{"title":"Kindergarten Sight Words Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-sight-word-activities-a2887","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Sight Word Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alphabet-Blocks1.jpg\" alt=\"color letter alphabet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Erin Cadigan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping your kindergartners learn and master sight words is important to their future success as readers. In fact, continued exposure to these common words through classroom activities, games, and literacy center activities works to improve student fluency when learning to read. Educator and creator of the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderplans.com\/content.cfm?pageid=186\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderPlans\u003c\/a\u003e, Elaine Engerdahl, suggests using the following activities to help your students practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Spin Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word game board. Create this using an aluminum pie tin. Fit and glue a construction paper circle into the bottom of the pan, use a marker to create sections, and pen the sight words your students are reviewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word game cards. Pen the same sight words on to a piece of card stock and slide into a document sleeve. Create a game card for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry erase markers or crayons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will take turns spinning the top in the pie pan game board. Whatever word the spinner lands on, students must pronounce it correctly then use their dry erase marker or crayon to mark it off their game card. The student continues his or her turn until the top lands on a word they've already crossed off. Whoever crosses off all their sight words first wins the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Family Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngerdahl uses the following word family as an example, but there are certainly many others you could create: bug, hug, tug, mug, jug, dug, rug, slug. Create a card stock circle and divide it into eight sections (like you would a pie). At the end of each section, pen the beginning letter(s) of each word (e.g. b, h, t, m, j, d, r, sl). Mount the circle onto the left side of a full sheet of card stock with a brass fastener. The circle or wheel should be fully moveable. On the right side of the card stock, pen the word family \"ug\" next to the wheel. As the circle is turned, new words are created. Invite students to say each new word and identify the letters in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese activities are simple, but they'll certainly help your students as they attempt to commit to memory common sight words for future reading success!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Engerdahl's full post for more literacy center ideas as well as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3292\/sight-word-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis complimentary sight word activity\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090686489,"sku":"A2887","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alphabet-Blocks1.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"writer-s-block-a2907","title":"Writer’s Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/LG-9027_L.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an interesting way to help your kindergartners review vocabulary, learn about basic sentence structure, and practice building their own simple sentences? Here's an awesome idea from Lindsey Boardman - mother and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.filthwizardry.com\/2010\/07\/diy-spinny-spellers-and-repurposing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFilth Wizardry\u003c\/a\u003e. {It was even featured by Debra Immergut in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/magazine\/familyfun-magazine-archive\/familyfun-december-january-2011\/writers-block-954228\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney's FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e Magazine!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3279-lego0174-duplo-large-bulk-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLego Duplo blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank adhesive labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the activity compile a list of vocabulary or sight words your students have been working on, scripting them onto the labels. Apply each of these labels to the side of a Duplo block. Then have your students practice word recognition (ex. \"Can you find ______?\") and, once they're comfortable with the word choices available, help them \"build\" their own sentences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is unique, uses materials that can be found around the classroom, and breathes new life into a familiar classroom toy! There's even a starter list of vocabulary words for you and your students to enjoy if you visit FamilyFun!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099140633,"sku":"A2907","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/LG-9027_L.jpg?v=1522781665"},{"product_id":"bottle-top-sentences-a2924","title":"Bottle Top Sentences","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-479  \" alt=\"homemade bottle top sentence building activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bottle-top-sentences.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: activitymom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince your kinders are likely on the path to letter mastery, common sight word recognition, and vocabulary expansion, you might try throwing a \u003cem\u003enew\u003c\/em\u003e ball in the air with this fun reading\/sentence building exercise from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/activitymom.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/bottle-top-sentences.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Activity Mom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled white {or light colored} bottle tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore introducing this guided exercise at the writing center, compile a list of vocabulary and sight words your kindergartners have been working with, scripting these directly onto the bottle caps with the permanent marker. Also, take time to create a variety of \"sentence cards\" (see example below), to copy and place at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-480\" alt=\"example sentence cards for bottle top sentence building activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bottle-Top-Sentence-Cards.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eTo complete the activity, students will work to match the bottle top vocabulary words to the correct spot on the sentence card {for extra practice} and then \"read along\" as you go over the sentence with them. With the graphic art tools, invite them to illustrate the sentence card they've just read placing the finished product in their reading folder for continued practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students are comfortable with basic sentence structure and the vocabulary words, invite them to try creating and illustrating a sentence of their own on a blank sentence card. Not only will this activity help your students build confidence as writers, it can be a permanent writing center activity - all you have to do is periodically update the bottle top words and sentences!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104711193,"sku":"A2924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bottle-top-sentences.jpg?v=1522781698"},{"product_id":"out-of-this-world-space-activities-a2927","title":"Out of This World Space Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a way to breathe new life into your space unit, look no further. Julie, kindergarten teacher and brilliance behind the classroom blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/space-centers-and-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a phenomenal lineup of \"space stations\" that will have your kiddos learning and having a blast! Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Number-Order.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed number sequencing kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounting \u0026amp; Number Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Blastoff! \u003c\/em\u003ePutting a twist on this familiar countdown sequence, Lee invites her students to fill out this fun rocket-themed printable at the math space station - completing each number sequence in order to help the rockets make their way to space. Students practiced counting and writing numbers 1 through 26. This, of course, can be altered to meet the skill level of your kinders.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Astronauts \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee invited her students to review colors, color words, the week's sight word {\"here\"}, and basic sentence structure using a fun story chart and interactive story worksheets at the writing space station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-508 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Story-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"astronaut themed color story chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the worksheet, students copied sentences from the story chart, penning both the sight and color word {using a graphic art tool of the appropriate color} as well as coloring the astronaut next to the sentence. Lee's worksheet works perfectly for this activity, but you might also consider designing an interactive emergent reader {the sentence formatting would stay the same, but there would be one on each page and the astronaut would most likely be bigger}. Students \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e making their own books and would get extra fine motor practice as they punch holes and use a binder ring to assemble their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-510 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/vowel-stamping.jpg\" alt=\"vowel sounds and stamping space themed kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVowel Sounds \u0026amp; Stamping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouston, we have a problem!\u003c\/em\u003e At the literacy space station, students were presented with an important mission - the vocabulary words on the worksheet {helpfully accompanied by a picture of the object} have returned from space with the wrong vowel, find the correct vowel and fix the 'mixed up' words. Lee had students use letter stamps - a great fine motor activity - but you could also use letter stickers, markers, or other tools for the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fantastic activities only brush the surface of the many fun space stations Mrs. Lee designed to go along with her space unit. Be sure to visit her full post for more great ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105104409,"sku":"A2927","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rocket-Number-Order.jpg?v=1522781701"},{"product_id":"having-fun-with-rainbows-a2931","title":"Having Fun with Rainbows","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-536  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow activities for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you sneak them into your unit on weather or add them to your St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, these rainbow-themed activities from Katherine at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8304\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e are dynamic, unique, and fantastic! We really can't choose any favorites {everything looks like so much fun, seriously!}, so here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun with Rainbows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePaint Chip Puppets\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach a craft stick and wiggle eyes to recycled paint chips to create fun puppets for pretend play. Enlist the help of your students to come up with some creative color names and act out some fun scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClothespin Color Matching\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach strips of colored paper to a card stock cutout of the letter \"R\". Paint a clothespin to match each color and, when dry, invite your students to clip the clothespin to its appropriate spot on the cutout. To make it more challenging for your kindergartners, consider adding a sight word component. For example, create a key that corresponds one sight word with one color. Write each sight word onto an unpainted clothespin. Invite students to consult the key to figure out where to clip the clothespins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColor Sorting \u0026amp; Math.\u003c\/em\u003e Find a plastic storage container {for sewing, etc.}, placing one colored number card - two through twelve - at the bottom of each section. Invite you students to roll a die, write down the first number, roll it a second time then add the results of both rolls together, placing an object in the appropriate space on their 'game tray'. Students should continue until they've rolled each sum and there is an object in each section on the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic rainbow activities that can be tailored to the skill level and interests of your students, be sure to visit Katherine's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106054681,"sku":"A2931","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg?v=1522781707"},{"product_id":"storytelling-with-fairy-tale-dice-a2938","title":"Storytelling with Fairy Tale Dice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4684106464.jpg\" alt=\"Life Is a Game of Chance\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2010 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/jeffanddayna\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJeff Golden\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/46868900@N00\/4684106464\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling is a fantastic way for your kindergartners to learn about sentence structure, practice building simple sentences, and strengthen sight word recognition. We found this great lesson example from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/speakaboo-fairy-tale-dice\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e lesson writer, Virginia Jean Herrod. In honor of International Children's Book Day {on April 2nd} and famous children's fairy tale author Hans Christian Anderson {whose birthday falls on the 2nd as well}, students will write their own fairy tale using several large dice - that's right, dice! The outline stays the same, but the possibilities are endless as your students \"roll\" and weave new fairy tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFairy Tale Storytelling Dice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst you'll need to create the props. With Styrofoam cubes {or square tissue boxes}, colorful paper, and clear contact paper make the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne character die. {Have students brainstorm and vote for their top six fairy tale characters.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne adjective die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne residence die. {Have students brainstorm different types of houses\/buildings.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne place\/setting die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWriting Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia suggests following a story model, filling in the blanks by rolling the correct die {kind of like a Mad Lib puzzle!}. Here is her example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Once upon a time there was a...[Roll the character die and insert a character and\/or name].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...who lived in a...[roll both the adjective and residence dice and insert a description].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One day [character name] decided to go to...[Roll the place\/setting die and insert place]\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...where she\/he met...[Roll the character die and insert a character and\/or name].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHere's a completed beginning:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Once upon a time there was [a princess named Jasmine] who lived in a [messy apartment]. One day, Jasmine decided to go to [the corner store] where she met [Eeyore]...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students continue the story by adding details and events based on the beginning sentences. What did Jasmine \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e at the corner store? Did she buy supplies to fix up her messy apartment? Did she even \u003cem\u003ecare\u003c\/em\u003e about the messy apartment? Do Jasmine and Eeyore become friends? And so on and so on. Whenever your child(ren) or students are ready for a new character or place, have them roll the dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are \u003cem\u003esure\u003c\/em\u003e to have a blast with this exercise whether they work individually, in a small group, or as a class! At the end, compile a book of your {mixed up} fairy tales to enjoy throughout the year!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107398169,"sku":"A2938","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4684106464.jpg?v=1522781714"},{"product_id":"gardening-writing-center-activities-for-spring-a2943","title":"Gardening Writing Center Activities for Spring","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-620 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seed-book.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten spring gardening writing center activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with your spring gardening theme {and \"Encourage a Young Writer Day\"!}, we thought we'd share some great gardening writing center activities we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Seed Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out Kelly's interactive emergent reader printable, inviting your students to cut out the gardening and other vocabulary words {planted, raked, watered, forgot, went, away} and glue them to the correct page. Where there are writing spaces, have your students practice using and scripting the common sight word \"it\". While the pictures will help guide your students through the story, it might also be nice to complete an example book, presenting it at the beginning of the week so that students know what to expect when completing the writing center activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Gardening Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students make special gardening journals using laminated seed packets for the covers {see our previous post on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2917\/valentine-s-day-unit-writing-amp-literacy-center-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplaying card and recycled valentine journals\u003c\/a\u003e for directions\/inspiration!}. Each day, have students complete a prompt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite fruit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite vegetable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would you like to grow in your garden?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend that you planted a magic seed. Tell what happened!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe what a gardener needs to do to make seeds grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly suggests creating a prompt sheet that students can cut apart and paste into their journal each day. {She offers a free printable with the above prompts on her site!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope these writing center activities will help your students connect with the unit and be inspired to continue writing at school \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e home!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108676121,"sku":"A2943","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seed-book.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"you-can-read-high-frequency-word-program-a2946","title":"You Can Read! - High Frequency Word Program","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reading-1.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten literacy center activity shape words\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile she hasn't released the free printables yet, Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/you-can-read.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fantastic high frequency word program that will have you saying, \"You can read!\", to your exuberant kinders! Here's a glimpse at a few of the exercises in the packet - model your literacy center activities after them or hold out for the freebies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, your kiddos will locate and connect the dots between matching high frequency words. At the end of the exercise they'll be surprised to find that shapes have emerged on their mat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this exercise, students gain exposure to high frequency words\/new vocabulary and build fine motor skills by tracing the line between matching words. As a variation, have students use scissors to cut the line, or provide them with ink pads and have them create a 'fingerprint line' to connect the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Puzzles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will practice problem solving, hone visual discrimination skills, and learn to recognize high frequency words with this fun puzzle activity. Set out a laminated base page for students to use as a guide, inviting them to match the letter puzzle pieces to their proper place on the sight word board, and when comfortable, remove the base page for a more challenging exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Up Fonts.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, students must search out and circle matching sight words using the color specified in the key. The challenge; the words are printed in different fonts making it important for students to look closely in order to make the correct matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Play Dough Mats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help your kiddos strengthen fine motor skills, review proper letter formation, and gain exposure to high frequency words with fun play dough mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther activities you'll find at 1+1+1=1...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh frequency word search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord tracing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord BINGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor by Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive high frequency word reading program is sure to be a great supplement to your lessons and the activities a fantastic addition to your literacy centers! Be sure to visit Carisa's blog for the details and updates about it's release!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109167641,"sku":"A2946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/reading-1.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"product_id":"sight-word-activities-amp-games-for-easter-a2952","title":"Sight Word Activities \u0026amp; Games for Easter","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-682 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/literacy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Sight Word Kindergarten Literacy Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly, kindergarten teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed some fantastic Easter sight word activities that would be ideal for spicing up your literacy centers this holiday season {she even offers a few printables!}. Here are a few center ideas that can be adapted to fit the needs of your classroom...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kinders to strengthen sight word recognition and reading skills with these easy to create egg puzzles. Simply script a CVC\/sight word sentence onto the top half of a colorful egg cutout, adding an appropriate sticker or illustration on the bottom half, then laminate and cut apart {with unique lines - i.e. wavy, puzzle piece, zig zag, etc.}, inviting your students to make correct matches. Instead of full sentences, you could also script the CVC\/sight word onto both halves for more focused\/less complex matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-684\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Spelling.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Sight Word Game Mat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg-cellent Spelling Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents won't even know they're \"learning\" with this fantastic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Games\/DollarStore\/dollar_store_delights_and_big_lo.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCVC\/sight word spelling game\u003c\/a\u003e! Best played in a group of two or more, here's a list of the things you'll need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Easter basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster eggs in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pails or Easter baskets {one for each player}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster spoon or tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious CVC\/sight word game mats {like the one above}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a marker to script a letter onto the side of each plastic egg or place letter 'cards' inside the eggs {include each unique letter from the focus sight words}. Invite students to take turns scooping several eggs from the Easter basket and placing them in their personal game pail\/basket. As each child takes their turn, encourage the other players to begin opening their eggs and recording\/spelling the sight words on their game mat. After each player has had a turn, all eggs should be returned to the basked, carefully mixed, and the process repeated until someone has spelled all of the sight words on their game mat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110183449,"sku":"A2952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/literacy-1.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"perfectly-hatched-writing-activities-for-easter-a2953","title":"Perfectly \"Hatched\" Writing Activities for Easter","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-688 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/mvc-122s.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Chick Kindergarten Writing Center Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're switching out your classroom centers for Easter, don't neglect the writing center! We found some fantastic ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekcrew.net\/spring.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew's spring unit\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/April.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs' Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e that you don't want to miss!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two-part prompt from The K-Crew, your kinders will be invited to use their imaginations, learn about empathy, and explore\/practice describing emotions. On the first day, have your students begin by drawing an egg with a tiny crack in it. After looking at pictures of animals that hatch from eggs, invite your kiddos to determine what type of animal might be waiting to hatch from \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e egg {real or imagined!}. Set out markers, crayons, and other graphic art tools with which to decorate the egg {hopefully, the decorating process will inspire imaginative egg inhabitants!}. Below the illustrations, invite your students to think about how an animal trying to hatch might feel and what they might be thinking. Have them write a short response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second day, have your kiddos draw and color the fully hatched animal. Revisit how the animal might have felt before and invite your kinders to brainstorm how they might be feeling\/what they might be thinking now! Have them script several sentences in response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Chick Pop-Up Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Beggs invites her students to strengthen sight word recognition, practice letter formation, and practice reading aloud with her Easter pop-up book activity that follows the story of a hatching chick. For each page, students create {cut out and glue!} illustrations, copy the story text, and, when finished, take turns reading the story to their groupmates. [NOTE: For instructions on creating simple pop-up books, check out this post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.co.uk\/how_5019292_make-pop-up-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeHow\u003c\/a\u003e.] For directions on setting up this writing center, be sure to visit Mrs. Beggs' full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110380057,"sku":"A2953","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/mvc-122s.jpg?v=1522781731"},{"product_id":"sight-word-games-for-kinders-a2960","title":"Sight Word Games for Kinders","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-857\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sight-word-games.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Literacy Learning Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's nice to have a list of educational\/back-up activities and games on hand for substitute teachers, transitions between activities, the last several minutes of the day, and even for those occasions when you get through an activity or lesson early. First grade teacher, Michelle Oakes, of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/sight-words.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFabulous in First\u003c\/a\u003e, shares some of her students' favorite sight word games that are sure to provide some fun options and inspiration as you set about creating your own list! {Or maybe just \u003cem\u003eupdate\u003c\/em\u003e the list you already have!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about the post is that she includes a printable list of the activities {describing the rules of each game, playing suggestions, etc} so all you have to do is print several copies and place them in their appropriate files or folders {i.e. \"Substitute Binder\", \"Classroom Games \u0026amp; Activities\", etc} with a list of focus sight words. To update, simply place a revised or amended word list in the folder after each unit and you'll make certain that your students are getting the proper review while still having lots of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Michelle's website to check it out! Your students will be asking to play \"The Eraser Game\", \"Mind Reader\", and her other exciting learning games in no time!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111723545,"sku":"A2960","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sight-word-games.jpg?v=1522781739"},{"product_id":"making-reading-fun-word-play-a2961","title":"Making Reading Fun - Word Play!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-862\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg\" alt=\"Reading Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe agree wholeheartedly with Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/word-play-learning-to-read-is-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, \"learning to read doesn’t always involve a book or a piece of paper\"! If you're looking for hands-on word play activities Carisa offers a fantastic list of ideas {that she continues to add to!} to help foster in your kinders a love of learning and reading! You'll have to visit her blog for the full post, but we thought we'd highlight a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting with Manipulatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A perfect 'quiet' afternoon activity, this exercise focuses on fine motor skills as well as sight word review. After calling out a word or rolling a sight word die, invite your kiddos to write the word with small manipulatives {beads, mini erasers, floral beads\/jewels...the possibilities are endless!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrow \u0026amp; Read. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStrengthening gross motor skills and sight word recognition, this activity works great as an outdoor learning activity or on a rainy afternoon when your kiddos have the wiggles. On their turn, students attempt to catch then quickly drop the sight word die, calling out the word it lands on. Consider having students stand in a circle tossing the die around\/across until each child has had a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out the rest of Carisa's activities and the links to other website\/blog ideas at the bottom of the post. While books, worksheets, and pencils have their place, your kiddos are sure to enjoy these fun reading exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111985689,"sku":"A2961","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"magnificent-may-math-center-ideas-a2962","title":"Magnificent May Math Center Ideas!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllie Magnuson, Scholastic Classroom Solutions blogger, has put together an incredible list of math activities, exercises, and games for the month of May! Her exciting themes, spanning from \"The Price Is Right, Kindergarten Edition\" to a classroom \"Counting Party\", are sure to get your kinders excited and ready to learn! We especially loved her frog themed center ideas and thought we'd share a few of the highlights along with some extensions {as always, you'll have to head on over to Allie's blog for the full scoop!}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-869\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fly-Counting-Cards-2.jpg\" alt=\"May Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatching Flies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allie made fly counting cards, set them up as a \"game mat\" on the floor {or another hard surface}, and invited her students to take turns tossing a bean bag frog onto the mat, counting the number of dots on the fly counting card on which it landed, and collecting the appropriate number of plastic flies. As an extension, consider creating multiple versions of the fly counting cards {like our example} - dots, numerals, number words, tally marks, etc. - to help your students practice recognizing numbers and number words as well as counting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you might also consider having your kiddos use the fly counting cards to play a fun game. Create several yogurt cup frogs {like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.suite101.com\/content\/green-friends-yogurt-cup-crafts-a90083\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSuite 101\u003c\/a\u003e}. The only thing you'll want to remember when crafting; do not flip the yogurt container over. Leave the opening at the top to create 'frog cups'. Provide each player with a frog and set the stack of fly counting cards face down in the center of the circle along with a bowl of plastic flies. Have students take turns drawing a card, identifying the number of dots, numeral, etc. and counting out the correct number of flies into their cup. To make the game interesting, add several extra cards to the stack. For instance, you might include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive 2 flies to the player on your right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree flies escape, place them back in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother frog steals your flies, place them all back in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents continue play until one player collects 30 flies {or another number of your choosing}. For younger students, who may not prefer to keep a running total, add in one 'frog card' to the deck. The student who draws this card wins the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more fantastic May math ideas, be sure to visit Allie's full post \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/05\/merry-math.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMerry Math Ideas for May\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112149529,"sku":"A2962","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fly-Counting-Cards-2.jpg?v=1522781742"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-rainbow-sight-words-a2973","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Rainbow Sight Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis literacy center activity will help your kinders strengthen letter recognition, learn\/review focus sight words, and build printing proficiency. Creation is simple, the exercise can easily be adapted to include new groups of focus words, and students will love the colorful cards made during the activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-936\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-sight-words-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Tracing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a list of focus sight words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-940\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-sight-words-21.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Tracing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting out the list with a box of blank index cards, invite your students to start at the top, scripting the sight word onto a card and quietly identifying each letter as they write.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-938\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-sight-words-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Tracing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra practice and exposure, have your kinders choose three or four different colored markers {or other graphic art tools} with which to re-trace the word, once again, quietly whispering each letter as they go. When complete, have them cross the word off the list and move to the next entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen students have made their way through the entire list, you might consider having them punch a hole in the corner of each 'rainbow sight word card' and string them together with a binder ring for future review and reference. As the focus sight word list changes or expands, students can continue adding more cards to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116114457,"sku":"A2973","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/rainbow-sight-words-1.jpg?v=1522781766"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-fun-with-sight-words-a2977","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Fun with Sight Words!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sight-word-code.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Sight Word Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been following Carisa's \"Kindergarten with Krash\" series at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/kindergarten-with-krash-review.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e and loved these awesome sight word exercises the two have been using to review high frequency words. These would make fantastic review\/end of the year activities for literacy center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrack the Sight Word Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarisa borrowed this activity from the Ready2Read {Level 1 Unit} at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/ready2read-level-1-unit-1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e. As with other coded puzzles, your kinders will have a blast identifying the letters that correspond with the symbols in each entry and seeing familiar sight words 'unveiled'. You might also consider having your kiddos complete the activity in reverse, using the key to translate sight words into symbols that can be given to their classmates to 'decode', etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2316\/a-twist-on-journaling\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHere's a cute idea\u003c\/a\u003e to help kiddos create their own secret code language. It can make for a fun extension. Also, don't miss the rest of the \u003cem\u003espectacular\u003c\/em\u003e printables in Annie's Ready2Read unit! Be sure to head over there and check it out for yourself!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Roll \u0026amp; Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be a fun game to play outside when your kiddos need to get some of their 'wigglies' out! Simply place sight word cards around the room\/game area {if outside, you might even use chalk or sidewalk paint to script the words}, call out a specific word {Carisa and Krash rolled a die to see what word he should find, but you could pull them from a hat or just read them from a list}, and send your students racing to find it as fast as they can. The player who identifies the word first, keeps it. At the end, tally up the total number of game pieces awarded to each player to find the winner. Instead of 'every student for themselves', you could also divide the class into teams and, at the end, combine the 'points' of each group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are many other great sight word review activities at 1+1+1=1, so be sure to head over there and check them out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118342681,"sku":"A2977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sight-word-code.jpg?v=1522781780"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-sight-word-sundaes-a2985","title":"Sight Word Sundaes: Fun Literacy Activities for Preschoolers \u0026 Kindergartners (Includes FREE Templates!)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to review sight words this summer? Try having your kinders construct sight word \"ice cream\" sundaes! The activity is super simple to put together and will definitely compliment your summer themed literacy centers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1010\" alt=\"Sight Word Literacy Center Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Sundae-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe used a template {available for download below}, along with construction paper in various \"ice cream\" colors {i.e. pink, tan, white, brown, mint green, etc} and word processing software, to create sundae bowls labeled with focus sight words, as well as scoops of ice cream displaying the individual letters found in the chosen sight words {along with a few \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e found in the various words to make the exercise more challenging}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1011\" alt=\"Sight Word Literacy Center Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Sundae-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with the bowl and scoop cutouts, invite your kinders to \"build\" the selected sight words {and a colorful \"ice cream\" sundae!} by matching the mixed up letter scoops to the words on the bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734119850009,"sku":"A2985","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Sundae-1.jpg?v=1522781789"},{"product_id":"printing-practice-with-a-word-scavenger-hunt-a3004","title":"Printing Practice with a Word Scavenger Hunt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1143\" title=\"Word-Scavenger-Hunt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Writing and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: chasingcheerios.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your kinders with an incentive to practice printing skills by making it a game! We love the idea of a word scavenger hunt, like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chasingcheerios.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/word-treasure-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChasing Cheerios\u003c\/a\u003e, and think your students would too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\/word cards {Melissa used the \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/read-and-write-room-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClipboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord tracing sheets {these can also be found in the \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You can certainly make your own word cards\/recording worksheets, of course!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter taping the vocabulary\/word cards around the classroom, arm your kiddos with a clipboard, pencil, and tracing sheet. As they come across the various word cards on their \"scavenger hunt\", have them find the word on their worksheet and trace it. For beginning readers {if you use the printables from 1+1+1=1}, both the word cards and recording sheet have matching images to make it easier for your students to find each word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Extension: The \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables also have recording sheets with blank lines for students to practice proper letter formation on their own!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125518873,"sku":"A3004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg?v=1522781818"},{"product_id":"gum-ball-words-literacy-center-a3006","title":"Gum Ball Words Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1152\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gumballwords2small.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidscount1234.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great literacy center idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscount1234.com\/literacy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Count 1234\u003c\/a\u003e, a site created by educational consultant, Shari Sloane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's what you'll need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGum ball machine {or a similar container}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod Podge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGum ball recording sheet {available for FREE at Kids Count 1234!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process - use the Mod Podge to attach the word labels to the glass gems then have students take turns picking out a \"gum ball\", identifying the word, and copying it onto their recording sheet. This is a fun and unique way to get your kiddos exposure to new vocabulary\/high frequency words and provide them with handwriting\/printing practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Shari's site for this and other great literacy center ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125748249,"sku":"A3006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gumballwords2small.jpg?v=1522781820"},{"product_id":"goodies-for-morning-meeting-a3007","title":"Goodies for Morning Meeting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1160  \" title=\"Morning-Meeting-Activities\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Morning-Meeting-Activities.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergals.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some goodies from Kim and Megan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindergals.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/carpet-bags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderGals\u003c\/a\u003e - incorporate them into morning meeting or any time throughout the day! There are so many cute things so, until you can get over to check them out, here's a sneak peek at our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraveling Word Wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {Pictured above left} As they learn new words {and as you update your classroom word wall}, have your kiddos update their 'traveling' word walls! [NOTE: These are great resources to keep on hand to use with classroom writing and journal prompts.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABC Word Chart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {Pictured above right} Kim and Megan have their kiddos update their alphabet word charts each week with words that go along with their current unit of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit KinderGals for these and other great \"morning meeting\" activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126010393,"sku":"A3007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Morning-Meeting-Activities.jpg?v=1522781821"},{"product_id":"whats-for-breakfast-environmental-print-activity-a3013","title":"\"What's for breakfast?\" - Environmental Print Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1197\" title=\"Environmental-Print-Classroom-Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/whats4break.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Reading Environmental Print Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHere's another great way to incorporate environmental print into the classroom via Vanessa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/environmental_print\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e. Create a classroom book with the recycled boxes from your students' favorite cereal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply have your kiddos bring in the front panel from a cereal box at home, bind them into a booklet (punch holes along the sides of the boxes and string them together with yarn or use plastic comb binding), and add text that includes student names, focus sight words, and the environmental print...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaxson loves Cheerios!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmily eats Apple Jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTyler likes Fruit Loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Pre-K Pages for these and other fantastic early childhood activity resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127190041,"sku":"A3013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/whats4break.jpg?v=1522781828"},{"product_id":"sight-word-fun-star-swat-game-a3014","title":"Sight Word Fun - Star Swat Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/word-wall-game.jpg\" alt=\"Math and Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" title=\"word-wall-game\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1209\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.cherylsigmon.com | Shannon Hardin\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super fun activity comes from Shannon Hardin, feature contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/fun_a.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheryl Sigmon's\u003c\/a\u003e fabulous web resource for teachers. While you'll need to set some ground rules, your kiddos are sure to \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this wacky learning game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-852-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePoster board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-235-classic-accents.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecutouts\u003c\/a\u003e {Shannon used stars}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4251-classroom-laminator.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1130-classroom-laminator-pouches.aspx?ad_id=product-related\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5211-expo0174-low-odor-dry-erase-markers-16-color-set-chisel-tip.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry erase\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-20334-marker-set-vis-a-vis-8-color-wet-erase-blk-rd-blu-grn-yllw-brwn-prpl.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etransparency marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly swatters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon glued the same number of cutouts to each piece of poster board, then laminated both posters. This provides an editable game surface {e.g. you can use dry erase markers to write on the cutouts, erase them all after the game, and add something new for the next activity!} and creates a whole host of opportunities for learning fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few possibilities...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon scripted various focus words onto the stars {in a different location on each game poster}, then divided her kiddos into teams, having them race to find and swat the words as they were called out. You could exchange the sight words for various vocabulary words, calling out a beginning sound and having students swat the matching word. You might also consider calling out a word and having your kiddos swat the word that rhymes with it. Switching gears, for some math practice you might have your kinders practice numeral or number word identification or maybe counting by adding various numbers of dots to each cutout. The possibilities truly are endless! Be sure to visit the full post for poster and game directions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127681561,"sku":"A3014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/word-wall-game.jpg?v=1522781831"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-bottle-o-words-a3017","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Bottle 'O Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1225\" title=\"Bottle-O-Words\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bottle-O-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Printing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis awesome literacy center activity comes from Heidi Samuelson at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/bottle-o-words.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSwamp Frog First Graders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge clear water bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.magicnuudles.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagic Nuudles\u003c\/a\u003e building blocks or colored packing peanuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17734-soft-unique-blocks-80-pieces.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMini foam blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-757-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord recording sheet or journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Samuelson scripted various focus words onto the miniature foam blocks, then placed all of the blocks and the Magic Nuudles into the recycled water bottle. The aim of the activity, students shake the bottle and scout for words, recording each unique word on their worksheet or journal page when found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger learners, consider creating a recording sheet like the one below where the words are presented in list form, ready to check off, with spaces for both tracing and writing the focus words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1224\" title=\"Find-Trace-Write\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Find-Trace-Write.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Printing Practice Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a more guided exercise, allowing students to know what they're looking for, and works well for younger learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post and pictures of Ms. Samuelson's Bottle 'O Words journal, head on over to Swamp Frog First Graders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128238617,"sku":"A3017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bottle-O-Words.jpg?v=1522781835"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-seed-counting-exercise-a3032","title":"Pumpkin Seed Counting Exercise","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1320\" title=\"pumpkin-seed-counting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-seed-counting.jpg\" alt=\"Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Counting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsosterman.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber Osterman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsosterman.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/its-vite-vity-vitie-vidi-pumpkin-center.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Rocks!\u003c\/a\u003e put together this cute math center concept for the fall\/Thanksgiving season - and we know your kiddos will love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by creating ten pumpkin cutouts in different colors {and for visual interest, add in various sizes\/shapes as well}. Next, count out and glue a different number of pumpkin seeds to each colored cutout. Last, create a recording sheet, featuring the various pumpkin color options and a box underneath each for students to record their answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the center, invite your kiddos to select a colored pumpkin, find the matching pumpkin cutout, count the number of pumpkin seeds on the cutout, and record their answer on the worksheet! This is not only a great exercise for counting - it's a wonderful way to review color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Challenge: To further challenge your students, instead of providing colored pumpkins on the worksheet, use black and white clip art with color words. See example recording sheet below.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1318 \" title=\"pumpkin-counting-example-worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-counting-example-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Thanksgiving Counting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample recording sheet with color words\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131417113,"sku":"A3032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-seed-counting.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-number-word-literacy-center-a3046","title":"Gingerbread Number Word Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1393 \" title=\"Gingerbread-Number-Words\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Number-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas and Winter Gingerbread Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a cutesy holiday literacy center, here's a great idea from Kathleen of Growing Kinders. Designed for use with a pocket chart {but can certainly be adapted}, students are invited to count the number of buttons on each gingerbread man cutout, match it to the appropriate line on the center chart, and fill in the accompanying worksheet.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThrough the exercise, your kiddos will...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the sight word, \"see\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview number words one through ten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice handwriting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part, Kathleen offers free downloads of both the recording sheet and center chart sentences at her blog - so be sure to visit Growing Kinders for this, and lots of other great activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134497305,"sku":"A3046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Number-Words.jpg?v=1522781872"},{"product_id":"let-it-snow-vocabulary-game-a3051","title":"Let It Snow! Vocabulary Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1419\" title=\"let-it-snow-game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/let-it-snow-game.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Phonics Matching Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Games\/GamestoMake\/games_to_make.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e came up with a fun winter vocabulary game that your kiddos are sure to love! Simply download her printable game pieces or make your own. Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Your Own Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrainstorm a list of vocabulary\/focus words, finding clip art images or pictures of the words and pasting them onto snowflake cutouts. We suggest laminating the snowflakes to reduce wear and tear. Next, script the various words onto index cards and laminate {optional}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, place the word cards face down in the middle of the table, and pass out the snowflakes so that each player has the same number. Invite students to place their snowflake pieces face up in front of them. Have the first player pick up a word card from the middle of the table and read the word for their classmates. The player with the matching snowflake piece gets to turn their piece over {or place it in the \"discard\" pile}. Students take turns reading word cards until one player has turned all of their snowflakes over {or has discarded them all}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Kelly's Kindergarten for this activity - and the free printable that goes with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135185433,"sku":"A3051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/let-it-snow-game.jpg?v=1522781876"},{"product_id":"loads-of-winter-mitten-fun-a3057","title":"Loads of Winter Mitten Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1450\" title=\"Mitten-Activities\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mitten-Activities.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Literacy and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stumbled across this awesome post from Mrs. Carroll at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/mitten-loads-of-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e and thought there were some great activities that could be introduced to your kinders {or tailored \u003cem\u003efor\u003c\/em\u003e your kiddos} this winter! 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. You could also stuff the mittens with various clip art images and have students determine which have the same beginning letter sound as the mitten on their recording sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just two of the awesome activities we found at The First Grade Parade - be sure to head on over there for some winter inspiration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135906329,"sku":"A3057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mitten-Activities.jpg?v=1522781881"},{"product_id":"winter-write-around-the-room-with-free-printable-a3055","title":"Winter Write Around the Room - with FREE Printable!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1443\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Write-Around-the-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Writing and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fun writing and literacy exercise from Jessica of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/winter-fun-freebies.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/a\u003e and think your kiddos will enjoy it too! The most amazing part {especially since you're busy trying to get back into the swing of the things}, she provides a free activity download so all you have to do is print, cut, and set up! Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and cut out the colorful winter images, placing them around the classroom. [NOTE: You might consider laminating all the pieces in the event you decide to use this activity in future years!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with the recording sheet and a pencil, invite your kiddos to walk around the room, count the number of each item, and record the results {finish the sentence on the recording sheet}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fabulous way to review number and color words, as well as practice ever-important writing skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Under the Alphabet Tree for this great activity download!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136135705,"sku":"A3055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Fun-Write-Around-the-Room.jpg?v=1522781882"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-winter-gingerbread-race-a3056","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Winter Gingerbread Race","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1447\" title=\"Gingerbread-Race\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Race.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Kindergarten Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kinderisahoot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've tackled short vowel sounds with your kinders, here's a fun {FREE!} game from Sara at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kinderisahoot.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/nativity-stories-gingerbread-houses-and.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten is a Hoot\u003c\/a\u003e that we're certain your students will enjoy! Simply print and laminate the game board, assemble the vowel spinner, and unearth some game pieces - your kiddos will do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo play...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to spin the vowel spinner and identify the vowel sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing the path on the game board, students must then read the words on each space until they find one with the matching vowel sound, advancing their game piece to that space on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first player to reach the gingerbread house at the end of the game board, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a fun, low-key way to help your kiddos review short vowel sounds. Be sure to visit Kindergarten is a Hoot for this great download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: While the game is great as is, you might also consider tweaking it to help your kiddos review various concepts - beginning letter sounds, long vowel sounds, number words, word families, etc.]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136266777,"sku":"A3056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Race.jpg?v=1522781883"},{"product_id":"cvc-word-heart-puzzles-a3064","title":"CVC Word Heart Puzzles","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1488\" title=\"CVCHeartPuzzles\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/CVCHeartPuzzles.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun literacy game from Kelly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/February\/Februaryindex.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply print the {FREE} game puzzles onto pink card stock, cut the hearts apart, and invite your kiddos to make the appropriate matches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame variations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString a piece of clothesline in the literacy center, clipping one half of the heart puzzles to the line. Invite your students to complete the activity by clipping the rest of the pieces on the clothesline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the free printable to create 3-part matching cards. Print two sets of heart puzzles, leaving one set whole and cutting the second apart. To complete the activity, have students match the pieces to the appropriate heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a heart puzzle matching book. Paste one half of each heart onto a piece of card stock, slipping the page into a plastic document protector. Add half of a Velcro dot to the front of each plastic sleeve and the other half to the back of the remaining puzzle pieces. Invite your kiddos to complete the activity by matching these pieces to the appropriate page, attaching them to the document sleeves with the Velcro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the free download {and some other fabulous activity ideas}, be sure to visit Kelly's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137511961,"sku":"A3064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/CVCHeartPuzzles.jpg?v=1522781891"},{"product_id":"easter-themed-word-work-center-a3087","title":"Easter Themed Word Work Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy and Spelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pattonspatch.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe realize that the original scope of this word work center from Mrs. Patton, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pattonspatch.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Patton's Patch\u003c\/a\u003e, was probably not strictly geared for Easter - but the word cards {or \"Spellominoes\"} looked so darn much like Easter eggs that we had to feature it leading up to the holiday! :]\n\nThe concept is quite brilliant...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike various games played with dominoes, students are invited to line the 'spellominoes' up, partnering the letters\/word chunks on each piece to create a word {see photo above or example below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1642\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Word-Work-Example.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a fun, low pressure way of providing your kiddos with reading practice! So long worksheets ~ hello Spellominoes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142328857,"sku":"A3087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"springtime-shadow-writing-a3102","title":"Springtime Shadow Writing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1923\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-writing-ladybugs.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Theme Writing Center Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergartenfreckleteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCindy over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindergartenfreckleteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/buggy-shadow-witing-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFor the Love of Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e created an activity {and FREE printable!} that will provide your kinders with some fabulous handwriting practice! With a fun springtime theme, this worksheet is a great way to review punctuation, practice the sight word, 'said', and learn about bugs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply invite your kinders to select their favorite writing utensil, tracing or 'shadow writing' the sentences on the worksheet. For extra practice, have students...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircle the focus sight word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight the various punctuation marks in a certain color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2973\/literacy-center-activities-rainbow-sight-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbow write\u003c\/a\u003e the sentences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome springtime download, be sure to visit For the Love of Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145212441,"sku":"A3102","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shadow-writing-ladybugs.jpg?v=1522781937"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-sight-word-review-a3106","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Sight Word Review","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1945 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Review.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Center Sight Word Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathryn of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergartenkindergarten.com\/2012\/03\/sight-word-practice-pages.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten...Kindergarten...\u003c\/a\u003e created these fabulous sight word review worksheets that would be a great addition to your literacy center this spring! 25 sight words in total, Kathryn breaks the review into 5 packets, with each packet featuring 5 practice activities... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Sentences. Students must find and color the sight words in each sentence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Sight Words. Students practice spelling by rainbow writing each sight word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Cut, Build \u0026amp; Paste. Students must cut out letter tiles and use them to build each sight word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Flash Cards. Students use these to play games and practice building sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Sentence Writing. Students practice using sight words in sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a fantastic review system and, the best part is, Kathryn provides the printable packets for FREE over at Kindergarten...Kindergarten... - so don't miss out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146228249,"sku":"A3106","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Review.jpg?v=1522781943"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-sight-word-parking-lot-a3107","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Sight Word Parking Lot","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1949 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sight-word-game-021.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jugglingwithkids.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the tedium out of learning sight words with this fun parking lot game from Akane over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jugglingwithkids.com\/2011\/10\/sight-word-parking-lot.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJuggling With Kids\u003c\/a\u003e! Constructed from a simple piece of poster board, use a marker to draw parking spaces and label each space with a different focus sight word. Then, armed with toy cars, call out a word and invite your kiddos to park their car in the correct space! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about this type of review game is that it can be used, not only for sight words, but for other concepts as well...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumeral \u0026amp; Letter Recognition. Call out a number or letter and invite your kiddos to park their car in the appropriate space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning Letter Sounds. Show students the picture of an object and have them park their car in the space labeled with the correct letter\/beginning letter sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming Pairs. Show students the picture of an object and invite them to park their car in the space that displays the picture of its rhyming pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition \u0026amp; Subtraction. Provide students with a simple addition\/subtraction problem, having them park their car in the space labeled with the correct solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNothing is better than combining play with learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146293785,"sku":"A3107","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sight-word-game-021.jpg?v=1522781944"},{"product_id":"spring-math-amp-literacy-center-activities-w-free-printables-a3110","title":"Spring Math \u0026amp; Literacy Center Activities - w\/ FREE Printables!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1968\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Roll-Say-Keep.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Math and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.carrilloskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these adorable {FREE!} printable activities from Jayme Carrillo over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.carrilloskindergarten.com\/2012\/04\/flower-theme-freebies.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCarrillo's Kinder\"garden\"\u003c\/a\u003e! Perfect for your spring learning centers, we're a huge fan of the cutesy clip art, fun fonts, and unique ideas for helping your kinders master subtraction and sight words!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Garden Subtraction Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter practicing acting out subtraction stories with inflatable flowers, Jayme introduced her flower garden subtraction stories printable. Students were invited to fill in the information as she spoke the problem aloud, then draw it out to find the solution. Jayme created booklets, but you might also consider simply printing one story page per student, laminating the pages, and providing them with a dry erase marker\/crayon and a sheet of paper towel. Students can use the same page over and over - and actually erase the flowers they're subtracting from the total!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoll, Say, Keep Sight Word Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54 sight words in all, plus blank cards for you to create your own game cards, this spring themed sight word game is a great way to review previously learned focus words as well as practice with new words! If you're unfamiliar with how the game works, here's a breakdown...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach player receives a game card. Place a word card on each space of the game board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents take turns rolling a game die, attempting to read the word on their game board that corresponds with the number they rolled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they read it correctly, the player gets to add the card to their pile and the teacher replaces the word on their game mat with a new card. If they cannot read it correctly, the word stays on their mat for future attempts and their turn is over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce all the cards are gone, the student with the most cards, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these fabulous activities?! Be sure to head on over to Carrillo's Kinder\"garden\" for these awesome printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146883609,"sku":"A3110","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Roll-Say-Keep.jpg?v=1522781947"},{"product_id":"spaghetti-sight-words-a3121","title":"Spaghetti Sight Words!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2034\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spaghetti-Spelling.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghetti Literacy and Sight Word Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we recently stumbled upon Anita's classroom blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/spaghetti-meatball-spelling-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Bremer's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, and it has become a fast favorite! Check out this awesome spaghetti and meatball sight word activity she did with her kiddos...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper simple, unique, and above all, FUN - Anita invited her students to take turns picking meatballs from the 'spaghetti noodles', identifying the sight word displayed, and printing the words onto their spaghetti recording sheet\/menu. {There was a fourth step, but you'll have to visit Mrs. Bremer's Kindergarten to find out what it is!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fantastic activity and just know your kiddos will have a blast with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148915225,"sku":"A3121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spaghetti-Spelling.jpg?v=1522781960"},{"product_id":"word-rocket-spelling-writing-amp-counting-a3123","title":"Word Rocket - Spelling, Writing, \u0026amp; Counting!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2044\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Rocket.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.playdoughtoplato.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently stumbled upon Malia's blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playdoughtoplato.com\/2012\/05\/02\/word-rocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlaydough To Plato\u003c\/a\u003e, and it has become another fast favorite! Check out this fabulous spelling, writing, and counting game she invented for end-of-the-year review\/practice...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents take turns rolling three game die - 1 vowel dice and 2 consonant dice. If they can arrange the letters rolled to create a CVC word, invite them to record the word on their page and pass the die to the next player. If they can't, they'll skip their turn and try again next time. The first player to create 10 words initiates 'blast off' and wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is, Malia provides a printable game board for your kiddos to use! Be sure to visit Playdough To Plato for the download, recommendations for putting the game together, and lots of other great resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149210137,"sku":"A3123","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Rocket.jpg?v=1522781962"},{"product_id":"word-work-centers-a3124","title":"Word Work Centers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2054\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/High-Five-Sight-Words1.jpg\" alt=\"Reading and Literacy Center Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe seem to be stumbling on a lot of new blogs lately {which is always fun!} and have been finding lots of new resources perfect for the kindergarten classroom! Check out this lovely word work center from Anita over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/word-work-centre.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Bremer's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, we'd like to say that we love her tiara idea. If you're looking for a way to reduce student interruption while you work with a small group or at your desk, be sure to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the word work center, there are tons of great elements. Our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Emergent Readers. Students find and highlight the focus word then read the book, tracking the print with 'fancy fingernails'! [Anita has previously posted about fancy fingernails, so be sure to visit and find out what they're all about. We think they're a fantastic reading tool!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Five Sight Word Chart {pictured above}. The week's focus words are displayed on the chart and students are invited to say the word aloud and high-five it as they leave the classroom! Not only does it provide reading practice {in a unique way}, the physical act of slapping the poster creates a connection between the student and the new words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and other great word work center ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Bremer's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149439513,"sku":"A3124","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/High-Five-Sight-Words1.jpg?v=1522781963"},{"product_id":"bubble-wrap-sight-words-a3128","title":"Bubble Wrap Sight Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2079  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bubble-Wrap-Sight-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Leslie Tyer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this?! Looking for some new sight word exercises, we stumbled across this fabulous activity created by Leslie Tyer and just \u003cem\u003eknew\u003c\/em\u003e it would be an instant hit with the kiddos! The best part is - all you need is a piece of bubble wrap and a fine tipped Sharpie marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's how it works...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply script a sight word onto each bubble then, as students read each word correctly, allow them to pop the bubble! Fun sight word practice and fine motor development in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to mention, this activity can be extended to other learning areas as well - letter and numeral recognition, math facts, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150160409,"sku":"A3128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bubble-Wrap-Sight-Words.jpg?v=1522781968"},{"product_id":"popcorn-word-activities-a3129","title":"Popcorn Word Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2083\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Popcorn-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Reading and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping with yesterday's post, we stumbled across these great popcorn word work centers over at Mrs. Morrow's Kindergarten and thought they'd be a great to put in the inspiration folder for next year! 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! A scavenger hunt in a bottle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpin A Top Sight Word Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a baking pan labeled with sight words and a top, Mrs. Morrow had her students take turns spinning a top, identifying the word on which the top landed, and marking the correct focus word on their graphing worksheet. The game is over when one column has been completely filled!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are two of the \u003cstrong\u003e20+\u003c\/strong\u003e activity ideas Mrs. Morrow shares on her blog - be sure to visit Mrs. Morrow's Kindergarten for the rest of her awesome word work centers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150455321,"sku":"A3129","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Popcorn-Words.jpg?v=1522781970"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-word-family-cans-a3131","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Word Family Cans","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2093\" title=\"wordfamatsmall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/wordfamatsmall.jpg\" alt=\"Word Families Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidscount1234.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fabulous literacy center activity {including FREE recording worksheet!} from over Shari Sloane over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscount1234.com\/literacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidscount1234.com\u003c\/a\u003e. The concept is simple - repurpose snack-size Pringles cans, covering them with construction paper, and print a different word chunk onto each. Then, take colored tiles {like these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5236-square-color-tiles-set-of-400.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolor tiles\u003c\/a\u003e from MPM School Supplies} and use a Sharpie to write different letters, adding some to each can along with an index card that features the word family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the activity, students are invited to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a word family can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDump out the letter tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them - along with the index card - to make different words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord the created words on the provided worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fabulous idea and a handy way to review with\/review word families! For the full details - and lots of other great lesson ideas - be sure to visit Kidscount1234.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150684697,"sku":"A3131","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/wordfamatsmall.jpg?v=1522781971"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-giant-sight-word-search-a3134","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Giant Sight Word Search","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2115\" title=\"Sight Word Search\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Search.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlemissglamourgoestokindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlemissglamourgoestokindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/literacy-love.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Miss Glamour Goes To Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e used this fun {giant-sized!} activity in her literacy center last year and we thought we'd pass it along. {...Activities just seem so much more fun when they're giant, right?!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking as a group, Kristin had her kiddos take turns identifying, reading, and circling the different sight words. She made sure there were no discernible color patterns, but you might simply consider printing all the sight words in black, inviting each student to use a different color when identifying words {allowing for individual assessment} or have students work together to circle each \u003cem\u003esight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eword\u003c\/em\u003e in a different color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis activity is super simple ~ and we're sure your kiddos will have a blast with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151405593,"sku":"A3134","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Search.jpg?v=1522781975"},{"product_id":"slap-words-literacy-game-a3137","title":"Slap Words Literacy Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2132\" title=\"slapwords\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/slapwords.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindermooney.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game from Linda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindermooney.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/slap-words.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten and Mooneyisms\u003c\/a\u003e is pure genius! Dividing students into groups of four, provide each group with a set of word cards and invite them to work together to lay the cards face up on the table. To play, call out a vocabulary word and the first player to slap the correct word card gets to keep it. At the end, the player with the most cards, wins! This game would also work well for reviewing letter\/numeral recognition, math facts, rhyming words, word families, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We think it's a great suggestion to create different colored word cards for each group, making it easier to keep the 'decks' separate!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the activity, as well as suggestions for a successful game experience, be sure to visit Kindergarten and Mooneyisms!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152126489,"sku":"A3137","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/slapwords.jpg?v=1522781979"},{"product_id":"community-helpers-literacy-centers-a3139","title":"Community Helpers Literacy Centers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2143\" title=\"Community-Helpers-Literacy-Center\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Community-Helpers-Literacy-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Community Helpers Literacy Centers and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh. My. Word! We just stumbled across these community helpers themed literacy centers from Julie Lee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/community-helpers-literacy-centers.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e and are just floored!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza Party Ending Sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylin' Sight Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaker Blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrash or Treasure Sight Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMail Truck Middles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCookie Chef Sight Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's Up Doc? Letter Sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like her kiddos had a blast! You'll have to visit Julie's blog for the full rundown of centers, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite - Trash or Treasure Sight Words {pictured above}! The concept is super simple, but is sure to be a hit with your kiddos. Simply script various sight words and non-words onto scraps of colorful paper, wad them up, and place them in a recycled beach pail or small garbage can. At the center, invite your students to sort the words from the non-words and record their results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is just \u003c\/em\u003eone\u003cem\u003e of the many fantastic ideas Julie shares at her blog. Be sure to visit Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten for the rest and, while you're there, check out her other fabulous learning activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152388633,"sku":"A3139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Community-Helpers-Literacy-Center.jpg?v=1522781980"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-biographies-list-poems-more-a3141","title":"Summer Olympics - Biographies, List Poems, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2152\" title=\"Olympics-Adjective-Bubble-Map\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Olympics-Adjective-Bubble-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just adore this Summer Olympics Games unit study from Mrs. Williamson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/summer-olympics.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome To Room 36\u003c\/a\u003e! In the last few days of school, Jessica and her kinders completed lots of fun activities - exploring the various sporting events featured at the games, reading biographies of well-known Olympians, writing poetry, etc. While you'll have to visit Jessica's blog for the full set, here's a sneak peek at our favorite Olympics-inspired exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBubble Maps and List Poems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a group, Jessica and her kinders discussed the various adjectives that can be used to describe Olympic athletes -i.e. focused, motivated, etc. Together, they organized their thoughts using a bubble map and then returned to their seats, using the chart to help them compose list poems about Olympians. We love that this activity includes both individual and group components!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is Jessica offers her Olympics Unit for sale at her Teachers Pay Teachers site! It includes this awesome poetry exercise, as well as tons of other fun activities! Be sure to visit Welcome To Room 36 for the details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152650777,"sku":"A3141","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Olympics-Adjective-Bubble-Map.jpg?v=1522781982"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-sight-word-soccer-a3145","title":"Summer Olympics - Sight Word Soccer","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2187\" title=\"Sight-Word-Soccer\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Soccer.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.playdoughtoplato.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time for the summer Olympic games, we found this super fun sight word soccer game created by Malia over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playdoughtoplato.com\/2012\/07\/24\/sight-word-soccer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlaydough To Plato\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would a perfect fit! It will get your kiddos excited about the games and help them review sight words using a learning strategy known as \"spell, cover, check\" - i.e. students first identify the sight word, saying as well as spelling it, then cover the word and try to spell it from memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoccer field and sigh word soccer ball printables {available for FREE over at Playdough To Plato}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled bottle caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoster board or tag board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We suggest attaching the soccer field printable to a scrap piece of poster or tag board and running it through the laminator to reduce wear and tear.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this game take literacy skills, in order to score points, students must also be able to aim\/control the sight word soccer balls to make goals! It looks like tons of fun and will totally get them in the mood to watch the Olympics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the game printables and rules, be sure to visit Playdough To Plato!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153240601,"sku":"A3145","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Soccer.jpg?v=1522781986"},{"product_id":"fun-pirate-games-with-free-printables-a3164","title":"Fun Pirate Games - with FREE Printables!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2300\" title=\"Pirate-Letter-Cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pirate-Letter-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Themed Games and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsfreshwatersclass.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsfreshwatersclass.com\/2011\/07\/pirates-galore-and-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Freshwater's Class\u003c\/a\u003e created these fabulous pirate themed games and we think they would be a great addition to your \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day\u003c\/strong\u003e activities, a pirate unit, or even as part of a pirate themed classroom! The best part is Melissa graciously provides the game downloads for FREE at her blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eI Have, Who Has... Pirate Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to brush up on their sight word recognition with a fun game of \u003cem\u003eI have, Who Has\u003c\/em\u003e! Full of quirky pirate themed clip art, we love that this game promotes both early reading and listening skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShiver Me Letters Alphabet Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese versatile upper and lower case letter cards can be used for all sorts of great activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd them to your sensory bin for a letter treasure hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them to play various games - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, file folder matching, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sorting mats inviting students sort the cards determining whether the letter displayed is upper or lower case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these awesome pirate themed games, be sure to visit Mrs. Freshwater's Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156320793,"sku":"A3164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-Letter-Cards.jpg?v=1522782005"},{"product_id":"sight-word-apple-tree-a3170","title":"Sight Word Apple Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2328\" title=\"Sight word apple tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-word-apple-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Sight Word Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a great way to help your kinders review sight words this fall - a sight word apple tree! Not only does it offer cutesy fall decor, there are a lot of great small group review games you can play...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each player with a basket game mat. Having students take turns, call out a sight word and invite them to pick the correct apple from the tree to put in their basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your kiddos to take turns picking an apple from the tree and identifying the sight word printed on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sight word worm cutouts. Invite students to take turns selecting a worm and matching it to the correct sight word apple on the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some other great game ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/after-school-express-apple-fun-for.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Educators' Spin On It\u003c\/a\u003e so be sure to head over there for suggestions for creating and using your own sight word apple tree!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159761433,"sku":"A3170","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-word-apple-tree.jpg?v=1522782025"},{"product_id":"halloween-spider-web-sight-word-game-a3179","title":"Halloween Spider Web Sight Word Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2374\" title=\"Sight-Word-Spider-Web\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Spider-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Sight Word Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our search for fun Halloween activities and games, we stumbled across this adorable spider web sight word game created by Kristina of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2011\/10\/sight-word-spider-web.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e. Isn't it fantastic?! Not only is it great for gross motor development - balancing on the skinny lines of the web is hard work! - it's also a fabulous way to build sight word recognition and vocabulary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a list of sight words you wish to review and write a sentence using each sight word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse word processing software to create sight word cards and paste each one onto a spider cutout. {We adore the paper plate spiders Kristina created! There are plenty of tutorials online if you wish to make your own...}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 3 or 4 sight word spiders onto the web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the first player to stand at one corner of the web. Read them a sentence, using one of the sight words on the web, and invite them to 'walk the lines of the web' to find the correct sight word spider. If they choose correctly, allow them to keep the cutout and replace it with another sight word spider. If their guess is incorrect, all spiders stay on the web and the player's turn is over. Invite the next player to stand on the web and repeat the same process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an alternative, you might consider combining the spider web sight word activity with fine motor development ~ drawing the spider web onto easel paper and inviting your students to spray the correct sight word spider with \"bug spray\" {i.e. a bottle filled with water!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more spider web play suggestions, be sure to visit Toddler Approved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161825817,"sku":"A3179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Spider-Web.jpg?v=1522782038"},{"product_id":"ghost-literacy-center-ideas-a3183","title":"Ghost Literacy Center Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2406\" title=\"Ghost-Letters\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ghost-Letters.jpg\" alt=\"Ghost Themed Halloween Literacy Centers and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: applesandabcs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your kiddos need some letter practice, check out this adorable ghost themed alphabet activity from Michelle over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/applesandabcs.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/letter-order-with-foam-ghosts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABCs\u003c\/a\u003e. Inexpensive and simple to put together, we think it would be a great addition to your Halloween lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivity ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a set of upper case and lower case letter ghosts, inviting your kiddos to create matches. You might also simply place all the ghosts in a cauldron and have your students sort the cutouts into upper and lower case letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice placing the ghosts in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to use the alphabet ghosts to create CVC words or focus sight words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint letters and\/or sight words on the ghost cutouts and place them in a cauldron. On their turn, have students select a ghost from the pot. If they can identify the letter or sight word, the student gets to keep the ghost. If they cannot, the cutout goes back into the cauldron and the next player gets a turn. When all the ghosts have been drawn from the pot, the student who has collected the most cutouts, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few ideas for using these adorable ghost cutouts! For this, and lots of other great lesson ideas, be sure to visit Apples and ABCs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163365913,"sku":"A3183","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ghost-Letters.jpg?v=1522782048"},{"product_id":"sight-word-bean-bag-toss-w-a-holiday-twist-a3194","title":"Sight Word Bean Bag Toss - w\/ a Holiday Twist!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2479\" title=\"sight-word-bean-bag\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sight-word-bean-bag.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Game and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: amomwithalessonplan.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJillian over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amomwithalessonplan.com\/2012\/10\/21\/sight-word-bean-bag-toss\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Mom With A Lesson Plan\u003c\/a\u003e knows how to get her kiddos up, moving, and learning! This sight word bean bag toss is simply brilliant and, as we head into the colder months, perhaps \u003cem\u003enecessary\u003c\/em\u003e for helping your kinders build gross motor skills and get their \"wiggles\" out! {Not to mention, the fabulous sight word practice in a fun and low key environment!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were thinking, if you don't have the luxury of heading outside, you could also play this in the classroom, hallway, or gymnasium and, perhaps, spice it up for the holidays by...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating themed sight word cutouts to tape to the floor - pumpkins, pumpkin pies, turkeys, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating themed bean bags! Jillian offers advice on creating your own super simple bean bags and we think a pumpkin shaped bag would be cute for fall\/Thanksgiving. However, if shapes seem too involved, you might simply consider coordinating colors. For example, a white bean bag could be used as a \"dollop of whipped cream\". To play, invite students to identify the sight word on the game card and put the dollop of whipped cream on the correct pumpkin pie cutout!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are tons of fabulous learning ideas at A Mom With A Lesson Plan so be sure that, when you head over for the bean bag directions and game suggestions, you stay and look around!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166183961,"sku":"A3194","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sight-word-bean-bag.jpg?v=1522782065"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/High-Five-Sight-Words1.jpg?v=1530027832","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/kindergarten-sight-words-lesson-plans\/grade-elementary.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}