{"title":"Kindergarten Graphing Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"election-day-lesson-the-true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-a2899","title":"Election Day Lesson: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-212\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-True-Story-of-the-3-Little-Pigs.jpg\" alt=\"book cover of Jon Scieska's the true story of the three little pigs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile not a presidential election year, it's important all the same to teach our youth about the voting process, the importance of voting, what will be voted on this Tuesday, and the structure of our government. Dana L. Craig, contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSLAImportanceOfVoting-UsesTrue3LittlePigsK2.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk® lesson plans page\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests prefacing your classroom discussion with a little election of your own using Jon Scieska's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss reasons for voting and the importance of voicing opinions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the voting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to analyze the 'platforms' of candidates and decide which to believe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by having your students recount the story of the three little pigs. Find your favorite version of the book and follow along, or play Walt Disney's classic Silly Symphony piece featuring the fairy tale which you can find \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Olo923T2HQ4\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e. Next, read for your students the wolf's version of the story. After finishing, discuss the qualities that make a good candidate, provide students with ballots and invite them to vote for the character they believe - the three little pigs or the wolf.\n\nSet up a mock voting center with these fun craft pieces designed by Amanda Formaro at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/voting-booth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e to create a 'real' voting experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eHave students cast their ballots in a voting booth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-210  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Voting-Booth.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day Voting Booth\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003ePlace ballots into a secure ballot box for tallying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-208 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ballot-Box.jpg\" alt=\"Shoebox Election Ballot Box\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eThen provide students with a button to wear after casting their vote!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-209 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Future-Voter-Button.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day Patriotic Voter Button or Ribbon\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig suggests adding a bit of math into the mix by completing a graphing activity as you tally the votes. Be sure to visit her full post for complete lesson instructions, a discussion guide, and other helpful ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093864985,"sku":"A2899","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-True-Story-of-the-3-Little-Pigs.jpg?v=1522781632"},{"product_id":"the-first-flight-a2901","title":"The First Flight","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-First-Flight-Wright-Brothers.jpg\" alt=\"The Wright Brothers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Wright House\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn continuation of national aviation month and your kindergartner's recent discovery of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2900\/how-do-airplanes-fly\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehow airplanes fly\u003c\/a\u003e, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum recommends introducing your students to Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of this spectacular flying machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrville and Wilbur Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wright brothers first became interested in flight at the ages of seven and eleven when their father gifted them with a toy helicopter. They first dabbled in making model airplanes - starting small then graduating to larger crafts. Having experienced only minimal success in this venture, the brothers pursued several other endeavors until 1896 when other pioneers in aviation ignited their interest once again in designing a craft for manned fight. Going as far as to relocate for better flying conditions, Orville and Wilbur finally piloted the first successful airplane flight in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo better understand the duo's lives and achievements, read Andrew Woods' book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eYoung Orville and Wilbur Wright: First to Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as a class, the use the Smithsonian's interactive airplane anatomy lesson to show students the Wright's first plane (design, parts, etc.) and how, after 100+ years, airplanes \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e make use of Orville and Wilbur's flight theory!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Science (and FUN!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that your students have learned about the first planes, their various parts, and how these large crafts are able to stay in the air, have a little fun. Choose a simple paper airplane design, provide students with paper, and invite them to copy the craft. As recommended by Steve McCombs, a ProTeacher lesson plan contributor, create worksheets for recording flight distances, then head to the hallway for some flying fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 1 - Fly paper airplanes without any extraneous variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 2 - Fly paper airplanes with an extraneous variable (e.g. a paper clip on the front, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 3 - Collect several paper airplane designs from the internet or print resources, presenting them to your students. Have them vote on which will fly the farthest, straightest, etc. then make several planes and head out to the hallway again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the classroom, analyze and graph the data from each trial to find the shortest, median, and longest flights, etc. in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners are sure to have a blast with these interactive aviation lessons! ...Usually creating and flying paper airplanes in class is a 'punishable offense' - this lesson presents a perfect time to have fun with 'contraband' - something your students will enjoy in and of itself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094225433,"sku":"A2901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-First-Flight-Wright-Brothers.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"how-animals-prepare-for-the-winter-a2911","title":"How Animals Prepare for the Winter","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4405088770.jpg\" alt=\"Deperessed and posing bear\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Tambako The Jaguar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8070463@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTambako The Jaguar\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Deperessed and posing bear'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8070463@N03\/4405088770\" 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\u003eWilla, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/k-12\/articles\/9203.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBright Hub\u003c\/a\u003e lesson plan contributor, has written a wonderful lesson for teaching your kindergartners about animals and their special abilities for preparing for the winter and taking care of themselves. You'll discuss various concepts like hibernation, food storage, growing thicker fur, etc., building vocabulary and problem solving skills in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilla suggests reading Carls R. Sams II and Jean Stoick's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStranger in the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as an introduction to the lesson. The book contains pictures of real animals in their winter habitat. You might also consider searching online for pictures of animals, then creating a slide show for your students to view and discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce the concept of hibernation and brainstorm other ways in which animals prepare for the cold winter months (i.e. birds migrate to warmer climates, bears and other mammals adapt by growing thicker fur, etc.). Keep a list of each child's contribution to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation Station\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, Willa suggests reading Denise Fleming's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to Sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and gathering materials for your students to make their own hibernation diorama. Consider also an exercise in pretend play. Ask your students to brainstorm items that \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e would need to build a cozy den if they were to hibernate. Collect blankets, pillows, cushions, and all the fixings for a kid-friendly \"hibernation station\", turn the lights down low, and have a fun snack while Fleming's or another recommended story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWake Me in Spring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by James Preller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnimals Prepare for Winter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elaine Pascoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleepy Bear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lydia Dadcovich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleepy Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mem Fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Animals' Winter Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lynda Graham-Barber and Nancy Carol Willis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation Math \u0026amp; Science\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a bar graph of days in hibernation to find out which animal hibernates the longest? Shortest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare an animal's heart rate while hibernating to its normal heart rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice counting with teddy grahams and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/hibernation.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecave counting mats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/hibernation.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebear hibernation experiment\u003c\/a\u003e (a folded newspaper bear cutout will unfold when placed in warm water just like bears \"wake up\" when warmer weather comes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, be sure to visit Willa's full post at BrightHub!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101041177,"sku":"A2911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4405088770.jpg?v=1522781676"},{"product_id":"winter-with-the-k-crew-a2912","title":"Winter with the K-Crew","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2177980496.jpg\" alt=\"Winter dreams\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for James Jordan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/69826987@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJames Jordan\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Winter dreams'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/69826987@N00\/2177980496\" 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\u003ePerusing for winter ideas, we came across \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekcrew.net\/winter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew's website\u003c\/a\u003e - a fantastic resource for kindergarten teachers created by (in their own words) two \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e teachers who teach \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e students in \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e classrooms! We decided to check out their winter thematic unit and there were so many great ideas we just had to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with Static Electricity. Ever notice the boom in static electricity during the winter? The K-Crew set up a \"Static Magic\" station where students explored this very concept using felt, balloons, confetti, and other interesting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphing. Ask your students a simple yes\/no question (i.e. \"Have you ever thrown a snowball?\", \"Have you ever caught a snowflake on your tongue?\", etc.) or provide them with a multiple choice question (i.e. \"My favorite winter activity is...A.) Sledding, B.) Ice skating, or C.) Building a snowman.\") and graph the results. Discuss concepts like \"more than\", \"less than\", \"most\", \"least\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimation. At the beginning of each winter month, place a jar of winter-themed counters at the front of the room (i.e. marshmallows, candy canes, etc.) and accept student estimation submissions. As a class, count the number of objects in the jar and compare it to the predictions. Create a chart or graph showing the number of student guesses within +\/-20, +\/-10, etc. of the actual number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ideas including growing snowflakes, discovering states of matter and density with ice cubes and oil, and learning the importance of warm clothing in the winter. Check out the full post for more information and instructions to these cool projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Journaling. Invite students to prepare and decorate a winter journal - from scratch or using small store-bought notebooks - then take a look at the great writing prompts and journal activities at The K-Crew's website! You're sure to boost their writing confidence and journal entries make great opening, transition, or ending activities!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead, Read, Read! The K-Crew duo provides an excellent list of children's literature as well as appropriate lessons and discussions for each selection at their site including \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprints in the Snow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Cynthia Benjamin, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere Comes Winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Janet Craig, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Favorite Time of Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eby Susan Pearson among many others!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Stations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K-Crew offers many learning stations throughout the winter unit targeting different skill sets like fine motor, art, writing, etc. Here are a few highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing mittens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffy snow painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScribble art (they have two incredible resource books for this type of activity!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the list goes on and on! The K-Crew really knows how to put a thematic unit together so be sure to check out their site and all their wonderful early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101172249,"sku":"A2912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2177980496.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"kindergarten-math-games-a2915","title":"Kindergarten Math Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eGames are a great way to help your kindergartners learn basic math skills. The Dingo's, a homeschooling family of three and creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/kindergarten-math-games.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Homeschool Den\u003c\/a\u003e, use these fantastic games to strengthen number recognition, counting, basic addition skills, odd-even concepts, less-more concepts, and many other early math skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-338  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Addition.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Addition Math Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Clip Addition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eArmed with a pile of paper clips and colorful construction paper number cards (the Dingo's were working on 5 and 6), invite your kindergartners to find how many ways they can \"make\" the number on the card using the flash cards. This may seem a bit intimidating for those new to the concept, so you might consider creating a \"prequel' to the game - providing students with \"addition training wheels\", so to speak, using a modified version of these number cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eAll you'll need to do is add a few \"guide dots\" on each card (like the cards shown below):\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-340\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Math-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"example guided math game cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-342 alignleft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Clip-Math-Game-e1294856624225.jpg\" alt=\"example paper clip math game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eUsing these \"training\" cards, students will not only learn their math facts, but revisit the concept that addition problems are really just two sets of items (one before the plus sign and one after the plus sign - here one on either side of the number) that are put together to make one large group or set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003ePaper clips still make great game markers, but you might also consider other options - clothespins, craft gems, buttons, pom pons, list could go on and on - to add a little variety to the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-344  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Butterfly-More-or-Less-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Math Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.comMore-Less \u0026amp; Odd-Even Game\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore-Less \u0026amp; Odd-Even Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eIn this game of opposites, students learn\/reinforce the following concepts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber recognition as they read the number on the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting as they collect the appropriate number of butterflies (or other items) based on their roll of the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills as they learn to roll the die and properly work the spinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdd-Even\/Less-More as they work the spinner and decide who wins the round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension: Have your students keep a simple tally of each player's wins. This will introduce them to data collection, data collection tools (i.e. charts, etc.), keeping accurate records, and later, you can help them graph the results as an added bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great kindergarten game ideas, be sure to visit the full post!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101827609,"sku":"A2915","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Clip-Addition.jpg?v=1522781681"},{"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":"making-weather-charts-a2288","title":"Making Weather Charts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather_chart13.jpg\" alt=\"paper plate weather chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Blissfully Domestic\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have a classroom version {i.e. dress Mr. Bear for the weather, \"Today the weather is...\" interactive chart, etc}, helping your students create a personal weather chart can be educational and quite fun! We found this simple paper plate clip chart at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlissfully Domestic\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be a great fit, especially if you have younger 'weather watchers'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e {or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21259-array-card-stock-classic-colors-100-count-85-x-11.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e} in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-337-large-spring-clothespins-natural-2-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden spring clothespin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola® Markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6543-art-yarn-neon.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy used die-cut shapes, but if you don't have access to a machine, create card stock templates of a sun, snowflake, umbrella, and arrow for your kiddos to trace onto pieces of construction paper or card stock. You might also consider finding a black and white clip art image to print directly onto the colored paper for students to cut out. Along with these shapes, provide your students with a paper plate, a clothespin, and three cotton balls. Before tackling the plate, have your students glue their arrow cutout to one side of the clothespin and set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate in hand, demonstrate how to measure and divide the surface into quarters - using a marker to trace the lines - then invite your students to paste the rest of their colored shapes onto the plate {one per section}. In the last section, have them fluff their cotton balls {pulling them apart ever so slightly} and glue them in a clump to create a cloud. Have them write or use typed sticky labels to label each section. Use the hole punch and yarn to string the crafts up if you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your students to be 'weather watchers', updating their weather chart when they walk into class in the morning to prepare for the group session. Consider gluing a small graph to the back where students can keep a tally of how many days are sunny, rainy, snowy, or cloudy for future comparison and discussion. At the end of the year, you can even attempt to break the weather trends down by month for a visual representation of the weather in your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Charts for Preschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105628697,"sku":"A2288","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather_chart13.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"my-little-sister-hugged-an-ape-literature-math-amp-more-a2934","title":"\"My Little Sister Hugged An Ape\" - Literature, Math, \u0026amp; More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-553 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sister-book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Bill Grossman's My Little Sister Hugged An Ape book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi, first grade teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSwamp Frog First Graders\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this great lesson based off Bill Grossman's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Little Sister Hugged an Ape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its fantastic imagery, sensory vocabulary, and humorous prose, this literature selection offers several great activities that your kindergartners are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Vocabulary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a page from the book as an example, discuss sensory words and how they can make a \u003cem\u003ebig\u003c\/em\u003e difference in storytelling. For example, the two sentences below are vastly different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy sister hugged an eel. She liked its feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy sister hugged an eel. She liked its \u003cstrong\u003eslippery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslimy\u003c\/strong\u003e feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read the rest of the story, invite your students to look for other sensory words. After a complete reading, take the book page by page, listing the new sensory words your students have discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping in mind the power of sensory words and using the newly created list as an example, invite your students to create new pages for the story. Begin by brainstorming a list of animals as a class and have students vote for their favorite selection when the list is complete. Tally the votes to determine the top two choices, then divide the class in half, assigning an animal to each, and have each group come up with both prose and illustrations for their new page {divide your time equally between the groups for any questions, etc. that may arise - also, note that this project may span more than a day}. When the pages have been 'polished', have a final reading of Grossman's story, adding in your students' created pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Graphing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking from the list of sensory words discovered on the pages of Grossman's book, invite your students to complete a questionnaire, answering questions like, \"Have you ever touched something slimy?\", etc. Keep a running tally of your students' answers and use these to make a bar graph. Interpret the data, finding which experience was \"most shared\" by students, \"least shared\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more pictures, a printable writing activity, and other lesson ideas, be sure to visit Heidi's full {guest} post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/guest-blogger-heidi-from-swamp-frog.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching in High Heels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106349593,"sku":"A2934","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sister-book-cover.jpg?v=1522781709"},{"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":"welcome-to-the-cake-lab-a2991","title":"Welcome To The Cake Lab!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1058\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cake-Lab.jpg\" alt=\"Science Experiment Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYeah, you read that right - CAKE! It's time to gather your little scientists and head to the \"lab\" for some sweet experimentation with this fun exercise from Jenae at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/07\/invent-your-own-cake\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child!\u003c\/a\u003e {Jenae adapted the exercise from the Smithsonian Museum of American History's \"Spark Lab\" - an area for children that encourages creativity, inventions, and critical thinking}! While you won't be able to bake their creations in the classroom, you can certainly get to creating and mixing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the wonderful worksheets created by Jenae. The first is a \"recipe card\" including 4 columns for classifying ingredients - \"Basics\" {that \u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e be added}, \"Liquids\", \"Seasonings\", and \"Extras\". Each column sports its own color so that students know what to do with the \u003cem\u003esecond\u003c\/em\u003e printable {a list of various ingredients that are color-coded to denote if they are a basic, liquid, etc.}. Have students cut out the various ingredients, choose the ones they want to include {be sure to visit Jenae's full post to know how many of each\/which ones are critical!}, and paste them into the proper columns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow you're ready to get your hands on the ingredients and start mixing! We suggest creating a classroom batch of basic batter. This most likely means that some students' recipes won't be followed to the letter {i.e. they'll have different liquids}. Settle liquid choices the \"old fashioned way\" with a math activity, creating a frequency chart that lists each liquid available and having students mark which ingredients they chose. Include in the classroom batter the two liquids that were chosen the most. Based on a lottery system {so it's impartial and fair}, have students take turns helping you measure out ingredients for the batter and stir it together. [NOTE: Jenae suggests looking at other recipes for ingredient estimates.] This done, measure out a hefty scoop of batter into small dishes - one for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith recipes and dishes of newly mixed batter in hand, invite students to visit the \"cake lab ingredient bar\" and let the fun begin! Be sure to label each child's creation, cover tightly, and place in a refrigerated area. Take these home and scoop the batter into labeled cupcake\/muffin liners to bake. In class the next day, invite your kiddos to try their creations and discuss the results! [NOTE: Send the recipes home with a note inviting students and their families to try them at home. This way, each student will be able to try their creation as intended - with the right liquids. 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Featuring a cutesy \"school supplies\" theme, students are invited to spin the homemade game spinner 10 times and graph the results {i.e. mark the square next to the appropriate school supply after each spin}. While this is sure to keep your kinders busy, when finished, you might consider extending the lesson and having your kiddos summarize\/draw conclusions about the 'data' collected with these fun extension worksheets...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1115\" alt=\"Back To School Math Kindergarten Printable and Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spin-A-Graph-Extension1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are invited to count and record the spin frequency for each school supply, determine which they spun the most\/least of, and compare specific columns to determine more than\/less than\/equal to relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734124339225,"sku":"A3000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Back-To-School-Spin-A-Graph.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"product_id":"creating-a-classroom-graphing-center-a3010","title":"Creating A Classroom Graphing Center","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1179\" title=\"Graphing-Center\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Graphing-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphing centers are a brilliant way for students to learn about collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. They can also be a great way to help your students get to know each other throughout the year! Colleen Gallagher of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/graphing1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e sets up a new graphing center each week, inviting students to answer all kinds of different questions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich hand do you write with?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many letters are in your last name?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich Fairytale is your favorite?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a simple bulletin board, pocket chart, or easel and chart paper, for each center, Colleen creates a unique question header, an icon\/image card for each choice, cards for students to use when answering\/casting their 'vote', and a wrap-up worksheet for students to complete independently once all of their classmates have had a chance to contribute to the graph. At the end of the week, the class gathers to discuss their findings. While it may take some effort to create the various centers, your kiddos are sure to have a blast completing them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Teaching Heart for more great tips on creating your \u003c\/em\u003eown\u003cem\u003e graphing center!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126370841,"sku":"A3010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Graphing-Center.jpg?v=1522781823"},{"product_id":"rainbow-race-game-a3016","title":"Rainbow Race Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1218 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Race-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic rainbow math activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/rainbows.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day, Find-a-Rainbow Day {in April!}, weather, or 'any time' lesson! As they complete the exercise, students practice making predictions, gathering data, and drawing conclusions. Here's what you'll need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet {found at Teaching Heart}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored dice {place colored stickers on regular game dice or *create your own}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We downloaded a die template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox2.co.uk\/thumbs56-60\/s2b59.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e and used word processing software to add colors! {See below}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1219\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Colored-Dice-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Colors and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sparklebox2.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they roll the die, students record the results until one column has been completely filled. This color is the 'winner' of the rainbow race and students can then use their collected data to answer the questions on the worksheet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Teaching Heart for the recording sheet and lots of other great rainbow activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127976473,"sku":"A3016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Race-Game.jpg?v=1522781833"},{"product_id":"nutrition-unit-introducing-the-food-pyramid-a3030","title":"Nutrition Unit - Introducing the Food Pyramid","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember is good nutrition month, making it a great time to introduce your kinders to the food pyramid, healthy portions, and smart selections. We found a great lesson plan created by Kortni Nelson as part of her undergraduate studies. She has lots of great ideas for a nutrition unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1301\" title=\"Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"The Edible Pyramid Book Cover and Nutrition Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edible Pyramid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson suggests introducing the unit with Loreen Leedy's \u003cem\u003eThe Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day\u003c\/em\u003e. The fabulously illustrated animal characters, while attempting to order dinner at a restaurant, discuss the various food groups, what dishes fall into these groups, what a serving size looks like, and how to eat a balanced meal. This provides a fantastic introduction to the main topics\/concepts of the unit - in a fun way!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's For Dinner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these new concepts in mind, Nelson recommends having your students practice creating a balanced meal using paper plates and magazine clippings. Not only is this a great way to assess how well your kiddos grasped the new information, it will provide your kinders with extra fine motor practice as they cut out the pictures and paste them onto their plates. Set aside time {as a class or as small groups} to allow students to present the meal they created. [NOTE: As an extra assessment, consider providing students with a food group 'frequency chart' to glue onto the back of their plate, inviting them to check off how many foods from each group were included in the meal. 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Check out this adorable gingerbread cookie graphing activity. Not only will your kiddos learn some great math skills, they'll get a sweet treat in the process!\n\nHere's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a gingerbread cookie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the count of three, invite your students to take one bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount and graph how many students took the bite out of the head, how many took the bite out of a leg, and how many took the bite out of an arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze the results ...and allow your kiddos to finish their cookie!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKim and Megan made a really cute graph with gingerbread man cutouts. Be sure to check it out! 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All the activities are inspired by Jan Brett's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e! Here's a look at two of our favorite exercises...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitten Probability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured above left}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Carroll created large mitten 'envelopes', placing character cards {from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, of course} into each. This was originally a lesson on probability, but for your kinders, you could turn it into a graphing exercise. Simply have your kiddos reach into the the mitten, pull out a character card, and record the selection on the graph. Have them return the card to the mitten, shake it up, and repeat the process ten times {or another number you decide}. After their graph is complete, help them interpret the data - comparing the columns using most, least, more than, less than, equal to, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \"Mitten\"ful of Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured above right}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Carroll stuffed inexpensive mittens with letter tiles and word building mats, each mat featuring a different focus blend. Students were invited to create unique words using the mats and tiles, recording their created words on a fun mitten themed worksheet. For your kinders, you might adapt the exercise to feature different word families. 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Sorting. Graphing. Counting. Addition. These activities offer tons of great skill practice! Not to mention, Jennifer offers {FREE} printables for each exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Sorting.\u003c\/em\u003e Brush up on color words and sorting skills with this fun activity - all you need is a box of conversation hearts and the sorting mat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Graphing.\u003c\/em\u003e The sorting activity is the perfect precursor for this exercise. Simply invite your kiddos to 'transfer' their results to the graph worksheet and use the data to answer the questions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Addition.\u003c\/em\u003e Using the worksheets provided and the candy hearts as counting manipulatives, invite your students to solve each of the problems, writing the answer in the space provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConversation Hearts Word Problems.\u003c\/em\u003e In their math journals, invite your students to illustrate the word problem in order to solve it (or use their candy heart manipulatives, of course!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: All of these activities work great as centers. 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We just love the cutesy clip art and the early math practice. The best part - Tammy provides the worksheets for this activity for FREE at their blog!\n\nSimply print, cut out, and laminate the spinner - adding a brad and paperclip to create the actual \"spinner\" or use a pencil and paperclip like Tammy and Annie suggest. Armed with a graphing\/recording sheet, have students spin the spinner fifteen times {or another number of your choice} and record the results. 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With over 20 different activity ideas, we know you'll find something to use! You'll have to visit Mrs. Morrow's blog for the full line-up, but here's a sneak peek at two of our favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopcorn Word Hunt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilling a simple recycled drink bottle with popcorn kernels and yellow popcorn cutouts printed with various sight words, Mrs. Morrow had her students twist, shake, and roll the bottle to uncover each of the words. To keep track, she provided her kiddos with a recording sheet, inviting them to 'butter' each popcorn word listed {color with a yellow crayon} as they were found. Once each word was colored in, she then invited her students to practice writing them in the provided lines on the recording sheet. Too fun! 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Perfect for the beginning of the year - it's a great way to dive right in with some new skills as well as get to know your kiddos a bit better - we know your students will have a blast with the different activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are some great reading and literacy activities, we were drawn to all of the fun graphing activities Julie included in her unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye Color Pie Graph \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eour favorite!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many Letters Are In Your Name?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Am A... {Girl, Boy}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Color Is Your Hair?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning about the different types of graphs, how graphs help us, and participating in organizing collected data into various graphs make these activities a fantastic fit for kinder! 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Mrs. Greene over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsgreeneskindergartenkorner.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/publishing-class-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Greene's Kindergarten Korner\u003c\/a\u003e does several fun publications with her students during the first few weeks of school and, not only does she love her kiddos collaborative creations, she's encouraged to note that these books become some of the most read books in the library!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics for her class books include...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Alphabet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe results are super colorful and we know your kiddos will have a blast working with their new classmates to create them! 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The activity offers a fun introduction to the unit and facilitates a class discussion of what friends \"like to... , can... , and are... \".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Mrs. Morrow completed this activity as part of her Valentine's Day activities {another great idea!}, the tree map features heart cutouts displaying the various prompts. 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What better way is there to teach your kiddos about the voting process than with a hands-on exploration?! While you probably won't be broaching the subject of the electoral college with your kinders any time soon, there are plenty of other ways to engage your kiddos in a mock election!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the election process with literature. Erin offers several great suggestions and we know there are tons of recommendations floating around out there. {Check out Allie's list over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2012\/09\/picture-books-about-presidents-and-elections.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA responsible citizens who wishes to exercise their right to vote must complete a voter registration card. 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A mixture of literature, writing, science, sensory play, and more, we're sure you'll find something that your kinders will enjoy! {Or, perhaps, you may just consider taking the entire lesson plan!} Our favorite activity was the cranberry taste test! Should you set up an exploration of your own, we suggest adding a graphing component in order to tally the results...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2496 \" title=\"Thanksgiving-Cranberry-Taste-Test-Graphing-Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Cranberry-Taste-Test-Graphing-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Math Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample graphing activity recording sheet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, invite your students to try cranberries that have been 'prepared' in three very different ways - cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, and cranberry juice. Working as a class, record each student's preferred cranberry dish using the tally boxes, then graph the findings and analyze the data collected - i.e. how many students liked each dish, which dish was liked the most, which dish was liked the least, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to integrate math and science, to go along with the taste test\/graphing activity Lindsy found some fabulous videos that show how cranberry juice is made as well as how cranberries are dried. Your kiddos are sure to enjoy them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is just one of the many fun cranberry themed activities Lindsy shares at her blog! Be sure to visit Preschool Alphabet for the rest of her fun ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167199769,"sku":"A3197","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thanksgiving-Cranberry-Taste-Test-Graphing-Activity.jpg?v=1522782071"},{"product_id":"footprint-craft-and-graphing-activity-for-groundhog-day-a2612","title":"Footprint Craft - and Graphing Activity! - for Groundhog Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4899 \" alt=\"Groundhog Day Kids Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this footprint groundhog craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/groundhog-day-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTippytoe Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e?! Whether you're hoping for an early spring or love the brisk weather of winter, Betsy offers two adorable variations for your kiddos to choose from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4900\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Graphing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the craft in and of itself offers a fun addition to your Groundhog Day plans, you might also consider using the crafts for a fun graphing activity - like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/groundhogs-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e. Have your students base their craft on the following prompt - \"Do you like warm or cold weather best? - using their answer to help them decide which variation to create, then use the dried project to cast their vote. You and your kiddos can then analyze the data once everyone has had a chance to present their preference {i.e. tally how many students like warm weather, how many students like cold weather, compose more\/less statements for the results, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full craft tutorial, including the cutesy poem that goes with it, be sure to visit Tippytoe Crafts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173687833,"sku":"A2612","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Groundhog-Day-Craft.jpg?v=1522782111"},{"product_id":"groundhog-day-fun-making-predictions-graphing-more-a3213","title":"Groundhog Day Fun - Making Predictions, Graphing \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2614 \" alt=\"Groundhog Day Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Graphing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/groundhogs-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e was gracious enough to share her lesson plan for Groundhog Day - and it looks like her kinder kids had a blast! From making predictions and graphing to class books and songs there's something for everyone. Our favorite part? The graphing opportunities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to visit Growing Kinders for pictures and details, but here's a sneak peek at all of the graphing fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWill Phil See His Shadow? A traditional Groundhog Day activity, students predicted whether an early spring should be expected or if they were going to experience six more weeks of winter - graphing their predictions and comparing them to the actual results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo You Like Warm or Cold Weather Best? Kathleen's kinders decided which type of weather they preferred - warm or cold - and tallied the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundhogs Wistle, Can You? After learning that groundhogs whistle when in danger, students determined whether or not they could whistle, added their data to the graph, and analyzed the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAren't these fun?! They all tie in with the theme of the day while also providing your kinders with graphing practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson and lots of other groundhog themed activities, be sure to visit Growing Kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173720601,"sku":"A3213","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Groundhog-Graphing.jpg?v=1522782111"},{"product_id":"conversation-heart-graphing-with-free-printable-a3217","title":"Conversation Heart Graphing - with FREE Printable!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sweet-tarts-graphing-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Graphing Worksheet and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theorganizedclassroomblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners will be delighted to find that this Valentine's Day math activity from Colleen over at The Organized Classroom Blog involves working with candy - and color recognition, sorting, counting, graphing, and analyzing data, of course! Similar to the M\u0026amp;M and jelly bean graphing activities we've featured, your kiddos will have a chance to sort their packets of candies by color then complete the awesome FREE graphing worksheet created by Colleen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another worksheet you can use in tandem with Colleen's graphing activity. It's simple but a sorting mat will allow your kinders a chance to get their manipulatives in order before beginning the activity. Scroll down the page and click the 'Add to Cart' button to get the sorting mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sweet-Tarts-Sorting-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Sorting and Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" class=\"printable\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eSweet Tarts Sorting Mat\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the sweet tarts graphing worksheet, be sure to visit The Organized Classroom Blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734174244889,"sku":"A3217","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sweet-tarts-graphing-worksheet.jpg?v=1522782114"},{"product_id":"horton-hears-a-who-a3229","title":"Horton Hears a Who","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you believe that it’s almost March?! March is one of our favorite months because we get to pull out all of our favorite Dr. Seuss activities to celebrate his birthday and Read Across America! This year, we’re taking it book by book and hope you’ll be able to find something that your kiddos will enjoy…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHorton Hears a Who\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much fun to be had with Dr. Seuss's children's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorton Hears a Who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e! We highly recommend adding this Seuss favorite in your celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday\/lesson plans for Read Across America. We searched our favorite sites and found these great learning exercises that we know your kiddos will have a blast with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2736 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Literacy Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Letter-Sound-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: seussville.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Horton Hears...\" Letter Sound Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Play this fun game created Amber of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss-unit.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teachering Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e to help your kinders recognize letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make! After decorating and donning their own set of \"Horton ears\" {a FREE download is provided!}, each student must listen for the letter sound, identify the letter it belongs to, and point out the corresponding letter tile! [NOTE: You might also create a game mat for each student - featuring Horton's ears - then have students move the letter tiles to their game mats as you call out the sounds.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2737 \" alt=\"Dr Seuss Science and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Sorting-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.melissaanddoug.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Sorting\/Speck Scavenger Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Developing your kiddos' fine motor, color recognition, and observation skills has never been more fun! A Suess-tastic option for your science center, set out a bowl of multi-colored \"clover flowers\", tweezers, a magnifying glass, and a sorting mat. To play, students must use the tweezers to move the clover flowers from the bowl to the color sorting mat and the catch - they're on a mission to find \"specks\", so they must take their time and examine every clover flower carefully! Super cute, right?! Valerie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.melissaanddoug.com\/2012\/03\/02\/vals-crafty-corner-dr-seuss-speck-discovery-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVal's Crafty Corner\u003c\/a\u003e has some great pictures of\/ideas for this center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2735\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Creative Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Creative-Writing-Prompt.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: schroederpage.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I Discovered ______ville!\" Writing Prompt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Tap into your kinders' creativity with this adorable writing prompt from Monica over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/schroederpage.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/2nd-graders-hear.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to the Schroeder Page\u003c\/a\u003e! Using \"clover flower\" pencil toppers for inspiration {adorable, right?!}, Monica invited her kiddos to complete a worksheet - that she provides for FREE - that helped them think about, describe, and draw their own ______ville planet and ______ville-ians!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2733\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Clover-Math.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mpmschoolsupplies.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClover Flower Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Check out these great math suggestions from Amanda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2009\/03\/10\/preschool-book-activity-horton-hears-a-who\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNot Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e! Counting. Sorting. Graphing. Patterning. You'll find so many options that will engage your students and get good use out of your \"clover flower\" manipulatives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2734\" alt=\"Dr Seuss Language Arts Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Compare-and-Contrast.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook v. Movie Compare\/Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Like we suggested yesterday with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, have a movie day! The '\u003cem\u003eWho-larious\u003c\/em\u003e' movie version of this Suess-favorite was released several years ago and would provide a fun opportunity to discuss how the story differed from book to movie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these activity ideas and resources come in handy when planning your Seuss-a-palooza!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176964633,"sku":"A3229","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Horton-Hears-a-Who-Letter-Sound-Game.jpg?v=1522782131"},{"product_id":"melted-bead-rainbow-magnet-a2635","title":"Melted Bead Rainbow Magnet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5075 \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Melted-Bead-Rainbow-Magnet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day at home or perhaps used as a fun party favor for the classroom, these melted bead rainbows from Jenae over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2013\/03\/melted-bead-rainbow-magnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e are simply adorable! We love the idea of inviting your kiddos to sort their own beads. Perhaps you might provide them with a simple color sorting mat or a color counting\/sorting mat so they'll gather the correct number of beads needed. {See the examples below.}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Rainbow Craft for Kids and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Sorting-Mat.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample bead color sorting mat. Students simply place the beads on the circle of the corresponding color.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Kids Craft and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Bead-Sorting-and-Counting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample bead sorting and counting mat. Students sort beads into columns, only placing beads in the squares that are colored. 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While it feels more like a game, your kinders will actually be building visual discrimination, counting, and graphing skills! Provided with a worksheet reminiscent of popular seek and find books (and with a cutesy recycling theme that's perfect for Earth Day!), invite your kiddos to find, count, and tally the number of each item on the sheet. Once they've collected all of the data, students can then graph the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenee actually provides this exact math center in her Earth Day packet at Teachers Pay Teachers! 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We stumbled across this fabulous and quite comprehensive watermelon unit over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thevirtualvine.com\/watermelons.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Virtual Vine\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it might make a fun end of the year activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eGraphing - i.e. \"Have you ever eaten watermelon?\", \"Do you like watermelon?\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking predictions - i.e. Will the watermelon sink or float?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating - i.e. How many seeds are in a watermelon?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the the concepts you and your kinders can explore using watermelons! 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Here's a fun graphing exercise that incorporates both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow it works...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003ePrint student names onto colorful apple cutouts. [NOTE: Simply find an apple template or coloring page online, use word processing software to add student names, then print and cut. 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