{"title":"Kindergarten Christmas Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"christmas-action-cards-a3035","title":"Christmas Action Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1334\" title=\"action card2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/action-card2.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Christmas Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.oopseydaisyblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Christmas holiday approaches and your kiddos get a little antsy, help them get their \"wiggles out\" with these fun action cards from Alison at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oopseydaisyblog.com\/2010\/12\/book-advent-day-20-christmas-action.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOopsey Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e! They'll have your little ones 'twisting like candy canes', 'chuckling like Santa Claus', and pretending to 'twinkle like stars'! Once you've gotten through all the cards, invite your students to volunteer their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas actions. After all the action, settle into circle time for a fun Christmas story, rhyme, or fingerplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Oopsey Daisy for the action card download and check out Apples 4 the Teacher {or another teacher resource website} for a great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apples4theteacher.com\/holidays\/christmas\/kids-books\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristmas literature\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apples4theteacher.com\/holidays\/christmas\/poems-rhymes\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epoems\u003c\/a\u003e, and rhymes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132236313,"sku":"A3035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/action-card2.jpg?v=1522781859"},{"product_id":"christmas-around-the-world-a3037","title":"Christmas Around the World","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1342\" title=\"Cereal-Box-Suitcase\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Geography and Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this \"Christmas Around the World\" geography lesson idea from Diane of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/blogs\/getting-to-the-core\/item\/62-christmas-around-the-world\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach With Me\u003c\/a\u003e?! You can get the complete lesson kit for FREE on her website or use it as inspiration for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e unit. Your kiddos will love that the lesson starts with making passports, tickets, and suitcases for the journey ahead...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect three or four different locations for your kinders to \"visit\", finding a map and flag for your kiddos to color, as well as researching how the people in each culture celebrate Christmas - the food they eat, the decorations they make, the stories they tell, etc. The cereal box suitcases make a great place to store the souvenirs, crafts, information cards, and other items they collect along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unit is a fabulous way to build awareness of other cultures, countries, and traditions!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132695065,"sku":"A3037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg?v=1522781861"},{"product_id":"rhyming-snowballs-a3038","title":"Rhyming Snowballs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rhyming-Snowballs.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Literacy Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" title=\"Rhyming-Snowballs\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1347\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsosterman.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, what fun it is to...\u003c\/em\u003ebring winter indoors! The time is coming when outdoor play may not be an option, so bring some of the fun inside with this adorable activity from Amber Osterman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsosterman.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/falling-for-rhyming-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Rocks\u003c\/a\u003e! Think of an indoor snow ball fight...but a toned down version, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssembling the activity...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrunch white computer paper into a loose ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainstorm a list of rhyming pairs {i.e. pail\/sail, vest\/nest, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and print thumbnail pictures of each item on the list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape an image to each paper ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rhyming-Snowballs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Literacy Rhyming Words Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" title=\"Rhyming-Snowballs-1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1348\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsosterman.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow you're ready to play! Simply toss the newly created \"snowballs\" into the air and set your kiddos loose, instructing them to pick up a snowball and find the classmate who holds the other part of the rhyming pair displayed. This game can be played over and over...we guarantee your students will love it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132826137,"sku":"A3038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rhyming-Snowballs.jpg?v=1522781862"},{"product_id":"elves-needed-apply-here-a3039","title":"Elves Needed - Apply Here!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1353\" title=\"Elf-Application\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Elf-Application.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adorable Christmas writing activity comes from Mrs. Carroll of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/christmas-catch-up-happy-new-year.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e - we're certain your kiddos will love it! Start by sharing Stephen Krensky's creative Christmas tale, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Santa Got His Job\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a story that follows a young Santa on his quest for the perfect job. He answers lots of classified ads, but doesn't find the right fit until he meets a group of friendly elves who have an idea of how to use his special talents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like Santa in the story and adults in the workplace, have your students fill out a job application - to be part of Santa's team of elves! Mrs. Carroll provides an adorable application printable at her blog inviting students to answer important \"elf\" questions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever played with toys?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you like toys?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you naughty or nice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your kiddos sign their finished applications and add their thumbprints at the bottom {for background checks, of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further practice, provide students with an envelope to address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRE: Job Applications Processing\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Santa Claus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e 1 Reindeer Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e North Pole, 99705\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a return address, a fun Christmas sticker \"stamp\", and seal the envelopes to send to the North Pole!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to The First Grade Parade to download and print applications for your kiddos! And take time to browse - there are tons of great ideas to use this holiday season!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132989977,"sku":"A3039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Elf-Application.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"santas-workshop-pretend-play-a3041","title":"Santa's Workshop Pretend Play","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1363   \" title=\"Santas-Workshop-Pretend-Play\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Santas-Workshop-Pretend-Play.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Pretend Play Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice up your pretend play corner with this awesome activity idea from Allie at No Time For Flash Cards! Your kinders will be thrilled to learn that Santa Claus not only received their elf applications {see our Wednesday feature for the awesome activity from Mrs. Carroll of The First Grade Parade}, but was so impressed with their qualifications that he selected the \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e class to be his special Christmas helpers!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIf your students are going to be elves in a toy factory, you'll need to set them up with the proper equipment. Add some fun costume pieces to your pretend play corner to get your kiddos in the holiday mood - and feeling the part!\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite lab coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName tags {perhaps with cute made-up elf names}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElf\/Santa hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that your kiddos are outfitted with \"elf gear\", it's time to tackle the stations. Allie suggests dividing the area up into three different stations - the building station, the wrapping station, and the testing station. As they play, your kinders will build fine motor, critical thinking, problem solving, and a myriad of other skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit No Time For Flash Cards to see how Allie set up each of the stations and get started on your own pretend play workshop!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133284889,"sku":"A3041","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Santas-Workshop-Pretend-Play.jpg?v=1522781865"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-stocking-beginning-letter-sounds-a3042","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Stocking Beginning Letter Sounds","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1371\" title=\"Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds-e1323115661998.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/more-christmas-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e is an \u003cem\u003eexcellent\u003c\/em\u003e resource for preschool and kindergarten teachers alike! Julie Lee, fifth year kindergarten teacher, is the brains of the operation and her fabulously colorful and imaginative centers make \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to kindergarten! Here's a glimpse at a few great winter center ideas...}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocking Beginning Letter Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fun way to incorporate one of the hallmarks of the holiday - a stocking hunt! Choose a Christmas-y vocabulary word {Mrs. Lee chose \"Christmas\", but you can use any focus word you'd like} and collect an object with the same beginning letter sound for each letter in the word. For example, using the word \"Christmas\", you might select...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC - a car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH - a horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR - a ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI - an ice cream cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS - a pair of sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT - a train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM - a mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA - an acorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS - a stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the stocking with these collected items and create a word mat coloring page, then have students take turns pulling out an object, identifying the beginning letter sound, and coloring the matching letter on their word game board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Lee offers tons of great center ideas in her post, so be sure to visit her blog for this and other awesome winter activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133514265,"sku":"A3042","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds-e1323115661998.jpg?v=1522781867"},{"product_id":"christmas-math-center-stocking-count-a3043","title":"Christmas Math Center: Stocking Count","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1376\" title=\"Stocking-Count\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Stocking-Count-e1323117577675.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Counting Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/santa-and-his-reindeer-week.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e is an \u003cem\u003eexcellent\u003c\/em\u003e resource for preschool and kindergarten teachers alike! Julie Lee, fifth year kindergarten teacher, is the brains of the operation and her fabulously colorful and imaginative centers make \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to kindergarten! Here's a glimpse at a few great winter center ideas...}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocking Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to boost counting skills and numeral writing is with a stocking count! Prepare six stockings, labeling each with a letter {A to F} and stuffing each with a different number of items. You can use Christmas bows, small wrapped boxes, Rudolph \"noses\" {large red craft puffs}, candy canes, etc. Prepare a recording sheet that features six black and white clip art stockings, labeling each with the appropriate letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the activity, have students empty the stocking, count the number of items in it, and write the correct numeral on the recording sheet {on the matching stocking, of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Lee includes lots of other great winter learning activities in her post, so be sure to visit her blog - you're sure to be inspired!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133645337,"sku":"A3043","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Stocking-Count-e1323117577675.jpg?v=1522781867"},{"product_id":"christmas-math-game-shopping-for-santas-suit-a3044","title":"Christmas Math Game: Shopping for Santa's Suit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1381\" title=\"Santa-Suit-Game1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Santa-Suit-Game1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Money Math Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: krazyforkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this Christmas math center idea from Suzan at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/krazyforkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/december-math-stations.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKrazy for Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! It's a fabulous way to help your kiddos strengthen matching skills, introduce coin money, and give them a little taste of how an economy works {i.e. currency\/something of value is exchanged for goods and services}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou'll need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA currency die {use this blank template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox2.co.uk\/thumbs56-60\/s2b59.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e and glue plastic play money to the sides or find clip art images to print or paste onto the side}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Santa suit price list {Suzan offers a free printable at her blog for you to use!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, black, and yellow construction paper to make the parts of Santa's suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, students take turns rolling the currency die, matching the coin picture on the die to the price list, and acquiring the specified piece of Santa's ensemble. Should a student already have the matching piece, they must pass the die to the next player and wait until their next turn to try for another part of the suit. The first player to assemble the entire Santa suit, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuch a fun, festive game that your kiddos are sure to enjoy! Suzan offers a lot more holiday math center suggestions at her blog, so be sure to visit Krazy for Kindergarten to read the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133907481,"sku":"A3044","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Santa-Suit-Game1.jpg?v=1522781868"},{"product_id":"thanks-for-lighting-up-our-class-a3045","title":"Thanks for Lighting Up Our Class!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1386\" title=\"Christmas-Writing-Exercise\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Writing-Exercise.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this holiday writing exercise from Christina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/happy-thanksgiving-and-holiday-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Bainbridge's Class\u003c\/a\u003e. Not only is it a great way to provide your kiddos with writing practice, it's a fun way to build community. Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the Christmas light writing template {shown above} provided by Christina and print it onto card stock in assorted colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a permanent marker, script the name of each person in your class {including yourself} onto one of the Christmas lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a \"name exchange\", have students draw one of the Christmas lights from a bag - identifying the student named at the top and constructing a sentence and\/or drawing a picture of one of the ways their classmate has \"lit up\" the classroom!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese can be arranged on a bulletin board for all to see or given as a special gift to the student!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a lovely holiday exercise! Be sure to visit Mrs. Bainbridge's Class for the download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134136857,"sku":"A3045","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Writing-Exercise.jpg?v=1522781870"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-cookie-graphing-a3047","title":"Gingerbread Cookie Graphing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1398\" title=\"Gingerbread-Cookie-Graph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Cookie-Graph.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Gingerbread Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergals.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim and Megan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindergals.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/gingerbread-man-graph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderGals\u003c\/a\u003e really know how to celebrate the holiday season! Check out this adorable gingerbread cookie graphing activity. Not only will your kiddos learn some great math skills, they'll get a sweet treat in the process!\n\nHere's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a gingerbread cookie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the count of three, invite your students to take one bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount and graph how many students took the bite out of the head, how many took the bite out of a leg, and how many took the bite out of an arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze the results ...and allow your kiddos to finish their cookie!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKim and Megan made a really cute graph with gingerbread man cutouts. Be sure to check it out! And stick around for a little while - they have some great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134366233,"sku":"A3047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Cookie-Graph.jpg?v=1522781871"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-number-word-literacy-center-a3046","title":"Gingerbread Number Word Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1393 \" title=\"Gingerbread-Number-Words\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Number-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas and Winter Gingerbread Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a cutesy holiday literacy center, here's a great idea from Kathleen of Growing Kinders. Designed for use with a pocket chart {but can certainly be adapted}, students are invited to count the number of buttons on each gingerbread man cutout, match it to the appropriate line on the center chart, and fill in the accompanying worksheet.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThrough the exercise, your kiddos will...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the sight word, \"see\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview number words one through ten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice handwriting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part, Kathleen offers free downloads of both the recording sheet and center chart sentences at her blog - so be sure to visit Growing Kinders for this, and lots of other great activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134497305,"sku":"A3046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Number-Words.jpg?v=1522781872"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-reading-activities-a3048","title":"Gingerbread Reading Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1404\" title=\"Gingerbread-Story-Map\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Story-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Gingerbread Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blogging world is truly amazing. We've been having so much fun tooling around our favorite teacher blogs to check out what they've been up to this holiday season. Gingerbread men, reindeer, and the Grinch, oh my! Yesterday we stumbled upon Mrs. Williamson's blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/gingerbread-man-and-christmas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to Room 36\u003c\/a\u003e, and had to share their gingerbread man activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGingerbread Story Mapping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead your favorite version of the Gingerbread Man and help your early readers identify the various story elements - title, characters, setting, problems, solutions, and theme. We've seen various story map anchor charts floating around Pinterest\/the web - Mrs. Williamson's is super cute and offers a fabulous way to organize and display the information gleaned from your class discussion of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGingerbread Comparisons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a class, read various versions of the Gingerbread Man, then compare and contrast several of the elements in the story, adding to the chart as you go along. This is a great way to review story elements, strengthen listening skills, and assess comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs always these are just a few of the activities over at Mrs. Williamson's blog, so be sure to visit for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134628377,"sku":"A3048","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Story-Map.jpg?v=1522781873"},{"product_id":"printable-gingerbread-story-comparison-chart-a3049","title":"Printable Gingerbread Story Comparison Chart","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1408 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Comparison-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Gingerbread Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know how we were \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e talking about comparing and contrasting different versions of the Gingerbread Man story? Here's another great {printable!!} gingerbread man chart that features six different literature selections for comparison from Mrs. Bell at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/read-read-as-fast-as-you-can.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Place Called Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!! {Seriously, isn't that fabulous?!}\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134792217,"sku":"A3049","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Comparison-Chart.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"a-little-snowflake-fun-a3050","title":"A Little Snowflake Fun","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1415\" title=\"Snow-Crystals\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Crystals.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Snowflake Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: staff.bbhcsd.org\/gagnem\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile perusing our favorite teacher blogs, we ran across some fun snowflake activities that we thought would make the perfect addition to your winter unit! In no particular order, here are a few of our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichelle Gagne, kindergarten teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/staff.bbhcsd.org\/gagnem\/brrr2010.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Gagne's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, details a super fun winter science experiment - making borax snow crystals! Students helped to set up and dip their chenille stem snowflakes in the \"snow\" solution, then hurried in to see what happened after letting them sit overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuzan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/krazyforkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/januarya-little-sciencea-little-matha.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKrazy for Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e invited her students to watch a short clip of how a snowflake forms, then act it out! Her kiddos pretended to be ice crystals, attracting other ice crystal friends in order to form one large snowflake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sneakerteacher.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/alive-and-kicking.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSneaker Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e had her kiddos practice letter sounds with a fun snowflake \"mixer\" game. She scripted letters onto snowflake cutouts and passed one to each student. To play the game, students were invited to mingle and find a partner, telling them what sound the letter on their snowflake makes, listening as their classmate did the same, and then trading snowflakes. Students were invited to continue this process until the timer went off - so they could make it \"snow\"! [For a full description of the game, be sure to visit Sneaker Teacher!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't miss these great activities - be sure to visit each blog for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135054361,"sku":"A3050","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-Crystals.jpg?v=1522781875"},{"product_id":"let-it-snow-vocabulary-game-a3051","title":"Let It Snow! 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Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Your Own Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrainstorm a list of vocabulary\/focus words, finding clip art images or pictures of the words and pasting them onto snowflake cutouts. We suggest laminating the snowflakes to reduce wear and tear. Next, script the various words onto index cards and laminate {optional}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, place the word cards face down in the middle of the table, and pass out the snowflakes so that each player has the same number. Invite students to place their snowflake pieces face up in front of them. Have the first player pick up a word card from the middle of the table and read the word for their classmates. The player with the matching snowflake piece gets to turn their piece over {or place it in the \"discard\" pile}. Students take turns reading word cards until one player has turned all of their snowflakes over {or has discarded them all}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Kelly's Kindergarten for this activity - and the free printable that goes with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135185433,"sku":"A3051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/let-it-snow-game.jpg?v=1522781876"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-graph-a3052","title":"Christmas Tree Graph","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1431\" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Graph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Graph.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Math Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: woodkinderclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe absolutely love this Christmas tree graphing exercise we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/woodkinderclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/christmas-tree-graph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Wood's Dual Language Kindergarten Class\u003c\/a\u003e and think it would be a perfect Christmas math center activity! The gist of the exercise - students are provided with a Christmas tree cutout that's been decorated with various items {light bulbs, ornaments, stars, presents, etc} and a recording sheet. To complete the activity, students must count the number of each item on the tree, writing the number on a recording sheet, then graphing the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther considerations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your kiddos with the Christmas tree cutout and craft embellishments, inviting them to decorate their own tree. Then, invite your students to use the recording sheet to analyze their selections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect the individual graphs to create a class data set to graph and analyze - determining the total number of each item found on the trees, how many students had the most\/least presents, ornaments, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this and other awesome activities, be sure to visit Mrs. Wood's Dual Language Kindergarten Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135250969,"sku":"A3052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Tree-Graph.jpg?v=1522781877"},{"product_id":"snowman-sequencing-a3053","title":"Snowman Sequencing - FREE Printable Worksheet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1434\" title=\"snowman sequence\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/snowman-sequence.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Snowman Sequencing and Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: todayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the conditions certainly can't be categorized as \"snowman making weather\" here in Northeast Ohio {seriously, I don't even care if it looks like a light frost, I just want \u003cem\u003esome\u003c\/em\u003e white this Christmas!}, we thought your kiddos could get in some 'practice' time with this adorable activity from Mrs. Hodson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/todayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/holiday-hoopla-and-freebies.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToday in First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e! It will strengthen both ordering, as well as writing skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, provide your kinders with the snowman cards {Mrs. Hodson generously provides a free printable worksheet at her blog, so be sure to head over there for the download!}, inviting them to place the events displayed on the cards in the proper sequence. Next, using the cards as a reference, have your kiddos write a mini tutorial for building a snowman using a 'first', 'next', and 'last' approach. [This might be a fun activity to have your students complete in pairs or a group.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having students create booklets - pasting a snowman card on the left and describing the building process on the right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Today in First Grade for the worksheet and for lots of other great activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135578649,"sku":"A3053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/snowman-sequence.jpg?v=1522781879"},{"product_id":"winter-literacy-center-word-family-christmas-trees-a3200","title":"Winter Literacy Center - Word Family Christmas Trees","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2512\" title=\"Word-Family-Christmas-Trees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Family-Christmas-Trees.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas and Winter Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/word-families.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e designed this fun Christmas themed activity to help your kinders practice word families! The best part is she provides a free printable template for the activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile the template features the -ay word chuck, you can use word processing software or a paint program to tweak the template to offer your kiddos practice with other word families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original activity instructs your kiddos to write words that belong in the displayed word family and add them to the tree. If you think your kiddos might have trouble with this, you might also consider pre-printing words onto the ornaments - both those that belong in the word family and those that don't - and inviting your students to sort the ornaments, gluing the right ones to the tree!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the template download and lots of other great winter learning activities, be sure to visit What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168805401,"sku":"A3200","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Family-Christmas-Trees.jpg?v=1522782081"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-counting-a3202","title":"Christmas Tree Counting!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2519\" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Counting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Counting Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a cute counting activity for the holidays? Mrs. Morrow, kindergarten teacher and blogger over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/our-busy-week.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Morrow's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, created this adorable Christmas tree themed craftivity that is sure to be a hit with your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original activity made use of die cut accents that she created using her school's machine, you could recreate the center with a coloring page and stickers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind an undecorated Christmas tree coloring page online, printing the image onto green card stock or construction paper. We simply did a Google search for \"Christmas tree coloring pages\" and found several viable options!..\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2520\" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Coloring-Page\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Coloring-Page.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with an opportunity for fine motor building, inviting them to use scissors to cut out the tree shape and glue it to their sheet of black construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the decorations, find inexpensive Christmas stickers - Christmas lights, ornaments, stars, candy canes, etc. - and create a key for students to fill out when they're finished decorating!\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2521\" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Counting-Key\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Counting-Key.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Counting Math Craftivity and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat a festive and colorful way to add a bit of holiday fun to your lesson plans!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734169886745,"sku":"A3202","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Tree-Counting.jpg?v=1522782088"},{"product_id":"christmas-literacy-game-sight-words-around-the-room-a3203","title":"Christmas Literacy Game - Sight Words Around the Room","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2537\" alt=\"Christmas Sight Word Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Around-the-World-051.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kinderisahoot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help her kinders review focus sight words, Sara over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kinderisahoot.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/good-day-sunshine-and-another-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Is A Hoot\u003c\/a\u003e created this adorable ornament game that would be the perfect addition to your holiday lesson plans! Simply hide the sight word ornaments around the classroom and provide your kiddos with a recording sheet, clip board, and pencil. To play, have your kiddos search the classroom for the hidden cards and, once found, invite them to identify the sight word, count the number of letters in the word, and record it in the correct row on their recording worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is Sara provides the ornament cards and recording sheet for free over at her blog! 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A twist on the classic chemical reaction between vinegar and baking soda, Crystal \"spruced it up\" for the holidays and we're certain it will be a hit with your kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sensory elements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e The red food coloring and the peppermint extract provide your kiddos with the sights and smells of the holidays!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fine motor elements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e Placed in a cup with pipettes or a clear spray bottle, your kiddos will have an opportunity to build small motor control!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity, be sure to visit Growing A Jeweled Rose! And, while you're there, look around. 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With this in mind, as you're wrapping up your winter units, you might consider incorporating this adorable stocking activity from Susan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com\/2012\/12\/spread-holiday-cheer-with-stocking.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThank God It's First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only will it help your kinders with their writing skills, it also will provide them with a chance to remind their friends\/classmates that they're appreciated and a special part of the class!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premise? Everyone likes to receive mail, gifts, and words of affirmation, so why not combine these three things? In the time leading up to Christmas break, students are invited to create and hang stockings in the hallway and then, during their free time, encouraged to write messages of appreciation to fellow students and secretly \"stuff\" the stockings of their classmates. 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Requring only a few things to put together - things that you likely already have on hand! - this is a great option if you need a quick, minimal prep activity to fill some time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Preparation...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free activity printables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the activity pieces onto construction paper of assorted colors, cut out, and laminate to reduce wear and tear. 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