{"title":"Kindergarten Geography Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-week-of-dr-seuss-printable-mini-unit-a2919","title":"A Week of Dr. Seuss - Printable Mini-Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-447  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg\" alt=\"image of Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday and, if you haven't already, it might be nice to include some of the famous author's works in your lesson plans - they're quirky, colorful, and inspire some pretty great activities! April Larremore, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a spectacular mini-unit that will take some of the guess work out of your planning. Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig A, Little a, What Begins With A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Larremore's page template, create an alphabet book as a class. Assign each student a letter, invite them to script the letter in the blanks on the page (paying attention to the proper case), then, armed with graphic art tools, brainstorm and draw as many objects as they can that start with that particular letter. To finish - print the cover of Dr. Seuss's own 'Amazing Alphabet Book' to use as the book's cover, mount each page onto colored construction paper, laminate, and bind each piece together to create a fantastic classroom keepsake book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foot Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your students to a new form of measuring using foam feet instead of rulers and measuring tape. Larremore suggests using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-11663-feet-by-the-foot.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFeet by the Foot™\u003c\/a\u003e, a set of 12 colorful feet \"rulers\", to measure how tall each student is. Have students take turns lying on the floor while another student volunteer lays the feet 'heel to toe' in order to determine height. Keep track of each student's height for graphing - either draw a bar graph on the board or have you students participate to make a \"human bar graph\" (i.e. write height values on the board and have your students line up in front of the correct measurement). Compare and contrast the bars using terms such as \"less than\", \"more than\", \"most\", \"least\", \"average\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Wish I Had Duck Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the special qualities a duck has that makes them well suited for pond living (i.e. webbed feet for swimming, waterproof feathers for staying warm and dry, etc.). Invite students to think of other animals that have unique qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChameleons change color in order to hide from predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheetahs have long lean bodies and long tails to help them stay balanced and run fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list could go on and on. After the discussion, have students choose an animal part they'd love to have for a day and describe (with drawings and words) their reasons why. Provide students with construction paper and other craft supplies and help them fashion the particular part to use during pretend play. Oftentimes, it will take quite a bit of creativity and problem solving to create the qualities and you're sure to have many giggles along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOh the Places You'll Go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarremore suggests having your students create hot air balloons, adding a picture of themselves in the basket. On the back or as a journal prompt, invite them to describe where they would go in their hot air balloon. [NOTE: It could be fun to have your students write an adventure book about their day in the air - what they saw, who they met, where they stopped, what they did, etc.] To add in a bit of geography and reintroduce the concept of sequencing, invite your students to \u003cem\u003emap\u003c\/em\u003e their adventures, drawing an item of intrigue to represent each stop on their balloon ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great lesson ideas to go along with Dr. Seuss's famous works, be sure to visit Larremore's full post at Chalk Talk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103629849,"sku":"A2919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg?v=1522781692"},{"product_id":"giddy-up-learning-about-the-pony-express-a2940","title":"Giddy-Up! Learning About the Pony Express","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4068594446.jpg\" alt=\"Our Little Cowboy\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Scott Schopieray\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/schopie1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScott Schopieray\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Our Little Cowboy'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/53346660@N00\/4068594446\" 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\u003eDid you know that the Pony Express was established on April 3rd, 1860? 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":"ahoy-matey-we-arghhh-ready-for-pirate-week-a2972","title":"Ahoy, Matey! We ARGHHH Ready for Pirate Week!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-931\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Photo-on-2011-05-23-at-10.07.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: msk1ell.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msk1ell.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/argh-some-pirate-fun-for-you.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. M's\u003c\/a\u003e fantastic teaching blog and had to share this end-of-the-year pirate party unit! It certainly looks like bunches of cross-curricular fun! You can head on over to check out the full post, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Costumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress your little swashbucklers in all the traditional pirate gear - pirate hats, eye patches, shiny jewelry, beads, and the like! Ms. M suggests heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscraftweekly.com\/pirates2_issue.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Craft Weekly\u003c\/a\u003e for tons of great projects! You might also consider heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/disney-pirates-crafts-recipes-photo-gallery-pg\/view-all\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisneyFamily.com\u003c\/a\u003e for some Pirates of the Caribbean inspired gear {pirate buckles, pirate tricorn hats, a captain's compass, bandanas, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice up the writing center with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/pkg-disney-crafts\/craft-628252-the-code-t\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epirate journals\u003c\/a\u003e {exchange the skull for a mini pirate map or something more 'benign'} and special prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"If I found buried treasure, I would...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are a pirate...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a code of conduct for your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are walking along the beach and stumble upon a treasure map...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Geography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn recycled paper bags, have your students design their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e treasure maps. Consider having them use 'landmarks' in the classroom so that their classmates can practice reading a map in order to find the 'hidden treasure'. You might also create a larger treasure hunt outdoors, hiding a prize on the playground and inviting students to work in groups to follow the provided treasure map!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Ms. M's Blog for more great pirate ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115917849,"sku":"A2972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Photo-on-2011-05-23-at-10.07.jpg?v=1522781765"},{"product_id":"passport-to-fun-learning-about-the-continents-a2975","title":"Passport to Fun - Learning About the Continents","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2589266569.jpg\" alt=\"world map\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Allison Yoshimura\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/ali_san\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllison Yoshimura\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'world map \" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/67882961@N00\/2589266569\" 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\u003eSummer is a great time to learn about and 'visit' different parts of the world with a “Passport to Fun” or “World Traveler” unit. Deb Chitwood of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/04\/18\/activity-of-week-continent-map-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e offers some fantastic resource links to help you introduce the concept of continents to your kiddos. Whether you create them from colorful sheets of felt or print them onto card stock, here's a list of supplies you'll need for your geography learning center...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful continent cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinent and ocean labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways you can use these materials to teach your kiddos about the continents {they get more challenging as they go along}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding them with both a labeled and unlabeled world map, invite your students to use the completed map to place the continent and ocean labels in the correct place. This activity stresses \u003cem\u003eproper vocabulary\u003c\/em\u003e while introducing continent\/ocean location on the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with an unlabeled world map, have them match the continent cutouts to their correct place on the map and match the continent\/ocean labels to their proper places. This activity will help your kiddos review proper vocabulary, \u003cem\u003ehighlighting continent\/ocean location\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a blank world map {i.e. simple blue circles or a blue rectangle}, invite students to place the continent cutouts in their proper place, labeling the landmasses and oceans with the correct name. This activity encourages students to demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary and continent\/ocean location on the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis series of exercises provides a natural progression for learning and reviewing new concepts. Be sure to visit Living Montessori Now for links to printable maps and resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116638745,"sku":"A2975","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2589266569.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"passport-to-fun-individual-continent-study-a2976","title":"Passport to Fun - Individual Continent Study","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce your kinders have become comfortable with identifying continents on a world map, it's time to get the 'passports' out and learn about individual continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-956 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pretend-passport.jpg\" alt=\"World Geography Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: satorismiles.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Passports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these adorable templates for creating pretend passports from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fiarcircle.com\/downloads\/lessons\/passport.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFiar Circle\u003c\/a\u003e {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/satorismiles.com\/2009\/04\/03\/pretend-passports-a-great-homeschool-tool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSatori Smiles\u003c\/a\u003e}. Simply pick out a cover, print onto sturdy card stock, the print the photo and filler pages onto regular paper. Cut apart and staple {in the correct order} into a passport booklet. Have your kiddos bring in a picture to paste onto their photo page, then have them script in their personal information – name, birth date, place of birth, etc. The download even comes with sample stamps that can be used in your adventures. Your kiddos are sure to love this part of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/continent-bag.jpg\" alt=\"World Geography Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontessori Continent Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeb Chitwood of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/06\/06\/activity-of-the-week-montessori-continent-boxes\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e suggests creating “continent boxes” to assist you in your 'travels'. These boxes contain all sorts of interesting information to help you and your kinders learn about the area:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories and literature from\/about the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack of traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal musical instruments {or pictures of traditional instruments}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of the region and well-known places\/landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency from the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional houses\/housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant and animals indigenous to the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grown and consumed in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional games played by children in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list goes on and on! Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/our-continent-bags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e has put together some fantastic continent bags as an example, so be sure to check out her blog, as well as Living Montessori Now, for tips, tricks, links, printables, and more information on how to create your own! After studying about the focus continent, add a stamp in your kiddos' passports, and move on to your next adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116933657,"sku":"A2976","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pretend-passport.jpg?v=1522781772"},{"product_id":"around-the-world-vacation-a2339","title":"Around the World \"Vacation\"!","description":"\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2860 \" title=\"trip2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/trip2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies, Geography, and Culture Elementary Lesson Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo time for a family vacation this year? Embark on your own virtual \"Around the World\" journey inspired by Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/join-us-on-virtual-vacation-around.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMichelles Charm World\u003c\/a\u003e! Through guidebooks, websites, travel books, and more, your kiddos will be able to visit all \u003cem\u003esorts\u003c\/em\u003e of cool places of your choosing. Spend a week on safari in the Serengeti. Enjoy 'canoeing' the rivers and traipsing through the jungles of the Amazon. Study the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the Parthenon, the Pyramids, you name it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the vacation feel real, create...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassports and stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets to\/from your destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuggage tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you \"visit\" each location think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture {food, clothing, homes, customs, religions, music\/instruments, art, etc. of the native inhabitants}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants found in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...incorporating these elements into your research and learning. You also might consider a bit of pretend play. For instance, while visiting Paris, create a small cafe where your kiddos can pretend to eat beignets and drink \"cafe\" while watching the pedestrians on the busy thoroughfare. In Athens, \"hike\" to the Acropolis and use colored pencils {or another art medium} to sketch the Parthenon. And, as with any trip, don't forget the maps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncorporating an \"Around the World\" vacation will make this a summer your kiddos will never forget! Be sure to head on over to Michelles Charm World for more ideas and fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119456793,"sku":"A2339","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/trip2.jpg?v=1522781787"},{"product_id":"me-on-the-map-social-studies-unit-a2987","title":"Me on the Map - Social Studies Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1024  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMGP5911.jpg\" alt=\"Geography and Maps Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jmeacham.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this book that early childhood educator, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/science.social.studies.mini.lessons.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJessica Meacham\u003c\/a\u003e, has her kiddos put together during their geography unit. Comprised of eleven different maps, ranging from a hand drawn picture of each child to a replica of the solar system, students learn where they fit in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this unit\/unit project offer a great way to learn important geography terms {i.e. town\/city, county, state, country, continent, planet, etc.}, students will also learn to distinguish between land and water masses on a map or globe, learn about map keys and symbols, explore direction using a compass, sharpen writing skills, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Mrs. Meacham's Classroom for the lesson plan download, book list, list of extra unit resources, and fabulous pictures of one of her student's completed projects ~ then get to planning your own \"Me on the Map\" unit!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734120439833,"sku":"A2987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMGP5911.jpg?v=1522781793"},{"product_id":"me-on-the-map-ii-social-studies-unit-a2999","title":"Me On The Map II - Social Studies Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1106  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1-Medium1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies Maps Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fabulous social studies map craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/me-on-map.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e {Mari-Ann attributes the original idea to Mrs. Bates of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/finallyinfirst.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/me-on-map.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFinally in First\u003c\/a\u003e!} and think it would make the perfect addition to our earlier lesson post - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2987\/me-on-the-map-social-studies-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMe On The Map\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to visually reinforce mapping concepts, students start by creating a 'map' of the Earth on a large circle cutout. Then, on circles that get smaller as you go along, students create maps of their - continent, country, state, county, city\/town, street, and house or school. We love how Mari-Ann included fun exercises\/craft materials along the way to add a bit more excitement to the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn their map of the Earth, Mari-Ann provided her son with some spelling and fine motor practice by having him spell out \"Earth\" using sticker letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn creating the continent, she printed out a template and had her son pin punch a cutout from craft foam. This is great for fine motor building!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe provided patterned scrapbook paper for fun backgrounds and visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the state page, they included a replica of their state flag {mounted on a toothpick}, as well as the state flower and bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMari-Ann added a picture of her son to the final page, adding a bit of personalization and fun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Counting Coconuts to see the finished product of each page and read how they approached each part of the project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734124142617,"sku":"A2999","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1-Medium1.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"product_id":"christmas-around-the-world-a3037","title":"Christmas Around the World","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1342\" title=\"Cereal-Box-Suitcase\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Geography and Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this \"Christmas Around the World\" geography lesson idea from Diane of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/blogs\/getting-to-the-core\/item\/62-christmas-around-the-world\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach With Me\u003c\/a\u003e?! You can get the complete lesson kit for FREE on her website or use it as inspiration for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e unit. Your kiddos will love that the lesson starts with making passports, tickets, and suitcases for the journey ahead...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect three or four different locations for your kinders to \"visit\", finding a map and flag for your kiddos to color, as well as researching how the people in each culture celebrate Christmas - the food they eat, the decorations they make, the stories they tell, etc. The cereal box suitcases make a great place to store the souvenirs, crafts, information cards, and other items they collect along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unit is a fabulous way to build awareness of other cultures, countries, and traditions!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132695065,"sku":"A3037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg?v=1522781861"},{"product_id":"free-printable-booklet-all-about-the-winter-olympics-a4477","title":"FREE Printable Booklet - All About the Winter Olympics!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Booklet-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid the Winter Olympics sneak up on you too? If it did, and you're looking for a fun introductory activity to do with your kiddos, check out this fun 10-page booklet that'll give your kiddos a glimpse into the 2014 Sochi Games! A mixture of tracing, coloring, matching, and more - as they learn various facts about the Olympics and the host country, students will also study and build early science, math, social studies, and handwriting skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the booklet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Olympics-Printable-Booklet-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaps. Weather. Historical symbols. We know your kiddos will have a blast learning with this booklet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please note that the booklet was designed for double-sided printing! 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