{"title":"Grouping Worksheets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"silhouette-shape-matching-game-a3289","title":"Silhouette Shape Matching Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-7  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Shape-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette Shape Matching Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching games are a great way to improve memory, teach the concepts of grouping and sorting, strengthen problem solving skills, and teach critical thinking. Joel Henriques, artist and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/match-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade By Joel\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this silhouette shape matching game printable that your students are sure to love! It has spectacular graphics (be sure to pull out the crayons and markers because your students will certainly be asking to color in these quirky characters!) and the silhouettes provide a unique matching challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it on your students' desks as a surprise morning warm-up, keep a stack at the writing center for individual fun, or build it into a lesson on shapes, making observations, or creative writing (e.g. have your students pretend that the characters have \"lost their shadows\", inviting them to describe how they lost it and their adventures in trying to get it back). Be sure to visit Henriques' \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e for the download and take the time to check out his other great early childhood posts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your preschool classroom?  Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elearning carpets\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088622105,"sku":"A3289","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Made-by-Joel-Shape-Match.jpg?v=1522781600"},{"product_id":"animal-sorting-game-a3304","title":"Animal Sorting Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-240 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Animal-Sorting-Game.jpg\" alt=\"various farm animals\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorting is an important early math skill for your preschoolers to learn. The neat thing is, your child or student probably practices this skill naturally during play - separating fruits and veggies while pretend cooking, lining up the red blocks, creating zoo habitats for different animals, etc. While intrinsic in creative play, teacher-directed encounters with sorting are also important. Jolanthe, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolcreations.com\/preschoolscience.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e, offers a fun animal sorting game that your students are sure to connect with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting Applications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe's original intention was for the printables to be used to create a file folder game. By pasting a different animal habitat heading at the top of each folder section and adding Velcro dots to both the pages and animal cards, students can be encouraged to sort the animal cards by habitat (i.e. the cow belongs on the farm, the octopus belongs in the ocean, etc.). This design is super practical, easy-to-store, and provides students with unlimited individual sorting practice. However, Jolanthe's adorable printables can have several other applications as well! Consider the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a fun twist to the sorting exercise by inviting students to sort based on preference or experience: like\/dislike, animals they've seen\/not seen, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003ecounting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e component to the activity by having students sort the animals by number of legs. This will certainly result in interesting conversation about the differences between ocean dwelling animals and land dwelling animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce students have sorted the animals in their appropriate habitats, have them \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eorder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e each group from largest to smallest. You'll need to do some research beforehand (e.g. find out the average weight of each species), but students will certainly enjoy learning about each animal. Note: Put each animal's size in perspective (e.g. an elephant weights this many preschoolers, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003ematching\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e component by printing two sets of animal cards, cutting both sets apart, and playing a traditional memory game by turning them all face down on a flat surface or by leaving one set of cards intact (as a 'game board' of sorts) and having students match individual animal cards to their place on the game board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such versatility, Jolanthe's animal sorting printable will perfectly compliment your classroom learning objectives! Be sure to visit her site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sorting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093537305,"sku":"A3304","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Animal-Sorting-Game.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-height-worksheets-a3307","title":"Learning About Sizes: Height Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-284 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shortest.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with different types and sizes of trees that students put in order\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidslearningstation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslearningstation.com\/preschool\/height-worksheets.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Learning Station\u003c\/a\u003e provides a brilliant set of worksheets to help your students learn the concepts of tall and short - an important skill your preschoolers should have before heading to kindergarten. Six unique printables in all, students will practice observing and comparing objects in order to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the shortest and tallest object in a group of objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice drawing an object that is shorter or taller than the object presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch short and tall objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the worksheets as designed or try one of these exciting activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-13-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-13\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eOrdering. Have students cut out the objects on their worksheets creating individual object cards. Invite them to practice ordering the cards from shortest to tallest and tallest to shortest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eSorting. At the conclusion of the lesson, have students cut each of their worksheets apart, creating individual object cards. Invite students to practice sorting the cards by object size (shortest, short, tall, tallest, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eAs a twist, create an interactive emergent reader for your students to make. You'll need a book template (similar to the example below) for students to glue the individual object cards to.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample Interactive Emergent Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-280\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-281\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-282\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-3.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider including pages with slightly different wording. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-295\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-4.jpg\" alt='sentence that reads \"This rocket is tall. This rocket is short.\"' data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students pair objects in their emergent reader, they'll practice important vocabulary like short, shorter, shorter than, tall, taller, taller than, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Comparing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094258201,"sku":"A3307","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shortest.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"working-with-sets-in-preschool-a3318","title":"Working With Sets in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-403 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sets-Worksheet-Series-3.jpg\" alt=\"worksheets to teach students about grouping objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.preschoollearners.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers may not realize it, but they instinctively group items based on common characteristics they recognize - color, size, shape, type, etc. Because its such a natural occurrence, parents and teachers may miss it, but take a look and you'll find some amazing categorizing going on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Tommy separates his matchbox cars from his monster trucks - that's grouping based on size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Samantha places the yellow fork and spoon with the yellow plate, the orange fork and spoon with the orange plate, and the pink fork and spoon with the pink plate - that's grouping based on color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Tamara and Billy create a classroom zoo, separating the elephants into one pen, the giraffes into a second pen, and the lions into a third pen - that's grouping based on type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it happens so intuitively, you may wonder why it's important to \u003cem\u003eteach\u003c\/em\u003e the concept. While students \u003cem\u003edo \u003c\/em\u003ehave a tendency to group similar items, many are not able to fully explain why. Teaching students how to cognitively observe a group of items for similar traits will help them develop problem solving skills, become better scientists, and give them the tools to help them make sense of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoollearners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Learners\u003c\/a\u003e provides a wonderful series of worksheets that help students learn about and work with sets. Each worksheet offers a different skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-24-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-24\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eIn the first worksheet, students are provided with animal images and asked to draw a line around each set (e.g. dogs, cats, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eIn the second worksheet, students are presented with sets of like objects. Each set contains a different number of like objects (e.g. 4 ducks, 7 penguins, etc.) and students are asked to match each set to its appropriate number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eThe third worksheet in the series gives students practice in identifying objects that do not belong in the set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eThe fourth worksheet presents students with several incomplete sets - each set contains three matching objects and a fourth that is missing a small detail. Students must identify the detail and draw it in order to make it a match\/complete set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Grouping!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096977945,"sku":"A3318","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sets-Worksheet-Series-3.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"product_id":"teaching-counting-skills-amp-simple-addition-a3319","title":"Teaching Counting Skills (\u0026amp; Simple Addition!)","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-414 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Simple-Addition.jpg\" alt=\"preschool math skills worksheet simple addition\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.activityschoolbus.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityschoolbus.com\/preschool_printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity School Bus\u003c\/a\u003e, this worksheet is great for reviewing counting skills as well as introducing your preschoolers to addition! While it might seem daunting at first (any new and unfamiliar skill will!), your students will be delighted to note that they have already mastered half of the new skill. If they can count, they can figure out these simple addition problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore beginning, make sure to...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce your students to each new math sign to be encountered - both \"+\" and \"=\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp them understand the concepts of addition in terms they've already become familiar with. For example - addition is simply \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003egrouping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - taking two \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of items, the one before the plus-sign and the one after the plus-sign, and putting them together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate the worksheet and use fun math counters (i.e. jelly beans, skittles, M\u0026amp;Ms, etc.) to construct the appropriate answer to the addition problem. Students can see visually how the first set of two apples combines with the second set of two apples to become a larger set of four. After completing each problem with counters, have students use dry erase crayons to practice scripting the numbers in each problem (i.e. 2 + 2 = 4) to strengthen number recognition and writing skills!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students color each \"set\" a different color to help them differentiate the groupings. [NOTE: This could be a great review of primary and secondary colors! Students color the first group red and the second group blue, then draw out the problem answer, coloring the final group purple! Do the same with blue \u0026amp; yellow, red \u0026amp; yellow, etc.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great introductory addition exercise that can be used over and over! Be sure to visit Activity School Bus for the download and many other great worksheets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Adding!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097305625,"sku":"A3319","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Simple-Addition.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"classifying-modes-of-transportation-a3334","title":"Classifying Modes of Transportation","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-545  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Transportation-Grouping.jpg\" alt=\"transportation-themed grouping worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity, designed by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/kindergartenworksheets.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLS Books\u003c\/a\u003e, would make a great addition to your class' transportation unit (or any other time during the year too!). Since the exercise \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e require a bit of reading, we suggest you complete this worksheet as a class or during one-on-one time with your students. Either way, your students will get practical experience with the concept of classification (or grouping) and learn about different modes of transportation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.S. If you don't have a transportation unit yet, be sure to check out this great post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2914\/transportation-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Lesson Plans\u003c\/a\u003e! It's sure to provide inspiration and ideas to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorksheet Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we think the first activity is skill-appropriate for your preschoolers, we do suggest a few alterations\/considerations for the second (since it's unlikely that your preschooler reads and writes!). First, consider creating transportation flash cards to go along with each vehicle listed in the box. You could cut and paste the clip art from the worksheet onto index cards or use word processing software and clip art images found online (shown in the example below) to create the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-1.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-2.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-3-e1294687609144.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing file folders with simple picture labels or even a student drawn landscape (that includes water, land, and sky), have students sort or classify each transportation card by whether it travels over land, on water, or in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use these cards as vocabulary builders, have students practice letter recognition and ordering by having them put the cards in alphabetical order, or print two copies to play memory\/matching games!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit TLS Books for the download and, while you're there, take a look at the many \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e excellent worksheets to print and use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Classifying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101663769,"sku":"A3334","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Transportation-Grouping.jpg?v=1522781680"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-sudoku-a3347","title":"St. Patrick's Day Sudoku","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-728  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Sudoku.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day printable preschool sudoku activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3346\/shamrock-pattern-matching\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eshamrock pattern matching\u003c\/a\u003e exercise from yesterday's post, Rockabye Butterfly also featured this St. Patrick's Day sudoku puzzle from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-holidays.com\/patrick\/msudoku.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Holidays\u003c\/a\u003e. While a typical 9x9 grid puzzle {where players must fill each square, row, and column using numbers one through nine with no repeats} is challenging for some \u003cem\u003eadults\u003c\/em\u003e and is certainly inappropriate for the age and skill level of your child(ren) or students, the combination of images and simple 2x2 grids in DLTK's printable will allow your preschooler to practice counting, develop problem solving skills, and successfully solve the puzzle. This game works best as originally designed - a file folder game.\n\n[NOTE: It looks like when the game was printed and assembled at Rockabye Butterfly, the original 4x4 grid was cut apart and may have been pasted to the folder in a different order. After your students complete each individual 2x2 square, it's nice to view the puzzle as a whole, showing them how each row, column, and square has only one of each picture\/number. In the example above, there are several discrepancies that would make this difficult, so be cognizant of the correct layout when cutting and pasting.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the original puzzle layout from DLTK-Holidays - be sure to visit their site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-729 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pattys-day-sudoku.jpg\" alt=\"st patrick's day easy sudoku puzzle preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.dltk-holidays.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Solving!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105071641,"sku":"A3347","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Sudoku.jpg?v=1522781701"},{"product_id":"summer-fun-sudoku-file-folder-game-a3383","title":"Summer Fun Sudoku File Folder Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1126 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Sudoku-File-Folder-Game-1.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Math File Folder Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePerfect for your end of the school year math center, provide your preschoolers with some summer-inspired counting, number recognition, and problem solving practice with this Sudoku puzzle printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/funschool.kaboose.com\/fun-blaster\/summer\/printables\/puzzles.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFunschool.com\u003c\/a\u003e! While the original puzzle will certainly be too complex for your kiddos, with a few alterations, you'll have a file folder game your students will enjoy {and that won't be out of their league!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Sudoku Printable {follow the link above}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful file folder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of six variables {and six 2x6 boxes}, choose four images to focus on. Use the markers to decorate the chosen images and add a specific numeral to each set {i.e. label sailboats with \"1\", ice cream cones with \"2\", etc}. You'll need to color and cut out four of each object; creating 16 image tiles in total. Freehand or use word processing software to create four 2x2 grids, pasting twelve of the colored images onto the grids. [NOTE: Remember the the goal of Sudoku is to have one of each image\/number in each grid, as well as one of each image\/number in every column and row. Depending upon your students' skill level, you may decide to have your kiddos focus strictly on making the boxes work, or encourage them to look at the puzzle as a whole.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste the title from the original printable along with the grids inside a colorful file folder. Attach half of a Velcro dot to the back of each leftover image tile and the other half to the black spots on each grid. To play: invite your students to use the leftover image tiles to complete the puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Funschool.com for the download and get creating your \u003c\/em\u003eown\u003cem\u003e Sudoku game!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112739353,"sku":"A3383","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Summer-Sudoku-File-Folder-Game-1.jpg?v=1522781745"},{"product_id":"candy-cane-math-skill-worksheets-a3467","title":"Candy Cane Math Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1658\" title=\"legend_candy_cane_complete\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/legend_candy_cane_complete.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Math Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ran across these candy cane themed lapbook activities, based on Lori Walburg's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Candy Cane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolshare.com\/legend_of_the_candy_cane.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Share\u003c\/a\u003e and thought there were some fun activities that you kiddos would enjoy! Put together by Tina Franks and Ami Brainerd, your kiddos will practice counting, sequencing, graphing, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Cane Size Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents strengthen visual discrimination, practice working with objects of different sizes, and build sequencing skills as they work to put the candy cane cards in order from smallest to largest and\/or largest to smallest. For extra exposure and practice, consider printing several sets of candy cane cards and inviting your kiddos to sort\/group them based on size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Counting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this activity, students strengthen counting skills and numeral recognition as they count the number or candies displayed on each page and write the correct numeral in the box. 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