{"title":"Kindergarten April Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"books-remember-writing-project-a2937","title":"\"Books Remember\" Writing Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-579 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ICBD-Poster-2011.jpg\" alt=\"international children's book day poster 2011\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.ibby.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2nd is International Children's Book Day (ICBD). Celebrated since 1967 {on or around the birthday of famous children's author, Hans Christian Anderson}, it is a day commemorated \"to inspire the love of reading and to call attention to children's books\" [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ibby.org\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInternational Board on Books for Young People, IBBY\u003c\/a\u003e].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, a different country has the privilege of sponsoring ICBD, selecting both a theme for the celebration and inviting a well-known author to develop an overarching message and an illustrator to design a poster that will be used throughout the world to promote the festivities. This year's sponsor is Estonia and the theme is, \"The Book Remembers\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstonian author, Aino Pervik clarifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Storybooks remember the things that you cannot find in old\ndocuments\". They capture how people of the time thought, what they dreamed of, what they might have been afraid of, and what made them happy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The book remembers the time in which it was written\". Reading Charles Dickens, we are transported to the streets of 19th century London, by reading Mark Twain we travel down the channels of the 19th century Mississippi River with Huckleberry Finn and the gang, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe point: Because these authors lived and breathed in the time period, because they themselves were a part of it, their books sport vivid and accurate recollections of the people and places of history. Their stories \"remember\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Prompt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause your sutdents live and breathe in 2011 as a five or six year old boy or girl, they have a keen insight into the lives, dreams, thoughts, and feelings of 21st century kindergartners. In a simple exercise, invite your kiddos to write a short story about their day - from beginning to end. You might consider breaking this up into several prompts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy morning routine - who gets me up, what do I eat for breakfast, how do I get to school, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy day at school - what my classroom is like, how many students are in my class, what we learn about, what learning technology we use, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy day after I get off the bus - who's home to meet me, when do I do my homework, what games and activities do I like to play, who eats supper with me, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy bedtime routine - when do I go to bed, who tucks me in, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue these simple exercises by inviting your students to create a \"dream book\" or an \"about me book\", using a simple notebook and magazine clippings to describe...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat I want to be when I grow up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kind of car I want to drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat my pet will look like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so on and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's quite amazing to think about, once your students have completed and compiled these simple prompts and activities, someone from the future would be able to piece together numerous bits of information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thoughts and dreams of 21st century kindergartners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 21st century family system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 21st century education system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology in the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will these exercises help tie in the theme of International Children's Book Day, they make great keepsakes for parents!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107168793,"sku":"A2937","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ICBD-Poster-2011.jpg?v=1522781713"},{"product_id":"storytelling-with-fairy-tale-dice-a2938","title":"Storytelling with Fairy Tale Dice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4684106464.jpg\" alt=\"Life Is a Game of Chance\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2010 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/jeffanddayna\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJeff Golden\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/46868900@N00\/4684106464\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling is a fantastic way for your kindergartners to learn about sentence structure, practice building simple sentences, and strengthen sight word recognition. We found this great lesson example from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/speakaboo-fairy-tale-dice\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e lesson writer, Virginia Jean Herrod. In honor of International Children's Book Day {on April 2nd} and famous children's fairy tale author Hans Christian Anderson {whose birthday falls on the 2nd as well}, students will write their own fairy tale using several large dice - that's right, dice! The outline stays the same, but the possibilities are endless as your students \"roll\" and weave new fairy tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFairy Tale Storytelling Dice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst you'll need to create the props. With Styrofoam cubes {or square tissue boxes}, colorful paper, and clear contact paper make the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne character die. {Have students brainstorm and vote for their top six fairy tale characters.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne adjective die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne residence die. {Have students brainstorm different types of houses\/buildings.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne place\/setting die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWriting Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia suggests following a story model, filling in the blanks by rolling the correct die {kind of like a Mad Lib puzzle!}. Here is her example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Once upon a time there was a...[Roll the character die and insert a character and\/or name].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...who lived in a...[roll both the adjective and residence dice and insert a description].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One day [character name] decided to go to...[Roll the place\/setting die and insert place]\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...where she\/he met...[Roll the character die and insert a character and\/or name].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHere's a completed beginning:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Once upon a time there was [a princess named Jasmine] who lived in a [messy apartment]. One day, Jasmine decided to go to [the corner store] where she met [Eeyore]...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students continue the story by adding details and events based on the beginning sentences. What did Jasmine \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e at the corner store? Did she buy supplies to fix up her messy apartment? Did she even \u003cem\u003ecare\u003c\/em\u003e about the messy apartment? Do Jasmine and Eeyore become friends? And so on and so on. Whenever your child(ren) or students are ready for a new character or place, have them roll the dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are \u003cem\u003esure\u003c\/em\u003e to have a blast with this exercise whether they work individually, in a small group, or as a class! At the end, compile a book of your {mixed up} fairy tales to enjoy throughout the year!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107398169,"sku":"A2938","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4684106464.jpg?v=1522781714"},{"product_id":"april-with-eric-carle-a-thematic-unit-a2939","title":"April with Eric Carle - A Thematic Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-592 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle kindergarten thematic unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Eric Carle {and the activities they inspire!} are a fabulous way to herald in the spring season! We found this great thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/april-eric-carle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Alphabet Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by kindergarten teacher, Julie Hicks. Her teaching partner, Susan Johnson, brought the lesson to their classroom a few years back and it's become a spring staple! Here's a rundown of literature selections, learning objectives\/goals and\/or activities {you'll have to visit her site for the \u003cem\u003efull\u003c\/em\u003e workup though!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about butterflies - their habitat, what they eat, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle through drawing, illustration, and manipulative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice telling time with a word problem timelines of when the hungry caterpillar ate each item in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about symmetry using butterfly wings as examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story using a story board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify colors and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story as they place character cards in the correct order on a story poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the ladybug life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild fine motor skills and simple addition skills by having students use a hole punch to make the correct number of 'bite marks' in leaf cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story with puppets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice problem solving skills and visual discrimination by putting together puzzles of the book cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives measure how big\/long\/tall classroom objects are in ladybug units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about spiders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast spiders with insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice simple addition skills by having students draw the correct number of legs on spider bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiny Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page about the parts of a plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the plant life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives to measure how many ladybugs tall student flower crafts are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many, many more project ideas - crafts, geography studies, author studies, etc - at The Alphabet Garden so be sure to head on over there for activity write-ups and pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107627545,"sku":"A2939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"product_id":"thank-you-earth-earth-day-activities-a2944","title":"\"Thank You, Earth\" - Earth Day Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril 22nd is \"Earth Day\" - the day we celebrate our planet, appreciate the beauty of nature, and learn ways to protect our environment. Here are some fantastic exercises {via April Larremore of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e} to work into your lessons as you help your kinders understand the importance of taking care of our earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-626 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day writing activity worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you, Earth!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by reading Megan Halsey's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 Planting Pandas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Recycle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ellie Bethel, or another Earth Day literature selection. Invite your students to brainstorm a list of their favorite outdoor activities. Discuss with your students that when we pollute our environment {the land, the atmosphere, the water}, there are consequences and remind them of the importance of keeping our planet clean, conserving resources, etc. To wrap up the activity, provide your kiddos with pieces of paper and graphic art tools, inviting them to draw and write about their favorite outdoor activity! [NOTE: You might also consider using the clip art images provided in April's Earth Day unit and word processing software to create a custom worksheet for this activity like we did. It's simple!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-625  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-promise.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten collaborative hand print Earth Day earth art project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Promise Our Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great way to inspire your students to be conscious of their impact on the environment is with a promise board. Discuss with your students what a promise is {and what it means to make a promise}. Invite your kinders to recount a time in which they promised someone something. In honor of Earth Day, brainstorm things you might \"promise\" to do or not do in order to keep the environment clean and healthy. Have your students draw and write about their personal promise(s) to the Earth. End with this collaborative hand print Earth art project to display in the classroom! Students will love the 'hands-on' project and the opportunity to squish paint between their fingers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108807193,"sku":"A2944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"reduce-reuse-recycle-earth-day-activity-a2945","title":"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! - Earth Day Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of your Earth Day discussions, invite your students to explore these new vocabulary words and concepts - reduce, reuse, recycle! We found some fantastic worksheets and exercises to help with this lesson from Rachelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Earth%20Day\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e and April at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-639  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reduce-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity reduce printable worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to describe what they think happens to our garbage after it's picked up by the truck. Talk about landfills and bring in examples of common 'garbage can items' in order to talk about how long it takes for those particular items to decompose\/break down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper = 2.5 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bags = 10 to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin can = 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyrofoam = NEVER!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Information from the New York Times via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thatdanny.com\/2008\/06\/06\/how-long-does-it-take-a-plastic-bag-or-a-glass-bottle-to-decompose\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThat Danny!\u003c\/a\u003e] \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss what reduce means {i.e. what it means to make something small} and use this fantastic worksheet to brainstorm ways to reduce our consumption, conserve our Earth's precious resources, the amount of garbage we throw away, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-640 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reuse-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity printable reuse worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the following vocabulary words - waste, resources, conserve, etc. Invite your kinders to recount a time they wasted something they knew could be used again. Use Rachelle's worksheet to brainstorm ways in which our Earth's resources can be conserved by using something over instead of throwing it away and\/or actions we can take to prevent waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-638 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/recycle-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity printable recycle worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are likely to be more familiar with this concept, but revisit the term and its meaning {i.e. taking an old\/used product and making it into a new one}. Without embarrassing anyone, poll students to see if they sort and recycle trash at home. Discuss ways in which recycling can be simplified or how to organize a \"recycling revolution\" at home. Use the printable worksheet to brainstorm and list items that can {and should!} be recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-637 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Do-not-throw-away-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day reduce reuse recycle printable worksheet activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a way to wrap up the lesson {and see if they've been listening!}, have your students complete April's Earth Day worksheet - drawing and describing a particular item that shouldn't be thrown away and giving two different ways in which it can be used for something else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, consider setting out sorting mats and provide students with tangible items or pictures and have them sort the objects into the correct category - reduce, reuse, or recycle. With these comprehensive exercises, your students are sure to remember the importance of keeping the earth clean and how they each have a role to play!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108938265,"sku":"A2945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/reduce-worksheet.jpg?v=1522781723"},{"product_id":"easter-science-center-ideas-a2951","title":"Easter Science Center Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-678 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Kindergarten Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you prepare for Easter, here are a few science center ideas you might consider using! With a little instruction, your kiddos will be on their way to discovering new concepts and completing some cute projects as they go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChromatic Creations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/April.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs' kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e classroom, students explore color, saturation, and absorption with coffee filters and markers. Since your kiddos will be folding the paper to complete the activity, consider throwing in a lesson\/some practical experience with symmetry or even color theory {cool colors, warm colors, etc.}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals \u0026amp; Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderpond.com\/springunits.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderpond\u003c\/a\u003e, Jessica's kindergartners explore animals and eggs through several science center activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with actual pictures of the eggs laid by different animals {i.e. chicken, ostrich, platypus, turtle, robin, etc.} as well as animal cards, Jessica invited her students to match the eggs to their source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJessica's students practiced problem solving and sorting skills by classifying animals cards by whether they do\/do not lay eggs. [Activity Alternatives: Place a magnet on the back of each animal card and invite your students to complete the activity at the white board, provide construction paper sorting mats on which you kinders can place the animal cards, or provide a columned recording sheet with cut and glue animal 'cards'.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ideas are simple, but offer a fantastic scientific connection for spring and Easter!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109921305,"sku":"A2951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-1.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"sight-word-activities-amp-games-for-easter-a2952","title":"Sight Word Activities \u0026amp; Games for Easter","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-682 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/literacy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Sight Word Kindergarten Literacy Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly, kindergarten teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed some fantastic Easter sight word activities that would be ideal for spicing up your literacy centers this holiday season {she even offers a few printables!}. Here are a few center ideas that can be adapted to fit the needs of your classroom...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kinders to strengthen sight word recognition and reading skills with these easy to create egg puzzles. Simply script a CVC\/sight word sentence onto the top half of a colorful egg cutout, adding an appropriate sticker or illustration on the bottom half, then laminate and cut apart {with unique lines - i.e. wavy, puzzle piece, zig zag, etc.}, inviting your students to make correct matches. Instead of full sentences, you could also script the CVC\/sight word onto both halves for more focused\/less complex matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-684\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Spelling.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Sight Word Game Mat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg-cellent Spelling Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents won't even know they're \"learning\" with this fantastic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Games\/DollarStore\/dollar_store_delights_and_big_lo.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCVC\/sight word spelling game\u003c\/a\u003e! Best played in a group of two or more, here's a list of the things you'll need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Easter basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster eggs in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pails or Easter baskets {one for each player}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster spoon or tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious CVC\/sight word game mats {like the one above}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a marker to script a letter onto the side of each plastic egg or place letter 'cards' inside the eggs {include each unique letter from the focus sight words}. Invite students to take turns scooping several eggs from the Easter basket and placing them in their personal game pail\/basket. As each child takes their turn, encourage the other players to begin opening their eggs and recording\/spelling the sight words on their game mat. After each player has had a turn, all eggs should be returned to the basked, carefully mixed, and the process repeated until someone has spelled all of the sight words on their game mat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110183449,"sku":"A2952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/literacy-1.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"our-class-cares-earth-day-activities-a3095","title":"Our Class Cares - Earth Day Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1885 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Anchor-Chart-2.jpg\" alt=\"April Earth Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome Earth Day lesson from Jessica Williamson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth-day_21.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to Room 36!\u003c\/a\u003e We just love the beautiful anchor chart, the use of inspiring poetry, and the fun writing prompt that we \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e will get your kinders thinking! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Anchor Chart\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the lesson, Jessica and her kiddos discussed how they -  as individuals and as a class - can take care of the Earth. We love how each child's name is printed around the edge of the cutout - it's a great reminder that \u003cem\u003eeveryone\u003c\/em\u003e is responsible for keeping the Earth clean and can also double as a pledge that each individual student will do their part in caring for our planet. We also like how Jessica incorporated poetry into the lesson! {The verse is so simple that it wouldn't be a stretch to invite your kiddos to try and memorize the lines as they work... That way, they'll have something to share with their families when they get home, and a great reminder of what Earth Day is all about!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Craftivity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one thing to talk about making a difference, but making a pledge to the Earth requires students to take responsibility and action. We love how Jessica added a fun twist to the traditional writing prompt, inviting students to write about how they would \"make the Earth glitter\"! The crafts\/writing prompts turned out so beautifully, they would make a fantastic Earth Day classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson plan, pictures of crafts and other activity suggestions, be sure to visit Welcome to Room 36!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143770649,"sku":"A3095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Anchor-Chart-2.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"the-earth-and-i-earth-day-craftivity-a3100","title":"The Earth and I - Earth Day Craftivity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1912 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Earth-and-I-Cover1.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Reading Craftivity Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAyn over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleilluminations.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/earth-and-i-earth-day-books-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Illuminations\u003c\/a\u003e posted this great Earth Day craftivity that we know your kiddos will enjoy. With a fun book and collaborative craft, this activity offers a great way to teach your kiddos about recycling and taking care of the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Earth and I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated book is about the friendship between a little boy and the earth. They play together, nourish each other, listen to each other and, when the earth is sad, so is the little boy. Like any good friend, the little boy finds a way to make the earth happy. This is such a fun way for your kiddos to learn that everyone should take part in caring for the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollaborative Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with the book, Ayn had her students work together, using recycled magazines and previously created craft paper, to collage a large Earth cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo check out how the craft turned out and for a fantastic linky party of Earth Day lesson ideas, be sure to visit Little Illuminations!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144655385,"sku":"A3100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Earth-and-I-Cover1.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"book-suggestions-for-celebrating-earth-day-a3101","title":"Book Suggestions for Celebrating Earth Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1918 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earthbookforchildren.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Books and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWe love the idea of incorporating themed book bins in your classroom - and rotating them as units\/lesson topics change. If you're looking for a selection of books to place in your Earth Day bin, we found this awesome post over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/carrotsareorange.com\/books-celebrate-earth-day-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCarrots Are Orange\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be perfect! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe literature selections offer a broad range of stories, lessons, and tips for being 'green' - everything from making your own reusable grocery bags and turning the water off while brushing your teeth to composting and finding alternative types of transportation (walking, riding bikes, etc). Just from the covers we can tell that the colorful illustrations will draw your kiddos in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Marnie's great recommendations, don't forget...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost Stew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Mary McKenna Siddals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Our World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Emily Sollinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeas on Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Todd H. Doodler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFancy Nancy: Every Day is Earth Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jane O'Connor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Earth and I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Frank Asch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145048601,"sku":"A3101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/earthbookforchildren.jpg?v=1522781936"},{"product_id":"mix-match-easter-egg-patterning-a3239","title":"Mix \u0026 Match Easter Egg Patterning","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2835\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mix-and-Match-Egg-Hunt1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this Easter patterning exercise from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com\/2011\/06\/13\/mix-and-match-patterns-with-plastic-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun \u0026amp; Engaging Activities for Toddlers\u003c\/a\u003e! A colorful way to update your math center for the Easter holiday, we love this activity because it is super simple to put together and offers a great way to build fine motor skills, practice color recognition, and review early math skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension, to continue developing visual discrimination, reuse your mix and match patterning cards in a memory\/matching game. Simply create two of each card (or make color copies of the cards), lay the cards face down on a flat surface, and invite your kiddos to take turns attempting to make matches. As Becca recommends creating a distinction between top and bottom pieces in your drawings\/cards, this will add an extra challenge to finding matches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson idea, be sure to visit Fun \u0026amp; Engaging Activities for Toddlers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734180044825,"sku":"A3239","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mix-and-Match-Egg-Hunt1.jpg?v=1522782148"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-1-a3240","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter - this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the first two sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJesus Enters Jerusalem\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2845\" alt=\"Easter Coloring and Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Jesus-Enters-Jerusalem1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the highlight of our night was definitely when a friend from the kindergarten class got to ride on the back of our program leader's back, pretending to be Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, while we all waved construction paper palm branches and shouted \"Hosanna!\" - my kiddos \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c\/em\u003e enjoyed tracing the message on the palm branch and coloring a picture of Jesus' triumphal entry. [I think they might have enjoyed tracing because they got to use our pip squeaks markers that we only pull out for special occasions!] While the parts of the first section by themselves aren't overly exciting, my pre-k kiddos loved when everything was put together and they could lift the palm branch to see what goodies were hidden behind it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printing Practice Kindergarten Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Hosanna-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHosanna Tracer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Coloring Page and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Trumphant-Entry-Coloring-Page.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eJesus Enters Jerusalem Coloring Page from Fun-N-Free Easter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJesus Died on the Cross\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2847\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-God-Loves-Us-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson, while integral to our faith story and the Easter story, was also darker and sadder than most of our previous lessons. For a 5-year-old who may not have much experience with death, or truly comprehend it even if they \u003cem\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e lost a loved one, I wanted to incorporate the story in a positive and uplifting way. While understanding the sacrifice that Jesus made for us and the brutal way in which He took our sins upon Himself  is important (and better for when the kiddos are older!), this lesson is also \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e about God's love for us. I created a short booklet\/reader for my kiddos to illustrate in order to remind them WHY Jesus died on the cross. They had a great time drawing pictures of themselves, their family, their friends, and the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-God-Loves-Us-Booklet-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eGod Loves Us Booklet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eStay tuned for Part 2!\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180438041,"sku":"A3240","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg?v=1522782150"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-2-a3241","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter – this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the next two sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Empty Tomb\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2861\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been a fan of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCatholic Icing\u003c\/a\u003e and Lacy's amazing printables for quite a while, I was thrilled when I stumbled across her Easter paper roll characters\/setting printables! I've used her nativity set the past two years to tell the Christmas story and couldn't wait to see what her resurrection set included. I wasn't disappointed and was able to tweak her tomb printable to fit our lapbook! (I say 'tweak', but we simply attached the printable to a flat surface instead of a three-dimensional tissue box!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully assembled, the kiddos loved that they could open and close the tomb and they had a great time with the tracer because they got to use colorful gel pens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2858\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-craft-tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eBlack and White Tomb Printable\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Road to Emmaus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2866\" alt=\"Christian Easter Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Road-To-Emmaus.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pre-k kiddos couldn't believe that Jesus' friends could walk with Jesus for so long and not know that it was Him! Evidently, Jesus' friends needed a little help 'seeing' their travel companion more 'clearly' and after a little magnifying glass fun, we worked on this awesome printable created by Amy (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmy's Free Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e) as a fun reminder of Jesus' early resurrection appearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince my kiddos had been having a great time with the tracers, I decided to capitalize on their enthusiasm, expanding the activity to create more of a challenge. This was the most I'd ever had my kiddos trace at one time and the letters were definitely smaller than they had previously encountered, but they were troopers and had a great time trading\/sharing gel pens with friends along the way. I realized too late that the tracer didn't actually make it clear what story we had been learning about. I knew my 5-year-olds were going to have a hard time remembering the town of Emmaus and, while parents may guess what the pop-up depicted, I decided to have my kiddos add a title in order to help clarify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\/English\/pop-up_Easter_scenes_for_Sunday_school.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2867\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Emmaus-Pop-up.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Title.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay tuned for Part 3!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180536345,"sku":"A3241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_ba8c9337-0f80-4d9e-a6a8-104ab78ce6e4.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-3-a3242","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter - this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the cover art and final sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHe is Risen!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2881\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Back-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing we had a full night planned, including some fun cover art projects, I figured we'd keep the last couple sections simple! First, the kiddos worked independently to color a resurrection coloring page, then we all worked as a group to complete a booklet I created to go along with the 'Jelly Bean Prayer'. [NOTE: I saw several versions of the prayer floating around Pinterest and my favorite blogosphere haunts, and actually combined two of them to create the printable.] I really liked the idea of using the prayer booklet as the last piece of the lapbook. It works well as a story 'review', of sorts, and also helps remind the kiddos that there's more to Easter than plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the text in the booklet gives color clues, I have quite a few kiddos who try to race through the activities and end up with errors (we're working on it!), so I figured it would be better if this was a collaborative project - with everyone working page by page, identifying the color words, and coloring the jelly bean shapes with the appropriate colors. Once the booklets were complete, the kiddos followed along in their newly colored readers as we read the prayer - i.e. they read the color words with help of the colored jelly beans\/color text cues, and I completed the sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Resurrection-Coloring-Page.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eResurrection Coloring Page from Fun-N-Free Easter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Jelly-Bean-Prayer-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eJelly Bean Prayer Booklet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCover Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2880\" alt=\"Christian Easter Craft for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover-Art.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, but not least, we created some fun cover art using Easter themed painting tools - plastic Easter eggs! While this is certainly not a new concept, it was new to my kiddos and they thought it was pretty neat! Because I didn't want them accidentally painting up the activities in their file folders, I provided each kiddos with a sheet of white card stock to paint and, when it dried, we simply glued it to the front of their folder. Also, because I couldn't decide which activity to do, we actually explored two different ways of painting with Easter eggs...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Roll Painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to marble painting, I provided each kiddos with an aluminum roasting pan and a plastic Easter egg (containing a marble for weight). Placing their piece of card stock in the pan, I added three dots of craft paint to different parts of the paper and invited the kiddos to explore what happened when they manipulated the pan and made the egg move. The resulting tracks became the background for our cover art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Since we'd used the whole egg in our roll painting exercise, I thought it might also be fun to explore what types of prints we could make when we separated the sections of the plastic egg. Armed with a paper plate (containing dabs of craft paint) and a top or bottom section of a plastic egg, I invited the kiddos to twist their section of egg in their paint, covering the edges, then lightly press and twist the painted egg on their paper. The kiddos were delighted to see a perfect circle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew we'd have to wait on the painted papers to dry, so I created a simple title printable that could be quickly glued onto the front of the folder before being sent out the door and home to be enjoyed by my pre-k kiddos and their families! With all of the evening events, \u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e ended up having to write the kiddos' names on the title card - which I was a little bummed about - but, overall, I am excited and impressed that all of the elements were kid-completed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLapbook Cover\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original file is 4x6; I simply printed it onto colored index cards so I didn't have to cut anything. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope you find these Easter lapbook resources useful! My pre-k kiddos and I had a blast creating the finished product and I truly hope it will be something they can use to remember and retell the Easter story - this year and in the years to come!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180634649,"sku":"A3242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_f28ad4a0-b60e-47f5-9b10-d283943c2644.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"who-wants-to-be-the-easter-bunny-other-fun-easter-writing-prompts-a3243","title":"\"Who Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?\" \u0026 Other Fun Easter Writing Prompts!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easter holiday provides a fun opportunity for creative writing! Easter egg hunts. Coloring Easter eggs. The Easter bunny. There are many familiar traditions that can be turned into cute prompts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2887\" alt=\"Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachingblogaddict.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kinders to write why they would make the best substitute Easter bunny! {Idea via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingblogaddict.com\/2012\/04\/substitute-teacher-so-why-not.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Blog Addict\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2888\" alt=\"Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lisa Lilienthal\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Easter Egg Hunt!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Dive into the world of egg hunting, inviting your kiddos to describe where they went, who they were with, and what they found! {Idea via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Easter-Writing-Activity-Freebie-I-Went-on-an-Easter-Egg-Hunt\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLisa Lilienthal\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2889 \" alt=\"Spring and Easter Writing Prompt and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere Comes Peter Cottontail..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Ever wonder what it would be like to be a bunny? Invite your kinders to imagine a day in the life of a bunny! {Idea and adorable craftivity via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/bunny-hop-and-25-winner.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther writing prompt ideas...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst, Then, Next, Last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Have your kiddos describe how to color Easter eggs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSneaky, Sneaky...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Do your kiddos have what it takes to be the next best Easter egg hider? Invite your kiddos to describe the perfect hiding spot for an Easter egg!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Comes First; The Chick or the Egg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Do a bit of science journaling! Invite your kiddos to draw and label the life cycle of a chicken. [And, for the creative writing bit, perhaps describe what a baby chick might see, hear, smell, feel, etc. when they first break through their shell!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have a happy Easter... \u0026amp; happy writing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181224473,"sku":"A3243","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Writing-Prompt-1.jpg?v=1522782155"},{"product_id":"easter-literacy-center-rhyming-rabbits-a3244","title":"Easter Literacy Center - Rhyming Rabbits","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2893 \" alt=\"Easter Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rhyming-Rabbits.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/freebie-animals-in-winter-literacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e always has the cutest centers! While this activity was originally intended as part of an \"Animals in Winter\" unit, we also think this would work great as a spring\/Easter literacy center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with a recording worksheet and a basket of bunny cards, each a different color, invite your kiddos to...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a colored rabbit card from the basket and read the word printed on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the word in mind, look at the images on the recording sheet and identify the rhyming picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the rhyming picture has been identified, write the word from the bunny card into the box below it and color the picture to match the rabbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper cute, right?! For this and other awesome literacy center ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181421081,"sku":"A3244","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rhyming-Rabbits.jpg?v=1522782156"},{"product_id":"easter-bunny-glyph-a3245","title":"Easter Bunny Glyph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2903\" alt=\"Easter Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Bunny-Glyph.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we know it's already Good Friday and you're likely on Easter break, but we thought this Easter bunny glyph from Kathy at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-bunny-glyph.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e would be a great addition to your inspiration folder\/lesson ideas for next year. Great for building early math skills, this exercise is also a fun way to get to know a little bit more about your students! The best part is Kathy provides the glyph key and bunny patterns free at her blog so all you'll have to do is create and the templates for tracing as well as collect the papers\/embellishments for creating and decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: The glyphs above were created using Kathy's key and a bunny template from Maria over at How to be Super Mom +these .]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a copy of the Easter goodies, be sure to visit First Grade a la Carte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734181584921,"sku":"A3245","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Bunny-Glyph.jpg?v=1522782157"},{"product_id":"spring-literacy-center-growing-a-carrot-garden-a3246","title":"Spring Literacy Center - Growing a Carrot Garden","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2911\" alt=\"Spring Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Carrot-Garden-Literacy-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: havingfunathome.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning letter sounds. Rhyming pairs. Upper and lower case letter recognition. Word chunks\/families. The concept possibilities for this carrot garden literacy center created by Katey of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.havingfunathome.com\/2011\/10\/lower-case-carrot-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHaving Fun at Home\u003c\/a\u003e are simply endless! {Well, maybe not \u003cem\u003eendless\u003c\/em\u003e, but you get the idea! This activity rocks!} Made from a recycled card board box and homemade card stock flower pot 'pockets', this activity will seem like a game rather than a learning center and, no matter what skill you invite your kiddos to practice, we know they'll have a blast with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: If you plan to tweak the activity to practice beginning letter sounds or rhyming pairs, we suggest creating carrots with picture cues. (See the example below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2910\" alt=\"Spring Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Beginning-Letter-Sounds-Spring-Carrot-Garden-Literacy-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great learning resources, be sure to visit Having Fun at Home!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181978137,"sku":"A3246","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Carrot-Garden-Literacy-Center.jpg?v=1522782159"},{"product_id":"learning-with-seed-packets-a3247","title":"Learning with Seed Packets!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring is the perfect time of year to incorporate a gardening unit into your lesson plans and we love the idea of using actual seed packets for learning and play! Here are a few great activities you might consider including in your spring plans...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2922 \" alt=\"Spring Gardening Unit and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Gardening-Unit-Seed-Packets-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: prekinders.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Seed Book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Help your students connect food\/flowers with the seeds they grow from using a handy seed book like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.prekinders.com\/2012\/04\/make-a-seed-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e! The colorful seed packets clearly indicate where the seed comes from and the clear bags\/page sleeves allow your students to explore and compare different seeds without a huge mess! {Double win!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2923\" alt=\"Spring Gardening Unit and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Gardening-Unit-Seed-Packets-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Seed Garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Similar to the seed book, this activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2012\/03\/exploring-seeds-in-the-gardening-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e also provides an opportunity for your students to make the connection between food\/plants and their seeds. However, the seed garden offers a more hands-on approach. Not only are students able to see the seed differences, but also smell and feel how the seeds compare. This activity is sure to be messier than other options, but we know your kinders would have a ball!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2924\" alt=\"Spring Gardening Unit and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Garden-Unit-Seed-Packets-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Food\/Flower Flip Book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A flip book like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/using-what-we-have-1-magazine-pictures.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJoyful Mama's Place\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to introduce food and flower vocabulary words, as well as create a colorful resource for your gardening unit. Simply glue seed packets onto card stock, place on a binder ring, and set in your science or writing center! Your kinders will have a great time flipping through the colorful pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2925\" alt=\"Spring Gardening Unit and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Garden-Unit-Seed-Packets-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamajennblogs.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: If you don't have actual seed packets for this activity, you can always print your own! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mamajennblogs.com\/2010\/01\/printable-veggie-seed-packets.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e offers printable veggie seed packets for FREE at her blog!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit each of these lovely sites for the full lesson plan and activity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734182567961,"sku":"A3247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Gardening-Unit-Seed-Packets-1.jpg?v=1522782163"},{"product_id":"how-do-plants-grow-a3248","title":"How Do Plants Grow?","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning a spring plant\/gardening unit, check out these fabulous printables\/activities that will help you teach your kinders about the plant life cycle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2931\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eLife Cycle of a Plant Booklet via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/worksheetplace.com\/index.php?function=DisplaySheet\u0026amp;sheet=Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant\u0026amp;links=2\u0026amp;id=\u0026amp;link1=241\u0026amp;link2=242\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWorksheetPlace.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2932\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-002.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eFrom Seed to Plant Sequencing Cards via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachervision.fen.com\/tv\/printables\/orange\/sl-42.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacherVision\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2936\" alt=\"Spring Plants and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-0031.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHow Do Plants Grow? Sequencing Cards via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/plant-life\/how-do-plants-grow-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftJr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2934\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-004.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHow Do Plants Grow? Booklet via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.woojr.com\/earth-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWoo! Jr. Kids Activities Network\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2935\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-005.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eGrowth of a Plant Sequencing Cards (included in the Garden Preschool Pack) via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.com\/gardenpreschoolpack.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile similar to each other, each of these printables offers something unique and would make a great addition to your spring plant\/gardening unit. Whichever you choose, be sure to visit each of these amazing websites for your FREE copy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734182764569,"sku":"A3248","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Life-Cycle-Of-A-Plant-001.jpg?v=1522782164"},{"product_id":"learning-about-the-parts-of-a-plant-a3249","title":"Learning About The Parts of a Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are so many cool ways to teach your kiddos about the parts of a plant. Whether you're looking for a simple worksheet or a more hands-on approach, we're certain your kinders will love any one of these great activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2941 \" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/parts-of-a-flower-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyteachers.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a simple worksheet from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyteachers.com\/prek-1st\/373-parts-of-a-flower.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade By Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Students can cut out the labels and glue them next to the proper plant part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2943\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/parts-of-a-flower-003.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: squishideasforpreschool.blogspot.com.au\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your kinders review the parts of a plant with this colorful puzzle from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.com\/PrintablePacks.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e (included in the Gardening Preschool Pack). You can add a handwriting component by laminating the pieces and inviting your kinders to use a dry erase marker to trace the new vocabulary words once all of the puzzle pieces are in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2945\" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/parts-of-a-flower-005.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hummingbirded.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow in some fine motor fun with a \"Parts of a Flower\" play dough mat like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirded.com\/spring.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Drake's Room\u003c\/a\u003e. Students review as they form each part of the plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2942 \" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/parts-of-a-flower-002.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Gregg Aultman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels are always fun; especially when they provide unique textures and materials! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/51158145736762331\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGregg Aultman\u003c\/a\u003e had his kiddos make and label a plant model created from a cupcake liner, beads, foam, a craft stick, and yarn. {We especially love the yarn 'roots'!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2944 \" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/parts-of-a-flower-004.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree dimensional models are also sure to be a hit! Check out this awesome tree model from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/learning-about-trees.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Little Learning For Two\u003c\/a\u003e! [NOTE: This could also be tweaked to create a flower model too! Simply create a 3D tissue paper flower, attach it to a chenille stem for stability, and thread the pipe cleaner through a green drinking straw 'stem'. The roots can be created from yarn - tie multiple strands to the pipe cleaner hidden in the drinking straw and let them below the edge of the straw - and leaves can be created or purchased, then glued to the straw!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3112\/spring-plant-unit-eating-the-parts-of-a-plant\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2948 \" alt=\"Spring Plant and Gardening Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eating-the-Parts-of-a-Plant.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Stensland\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's one more activity - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3112\/spring-plant-unit-eating-the-parts-of-a-plant\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eone that we've featured a few times\u003c\/a\u003e, but that we figured we'd pass along again because we're certain your kiddos will get a kick out of it. Click on the picture to see how Mrs. Stensland and her students reviewed the parts of a plant by eating them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have fun with these activities \u0026amp; happy learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734182862873,"sku":"A3249","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/parts-of-a-flower-001.jpg?v=1522782165"},{"product_id":"gardening-fun-with-earthworms-a3251","title":"Gardening Fun with Earthworms!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2964\" alt=\"Earth Day Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Worm-Habitat-Kindergarten-Science.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: wemadethat.blogspot.ca\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stumbled across this awesome DIY earthworm habitat tutorial over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wemadethat.blogspot.ca\/2013\/04\/diy-earthworm-habitat.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWe-Made-That.com\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it might make a fun project for you and your kinders to tackle this Earth Day! While they may seem small and insignificant, worms play an important role in creating rich soil and promoting plant growth. Not only do they eat soil, leaving behind nutrients that aid in plant growth, their tunneling also aerates the soil which helps plants get the oxygen they need to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYucky Worms!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore creating your own habitat to observe these amazing creatures, you might consider checking out these cute books and resources. Your students are sure to be amazed at how busy these little worms are beneath the surface!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2962\" alt=\"Earth Day Books for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Books-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYucky Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Vivian French\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Wigglers: Earthworms in Your Backyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Nancy Loewen\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Earthworm's Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by John Himmelman\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiggling Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e at Work by Wendy Pfeffer\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWonderful Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Linda Glaser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider checking out this graphic from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lawncare.net\/earthworms\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLawnCare.net\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2963\" alt=\"Earth Day Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/a0146fcd640a7e85a3f5493025aa7fff.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lawncare.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarthworm Habitats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, after you've learned about these amazing creatures, an earthworm habitat will allow you to see the work of earthworms up close! Be sure to visit We-Made-That.com for lots of tips and a fabulous picture tutorial. Not only are the items simple enough to find at home and the habitat easy enough to assemble, we're certain that this project will also be a hit with your kinders! As Tracy and her little ones found out, it might be hard for your kiddos to part with these 'pets'!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734183485465,"sku":"A3251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Worm-Habitat-Kindergarten-Science.jpg?v=1522782168"},{"product_id":"recycling-planting-earth-day-project-a3252","title":"Recycling \u0026 Planting Earth Day Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2973\" alt=\"Earth Day or Gardening Themed Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Recycling-and-Planting-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lindycottagehill.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy Earth Day!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're considering planting seedlings as a class Earth Day project or wish to include such a project into your gardening unit, might we suggest using these newspaper pots! Not only are they great for growing - allowing easy transfer when the seedlings are ready for planting in the garden, flower bed, or pot - they also offer an opportunity to recycle old newsprint, showing students how old items can be put to good use and given a new purpose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few notes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eBe sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lindycottagehill.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/recycled-newspaper-pots_19.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCottage Hill\u003c\/a\u003e for the newspaper pot tutorial! They can be made simply with newsprint, a can of soup, and tape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe've heard that radish seeds grow quickly. These or any other quick sprouting seed would make a fine choice for a project like this, especially when tackling it with little ones!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you and your kiddos will have fun with this project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734183813145,"sku":"A3252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Recycling-and-Planting-Project.jpg?v=1522782170"},{"product_id":"diy-pretend-play-recycling-center-a3253","title":"DIY Pretend Play Recycling Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2978 \" alt=\"DIY Earth Day Recycling Pretend Play Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DIY-Pretend-Play-Recycling-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: handmadecharlotte.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fabulous is this pretend play recycling center put together by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.handmadecharlotte.com\/diy-recycled-art-supply-station-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHand­made Char­lotte\u003c\/a\u003e?! Great for recycling awareness and practice in the wake of Earth Day, we love that this pretend play center provides a great way to expose your kiddos to the various items that can be recycled and hands-on sorting practice, as well as their own little workshop for repurposing the recycled pieces into useful items!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCereal box jet packs. Juice box boats. Oatmeal can submarines. Bottle top bugs. Cardboard box cities and rocket ships. You name it! With recycled materials and access to items from the craft closet, we're sure your kiddos imaginations will run wild!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tips on creating your own recycling center, be sure to visit Handmade Charlotte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734183911449,"sku":"A3253","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DIY-Pretend-Play-Recycling-Center.jpg?v=1522782171"},{"product_id":"the-butterfly-life-cycle-what-is-a-chrysalis-like-a3255","title":"The Butterfly Life Cycle - What is a Chrysalis Like?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2988 \" alt=\"Spring Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Science.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: overallsuccess.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking through the butterfly life cycle with your kinders? We, of course, suggest having your kiddos create their own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3089\/easter-craftivity-the-life-cycle-of-a-butterfly\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elife cycle models\u003c\/a\u003e and, if you have the resources\/space, actually providing your kinders with the opportunity to watch the process unfold by creating a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3117\/spring-science-exploration-caterpillars-to-butterflies\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecaterpillar observation center\u003c\/a\u003e in the classroom - but we also recommend checking out this awesome chrysalis demonstration found over at Overall Success!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you'll never be able to fully simulate what it feels like, Pam Greening and her kiddos had a blast creating toilet paper cocoons, feeling how tight and secure a chrysalis is, and finding out what it was like to break out of one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat a fun, hands-on experience! For this activity and lots of other great spring lesson ideas, be sure to visit Overall Success!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734184337433,"sku":"A3255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Science.jpg?v=1522782173"},{"product_id":"bee-themed-pollen-counting-activity-a3256","title":"Bee Themed Pollen Counting Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2993 \" alt=\"Spring Insect Unit Math and Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Bee-Counting-Kindergarten-Lesson-Plan.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are constantly amazed at the ingenuity of others and fell in love with this pollen counting exercise over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/five-in-row-bee-tree.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e! If you're planning a spring insect unit, we highly suggest checking out the full feature. There are tons of fabulous bee themed activities, but our favorite is still the pollen counting exercise! While there's nothing inherently fancy about the activity - the bee jars and flowers are created with simple sheets of construction paper, while the 'pollen'  is created with yellow pom poms - we love that the activity mimics a bee's important job as pollinator while strengthening counting and one to one correspondence skills at the same time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full rundown of awesome bee themed activities and crafts, be sure to visit The Adventures of Bear!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734184632345,"sku":"A3256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Bee-Counting-Kindergarten-Lesson-Plan.jpg?v=1522782175"},{"product_id":"printable-easter-measuring-activity-a4755","title":"Printable Easter Measuring Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fun, festive printable is a great way to provide your kiddos with a little non-standard measuring practice! Simply invite your students to cut out the Easter egg ruler and use their new measuring tool to determine the length of each Easter themed item on the worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734198624281,"sku":"A4755","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Measuring.jpg?v=1569291590"},{"product_id":"spring-exploration-in-preschool-flower-painting-a6990","title":"Spring Exploration in Preschool - Flower Painting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Spring Exploration Flower Painting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-flowers-done.jpg\" alt=\"Painting Flowers for Spring\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Playbook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Spring finally gracing us with it's presence, I bet you find your little ones itching to get outside! Follow in the example of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2009\/03\/spring-exploration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e and take your class on a nature walk, paint a few colorful flowers and settle in to read \u003cem\u003ePlanting a Rainbow\u003c\/em\u003e. What a perfect way to ring in the Spring season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFlower Painting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhite construction paper (12\" x 18\")\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGreen construction paper stems (pre-cut)\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlue\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlitter paint\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a piece of white construction paper and have them glue on several green stems (as many flowers as they'd like to have - or as many as will fit across the page).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Spring Exploration Flowers Step 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-stems.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 Spring Flowers Painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Playbook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen allow your students to take turns at the easel, painting on their flowers in as many colors as they choose. If you don't have an easel station have them paint their flowers at their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Spring Exploration Flowers Step 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-painting1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2 Spring Flowers Painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Playbook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter they've finished drying, hang your student's hard work around your classroom for a colorful Spring display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Spring Exploration Flowers Step 3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-painting2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3 Spring Flowers Painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Playbook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're looking for year-round ideas for your Preschool class, be sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206980121,"sku":"A6990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spring-flowers-done.jpg?v=1522782309"},{"product_id":"happy-hair-springtime-science-with-seeds-a6992","title":"Happy Hair! Springtime Science with Seeds","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Science with Seeds\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Growing-Grass-Seed-Cover-blurred.jpg\" alt=\"Science Experiment with Seeds for Spring\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring is finally in the air! And what a perfect time to learn all about plants and vibrant green grass. The grass in Ohio is finally starting to make a comeback. Yay!! For a cute twist on your typical planting seeds and watching them grow experiment, check out this cute idea featured by Debbie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2013\/04\/springtime-science-with-seeds.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHappy Hair!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few days before you are ready to plant your grass seeds, take a head shot of each of your kiddos. With your developed photos in hand, you will only need a few additional supplies: small clear plastic cups, grass seed and a small bag of potting soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students put a small amount of soil into their cups along with their grass seeds. Then, glue or tape on their picture to one side of the cup. Be sure you crop off the top of their heads before doing so. I know it sounds wrong...but trust me, it will turn out very cute!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen spend time over the next few weeks watering and watching the kid's green 'hair' grow in and talking all about plant growth! Super cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Science with Seeds Close Up\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Grass-Seed-Science-blurred.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Science Experiment with Seeds for Spring\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eSide Note: If you don't have time to take and develop the photos, you could always have your kiddos glue on faces made from construction paper and wiggle eyes!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207111193,"sku":"A6992","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Growing-Grass-Seed-Cover-blurred.jpg?v=1522782309"},{"product_id":"simple-math-and-writing-ideas-for-spring-with-free-printables-a6997","title":"Simple Math and Writing Ideas for Spring with FREE Printables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Peep Writing Prompt for Spring\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PeepWritingFreebie.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Writing Prompt\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Hands-On Teacher in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a few simple ways to add a little Springtime fun to your lessons, then check out these cute ideas featured by Marie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cotesclass.com\/2013\/03\/fabulous-friday-freebies-spring-themed.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Hands-On Teacher in First\u003c\/a\u003e! The ideas provided include practice in Math and Writing are sure to get your kiddos excited!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeep Writing Prompt \u0026amp; Bunny Ten Frames\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing in the Easter \/ Spring season in your class with these super cute (and FREE) \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cotesclass.com\/2013\/03\/fabulous-friday-freebies-spring-themed.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprintables\u003c\/a\u003e! The peep writing prompt (as shown above) is a great way to include a bit of creative writing in your Spring lesson plans. Your kiddos will have a chance to do a bit of drawing to transform the peep and then tell all about what they've created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarie also provides a really cute bunny ten frame your kiddos could use to practice their addition skills. Perfect for math center practice! Just be sure to laminate the ten frames first. :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractice with Peeps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the adorable, and super delicious, Easter treat to practice all types of math skills. They could be used for anything from pattern practice, to sorting, to adding and subtracting. Be creative!! And make sure to buy a few extra - your students will most definitely enjoy snacking while they practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Math Practice with Peeps\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/peeps-patterning.jpg\" alt=\"Peeps for Spring and Easter Math Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Hands-On Teacher in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEaster Egg Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know ALL those plastic Easter eggs you have sitting around?? I know we have a pretty large bag in storage! Put them to good use this year by using them for synonym practice! Simply write two synonyms (one on each egg half) on a bunch of eggs, disassemble, and let your students get to matching!  You could also use the eggs for math practice (addition, subtraction, fractions). The uses for these colorful little guys are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Practice with Easter Eggs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-practice.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Eggs for Math and Language Arts\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Hands-On Teacher in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to swing by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cotesclass.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Hands-On Teacher in First\u003c\/a\u003e soon to check out Marie's entire collection of Spring ideas!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207242265,"sku":"A6997","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PeepWritingFreebie.jpg?v=1522782310"},{"product_id":"super-fun-cross-curricular-spring-plant-lesson-idea-a7009","title":"Super Fun Cross-Curricular Spring Plant Lesson Idea!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love cross-curricular studies - especially combining literature and science! Applying learned skills\/concepts to more than one subject simultaneously not only creates a more meaningful learning experience, it also creates a more fluid learning environment as classroom activities\/experiments naturally flow into one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlisha, second grade teacher and creator of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/04\/plantsflowerslife-cyclesspring.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e, paired Lynne Cherry's \"How Groundhog's Garden Grew\" with her science unit on plants\/flowers and it was a huge hit! Check it out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Groundhog's Garden Grew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/61tXHBuEGqL.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry's tale tells the story of a happy little groundhog who loves to eat fresh vegetables from his neighbor's garden until, one day, a friend shows him the joy of planting his \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e garden. With these new lessons in mind, the story then follows groundhog's gardening journey from start to finish; from seed gathering and planting, to tending the plants and gathering the produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Alisha and her kiddos read the book, she invites them to discus the problem\/solution of the story. Isn't her anchor chart for the activity adorable!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning About Plants\/Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been introduced to the concept of growing fruits and vegetables, the book provides the perfect segue into learning about what plants need to grow and the life cycle of a plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlisha and her second graders compared what living things (humans\/animals) need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e...versus the things that plans\/flowers need to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\" caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThen Alisha introduced the life cycle of a plant with this fabulous (and enormous!) display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\" caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe learning experience is so much richer when students are encouraged to apply new concepts\/knowledge across multiple disciplines\/subject areas! And it certainly doesn't hurt when your teacher is super creative and can bring the subject alive with creative lessons\/activities! We just love the anchor charts and colorful visual aids Alisha uses, and highly recommend that you check out her other learning ideas over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207406105,"sku":"A7009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg?v=1522782311"},{"product_id":"3-fabulous-spring-gardening-themed-math-centers-a7008","title":"3 Fabulous Spring Gardening Themed Math Centers!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you checked out Julie Lee's amazing kinder site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-and-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e? If you haven't - do! We promise you'll be inspired! Since spring has officially sprung (at least on the calendar, maybe not as far as the weather may be concerned!), we've been on the lookout for awesome lesson ideas and classroom experiences that you can share with your kiddos. Julie's site is a definite 'go-to' resource when we're on the hunt for new activities and we loved these math center ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduce Addition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-1-updated.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are invited to match pairs of produce items, then use the dots on each pair of fruits\/vegetables to create, record, and solve an addition problem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatermelon Counting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity tests your kiddos' ability to count by 10s. Students are provided with watermelon cutouts of different colors, each containing a different number dots, and invited to count the dots by 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring Patterning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Math-Center-3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with unifix cubes and a recording sheet, students are invited to make four different patterns AABB, AAB, ABB, and ABC!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your kiddos will have a blast with these centers! Be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-and-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e for these and other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207471641,"sku":"A7008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Math-Center-Cover.jpg?v=1522782312"},{"product_id":"7-awesome-spring-literacy-center-ideas-a7039","title":"7 Awesome Spring Literacy Center Ideas!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to spice up your literacy centers, here are some awesome ideas from Julie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-and-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! Do them all or pick and choose; these centers would go great with a spring, plant\/gardening, or even insect theme!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Planted Underneath?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these cute carrot containers! They are potentially Dollar Tree finds, but \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orientaltrading.com\/ui\/browse\/processRequest.do?sp=true\u0026amp;categoryId=553183\u0026amp;tabId=1\u0026amp;requestURI=viewEndecaCategory\u0026amp;No=0\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOriental Trading\u003c\/a\u003e has a ton of cute favor\/candy containers (including carrots!) that would work great for this exercise too! Julie placed letter tiles in each carrot and 'planted' them in a bin of Easter grass, then invited students to select a carrot, use the letter tiles to spell a sight word, and record it on their worksheet. Fun, right!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSight Word Butterflies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simple center, but is still a great way to get your kiddos some sight word practice! To create the center, Julie printed butterfly clip art onto ten different colors of card stock, cut out the shapes, and added a sight word to each cutout. Provided with recording sheets, students were invited to select a cutout, read the sight word outloud, then color the butterfly on their worksheet to match and print the sight word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoll-A-Letter... To Write\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun, interactive way to provide your kiddos some handwriting practice! Start with a blank paper die template (you can find a bunch with a simple google search) or a blank wooden\/foam die, and add a letter to each side. To complete the center, invite students to roll the die, identify the letter, and practice printing the letter in the appropriate column on their worksheet. You might 'raise the stakes' a little by turning this activity into a small group game. Each player takes turns rolling the die and filling their columns. The first student to completely fill one of their columns 'wins' the race! Students, of course, should continue 'playing' until all of their columns are filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Blends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create this center, Julie first printed out 12 flower pots onto brown construction paper and added a different blend to each. Next, she printed flower clip art onto 12 different colors of card stock and added a different image to each. To complete the center, students were invited to match the image\/word on the flower with the appropriate flower pot blend and record their answers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eButterfly Spots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity will have your kiddos brush up on their counting skills as well as their color words! Julie added a different number of colored spots to eight butterfly cutouts, then invited her kinders to count the number of spots and identify\/write the color of the spots on their recording sheet. \u003cem\u003eWe just love the repetition that'll give your beginning readers confidence as they read and complete each sentence!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpringtime Sentences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fun exercise that will provide your kiddos with the opportunity to create simple sentences! Julie chose five different spring themed items, printing images of them onto sheets of different colored card stock, and then added a sight word to each picture. To complete the center, students were invited to identify both the picture and sight word, and use both in a sentence. A great way to see how your students respond when given a few 'pieces' of the puzzle and asked to fill in the blanks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Literacy-Center-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant-A-Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis last center offers a great way for your kiddos to practice with ending sounds! Julie created a worksheet filled with flowers\/flower pots and on each flower she added an image. Students were then invited to identify the image\/word on each flower and write\/stamp the appropriate ending sound on the corresponding flower pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't you just love all of the themed work!? Julie is so creative and we always enjoy checking out the literacy and math centers she creates for her kiddos! For these and lots of other great ideas, be sure to check out Julie's blog, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734208487449,"sku":"A7039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Literacy-Center-1.jpg?v=1522782318"},{"product_id":"catching-fireflies-camping-themed-math-facts-freebie-a7107","title":"Catching Fireflies' Camping-Themed Math Facts FREEbie","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Catching Fireflies Camping-Themed Math Facts FREEbie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Camp-Catching-Fireflies-Cover-FREE.jpg\" alt=\"Camping-Themed Math Facts Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Primary Inspiration\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning your classroom theme around summer camp (or evening camping in general), this FREEbie provided at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/primaryinspiration.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/time-for-summer-camp-camping-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrimary Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e is for you! Cute little fireflies are used to assist students in math fact practice. The FREEbie includes twelve sets of matching cards that have students finding the math fact sentence that corresponds with a given image. Here's an example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Catching Fireflies: Matching Pictures to Number Models FREEbie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Camp-Catching-Fireflies-example.jpg\" alt=\"Matching Pictures to Number Models Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Primary Inspiration\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's even a bonus sheet that asks students to draw in the fireflies and arrows to model the given math fact. Your kiddos are sure to love the fireflies theme. Who doesn't have a memory from their childhood of trying to chase down a lightning bug?! 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It's based on the ever popular children's book by Eric Carle - \u003cem\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug\u003c\/em\u003e - and it is super cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug Craftivity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you begin this activity, you'll need to snap a head shot of each of your kiddos making a 'grouchy' face. These will be used when you put your ladybugs together!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet together as a class and read the grouchy ladybug. Then provide each of your students with a precut and lined speech bubble. Ask them to write a short sentence or paragraph about something that makes them grouchy. If you're running short on time, you could use speech bubble accents like \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24684-speech-thought-bubbles-accents.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e that are ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Craftivity for Eric Carle's The Grouchy Ladybug\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/the-grouchy-ladybug-writing.jpg\" alt=\"The Grouchy Ladybug Writing Assignment\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Finally in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the ladybugs, provide a red body for each student along with 6 black legs and 2 antennae. Glue the pieces together and complete by adding the pictures you took ahead of time. For the spots you could provide precut black circles, or you could allow your kiddos to use black paint to create the dots with their thumbs (we vote for the cute paint option). And that's all there is to it - your very own classroom of grouchy ladybugs! Super cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"The Grouchy Ladybug Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/grouchy-ladybug-cover_blurred.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft Based on the Grouchy Ladybug\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Finally in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the ladybugs and writing assignments are complete, display them on a classroom board or in a classroom window with a cute heading! This picture is a bit hard to see because of the glare...but you get the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"The Grouchy Ladybug Craftivity Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/the-grouchy-ladybug-display.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Display for The Grouchy Ladybug Craftivity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Finally in First\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenn also has several other insect crafts you can check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/finallyinfirst.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/bombs-and-bugs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e Perfect to add a little whimsy and excitement to your insect unit!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734212288537,"sku":"A7147","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/the-grouchy-ladybug-cover.jpg?v=1522782341"},{"product_id":"the-hungry-caterpillar-sequencing-activity-a7283","title":"The Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Creating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are huge Eric Carle fans and love this fun sequencing activity created by Erin over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creatingandteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/hungry-caterpillar-sequencing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e! It's simple, but if you're planning on including Carle's popular children's book \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e in your spring lesson plans or bug unit, it's sure to make an excellent addition to your plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Creating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is pretty simple to recreate because Erin points you in the direction of the clip art she used to create the food pieces. All \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e have to do is resize and print the images, cut out the pieces, and laminate them for durability. 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