for a successful 'sight word squishing' activity, be sure to visit Life with Moore Babies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166347801,"sku":"A4009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Literacy-Center.jpg?v=1522782066"},{"product_id":"100th-day-counting-gross-motor-fun-a4025","title":"100th Day Counting \u0026 Gross Motor Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2707\" alt=\"100th Day of School Gross Motor Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-Day-Exercise-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: msv1stgrade.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/100th-day.html\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your kiddos up and moving during your 100th day of school celebration with this fun activity from first grade teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msv1stgrade.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/100th-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. V\u003c\/a\u003e! If you can, head to the gym so that your kiddos can spread out. If that's not an option, be sure to look over the list and tailor it to fit your learning space (e.g. you probably won't be running the 100 yard dash in your classroom!). Most of the bullets on the list will allow you to work as a group, performing the task and counting as a class. There are a few, however, that will offer your preschoolers independent or partnered counting practice. For example, bouncing a ball or throwing a ball with a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhether you decide to tailor the list to fit your students' skill level and\/or space requirements, we're certain your preschoolers will enjoy the activity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172966937,"sku":"A4025","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/100th-Day-Exercise-2.jpg?v=1522782106"},{"product_id":"the-foot-book-a4042","title":"The Foot Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foot Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a Seuss classic and a great book to include in your Read Across America\/Seuss birthday lessons! We found several great activities, games, and worksheets around the blogosphere that would make Seuss-tastic additions to your plans...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2828\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Printable-Unit.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foot Book Printable Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. We found this great printable unit over at Homeschool Share! With math, science, and language arts applications, as well as 3 printable activities, we know you'll find something for your kiddos to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2829 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Worksheets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: storytime-storytime.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeet Matching \u0026amp; Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Clemencia over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/storytime-storytime.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss-foot-book-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStorytime and More\u003c\/a\u003e featured these great Seuss-themed math worksheets and provides a FREE download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2830\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Adjectives.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: buggyforsecondgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjectives: Describing Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This Seuss-tabular FREE worksheet comes from Kelley over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/buggyforsecondgrade.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/seusstabular-freebie-lunch-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBuggy for Second Grade\u003c\/a\u003e! Work as a class to create a list of describing words for feet {we're envisioning an adorable foot shaped anchor chart!}, then have them select their favorites to record on Kelley's adorable graphic organizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2831 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Matching Game Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Matching.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Feet Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. We found this fun file folder game - including the link to the FREE printables - over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/the-foot-book-and-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreative and Curious Kids\u003c\/a\u003e. Jen and her kiddos build visual discrimination and observation skills as they attempted to match the feet cards to the correct animal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2832\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Measuring.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ateachingmommy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring with Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Amber over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss-unit.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teaching Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e created these FREE math worksheets to help her kiddos practice measuring with non-standard units - feet! We love that students record their answers by coloring in the appropriate number of feet on the worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2833\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Antonyms.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: missdelk.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Opposites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Introduce your students to the world of opposites with this cute activity created by Miss. Delk over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missdelk.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/dr-seuss-fun-week-later.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Miss Elizabeth\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2834\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Sorting Activity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Sorting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: becausetheylovetolearn.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft and Right Foot Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Students are sure to have fun as they build visual discrimination skills, sorting the picture cards into the appropriate column - left foot or right foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2835 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Gross-Motor-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: readingconfetti.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross Motor Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: The Foot Hop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Help your students get their wiggles out and develop gross motor skills with this fun game created by Lorie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingconfetti.com\/2011\/08\/foot-book-movement-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReading Confetti\u003c\/a\u003e! Simply place colorful construction paper foot cutouts around the floor and invite your kiddos to jump from foot to foot, trying not to touch the space in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2836  \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Foot-Book-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: meetthedubiens.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutesy Foot Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Spice up craft time with this fun foot craft from Jill over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meetthedubiens.com\/2011\/03\/footprints-for-dr-seuss-foot-book.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos will love getting to paint with their feet and the finished product is sure to become an instant keepsake when sent home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these lesson ideas and activities are helpful as you plan your Seuss unit!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176702489,"sku":"A4042","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Foot-Book-Printable-Unit.jpg?v=1522782129"},{"product_id":"the-cat-in-the-hat-a3227","title":"The Cat in the Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you believe that it's almost March?! March is one of our favorite months because we get to pull out all of our favorite Dr. Seuss activities to celebrate his birthday and Read Across America! This year, we're taking it book by book and hope you'll be able to find something that your kiddos will enjoy...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Cat in the Hat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Seuss' most beloved characters, the Cat in the Hat, turns a boring rainy day into something Seuss-tacular! After a reading of this Seuss classic, you might try one of the fabulous lesson ideas we found at our favorite blogosphere haunts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-Media.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2719\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Media Resources and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-Media.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMedia Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Don't stop at simply reading the book to your kiddos, check out these links to find video readings by celebrities, a rap version of the story, and a complete illustrated character guide to help you and your kinders learn more about the characters in the story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nDQuAD2aNHk\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Cat in the Hat read by The First Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kNFKdoSWV4M\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Cat in the Hat {Rap Version}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seussville.com\/#\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Character Guide via Seussville\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2712\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Patterning.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Patterning Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Created by Diane over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/index.php?page=shop.product_details\u0026amp;flypage=flypage.tpl\u0026amp;product_id=872\u0026amp;category_id=163\u0026amp;option=com_virtuemart\u0026amp;Itemid=89\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachWithMe.com\u003c\/a\u003e, this patterning game is sure to pique your kiddos interest. {Not to mention, the game instructions and pieces are provided for FREE at Diane's site!} To play, students take turns spinning the game spinner, identifying the type of pattern landed on, and recreating the pattern with strips of colored paper on their hat game board! A great addition to your Seuss math centers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2713\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Shared-Reading-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ofprimaryimportance.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Shared Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Spice up your shared reading time with this adorable Seuss-inspired anchor chart from Mrs. Krull over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ofprimaryimportance.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/read-across-america-shared-reading.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOf Primary Importance\u003c\/a\u003e. Perfect for reviewing sight words and thematic vocabulary, as well as building print awareness skills, Mrs. Krull provides FREE printables so all you have to do is print, cut apart, and add the sentence strips to a pocket chart or use the printables to create an anchor chart from easel paper – then read the predictable sentences together as a class!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2714\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Word-Families-Worksheet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: marcheseclowns.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Word Family\/Rhyming Word Sort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. While we were unable to find a free printable of this worksheet, we still like the idea! To help her students build early reading skills, Melayne over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/marcheseclowns.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/happy-birthday-dr-seuss.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder The Big Top\u003c\/a\u003e created this activity, inviting students to first cut, then sort word cards into the corresponding word family\/rhyming word column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy Games and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Matching-Games.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: serendipityfromjewels.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Matching Games\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Using Cat in the Hat cutouts, Julia over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.serendipityfromjewels.com\/2011\/02\/cat-in-hat-matching-game-word-rhymes.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSerendipity from Jewels\u003c\/a\u003e created several matching games for her kiddos to play together. For one set, students strengthened memory and visual discrimination skills as they attempted to make picture matches. With the second set, students strengthened early reading skills, attempting to make rhyming word matches. [NOTE: Adding pictures to the word cards will with word recognition!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Patterning Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Stacking-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: teachingtwo.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Stacking, Counting, \u0026amp; Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether you use this as your own little \"Minute To Win It\" game - inviting your kiddos to stack as many Styrofoam circles as they can in one minute - or enjoy the activity at a slower pace, we think your kinders will have a blast with this stacking activity from Anne over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingtwo.com\/2010\/02\/04\/dr-seuss-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Two\u003c\/a\u003e. Along with building counting skills, you can throw some simple patterning exercises in the mix too - AB, AAB, ABB, etc!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dr Seuss Party Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-in-the-Hat-Balloon-Toss-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: motherhoodandotheradventures.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Balloon Toss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Help your kiddos hone gross motor coordination with this fun balloon toss game from Jordan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/motherhoodandotheradventures.wordpress.com\/2012\/02\/27\/a-week-of-dr-seuss-cat-in-the-hat-toss\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMotherhood and Other Adventures\u003c\/a\u003e. Reminiscent of a carnival\/party game, Dr. Seuss' birthday is more than enough reason to celebrate and have fun with your kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2718\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Kindergarten Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cat_hat_printables_complete.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat in the Hat Unit Printables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. With everything from science and social studies integration to P.E. fun and printable activities, this Cat in the Hat unit from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolshare.com\/seuss.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Share\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to round out your Cat in the Hat lesson plans! Be sure to download this FREE resource and check out all the activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these activity and lesson ideas help you! Have a Seuss-tastic celebration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176735257,"sku":"A3227","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-Media.jpg?v=1522782130"},{"product_id":"gross-motor-fun-the-tissue-dance-game-a4074","title":"Gross Motor Fun - The Tissue Dance Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3108\" alt=\"Gross Motor Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tissue-Game-Collage1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: trueaimeducation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo your wiggly little preschoolers {almost kindergartners!} need a brain break? Spice up the last few weeks with some surprise activities that will get your kiddos up and moving around - like this adorable tissue dance activity from Janine over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.trueaimeducation.com\/2012\/09\/the-tissue-dance.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTrue Aim\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only does the activity require little in the way of supplies, but under the guise of fun, your little ones will also be working on posture, body control, balance, and concentration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo warm up, you might try a few exercises with your preschoolers to help them get a feel for the tissue on their head and what movements might make it move. Have your kiddos make a circle, then try marching in place, doing some squats, twirling, and walking slowly around the circle. Once they've had a chance to warm up, it's time to explain the rules, then turn the music on and get to moving! We know your preschoolers will have a blast with this exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor full game details, be sure to visit True Aim!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734185451545,"sku":"A4074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tissue-Game-Collage1.jpg?v=1522782180"},{"product_id":"classroom-games-walking-the-line-pom-pom-races-a4075","title":"Classroom Games - Walking the Line \u0026 Pom Pom Races!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3111 \" alt=\"Gross Motor Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Gross-Motor-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: handsonaswegrow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another cute end-of-the-year activity from Jamie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/fun-kid-activity-lines-of-colored-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On: As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e that will get your preschoolers out of their seats and moving around! Bonus; all you'll need is some colored tape, craft pom poms, and drinking straws!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWalking on the Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is simple, but is sure to be a hit! Before beginning the activity, use the colored tape to make fun shaped lines on the floor (preferably in an open space in the classroom or in a hallway where there isn't a lot of foot traffic). Have your students line up then invite them to take turns 'walking on the line' - first call out which color line they'll be following, then a choose fun way for them to walk...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing teeny, tiny steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn slow motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike a penguin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking giant leaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopping on one foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSideways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn tip-toe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great way to improve gross motor coordination! Not to mention, with the many different combinations, your kiddos can play to their heart's content!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePom Pom Races\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game might seem a little challenging at first, but we love it because the blowing motion used to move the pom poms along the lines works to strengthen mouth muscles important for speech development. Where else, but \u003cem\u003epreschool\u003c\/em\u003e can students race pom poms... along colored\/shaped lines... using drinking straws?! A very cool idea that is sure to be an instant hit with your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo see how Jamie and her kiddos completed these activities, be sure to visit Hands On: As We Grow! It's a great resource for learning activities\/ideas and we highly recommend checking out her other fabulous posts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734185648153,"sku":"A4075","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Preschool-Gross-Motor-Activity.jpg?v=1522782181"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Can-You-Build-It.jpg?v=1530027748","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/gross-motor-skills-lesson-plans\/topic-beginning-letter-sounds.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}