{"title":"Kindergarten Easter Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"easter-math-ideas-for-kindergarten-a2949","title":"Easter Math Ideas for Kindergarten","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1586208492.jpg\" alt=\"I \u0026lt;3 jelly beans 04\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2007 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Roman Pinzon-Soto\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/ninjanoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoman Pinzon-Soto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t|\n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'I \u0026lt;3 jelly beans 04'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/24657869@N00\/1586208492\" 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\u003eA visit from the Easter bunny. Candy. Treats. Scavenger hunts. There's so much to be 'egg-cited' about during the Easter season! If you're looking to overhaul your math centers for the holiday, consider one {or more} of these great activities from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.angelfire.com\/la\/kinderthemes\/eastermath.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ayers' KinderThemes\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Candy Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace various types of Easter candy in a basket. Invite your kiddos to work in groups, sorting out the candy by type, and recording the number of each candy in the basket. Consider having students sort the candy in other ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy wrapper type {i.e. \"Shiny\", \"Not shiny\", \"No wrapper\", etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Candy Estimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace jelly beans of assorted colors in a clear jar or vase. Invite your kiddos to estimate how many pieces of candy they think are in the jar. At the end of the week, count the jelly beans and compare the final number to the predictions. Consider sorting the jelly beans by color to find how many there are, which color was represented most, which had the least, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a laminated sheet of graph paper and construction paper egg cutouts in various sizes. Have students predict how many \u003cem\u003efull \u003c\/em\u003esquares {on the graph paper} will be covered by the cutout, then place the egg on the paper, trace it with a dry erase marker, shade and count the number of actual squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other fantastic ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Ayers' KinderThemes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109560857,"sku":"A2949","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1586208492.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"easter-shake-up-math-center-activity-a2950","title":"Easter Shake-Up - Math Center Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-669 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Carton Addition Kindergarten Math Center Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic spring\/Easter math center activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/spring-shake-up.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss. Miller's Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e and thought, even though it was originally created for first graders, it could be adapted to meet the skill level of your kinders too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled egg carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayola marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring or Easter themed erasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the markers to script a number to the bottom of each egg cup in the carton {you might also consider penning the numbers onto circle labeling stickers for easy adaptation}. Invite students to place two erasers into the egg carton, close the lid, then shake the carton around. They'll be able to hear the erasers rattling around in the carton. Upon opening the carton, have students record the number each eraser landed on and find the sum. Provide a bowl of extra erasers for counting help\/practice, or design a recording sheet with a place to show work {i.e. write and count tally marks} like the one below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-670\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Counting and Addition Kindergarten Math Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Recording Sheet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eContinue to adapt the game {using larger numbers, including both addition and subtraction, etc.} to provide your kinders with a challenge! This math center is easy to make, so you can design one for each season\/unit of study, and your students are sure to love it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109823001,"sku":"A2950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"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":"perfectly-hatched-writing-activities-for-easter-a2953","title":"Perfectly \"Hatched\" Writing Activities for Easter","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-688 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/mvc-122s.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Chick Kindergarten Writing Center Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're switching out your classroom centers for Easter, don't neglect the writing center! We found some fantastic ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekcrew.net\/spring.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew's spring unit\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/April.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs' Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e that you don't want to miss!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two-part prompt from The K-Crew, your kinders will be invited to use their imaginations, learn about empathy, and explore\/practice describing emotions. On the first day, have your students begin by drawing an egg with a tiny crack in it. After looking at pictures of animals that hatch from eggs, invite your kiddos to determine what type of animal might be waiting to hatch from \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e egg {real or imagined!}. Set out markers, crayons, and other graphic art tools with which to decorate the egg {hopefully, the decorating process will inspire imaginative egg inhabitants!}. Below the illustrations, invite your students to think about how an animal trying to hatch might feel and what they might be thinking. Have them write a short response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second day, have your kiddos draw and color the fully hatched animal. Revisit how the animal might have felt before and invite your kinders to brainstorm how they might be feeling\/what they might be thinking now! Have them script several sentences in response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Chick Pop-Up Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Beggs invites her students to strengthen sight word recognition, practice letter formation, and practice reading aloud with her Easter pop-up book activity that follows the story of a hatching chick. For each page, students create {cut out and glue!} illustrations, copy the story text, and, when finished, take turns reading the story to their groupmates. [NOTE: For instructions on creating simple pop-up books, check out this post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.co.uk\/how_5019292_make-pop-up-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeHow\u003c\/a\u003e.] For directions on setting up this writing center, be sure to visit Mrs. Beggs' full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110380057,"sku":"A2953","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/mvc-122s.jpg?v=1522781731"},{"product_id":"drippy-crayon-artwork-a2348","title":"Drippy Crayon Artwork","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3078\" title=\"Melted-Wax-Painting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Melted-Wax-Painting.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Melted Crayon Art Project for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove, love, LOVE this activity we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/dripping-crayon-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e! While it certainly shouldn't be done without adult supervision, it looks like it could be a total blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos will love experimenting with dripping, drawing, and swirling the melted wax on their paper. If you can get a large enough puddle of wax, consider providing small items that your students can explore pressing into the almost-dried wax to make prints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter some free experimentation, you might also try some guided projects...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine black construction paper with melted yellow\/white wax to create the \"night sky\" - perfect for a space theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with an Easter egg cutout {or another themed cutout} to decorate with lots of bright colors - works great with \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine brightly colored wax with dark construction paper to create \"fireworks\" - a great patriotic craft for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, etc!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students explore what the melted wax looks like when dropped from different heights {i.e. splatter size, splatter direction, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete a color mixing activity, dropping different colors of wax on top of each other to see what happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your kiddos connect their wax dots {when fully dried} to create an object\/picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the artwork into a math exercise...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample for younger students - invite your kiddos to count and circle groups of 5 dots then practice skip counting by 5s {or another focus number}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample for older students - have your students count the total number of green dots, red dots, etc., creating a frequency chart and bar graph of the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are lots of fantastic pictures of this project at Almost Unschoolers so be sure to head on over there and check them out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734121816089,"sku":"A2348","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Melted-Wax-Painting.jpg?v=1522781801"},{"product_id":"jelly-bean-sorting-amp-graphing-a3086","title":"Jelly Bean Sorting \u0026amp; Graphing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1638 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jelly-Bean-Math.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: garates.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for fun Easter activities for your kiddos, we stumbled across Sara's blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/garates.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-kindergarten-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarate Gnus\u003c\/a\u003e, and loved the Easter activity she captured while helping out at her daughter's kindergarten spring\/Easter celebration. Conversation hearts. M\u0026amp;Ms. Colored goldfish. While the activity has been done before with different manipulatives, we still think this jelly bean sorting and graphing exercise would make a great fit for your holiday lesson plans or classroom party!\n\n\u003cem\u003eTo complete the activity, each child will need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cup of jelly beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA jelly bean color sorting mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA jelly bean graphing worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor recognition. Sorting. Counting. Graphing. Along with these important skills, this exercise also offers a great opportunity for demonstrating how to analyze collected data. Invite students to determine which color they have the most of, which color they have the least of, and use comparative language (i.e. more than, less than, equal to, etc.) to talk about the different colors of jelly beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142033945,"sku":"A3086","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Jelly-Bean-Math.jpg?v=1522781918"},{"product_id":"easter-themed-word-work-center-a3087","title":"Easter Themed Word Work Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy and Spelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pattonspatch.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe realize that the original scope of this word work center from Mrs. Patton, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pattonspatch.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Patton's Patch\u003c\/a\u003e, was probably not strictly geared for Easter - but the word cards {or \"Spellominoes\"} looked so darn much like Easter eggs that we had to feature it leading up to the holiday! :]\n\nThe concept is quite brilliant...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike various games played with dominoes, students are invited to line the 'spellominoes' up, partnering the letters\/word chunks on each piece to create a word {see photo above or example below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1642\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Word-Work-Example.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a fun, low pressure way of providing your kiddos with reading practice! So long worksheets ~ hello Spellominoes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142328857,"sku":"A3087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"easter-craftivity-the-life-cycle-of-a-chicken-a3088","title":"Easter Craftivity - The Life Cycle of a Chicken","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1655\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Life-Cycle-of-a-Chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Easter and Spring Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: iheartcraftythings.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eHappy Spring!\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e So many great things come with spring - Easter, spring break, flowers, rain, and lots more! Spring also offers a great chance to talk with your kinders about life cycles. Check out this fun lesson idea from Rachel over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iheartcraftythings.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/life-cycle-of-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Heart Crafty Things\u003c\/a\u003e - it's super colorful, will appeal to your kiddos crafty side, and is a great way to introduce the concept in a unique way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4738-finger-paint-paper-11-x-16-50-sheets.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown paper bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1793-kleencut-kids-scissors-classpack-blunt.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21258-white-card-stock-40-sheet.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite card stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6467-prang-fun-pro-watercolor-markers-8-classic-colors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack, yellow, and orange marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3321-wiggle-eyesblack-15mm.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5996-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-orange.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrange construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8252-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-red.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge and small egg shape templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this fabulous craft with some fun literature - see Rachel's blog for some suggestions - and your kiddos are sure to have a blast learning about the different stages of life\/growth of a chicken!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson idea, be sure to visit I Heart Crafty Things!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-13156\/the-life-cycle-of-a-chicken-craftivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this craftivity!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142459929,"sku":"A3088","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Life-Cycle-of-a-Chicken.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"easter-craftivity-the-life-cycle-of-a-butterfly-a3089","title":"Easter Craftivity - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring and Easter are about renewal, metamorphosis, and new life. That's why the season offers a great opportunity for introducing life cycles - stages of growth - to your kinders. Yesterday we featured a fun craft\/lesson that worked through the life cycle of a chicken. Today we found several cute ideas that will have your kiddos learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.\n\nAs you talk about the different stages of growth, your kiddos will practice putting various events in order {perhaps using sequencing words like first, next, then, last, etc.} and will expand their vocabulary as you discuss what metamorphosis means and what a chrysallis is. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the idea of modeling the life cycle of a butterfly with pasta! Here are some fabulous ideas for creating your own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1662   aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.somewhatsimple.com\/2010\/06\/monarch-butterflies.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSomewhat Simple\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1663 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dressesandmesses.wordpress.com\/2009\/04\/14\/pasta-butterfly-lifecycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDresses 'n Messes\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/0910prekb.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/life-cycle-pasta-project.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Crain and Mrs. Robeano's Pre-K Class\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1665  aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.drjean.org\/html\/monthly_act\/act_2006\/04_Apr\/pg02.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDr. Jean\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, while there's no picture, Mandy Wallace over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessons.atozteacherstuff.com\/332\/life-cycle-of-a-butterfly-pasta-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e suggests using an actual butterfly cutout - divided into four sections - to display your noodle life cycle model!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142558233,"sku":"A3089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-2.jpg?v=1522781921"},{"product_id":"interactive-storytelling-retelling-the-easter-story-a3093","title":"Interactive Storytelling - Retelling the Easter Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1866\" alt=\"Easter Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eFor those of you who teach at church or in private Christian institutions {or even for parents who are looking for a fun activity to do with their children during the holiday season!}, I thought I share the interactive Easter story book I made  for my students this year...in lieu of sugary Easter baskets! The activity consists of 6 filled Easter eggs and an accompanying story booklet... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1867\" alt=\"Easter Christian Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love that students can recount the events of the the first Easter all by themselves by simply opening the Easter eggs in order...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Cross\u003c\/em\u003e. God sent His Son, Jesus into the world. There were many who loved and followed Jesus, but there were others who did not like Him and planned a way to get rid of Him, once and for all. On the first Easter, Jesus was killed. He died on the cross. This made His friends very sad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe White Cloth\u003c\/em\u003e. After His death, Jesus' friends wrapped him in a long white cloth and placed Him in a tomb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/em\u003e. Before Jesus died, He said that he would rise again in 3 days. This scared the people who did not like Him. To make sure that Jesus' friends could not sneak in and take His body, pretending that He was alive again, they rolled a heavy stone in front of the tomb and placed several guards by the entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Cinnamon\u003c\/em\u003e. Early Sunday morning, Mary and Mary Magdalene, followers of Jesus, went to the tomb to put sweet smelling spices on Jesus' body. They were worried, wondering how they would move the heavy stone in front of the tomb. They were in for a BIG surprise!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Angel\u003c\/em\u003e. The ground shook and an angel came down from heaven, rolling away the stone and causing the guards to faint in terror. Then angel told Mary and Mary Magdalene not to be afraid; that Jesus had risen and was alive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Empty Egg\u003c\/em\u003e. The angel showed Mary and Mary Magdalene the empty tomb, telling them to run and tell Jesus' disciples that He was alive. On their way, the women saw Jesus! They knelt down and worshiped Him. Jesus told them to go and tell His disciples that He is alive and will see them soon. The two women were overjoyed and hurried to share the good news!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objects inside the eggs should help them remember\/retell the story, but if they need help, I included a story booklet too so that parents can help their little ones recount the event. The numbered pages match the numbered eggs to make it easier!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the booklet looks like. If you'd like to share this activity with your kiddos, I've provided a link to download it below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1869\" alt=\"Easter Christian Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Kindergarten Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e[NOTE: I printed these pages onto blank 4\" x 6\" index cards and page six is double-sided!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI hope you have a wonderful Easter and, if you decide to incorporate this storytelling activity into your lessons\/traditions, we hope your kiddos enjoy it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734143344665,"sku":"A3093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Interactive-Story.jpg?v=1522781926"},{"product_id":"spring-animal-sorting-with-an-easter-twist-a3094","title":"Spring Animal Sorting - with an Easter Twist!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1875\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Spring-Animal-Sorting.jpg\" alt=\"Easter and Spring Animal Sorting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: applesandabcs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently stumbled across this fabulous blog created by kindergarten teacher, Michelle Baldwin. While we're new to her blog, we're a fast follower of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/applesandabcs.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/animal-sorting-with-easter-eggs.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e and couldn't wait to share this spring\/Easter themed sorting activity!\n\nTo go along with their previous lesson on the life cycle of the chicken and their discussion of animals that hatch from eggs {she provides a link to these previous activities in the full post, you should definitely take time to check out as well!}, Michelle created a fun animal sorting game. Concealing pictures of various animals in plastic Easter eggs, she invited her kiddos to take turns opening the eggs and determining which column the animal would fit in - \"Hatches From An Egg\" or \"Does Not Hatch From An Egg\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your kiddos will have a fantastic time with this activity! Head on over to see how Michelle set up the exercise and, while you're there, be sure to stick around and see why we're a fan of the blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143606809,"sku":"A3094","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Spring-Animal-Sorting.jpg?v=1522781927"},{"product_id":"easter-math-center-bunny-egg-game-a3096","title":"Easter Math Center - Bunny+Egg Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1889 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-activity-book.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Math Game Kindergarten Worksheet and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: schoolsparks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenee Abramovitz, former teacher and creator of the fabulous teacher resource site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolsparks.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool Sparks\u003c\/a\u003e, sent us an email about the new Easter math game she created and we think your kinders will have a ball with it! Practicing numeral recognition and simple addition as they go, players will take turns 'hunting for eggs' and, at the end, the player with the most eggs, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Renee had to say about it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"For young kids, the words LEARNING and FUN do not always go in the same\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e sentence. Until now! The colorful board game will challenge your child to\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e hop around a backyard, collecting Easter eggs as he goes -- but he can only\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e keep the set of eggs he finds if he can correctly complete the basic\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e addition problem that goes together with each set of eggs.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part, you can download her fantastic game at School Sparks! She offers it, along with lots of other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolsparks.com\/kindergarten-worksheets\/category\/easter-worksheets\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEaster worksheets\u003c\/a\u003e, for free, so be sure to head on over there and check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144032793,"sku":"A3096","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-activity-book_8c1bda15-ea4e-444a-8257-e956de698237.jpg?v=1522781930"},{"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":"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":"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":"30-spring-word-wall-words-a7477","title":"30 Spring Word Wall Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of 30 spring themed word wall words is perfect to use in your literacy center, as a matching game, and so much more! 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