{"title":"Kindergarten Compare And Contrast Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-first-thanksgiving-differences-between-the-pilgrims-wampanoag-a2890","title":"The First Thanksgiving: Differences Between the Pilgrims \u0026 Wampanoag","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-117\" title=\"Log Cabin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Log-Cabin.jpg\" alt=\"log cabin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Astoria\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving has a broader significance than just getting together to eat turkey and it's important for your kindergartners to understand the history behind their family traditions. The first people the Pilgrims encountered after their long journey on the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e were the Wampanoags, the native peoples of New England and so, it makes sense to introduce your students to their two vastly different ways of living - not only compared to each other, but compared to the lives of your students as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the lifestyle of the Pilgrims, their daily routines, and their culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the lifestyle of the Wampanoags, their daily routines, and their culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and contrast housing, clothing, food, chores, schooling, and games of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and contrast both the lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags with student lifestyles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss how the Wampanoags helped the Pilgrims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/scholastic_thanksgiving\/daily_life\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e has compiled some excellent resources for teaching your students about these two (very different!) groups of people. On their website, you'll find helpful interactive tools for learning about the differences and similarities of each group, interviews and excerpts helpful to determining the daily routines of each group, a helpful timeline documenting the Pilgrims continued struggle in the New World and the ways in which the Wampanoags helped them to adapt, as well as lists of books to read in order to learn about each culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, if you feel that some of the resources and activities seem too advanced for your kindergartners, they are easily adapted to the age and skill level of your students!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091374617,"sku":"A2890","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Log-Cabin.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-snow-a2910","title":"The Science of Snow","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2322517542.jpg\" alt=\"STOP Snowing!\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for John Talbot\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/20683202@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJohn Talbot\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'STOP Snowing!'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/20683202@N00\/2322517542\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the seasons change, use the cold weather to your advantage by introducing your kindergartners to the science of snow! Here are several lesson ideas to use this winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring Snowfall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live in a state that gets a lot of snow (and snowstorms!), keep tabs on the weather so that you can take advantage of this great science and math activity when the next storm hits (that is, if it doesn't cause a snow day!). Here's the idea:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit Weather.com or your local news station's website for the snow forecast to find out how much snowfall is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students make predictions on whether the actual amount of snow will be the same, more, or less than the amount forecasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a classroom tally of student predictions. Discuss how simple, columned charts make it easy to organize data for further use. Invite students to compare the tallies in each column using terms like most, least, more than, less than, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a container to place in a secure location outside for collecting and measuring the amount of snowfall. [NOTE: Make sure the container has a flat bottom.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the storm, bring the container inside and measure the results, comparing it to both the forecast and predictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension (and more science fun), let the collected snow melt and measure the amount of liquid left. Is it more or less than the snow in its solid form? Discuss with your students the basics of the water cycle and how snow is created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun with Snow Crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaze your kindergartners with an up close look at snow crystals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparation for the activity\u003c\/em\u003e. Begin by explaining that snow is actually made up of billions (and actually many many more!) of tiny crystals. Search online for pictures of magnified snowflakes, creating a slideshow of the different shapes and structures to show your students what to expect during the activity. Then, arming your students with magnifying glasses, practice proper viewing technique on small classroom objects. While they may have used one before, don't take for granted that your students will actually know how to hold it and manipulate the size of the object being viewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow crystal activity. Place a stack of black construction paper into the freezer, keeping the paper there until it begins to snow and you're ready to go outside. The cold paper will \"preserve\" the snow crystals long enough for students to investigate (i.e. the flakes won't melt as fast on the chilly surface). Once outside, invite students to catch snowflakes on the black paper and use their magnifying glasses to view the crystals noting any patterns, symmetry, and structural components (as much as they can!). Your kindergartners will be amazed at this wonder of nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile winter can seem to drag on and on, take advantage of the many math and science learning opportunities the cold weather brings!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100647961,"sku":"A2910","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2322517542.jpg?v=1522781674"},{"product_id":"giddy-up-learning-about-the-pony-express-a2940","title":"Giddy-Up! 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If you're looking for a fun 'mini-unit' to do with your kinders {or should we say, cowboys and cowgirls!}, that will teach them about the 'wild west' and the first mail system in the U.S., check out this lesson plan from Andrea J. Spillett, California kindergarten teacher and lesson plan contributor\/teacher blogger for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/unitplan.jsp?id=231\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast!\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nLearning About the West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it was like to live in the 'wild west'. Here are some things to consider including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA geography lesson, showing your kinders the region on a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of a traditional western town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast education, technology, medicine, clothing, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe a day in the life of a kindergartner\/child in the wild west.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Law Enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpillett likes to do a lesson on 'law enforcement' in the west - discussing civil responsibility, the importance of order and safety, and, of course, WANTED posters! After reading \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend Of Lightning Larry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aaron Shepard, she invites her students to come up with actions {silly or serious} that might be cause for them, or a classmate, to be \"wanted\" in the classroom (i.e. turning all the name plates upside down, walking backwards through the hallways, running in class, etc.). The children then make WANTED posters in true western style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking from the traditional western dancing style, Spillett invites her students to explore a new style of movement - finding patterns in the dance steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith floor color cards, students are invited to finish the pattern taped to the floor, then hop from card to card reciting the pattern (i.e. red\/green\/red\/green or yellow\/red\/red\/yellow\/red\/red, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo capture traditional western clothing styles, students make a bandana or bolero, incorporating patterning through fun bead embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Songs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Clementine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Oh, Susanna\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Home On The Range\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pony Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss today's mail system {and the other ways we communicate with friends and family}. Explain to your students that, in the wild west, if your grandma wanted to send you a birthday card, it would travel by horse. In your discussion of the Pony Express, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your students complete an ordering\/problem solving activity, putting the following items in order by how long it would take a letter to travel from your city to another part of the country (from shortest to longest) - horse, rail, car, jet, etc. Discuss the answers; your students are sure to be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice addressing envelopes, stamping them {with fun stickers!}, and 'delivering' them to classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a map of the school, creating a 'mail route' of the fastest way to deliver mail to other classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, extensions, and 'wild west' fun, be sure to visit Spillett's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107758617,"sku":"A2940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4068594446.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"lions-tigers-amp-bearsoh-my-learning-about-animals-a2967","title":"Lions, Tigers, \u0026amp; Bears...OH MY! - Learning About Animals","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4872363641.jpg\" alt=\"Zoo Parc Beauval\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for JoyTek\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/joytek\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJoyTek\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Zoo Parc Beauval'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/37534412@N06\/4872363641\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fascinating to learn about all the different types of animals that populate our Earth. As you head into the last few weeks before summer, consider doing a mini {super fun!} animal unit that is partially 'directed' and partially student-led...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weird, Kooky, \u0026amp; Just Plain Strange...\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your kinders {with the help of an older sibling or parent} research the strangest animal they can think of. Finding a picture and some basic facts, have students present their findings to the class, then vote on which animal is the weirdest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaos at the Zoo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut and paste the pictures of well-known animals onto cards, creating two of each animal card. Fold them in half, place them in a hat or bucket, and have students take turns drawing a card. Relay to them that, while the zookeeper was away, an ornery monkey escaped from his cage and let all the zoo animals out. To help out the stressed zookeeper, invite students to find the classmate who drew the same animal. The challenge - they have to rely on sound alone. When you say go, invite students to make their animal sound and try to find, amidst the chaos, the person making the same sound as them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Fast Are They?\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide students into groups, providing each group with a set of animal cards {each card containing a picture of the animal and the animal's name}. Invite your kiddos to consider how fast each of the animals can move, working to order the cards from fastest to slowest. Having already researched each animals speed, reconvene as a class to check their work. Your students are sure to be amazed at the results! As an extension, consider having your own zoo animal races - students choose which animal they want to be then hop, slither, lope, gallop, etc. their way to the finish line. Compare the results of these races to the actual data collected on animal speed. Were the results similar?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734114443289,"sku":"A2967","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4872363641.jpg?v=1522781756"},{"product_id":"candy-bar-math-fun-a2978","title":"Candy Bar Math Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-970\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/candy-bar-measuring.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Measuring Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love the interactive math activities Rachelle, first grade teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/i-just-like-food-ok.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e, comes up with. If you're looking for a 'sweet' math center activity, check out this candy bar measuring exercise {and the adorable printable that comes with it!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious candy bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler and Unifix cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable activity worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your kiddos record the lengths of their three favorite candy bars in inches and cube units. Not only does this introduce your kinders to the concept of length, it gives them hands on experience with rulers, provides them with exposure to taking accurate measurements, and encourages them to practice recording relevant data. At the end of the exercise, have your students compare their candy bar data to determine which is the longest, shortest, etc. Also, have your students practice using relevant vocabulary {i.e. more than, less than, equal to, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to What the Teacher Wants! for the awesome activity printable!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118670361,"sku":"A2978","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/candy-bar-measuring.jpg?v=1522781782"},{"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":"the-music-of-louisiana-a-special-activity-for-mardi-gras-a3073","title":"The Music of Louisiana - A Special Activity for Mardi Gras!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1537\" title=\"3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras and Music Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2003 EBRPD Public Affairs, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomorrow is Mardi Gras and if you're looking for something special to do in acknowledgment of the event, check out this simple lesson idea from Risa Young over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/lesson-plan\/activity-plan-4-5-mardi-gras\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e. After discussing what the observance is all about and how people celebrate it, Risa suggests introducing your kiddos to the various types of music that have been made famous in Louisiana - listening to samples of jazz, blues, Cajun, and Zydeco\/Creole songs and discussing the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fun extension, you might consider learning some Zydeco dance moves, teaching the dances to your kiddos as you explore the new type of music. [NOTE: We did a basic search on YouTube - simply typed in 'zydeco dancing' - and found several introductory\/demo videos that can help get you started.] After learning a few authentic moves, Risa then suggests expanding the activity by inviting students to create their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e dance moves inspired by the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince music is important to Louisiana culture we thought we'd highlight this fun activity for the upcoming holiday, but Risa also offers several other special Mardi Gras activity recommendations in her article at Scholastic, so be sure to visit the full post! 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This year, we’re taking it book by book and hope you’ll be able to find something that your kiddos will enjoy…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Lorax\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile The Lorax is one of Seuss' longer tales, with vocabulary and themes\/lessons that will likely need to be explained to your kinders, we still think this is a great selection to include in your Seuss' birthday celebration\/Read Across America lesson plans and are sure it will spark some great discussion with your kiddos! Here are some fun lessons to go along with the book that you might consider completing with your kinders...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2724  \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Anchor Chart and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fun-in-first.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruffula Tree Anchor Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Help your kiddos review the story with this adorable anchor chart from Jodi over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fun-in-first.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/lorax.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun in First\u003c\/a\u003e! Great for introducing {or reviewing} the elements of a story, this is a fun group activity that will help you and your kiddos get the heart - the true message - of The Lorax!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2725 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Book-v-Movie-Venn-Diagram.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Carissa O'Leary\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax Book v. Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Have a movie day! After reading both the book and watching the movie, work with your kinders to compare and contrast the stories. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/5207355789116335\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCarissa O'Leary\u003c\/a\u003e created a fun Venn diagram with hula hoops {cute, right?!}. You might also consider creating shape anchor charts that overlap - i.e. a DVD and a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2726\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Poetry Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Poetry-Journal.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: just4teachers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry Journal Craftivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Debi over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/just4teachers.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/we-speak-for-treescontinues.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJust 4 Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e shared this adorable poem and craft that would make a great entry in your kinders' poetry journals! {No poetry journal required, of course! You could simply attach the poem printout and pom pom\/chenille stem truffula trees to a piece of colored construction paper to hang on the wall or send home.}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2728   \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Preschool Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Dominoes-Printable.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: classroomjr.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruffula Tree Dominoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Play some fun games with this FREE printable dominoes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classroomjr.com\/the-lorax-activities-games-and-lesson-plans\/lorax-truffula-dominos-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroomJr\u003c\/a\u003e! Played like dominoes your kinders will hone visual discrimination and matching skills as they make a 'train' of tiles. You might also consider cutting the tiles apart in order to create a patterning game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2729\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Emergent Reader Preschool Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Emergent-Reader.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergartenlifestyle.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax Emergent Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Great for reviewing sight words and colors, this 23-page FREE emergent reader created by Jeannie over at Kindergarten Lifestyle, written in the familiar style of Eric Carle's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a great way to build early reading skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2727\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Writing Craftivity and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Lorax-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: saylorslog.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Craftivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Provide your kiddos with printing practice, as well as creative writing practice, with this adorable prompt and craftivity from Kim over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/saylorslog.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/what-fun-week.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSaylor's Log\u003c\/a\u003e! Keeping in mind the theme\/message of the story, your students will have the opportunity to write about what they would do if the Once-ler entrusted them with the last truffula seed - a great way to sum up your Lorax lessons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these great resources help you plan your Dr. Seuss lessons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176931865,"sku":"A3228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Lorax-Anchor-Chart.jpg?v=1522782131"},{"product_id":"horton-hears-a-who-a3229","title":"Horton Hears a Who","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you believe that it’s almost March?! March is one of our favorite months because we get to pull out all of our favorite Dr. Seuss activities to celebrate his birthday and Read Across America! This year, we’re taking it book by book and hope you’ll be able to find something that your kiddos will enjoy…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHorton Hears a Who\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much fun to be had with Dr. Seuss's children's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorton Hears a Who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e! We highly recommend adding this Seuss favorite in your celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday\/lesson plans for Read Across America. We searched our favorite sites and found these great learning exercises that we know your kiddos will have a blast with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2736 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Letter-Sound-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: seussville.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Horton Hears...\" Letter Sound Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Play this fun game created Amber of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss-unit.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teachering Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e to help your kinders recognize letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make! After decorating and donning their own set of \"Horton ears\" {a FREE download is provided!}, each student must listen for the letter sound, identify the letter it belongs to, and point out the corresponding letter tile! [NOTE: You might also create a game mat for each student - featuring Horton's ears - then have students move the letter tiles to their game mats as you call out the sounds.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2737 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Science and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Sorting-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.melissaanddoug.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Sorting\/Speck Scavenger Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Developing your kiddos' fine motor, color recognition, and observation skills has never been more fun! A Suess-tastic option for your science center, set out a bowl of multi-colored \"clover flowers\", tweezers, a magnifying glass, and a sorting mat. To play, students must use the tweezers to move the clover flowers from the bowl to the color sorting mat and the catch - they're on a mission to find \"specks\", so they must take their time and examine every clover flower carefully! Super cute, right?! Valerie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.melissaanddoug.com\/2012\/03\/02\/vals-crafty-corner-dr-seuss-speck-discovery-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVal's Crafty Corner\u003c\/a\u003e has some great pictures of\/ideas for this center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2735\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Creative Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Creative-Writing-Prompt.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: schroederpage.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I Discovered ______ville!\" Writing Prompt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Tap into your kinders' creativity with this adorable writing prompt from Monica over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/schroederpage.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/2nd-graders-hear.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to the Schroeder Page\u003c\/a\u003e! Using \"clover flower\" pencil toppers for inspiration {adorable, right?!}, Monica invited her kiddos to complete a worksheet - that she provides for FREE - that helped them think about, describe, and draw their own ______ville planet and ______ville-ians!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2733\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Clover-Math.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mpmschoolsupplies.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClover Flower Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Check out these great math suggestions from Amanda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2009\/03\/10\/preschool-book-activity-horton-hears-a-who\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNot Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e! Counting. Sorting. Graphing. Patterning. You'll find so many options that will engage your students and get good use out of your \"clover flower\" manipulatives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2734\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Language Arts Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Compare-and-Contrast.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook v. Movie Compare\/Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Like we suggested yesterday with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, have a movie day! The '\u003cem\u003eWho-larious\u003c\/em\u003e' movie version of this Suess-favorite was released several years ago and would provide a fun opportunity to discuss how the story differed from book to movie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these activity ideas and resources come in handy when planning your Seuss-a-palooza!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176964633,"sku":"A3229","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Letter-Sound-Game.jpg?v=1522782131"},{"product_id":"building-beavers-ideas-for-story-review-a7063","title":"Building Beavers - Ideas for Story Review","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Building Beavers Story Web Review\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/building-beavers-story-web.jpg\" alt=\"Story Web for Building Beavers Review\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Under the Alphabet Tree with Ms. G\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your kiddos grab on to the main idea of a story with these simple review ideas featured by Jessica over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/addition-game-and-building-beavers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder the Alphabet Tree with Ms. G\u003c\/a\u003e. 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