{"title":"Kindergarten Social Studies Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-a-lesson-in-economics-a2882","title":"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1834\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies and Children's Literature Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile your kindergartners may not understand the term 'economics', they'll certainly understand what it means to \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e something. Mary Suiter, lesson contributor to A to Z Teacher Stuff, has designed a relevant economics lesson for your students that will help them comprehend the concepts of cause and effect, demand, and the difference between a good and a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-850-drawing-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28401-if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIf You Give A Mouse A Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuiter suggest beginning the lesson with a discussion on cause and effect using simple sentence examples your students will understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cause-Effect-Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discussing several examples, invite your students to come up with their own cause\/effect statements or provide them with several cause statements (e.g. \"Morgan decided not to clean her room...\", \"Daniel sat quietly at his desk and finished his work...\", etc.) and invite them to finish them with effect statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect, introduce and read Numeroff's \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". (NOTE: Before reading, it can be fun to pose the title as a cause statement and invite students to predict the effect statement!) After finishing the story, Suiter recommends completing the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the events of the story. This can be done playing a memory \"chain\" game. Have students create a circle. Ask for a student volunteer to start the game. Pass them a bean bag and have them say the first item the mouse wanted after being given a cookie (milk). Instruct them to pass the bean bag to a friend anywhere in the circle who is to recite the first \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e second things (milk, straw). As your students pass the bean bag, continue building up the list until you've recounted every item. Not only will your students be strengthening memory and gross motor skills, they're sure to have a blast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concepts of cause and effect. Use the events in the story to construct cause and effect statements. Discuss as a class why these statements make sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concepts of goods and services. Everything that the mouse wanted could fall under the umbrella of a good or a service. Give students the definitions of these terms and invite them to brainstorm other goods and services that they use every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of demand. Describe the difference between wants and needs. Introduce to students the idea that they themselves are consumers (just like the mouse, or their parents, or their neighbors, etc.) who have specific and unlimited wants and needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the concepts to create and illustrate a story. As a class, create your own story, modeled after \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". Here students will get extra practice with cause and effect, practice distinguishing between goods and services, and make connections between related goods as well as demand. Provide students with drawing materials and have each student illustrate a different part of the class story. This can later be bound and put in the classroom library or sent home for children to share with their families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is certainly not a complete list, Suitor gives some great ideas on how to bridge the gap between economics and this delightful children's storybook. Your students are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ecedweb.unomaha.edu\/lessons\/mouse.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson: Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089048089,"sku":"A2882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg?v=1522781603"},{"product_id":"the-first-thanksgiving-the-pilgrim-s-journey-a2889","title":"The First Thanksgiving: The Pilgrim’s Journey","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-112 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Compass-and-Old-Map.jpg\" alt=\"old world map and compass instrument\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Nikolay Okhitin\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you were to ask your students what Thanksgiving is all about, they'd most likely cite answers such as \"turkey\", \"family\", or \"thankfulness\". While all of these answers are appropriate, it's also important for your kindergartners to understand the historical significance of this national holiday. What better way to do this than to start at the beginning and teach them about the Pilgrim's journey to the New World?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoyage on the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about what life was like on the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e. (e.g. the Pilgrims were forced to stay below deck in crowded living quarters, autumn storms made the trip perilous, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how long it took the Pilgrims to reach the New World.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss what it must have been like to leave everything familiar (friends, family, belongings) to go on this journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompact\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. what it was, why it was needed, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the Pilgrim's living conditions once disembarking the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/scholastic_thanksgiving\/voyage\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e has put together great interactive resources to compliment these learning objectives. On their website, you'll be able to tour the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e as a class, chart the progress of the Pilgrim's journey west with a map and narration, explore interviews with passengers to understand what the journey was like, and learn about the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e Compact through a fun reader's theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you feel some of the resources and activities provided may be a bit advanced for your students, they can easily be adapted to different skill levels!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091145241,"sku":"A2889","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Compass-and-Old-Map.jpg?v=1522781616"},{"product_id":"the-first-thanksgiving-differences-between-the-pilgrims-wampanoag-a2890","title":"The First Thanksgiving: Differences Between the Pilgrims \u0026 Wampanoag","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-117\" title=\"Log Cabin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Log-Cabin.jpg\" alt=\"log cabin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Astoria\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving has a broader significance than just getting together to eat turkey and it's important for your kindergartners to understand the history behind their family traditions. The first people the Pilgrims encountered after their long journey on the \u003cem\u003eMayflower\u003c\/em\u003e were the Wampanoags, the native peoples of New England and so, it makes sense to introduce your students to their two vastly different ways of living - not only compared to each other, but compared to the lives of your students as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the lifestyle of the Pilgrims, their daily routines, and their culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the lifestyle of the Wampanoags, their daily routines, and their culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and contrast housing, clothing, food, chores, schooling, and games of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and contrast both the lifestyles of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags with student lifestyles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss how the Wampanoags helped the Pilgrims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/scholastic_thanksgiving\/daily_life\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e has compiled some excellent resources for teaching your students about these two (very different!) groups of people. On their website, you'll find helpful interactive tools for learning about the differences and similarities of each group, interviews and excerpts helpful to determining the daily routines of each group, a helpful timeline documenting the Pilgrims continued struggle in the New World and the ways in which the Wampanoags helped them to adapt, as well as lists of books to read in order to learn about each culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, if you feel that some of the resources and activities seem too advanced for your kindergartners, they are easily adapted to the age and skill level of your students!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091374617,"sku":"A2890","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Log-Cabin.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"the-first-thanksgiving-the-feast-a2891","title":"The First Thanksgiving: The Feast","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-125 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving.jpg\" alt=\"fall and thanksgiving themed feast\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: BVDC\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was certainly not entirely by their own hand that the Pilgrims survived their first year in the New World. Your kindergartners will be fascinated to learn that the native peoples of New England, the Wampanoags, were instrumental, teaching the newcomers how to scavenge the land and plant crops. Despite their differences and the strain of the harsh new land, the Pilgrims owed their lives to the resourceful natives. Who better to invite to their celebration of thanksgiving than the ones who had helped them conquer the worst of the winter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thanksgiving Feast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how the Pilgrims prepared for the first Thanksgiving feast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how the Wampanoag prepared and contributed to the first Thanksgiving feast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the first Thanksgiving (e.g. the food, activities, length of celebration, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and contrast the first Thanksgiving meal with those enjoyed today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the Thanksgiving traditions students practice in their homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/scholastic_thanksgiving\/feast\/index.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e finishes their Thanksgiving lesson series strong. On their website you'll find a comprehensive slideshow that teaches about the progress of the Pilgrims in their new home, how both groups prepared for the first Thanksgiving feast, how the food at the first Thanksgiving differs from celebrations of today, and other facts about the first celebration of Thanksgiving. You'll also find a helpful timeline that follows the process taken to christen Thanksgiving as a national holiday as well as interviews with the first Thanksgiving participants to help students understand what the celebration was like!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, feel free to alter the lesson objectives, resources, and activities to the age and skill level of your students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091440153,"sku":"A2891","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thanksgiving.jpg?v=1522781618"},{"product_id":"maps-in-kindergarten-rosie-s-walk-a2897","title":"Maps in Kindergarten: Rosie’s Walk","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-190\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Map.jpg\" alt=\"map and keys\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Steven Husk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the age of GPS and MapQuest, it's important for your students to orient themselves with maps as well as practice giving and following directions. Patricia Bentham, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergarten-lessons.com\/kindergarten_maps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten-Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests using Pat Hutchins' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosie's Walk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to introduce classroom map activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess what students already know about maps (i.e. why they're important, what they're used for, types, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce and practice the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the concept of viewpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to create a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-2-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBentham suggests introducing the concepts of sequencing and mapmaking by having students create a story map. Provide students with a piece of card stock and walk them through creating a map of the barnyard including the important landmarks that Rosie visited on her walk. Students can design landmarks with graphic art tools, construction cutouts, etc. When finished help students re-tell the story using their maps.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-178\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo learn about viewpoints, Bentham suggests designing a fun, hands-on exercise. Using blocks from the classroom play center, she suggests creating a small village with several buildings. Equipped with crayons and a small blank booklet, have your students observe and draw the 'village' from different viewpoints (i.e. from the side, from the top, etc.). Have them predict which viewpoint \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e maps are drawn from then show them several maps of your area as you discuss the topic further.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo further strengthen student mapmaking skills and introduce map functions, consider dividing the classroom into small sections. Assign a section to each student, inviting them to observe and draw what they see (adding labels if they can). When finished, assemble each child's drawing to create a large map of the room. Examine the map as a class, determining whether a new student or parent would be able to navigate the classroom and find each important center, station, etc. Ask students whether there are any details they should add by asking them about the map's functionality (i.e. will a new student know where to place completed classwork, how to sign in every morning, where to hang their coat, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-4.jpg\" alt=\"4\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-180\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate a slideshow of the different types of maps (i.e. physical, topographic, etc.). Discuss how each is used and have your students brainstorm why each is important.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the lesson, students should have a pretty good grasp of how maps are used, why they're important, and how to make their own! For helpful lesson pictures and greater activity detail, be sure to read Bentham's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093373465,"sku":"A2897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Map.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"maps-in-kindergarten-creative-writing-amp-mapmaking-a2898","title":"Maps in Kindergarten: Creative Writing \u0026 Mapmaking","description":"\u003cp\u003ePat Hutchins' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosie's Walk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides a great introduction to maps in your kindergarten classroom. It \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c\/em\u003e inspires several wonderful projects to help strengthen your students' creative writing, sequencing, and mapmaking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Writing \u0026amp; Mapmaking As A Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to create a story together. Provide them with two settings - the playground or the park - and have them vote on which \u003cem\u003eadventure\u003c\/em\u003e they would like to go on. Armed with a camera (to take pictures of your students acting out each phrase), head outside and \"write\" a new story:\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-197\" alt=\"park and playground story examples\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nAfter reviewing the story, have students create a story map. With a piece of card stock and graphic art tools or construction paper cutouts, invite students to design a map of the playground or park, including the important story landmarks. Have them trace a path through the map, denoting the order in which each place was visited.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Creative Writing \u0026amp; Mapmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a manner similar to Hutchins' book, have students (with the help of an adult) detail their morning route to school.\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Individual-Writing-Project.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-201\" alt=\"example individual writing project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Individual-Writing-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nAlso have them create a story map like the example below.\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Individual-Mapmaking-Project.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-202\" alt=\"story map including a bus house pothole railroad crossing sign bridge library and school house\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Individual-Mapmaking-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nYour students will have a blast as they brush up on their writing, sequencing, and mapmaking skills!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093504537,"sku":"A2898","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"election-day-lesson-the-true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-a2899","title":"Election Day Lesson: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-212\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-True-Story-of-the-3-Little-Pigs.jpg\" alt=\"book cover of Jon Scieska's the true story of the three little pigs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile not a presidential election year, it's important all the same to teach our youth about the voting process, the importance of voting, what will be voted on this Tuesday, and the structure of our government. Dana L. Craig, contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSLAImportanceOfVoting-UsesTrue3LittlePigsK2.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk® lesson plans page\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests prefacing your classroom discussion with a little election of your own using Jon Scieska's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss reasons for voting and the importance of voicing opinions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the voting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to analyze the 'platforms' of candidates and decide which to believe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by having your students recount the story of the three little pigs. Find your favorite version of the book and follow along, or play Walt Disney's classic Silly Symphony piece featuring the fairy tale which you can find \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Olo923T2HQ4\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e. Next, read for your students the wolf's version of the story. After finishing, discuss the qualities that make a good candidate, provide students with ballots and invite them to vote for the character they believe - the three little pigs or the wolf.\n\nSet up a mock voting center with these fun craft pieces designed by Amanda Formaro at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/voting-booth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e to create a 'real' voting experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eHave students cast their ballots in a voting booth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-210  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Voting-Booth.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day Voting Booth\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003ePlace ballots into a secure ballot box for tallying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-208 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ballot-Box.jpg\" alt=\"Shoebox Election Ballot Box\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eThen provide students with a button to wear after casting their vote!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-209 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Future-Voter-Button.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day Patriotic Voter Button or Ribbon\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com | Amanda Formaro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig suggests adding a bit of math into the mix by completing a graphing activity as you tally the votes. 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They first dabbled in making model airplanes - starting small then graduating to larger crafts. Having experienced only minimal success in this venture, the brothers pursued several other endeavors until 1896 when other pioneers in aviation ignited their interest once again in designing a craft for manned fight. Going as far as to relocate for better flying conditions, Orville and Wilbur finally piloted the first successful airplane flight in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo better understand the duo's lives and achievements, read Andrew Woods' book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eYoung Orville and Wilbur Wright: First to Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as a class, the use the Smithsonian's interactive airplane anatomy lesson to show students the Wright's first plane (design, parts, etc.) and how, after 100+ years, airplanes \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e make use of Orville and Wilbur's flight theory!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Science (and FUN!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that your students have learned about the first planes, their various parts, and how these large crafts are able to stay in the air, have a little fun. Choose a simple paper airplane design, provide students with paper, and invite them to copy the craft. As recommended by Steve McCombs, a ProTeacher lesson plan contributor, create worksheets for recording flight distances, then head to the hallway for some flying fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 1 - Fly paper airplanes without any extraneous variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 2 - Fly paper airplanes with an extraneous variable (e.g. a paper clip on the front, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrial 3 - Collect several paper airplane designs from the internet or print resources, presenting them to your students. Have them vote on which will fly the farthest, straightest, etc. then make several planes and head out to the hallway again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the classroom, analyze and graph the data from each trial to find the shortest, median, and longest flights, etc. in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners are sure to have a blast with these interactive aviation lessons! ...Usually creating and flying paper airplanes in class is a 'punishable offense' - this lesson presents a perfect time to have fun with 'contraband' - something your students will enjoy in and of itself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094225433,"sku":"A2901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-First-Flight-Wright-Brothers.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"american-indians-heritage-series-the-inuits-a2902","title":"American Indians Heritage Series: The Inuits","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4951753554.jpg\" alt=\"Eskimo woman in fur trimmed costume\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 1904\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s hard to imagine what America looked like before roads and skyscrapers, let alone before easterners \"discovered' this new and untamed land. Do your students know that, even before Christopher Columbus arrived in the “new world”, there were groups of natives (original inhabitants of a place) spread out over the entire country? Known today by their rightful name, Native Americans, these groups or tribes of people were called Indians by Columbus who thought he’d reached a country called India. In honor of “American Indian Heritage Month\", this series of lessons will help your students get to know the various cultures and tribes of the original Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnit Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab a globe and invite your students to gather around. Commissioned by the King and Queen of Spain in 1492, Columbus was enlisted to find a westward trading route to Asia. [Point out Spain and Asia on the globe.] At this point, easterners had no idea that the Americas even existed. Because of this very fact, when Columbus reached land nearly two and a half months after setting sail, he thought he’d landed in India. [Point out the “new world” and India on the globe. Discuss how far off the mark Columbus was.] Thus, the native peoples Columbus and his crew encountered were given the (very wrong) name, Indians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow students a map of the Native American Cultures\/Groups inhabiting the Americas. Discuss how every part of the Americas is highlighted – showing that native communities were spread throughout both continents. Remind them that, while Native Americans have been stereotyped, not every native tribe was the same. Because of regional weather conditions and available resources, housing, dress, food, customs, and even tools\/weapons differed for each tribe. Let students know that they will be exploring the cultural differences of several Native American Tribes. [NOTE: Try to present the information for each cultural group in a similar format to make it easier for students to make comparisons and connections.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inuits (Eskimos)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLesson Objective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the Inuit way of life: where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons. Begin by showing students where the Inuit tribe is located on a Native American Cultures\/Groups Map and discuss the following information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePertinent Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic (North)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Igloos or tents\/houses made from animal skins, wood, sod, or mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealskin parkas in the summer, caribou skin parkas in the winter, and boots made of walrus hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fisherman and hunters - the Inuits survived on seal, walrus, caribou and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harpoons, kayaks, umiaks (open boats made of wood and skin), and dog sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLesson Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Books.\u003c\/strong\u003e Debbie Haren, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSLAAlaskaUnit1IntroWithBookK3.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotchalk ® Lesson Plans Page\u003c\/a\u003e contributor, recommends Barbara M. Joosse’s \u003cem\u003eMama Do You Love Me?\u003c\/em\u003e The book presents many opportunities to discuss the wildlife found in the Inuit’s region (i.e. musk ox, moose, caribou, whales, ermine, etc.) and offers some fun cultural vocabulary words (i.e. mukluks = boots). You might also wish to include Robert N. Munsch’s \u003cem\u003eA Promise is A Promise\u003c\/em\u003e and Lydia Dabcovich's \u003cem\u003eThe Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishing For Letters Game.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Inuit’s were expert fisherman, create a fun fishing game with a dowel rod, yarn, magnet, and alphabet fish cutouts adorned with paper clips. Have students “fish” for letters and: 1) Identify and match the letters to an alphabet poster, 2) Practice early writing skills by copying the letter on the fish, or 3) Connect several of their “daily catches” together to create and review unit sight or vocabulary words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInuit Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilboquet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make this game using a toilet paper roll, string, and an unsharpened pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket Tossing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Head to the gym and play some fun parachute games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNauktak.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have students take turns laying down on the classroom rug and lining their feet up with its edge. Use a piece of masking tape to mark where the top of their head hits, then have the student stand at the edge of the rug and try to jump past the mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTug-O-War.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a rope and two teams, this is another activity perfect for the gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllukisaaq.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide students with soft balls and spread them out across the gym, teaching them the technique of juggling and allowing them to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEskimo Dominoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Inuits played matching games with dominoes. Have student participants draw tiles until all but one have been divided up. Start a \"train\" using the last domino then have students take turns matching their dominoes to one end, making a longer train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInuit Crafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrimshaw Art.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inuits are famous for their scrimshaw technique where they engraved story images into ivory then rubbed them with lampblack. Using plaster of Paris, carving tools, and black shoe polish, have your students create their own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mce.k12tn.net\/indians\/crafts\/inuitcrafts.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escrimshaw art.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgloo Homes.\u003c\/strong\u003e With Styrofoam packing peanuts or floral foam cut into small cubes, have students design and build their own igloo model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/arctic-culture.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative American Language Net | Arctic Indian Tribes and Languages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.civilization.ca\/splash.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCanadian Museum of Civilization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca\/VirtualExhibits\/Inuit\/english\/index.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUniversity of Waterloo Elliott Avedon Virtual Museum of Games | Inuit (Eskimo) Games\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave fun exploring the culture of the Inuits!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096093209,"sku":"A2902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4951753554.jpg?v=1522781646"},{"product_id":"american-indians-heritage-series-the-tlingits-a2903","title":"American Indians Heritage Series: The Tlingits","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2635656158.jpg\" alt=\"Totem Pole\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/14869313@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDavid Baron\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/14869313@N00\/2635656158\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{It’s hard to imagine what America looked like before roads and skyscrapers, let alone before easterners “discovered’ this new and untamed land. Do your students know that, even before Christopher Columbus arrived in the “new world”, there were groups of natives (original inhabitants of a place) spread out over the entire country? Known today by their rightful name, Native Americans, these groups or tribes of people were called Indians by Columbus who thought he’d reached a country called India. In honor of “American Indian Heritage Month”, this series of lessons will help your students get to know the various cultures and tribes of the original Americans.}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tlingits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLesson Objective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the Tlingit way of life: where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons. Begin by showing students where the Tlingit tribe is located on a Native American Cultures\/Groups Map and discuss the following information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePertinent Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Northwest Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from cedar planks and faced the sea - most housed 30 to 40 Tlingits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capes, skirts, and hats were woven from cedar strips and many Tlingit men and women had ear\/nose rings, tattoos, and disks pierced through their lower lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fishermen, hunters, and gathers - the most notable Tlingit fare included salmon, seals, otters, and whales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar canoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLesson Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiterature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow Raven Stole The Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e by Maria Williams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/strong\u003e by Gerald McDermott.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Lived With The Indians Of The Northwest Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e by Anne Kamma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotem Tale: A Tall Story from Alaska\u003c\/strong\u003e by Deb Vanasse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tlingit\u003c\/strong\u003e by Alice Osinski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTlingit Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTlingit Rattles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have students create their own Tlingit rattles using toilet paper rolls and rice. Invite them to use markers to \"carve\" images around the roll then secure the ends (and the rice) with masking tape. Be sure to show them images of authentic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.northwestcoastindian.com\/rattles.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTlingit rattles\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTlingit Box Drums.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tlingits were known for their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-drums.ca\/index.php\/Drums\/Butterfly\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewooden box drums\u003c\/a\u003e - with frames made out of wood and painted animal skins stretched over them. Make a similar instrument with this coffee can drum tutorial from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/coffee-can-drum.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Music.\u003c\/strong\u003e Download several Tlingit music tracks from iTunes or other internet sites to play for your students. With their newly created instruments, have students play along!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTlingit Crafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTlingit Totem Poles.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tlingit peoples were known for their cedar totem poles. Have students collect several square boxes, wrap them with brown paper, and decorate their own totem pole using some of the common \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gullitotempoles.com\/TotemPoleSymbols.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etotem pole symbols\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also follow the directions at Family Fun to make a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/tin-can-totem-poles-667754\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etin can totem pole\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTlingit Weaving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tlingits were also exceptional weavers. They wove hats, clothing, baskets, and more! Follow the directions of this simple \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thatartistwoman.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/basket-weaving-using-recycled.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebasket weaving craft\u003c\/a\u003e and help your students get a taste of Tlingit living!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave fun bringing the culture of the Tlingits to your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/tlingit.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTlingit Language and the Tlingit Indian Tribe | Native Languages of the Americas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/printable_lesson_plan.asp?id=347\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative American Cultures Across the U.S. | EDSITEment Lesson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/printable_lesson_plan.asp?id=378\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTraditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures: Tlingit, Lakota, \u0026amp; Cherokee | EDSITEment Lesson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096322585,"sku":"A2903","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2635656158.jpg?v=1522781648"},{"product_id":"we-re-going-on-an-archeological-dig-a2909","title":"We’re Going On An Archeological Dig","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4109922972.jpg\" alt=\"Treasure Chest\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Tom Praison\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/40201205@N06\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTom Praison\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Treasure Chest'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/40201205@N06\/4109922972\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun, hands on science lesson for your kindergartners? Try going on an archeological dig! Here are two fun adventures your students are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're trying to cool off during the warm summer months or just attempting to bring a little of \"winter\" indoors, digging for ice treasure is a blast! Amy Anderson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lets-explore.net\/blog\/2008\/05\/ice-treasures\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLet's Explore\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great tutorial on creating individual ice stations for excavation - including freezing tips, container suggestions, and much more! Consider choosing a theme or topic for your dig and, armed with treasure-excavating tools (i.e. salt, spray bottles \u0026amp; droppers with warm water, toothbrushes, etc.), let your students loose to uncover and discover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreasure in the Dirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirt and treasure are two of every child's favorite things! Whether indoors or outdoors, summer or winter, your students are sure to have a blast digging for buried treasure - just make sure you have the proper cleaning supplies on hand for post-excavation clean-up! Abbie, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/greeningsamandavery.typepad.com\/greening-sam-and-avery\/2010\/09\/day-91-digging-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreening Sam and Avery\u003c\/a\u003e, shares her experiences in using flower pots and potting soil for this wonderful sensory (scientific!) activity. Again, choose a theme for your archeological dig, provide the proper tools (i.e. scoops, shovels, spoons, rakes, etc.), and let the fun begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these exercises can be used for undirected exploration, it can also be fun to take advantage of the opportunity for directed learning - using \"official\" terminology and teamwork. Once the \"dig sites\" have been prepared (whether ice or dirt), divide students into teams of three and assign each team a formal excavation location as well as individual roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorder. Provide this student with a picture checklist of all the items rumored to be hidden at their excavation site. As the team uncovers each object, have the team recorder check it off their list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool Specialist. Provide this student with a picture checklist of the various tools their team will be given to use in the excavation of their dig site. Have the tool specialist take inventory of the tools when they reach their assigned site and again after the dig to make sure every tool is accounted for and in its proper place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Preserver. Provide this student with sample bags and picture labels that match the items on the recorder's picture checklist. As the team unearths each piece of treasure, have the treasure preserver place the item in a bag and tape on the proper picture label for further examination after the dig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with these \"official\" roles, \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e team members will help to unearth the treasure! 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Mrs. Flanagan had her students test ketchup, vinegar, salt, flour, and water. You might consider adding other substances like taco sauce, lemon juice, and Coke for some messy fun! It might also be fun to create a chart of results for each substance - labeling the top with the product used and gluing the resulting penny underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePenny + Water Drops\u003c\/em\u003e. Provide each student with a shallow dish of water, an eyedropper, a sheet of paper towel, and a penny, inviting them to see how many drops of water will fit on the face of the coin. Be sure to have your students make predictions before beginning the experiment and compare the results at the end. They'll be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMagnifying Coins\u003c\/em\u003e. Provide students with a selection of coins and a magnifying glass. Invite them to observe each coin and discuss their similarities and differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoin Probability\u003c\/em\u003e. Have students toss a coin and keep track of how many resulted in \"heads\" and how many in \"tails\". Making Learning Fun has a great printable \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PresidentsDay.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eheads or tails graphing\u003c\/a\u003e worksheet to use with this activity that will allow students to keep track of their tosses and findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoins \u0026amp; Dice.\u003c\/em\u003e Divide students into groups of four, providing each group with a die and a coin worksheet for each child. Have students take turns rolling the die and coloring the appropriate number of coins on their worksheet. The first student to color all their coins wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresidential Social Studies \u0026amp; Writing\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students the duties and roles of the president, as well as character traits needed for leadership. After each student has had a chance to contribute, invite your students to think about what they would do if they were president. Have them write their answer onto a sheet of paper and illustrate it using graphic art tools, magazine clippings, etc. When finished compile the individual pages into a book - \"What Our Class Would Do To Make Our Country Great!\" These books make great keepsakes from year to year and students will love seeing their work take a place of honor on the classroom bookshelf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe couldn't forget to add some games to the post - especially since we found some really fun ones at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stepbystepcc.com\/holidays\/president.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep By Step Childcare\u003c\/a\u003e! In \"President's Day Coin Toss\", students will get active, calling out fun movements when their coin lands on \"heads\".  \"Chop Down the Cherry Tree\" will bring out the giggles as the student volunteer blindfolded in the middle of the circle tries to guess which of his or her classmates tried to \"chop\" them down (i.e. tapped them on the shoulder). Finally, with \"Musical Coin Matching\" students strengthen coin recognition as they race to match their coin when the music stops. Be sure to visit the full post at Step By Step Childcare for full directions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's another fun \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3741\/presidents-day-fun\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePresident's Day lesson plans!\u003c\/a\u003e your students will enjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103466009,"sku":"A2918","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Lesson.jpg?v=1522781691"},{"product_id":"a-week-of-dr-seuss-printable-mini-unit-a2919","title":"A Week of Dr. Seuss - Printable Mini-Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-447  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg\" alt=\"image of Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday and, if you haven't already, it might be nice to include some of the famous author's works in your lesson plans - they're quirky, colorful, and inspire some pretty great activities! April Larremore, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a spectacular mini-unit that will take some of the guess work out of your planning. Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig A, Little a, What Begins With A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Larremore's page template, create an alphabet book as a class. Assign each student a letter, invite them to script the letter in the blanks on the page (paying attention to the proper case), then, armed with graphic art tools, brainstorm and draw as many objects as they can that start with that particular letter. To finish - print the cover of Dr. Seuss's own 'Amazing Alphabet Book' to use as the book's cover, mount each page onto colored construction paper, laminate, and bind each piece together to create a fantastic classroom keepsake book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foot Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your students to a new form of measuring using foam feet instead of rulers and measuring tape. Larremore suggests using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-11663-feet-by-the-foot.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFeet by the Foot™\u003c\/a\u003e, a set of 12 colorful feet \"rulers\", to measure how tall each student is. Have students take turns lying on the floor while another student volunteer lays the feet 'heel to toe' in order to determine height. Keep track of each student's height for graphing - either draw a bar graph on the board or have you students participate to make a \"human bar graph\" (i.e. write height values on the board and have your students line up in front of the correct measurement). Compare and contrast the bars using terms such as \"less than\", \"more than\", \"most\", \"least\", \"average\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Wish I Had Duck Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the special qualities a duck has that makes them well suited for pond living (i.e. webbed feet for swimming, waterproof feathers for staying warm and dry, etc.). 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[NOTE: It could be fun to have your students write an adventure book about their day in the air - what they saw, who they met, where they stopped, what they did, etc.] To add in a bit of geography and reintroduce the concept of sequencing, invite your students to \u003cem\u003emap\u003c\/em\u003e their adventures, drawing an item of intrigue to represent each stop on their balloon ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great lesson ideas to go along with Dr. Seuss's famous works, be sure to visit Larremore's full post at Chalk Talk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103629849,"sku":"A2919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg?v=1522781692"},{"product_id":"literature-laughs-amp-leprechaun-tricks-a2926","title":"Literature, Laughs, \u0026amp; Leprechaun Tricks","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-501 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Clever-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Tom and the Leprechaun book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jacketflap.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop o' the mornin' to ye!\u003c\/em\u003e If you're looking for fun lesson ideas for St. Patrick's Day, second grade teacher Mrs. Dicken's knows \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e how to celebrate - lots of good books, a little adventure, and an elusive {trickster!} leprechaun, who goes by the name Lucky! We found this awesome thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachershare.scholastic.com\/resources\/13295\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacherShare\u003c\/a\u003e {a resource from Scholastic} and just had to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeprechaun Thematic Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Leprechaun is on the loose and doing what he does best - playing tricks! Of course, he's a sly fellow {with years of practice!}, so he won't be easy to catch, but Mrs. Dicken has put her best detectives on the job. Armed with recycled shoe boxes, craft embellishments, duct tape, aluminum foil, 'bait', and \u003cem\u003eanything\u003c\/em\u003e else they can think of, students will work all week to create \u003cem\u003ethe perfect leprechaun trap\u003c\/em\u003e! Meanwhile, Lucky is up to no good:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonday students will find that Lucky has turned all of their chairs backwards. 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After a reading of Pamela Duncan Edwards' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Leprechaun's Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where students learn a priceless lesson about generosity and humility, invite students to enjoy the treats their little classroom leprechaun has brought to share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fantastic ideas on 'capturing' Lucky, a recipe for Lucky's Magical Powder, several writing exercises to inspire student creativity, and various St. Patty's Day themed activities {that cross multiple subjects!}, be sure to visit Mrs. Dicken's full lesson post at TeacherShare!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104940569,"sku":"A2926","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Clever-Tom.jpg?v=1522781700"},{"product_id":"last-minute-st-patricks-day-lessons-a2930","title":"Last Minute St. Patrick's Day Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is nearly upon us, but if you need a few last minute ideas {or even inspiration for next year} we found this great mini-unit designed by Rachelle of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! She offers not only the write-up of each activity, but the printables to go along with it, so be sure to check it out. Here are a few of our favorite exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-531 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock St. Patrick's Day patterning activity and printable \" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students practice simple and complex patterning - AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e, and ABCD\u003cem\u003eABCD\u003c\/em\u003e - with Rachelle's shamrock printable. Your kinders can use graphic art tools to color the patterns or provide them with math manipulatives in various colors (i.e. M\u0026amp;Ms, Skittles, beads, buttons, etc.) for unlimited practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow in a Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how water moves {even when it doesn't \u003cem\u003elook\u003c\/em\u003e like it's moving} with this experiment adapted from the Utah Education Network. You'll need a clear jar and hot water, as well as red, blue, and yellow food coloring. Use Rachelle's introductory discussion points to get your students involved and asking questions. Then, as you complete each step in the experiment, have your students predict what will happen and record their observations on the provided worksheet. Your students will be amazed at the outcome of this experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-532 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-PV.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock themed place value St. Patrick's Day math activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Place Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to practice identifying place value with this fun shamrock-themed worksheet. On each problem card students are given a place value description of a number (i.e. \"I have 4 tens and 3 ones\") and asked to find the appropriate shamrock number cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty more fantastic activities in Rachelle's St. Patrick's Day mini-unit so be sure to visit her site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105595929,"sku":"A2930","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"april-with-eric-carle-a-thematic-unit-a2939","title":"April with Eric Carle - A Thematic Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-592 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle kindergarten thematic unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Eric Carle {and the activities they inspire!} are a fabulous way to herald in the spring season! We found this great thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/april-eric-carle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Alphabet Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by kindergarten teacher, Julie Hicks. Her teaching partner, Susan Johnson, brought the lesson to their classroom a few years back and it's become a spring staple! Here's a rundown of literature selections, learning objectives\/goals and\/or activities {you'll have to visit her site for the \u003cem\u003efull\u003c\/em\u003e workup though!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about butterflies - their habitat, what they eat, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle through drawing, illustration, and manipulative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice telling time with a word problem timelines of when the hungry caterpillar ate each item in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about symmetry using butterfly wings as examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story using a story board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify colors and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story as they place character cards in the correct order on a story poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the ladybug life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild fine motor skills and simple addition skills by having students use a hole punch to make the correct number of 'bite marks' in leaf cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story with puppets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice problem solving skills and visual discrimination by putting together puzzles of the book cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives measure how big\/long\/tall classroom objects are in ladybug units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about spiders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast spiders with insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice simple addition skills by having students draw the correct number of legs on spider bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiny Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page about the parts of a plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the plant life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives to measure how many ladybugs tall student flower crafts are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many, many more project ideas - crafts, geography studies, author studies, etc - at The Alphabet Garden so be sure to head on over there for activity write-ups and pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107627545,"sku":"A2939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"product_id":"giddy-up-learning-about-the-pony-express-a2940","title":"Giddy-Up! 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If you're looking for a fun 'mini-unit' to do with your kinders {or should we say, cowboys and cowgirls!}, that will teach them about the 'wild west' and the first mail system in the U.S., check out this lesson plan from Andrea J. Spillett, California kindergarten teacher and lesson plan contributor\/teacher blogger for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/unitplan.jsp?id=231\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast!\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nLearning About the West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it was like to live in the 'wild west'. Here are some things to consider including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA geography lesson, showing your kinders the region on a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of a traditional western town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast education, technology, medicine, clothing, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe a day in the life of a kindergartner\/child in the wild west.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Law Enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpillett likes to do a lesson on 'law enforcement' in the west - discussing civil responsibility, the importance of order and safety, and, of course, WANTED posters! After reading \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend Of Lightning Larry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aaron Shepard, she invites her students to come up with actions {silly or serious} that might be cause for them, or a classmate, to be \"wanted\" in the classroom (i.e. turning all the name plates upside down, walking backwards through the hallways, running in class, etc.). The children then make WANTED posters in true western style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking from the traditional western dancing style, Spillett invites her students to explore a new style of movement - finding patterns in the dance steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith floor color cards, students are invited to finish the pattern taped to the floor, then hop from card to card reciting the pattern (i.e. red\/green\/red\/green or yellow\/red\/red\/yellow\/red\/red, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo capture traditional western clothing styles, students make a bandana or bolero, incorporating patterning through fun bead embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Songs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Clementine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Oh, Susanna\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Home On The Range\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pony Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss today's mail system {and the other ways we communicate with friends and family}. Explain to your students that, in the wild west, if your grandma wanted to send you a birthday card, it would travel by horse. In your discussion of the Pony Express, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your students complete an ordering\/problem solving activity, putting the following items in order by how long it would take a letter to travel from your city to another part of the country (from shortest to longest) - horse, rail, car, jet, etc. Discuss the answers; your students are sure to be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice addressing envelopes, stamping them {with fun stickers!}, and 'delivering' them to classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a map of the school, creating a 'mail route' of the fastest way to deliver mail to other classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, extensions, and 'wild west' fun, be sure to visit Spillett's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107758617,"sku":"A2940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4068594446.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"learning-about-weather-through-pretend-play-a2965","title":"Learning About Weather Through Pretend Play","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4938639714.jpg\" alt=\"Thermometer\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Ged Carroll\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/renaissancechambara\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGed Carroll\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Thermometer'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/39435232@N00\/4938639714\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Magnuson, Scholastic's Classroom Solutions blogger for the preschool and kindergarten classroom, has put together a phenomenal article on incorporating weather into your pretend play corner! The fantastic thing about this combination is that the activities derived from it are cross-curricular, extending into every subject, and Allie's suggestions are all unique and engaging - some require technology, some require homemade tools, and others require a showcase of your kiddos sparkling {and creative!} personalities! Here are a few of our favorite ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Word Write-Up.\u003c\/strong\u003e In their own unique style, have students use weather word cards and symbols to make forecasts. Armed with a seven-day forecast chart, a map of the United States, and a hand-held microphone, your kiddos will have a blast reporting that today is warm and sunny with a high of 78 degrees. 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You can head on over to check out the full post, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Costumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress your little swashbucklers in all the traditional pirate gear - pirate hats, eye patches, shiny jewelry, beads, and the like! Ms. M suggests heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscraftweekly.com\/pirates2_issue.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Craft Weekly\u003c\/a\u003e for tons of great projects! You might also consider heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/disney-pirates-crafts-recipes-photo-gallery-pg\/view-all\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisneyFamily.com\u003c\/a\u003e for some Pirates of the Caribbean inspired gear {pirate buckles, pirate tricorn hats, a captain's compass, bandanas, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice up the writing center with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/pkg-disney-crafts\/craft-628252-the-code-t\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epirate journals\u003c\/a\u003e {exchange the skull for a mini pirate map or something more 'benign'} and special prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"If I found buried treasure, I would...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are a pirate...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a code of conduct for your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are walking along the beach and stumble upon a treasure map...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Geography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn recycled paper bags, have your students design their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e treasure maps. Consider having them use 'landmarks' in the classroom so that their classmates can practice reading a map in order to find the 'hidden treasure'. You might also create a larger treasure hunt outdoors, hiding a prize on the playground and inviting students to work in groups to follow the provided treasure map!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Ms. M's Blog for more great pirate ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115917849,"sku":"A2972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Photo-on-2011-05-23-at-10.07.jpg?v=1522781765"},{"product_id":"passport-to-fun-learning-about-the-continents-a2975","title":"Passport to Fun - Learning About the Continents","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2589266569.jpg\" alt=\"world map\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Allison Yoshimura\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/ali_san\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllison Yoshimura\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'world map \" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/67882961@N00\/2589266569\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer is a great time to learn about and 'visit' different parts of the world with a “Passport to Fun” or “World Traveler” unit. Deb Chitwood of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/04\/18\/activity-of-week-continent-map-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e offers some fantastic resource links to help you introduce the concept of continents to your kiddos. Whether you create them from colorful sheets of felt or print them onto card stock, here's a list of supplies you'll need for your geography learning center...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful continent cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinent and ocean labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways you can use these materials to teach your kiddos about the continents {they get more challenging as they go along}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding them with both a labeled and unlabeled world map, invite your students to use the completed map to place the continent and ocean labels in the correct place. This activity stresses \u003cem\u003eproper vocabulary\u003c\/em\u003e while introducing continent\/ocean location on the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with an unlabeled world map, have them match the continent cutouts to their correct place on the map and match the continent\/ocean labels to their proper places. This activity will help your kiddos review proper vocabulary, \u003cem\u003ehighlighting continent\/ocean location\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a blank world map {i.e. simple blue circles or a blue rectangle}, invite students to place the continent cutouts in their proper place, labeling the landmasses and oceans with the correct name. This activity encourages students to demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary and continent\/ocean location on the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis series of exercises provides a natural progression for learning and reviewing new concepts. Be sure to visit Living Montessori Now for links to printable maps and resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116638745,"sku":"A2975","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2589266569.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"passport-to-fun-individual-continent-study-a2976","title":"Passport to Fun - Individual Continent Study","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce your kinders have become comfortable with identifying continents on a world map, it's time to get the 'passports' out and learn about individual continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-956 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pretend-passport.jpg\" alt=\"World Geography Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: satorismiles.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Passports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these adorable templates for creating pretend passports from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fiarcircle.com\/downloads\/lessons\/passport.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFiar Circle\u003c\/a\u003e {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/satorismiles.com\/2009\/04\/03\/pretend-passports-a-great-homeschool-tool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSatori Smiles\u003c\/a\u003e}. Simply pick out a cover, print onto sturdy card stock, the print the photo and filler pages onto regular paper. Cut apart and staple {in the correct order} into a passport booklet. Have your kiddos bring in a picture to paste onto their photo page, then have them script in their personal information – name, birth date, place of birth, etc. The download even comes with sample stamps that can be used in your adventures. Your kiddos are sure to love this part of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/continent-bag.jpg\" alt=\"World Geography Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontessori Continent Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeb Chitwood of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/06\/06\/activity-of-the-week-montessori-continent-boxes\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e suggests creating “continent boxes” to assist you in your 'travels'. These boxes contain all sorts of interesting information to help you and your kinders learn about the area:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories and literature from\/about the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack of traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal musical instruments {or pictures of traditional instruments}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of the region and well-known places\/landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency from the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional houses\/housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant and animals indigenous to the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood grown and consumed in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional games played by children in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list goes on and on! Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/our-continent-bags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e has put together some fantastic continent bags as an example, so be sure to check out her blog, as well as Living Montessori Now, for tips, tricks, links, printables, and more information on how to create your own! After studying about the focus continent, add a stamp in your kiddos' passports, and move on to your next adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116933657,"sku":"A2976","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pretend-passport.jpg?v=1522781772"},{"product_id":"classroom-mini-economy-project-a2980","title":"Classroom \"Mini-Economy\" Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-978\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dsc05842.jpg\" alt=\"Economics and Money Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kpoindexter.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kpoindexter.wordpress.com\/downloads\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKristen Poindexter's\u003c\/a\u003e idea to treat the classroom as a 'mini-economy' - with jobs, paychecks, goods for sale, the whole nine yards! Start by creating a list of duties that your students can safely complete around the classroom - line leader, paper collector, paper distributor, attendance keeper, shelf straightener, etc. Kristin's job list included 30+ positions that could feasibly be completed once a week as well as several seasonal duties {like zoo keeper and gardener} to fill in the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to consider for your own mini-economy...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModeling after real world experience, create applications, inviting your students to apply for the position they'd like to fill in the classroom. [NOTE: Since your kinders are likely to respond to variety, assign job 'periods' - i.e. months, nine weeks, semesters, etc. - so that they can experience all facets of the classroom 'economy'.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold brief 'interviews' before assigning positions, allowing students to tell you why they'd be perfect for the position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a method of payment {like Kristin's 'Bulldog Bucks'}, as well as a schedule for payment, providing your students with a 'billfold' to keep their money in. You might also consider showing students how to keep a simple register to keep track of their earnings and expenditures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase or create items of value that students can put their earnings towards - small craft kits to take home {print out direction cards and place appropriate craft materials from the supply closet into a small Ziploc bag}, homemade journal pads, inexpensive pens\/pencils, stickers, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out Kristin's website for her mini-economy plans and for several of the forms she uses to go with this project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118834201,"sku":"A2980","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/dsc05842.jpg?v=1522781783"},{"product_id":"around-the-world-vacation-a2339","title":"Around the World \"Vacation\"!","description":"\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2860 \" title=\"trip2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/trip2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies, Geography, and Culture Elementary Lesson Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo time for a family vacation this year? Embark on your own virtual \"Around the World\" journey inspired by Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/join-us-on-virtual-vacation-around.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMichelles Charm World\u003c\/a\u003e! Through guidebooks, websites, travel books, and more, your kiddos will be able to visit all \u003cem\u003esorts\u003c\/em\u003e of cool places of your choosing. Spend a week on safari in the Serengeti. Enjoy 'canoeing' the rivers and traipsing through the jungles of the Amazon. Study the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the Parthenon, the Pyramids, you name it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the vacation feel real, create...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassports and stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets to\/from your destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuggage tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you \"visit\" each location think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture {food, clothing, homes, customs, religions, music\/instruments, art, etc. of the native inhabitants}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants found in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...incorporating these elements into your research and learning. You also might consider a bit of pretend play. For instance, while visiting Paris, create a small cafe where your kiddos can pretend to eat beignets and drink \"cafe\" while watching the pedestrians on the busy thoroughfare. In Athens, \"hike\" to the Acropolis and use colored pencils {or another art medium} to sketch the Parthenon. And, as with any trip, don't forget the maps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncorporating an \"Around the World\" vacation will make this a summer your kiddos will never forget! Be sure to head on over to Michelles Charm World for more ideas and fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119456793,"sku":"A2339","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/trip2.jpg?v=1522781787"},{"product_id":"me-on-the-map-social-studies-unit-a2987","title":"Me on the Map - Social Studies Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1024  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMGP5911.jpg\" alt=\"Geography and Maps Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jmeacham.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this book that early childhood educator, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/science.social.studies.mini.lessons.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJessica Meacham\u003c\/a\u003e, has her kiddos put together during their geography unit. Comprised of eleven different maps, ranging from a hand drawn picture of each child to a replica of the solar system, students learn where they fit in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this unit\/unit project offer a great way to learn important geography terms {i.e. town\/city, county, state, country, continent, planet, etc.}, students will also learn to distinguish between land and water masses on a map or globe, learn about map keys and symbols, explore direction using a compass, sharpen writing skills, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Mrs. Meacham's Classroom for the lesson plan download, book list, list of extra unit resources, and fabulous pictures of one of her student's completed projects ~ then get to planning your own \"Me on the Map\" unit!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734120439833,"sku":"A2987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMGP5911.jpg?v=1522781793"},{"product_id":"me-on-the-map-ii-social-studies-unit-a2999","title":"Me On The Map II - Social Studies Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1106  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1-Medium1.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies Maps Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fabulous social studies map craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/me-on-map.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e {Mari-Ann attributes the original idea to Mrs. Bates of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/finallyinfirst.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/me-on-map.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFinally in First\u003c\/a\u003e!} and think it would make the perfect addition to our earlier lesson post - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2987\/me-on-the-map-social-studies-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMe On The Map\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to visually reinforce mapping concepts, students start by creating a 'map' of the Earth on a large circle cutout. Then, on circles that get smaller as you go along, students create maps of their - continent, country, state, county, city\/town, street, and house or school. We love how Mari-Ann included fun exercises\/craft materials along the way to add a bit more excitement to the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn their map of the Earth, Mari-Ann provided her son with some spelling and fine motor practice by having him spell out \"Earth\" using sticker letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn creating the continent, she printed out a template and had her son pin punch a cutout from craft foam. This is great for fine motor building!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe provided patterned scrapbook paper for fun backgrounds and visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the state page, they included a replica of their state flag {mounted on a toothpick}, as well as the state flower and bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMari-Ann added a picture of her son to the final page, adding a bit of personalization and fun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Counting Coconuts to see the finished product of each page and read how they approached each part of the project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734124142617,"sku":"A2999","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1-Medium1.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"product_id":"christmas-around-the-world-a3037","title":"Christmas Around the World","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1342\" title=\"Cereal-Box-Suitcase\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Geography and Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachwithme.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this \"Christmas Around the World\" geography lesson idea from Diane of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/blogs\/getting-to-the-core\/item\/62-christmas-around-the-world\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach With Me\u003c\/a\u003e?! You can get the complete lesson kit for FREE on her website or use it as inspiration for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e unit. Your kiddos will love that the lesson starts with making passports, tickets, and suitcases for the journey ahead...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect three or four different locations for your kinders to \"visit\", finding a map and flag for your kiddos to color, as well as researching how the people in each culture celebrate Christmas - the food they eat, the decorations they make, the stories they tell, etc. The cereal box suitcases make a great place to store the souvenirs, crafts, information cards, and other items they collect along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unit is a fabulous way to build awareness of other cultures, countries, and traditions!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132695065,"sku":"A3037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cereal-Box-Suitcase.jpg?v=1522781861"},{"product_id":"elves-needed-apply-here-a3039","title":"Elves Needed - Apply Here!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1353\" title=\"Elf-Application\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Elf-Application.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adorable Christmas writing activity comes from Mrs. Carroll of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/christmas-catch-up-happy-new-year.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e - we're certain your kiddos will love it! Start by sharing Stephen Krensky's creative Christmas tale, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Santa Got His Job\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a story that follows a young Santa on his quest for the perfect job. He answers lots of classified ads, but doesn't find the right fit until he meets a group of friendly elves who have an idea of how to use his special talents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like Santa in the story and adults in the workplace, have your students fill out a job application - to be part of Santa's team of elves! Mrs. Carroll provides an adorable application printable at her blog inviting students to answer important \"elf\" questions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever played with toys?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you like toys?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you naughty or nice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your kiddos sign their finished applications and add their thumbprints at the bottom {for background checks, of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further practice, provide students with an envelope to address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRE: Job Applications Processing\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Santa Claus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e 1 Reindeer Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e North Pole, 99705\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a return address, a fun Christmas sticker \"stamp\", and seal the envelopes to send to the North Pole!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to The First Grade Parade to download and print applications for your kiddos! And take time to browse - there are tons of great ideas to use this holiday season!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132989977,"sku":"A3039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Elf-Application.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-with-the-k-crew-a3066","title":"Valentine's Day with The K-Crew","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5282410554.jpg\" alt=\"Journal' photo (c) 2010, Curt Fleenor - license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n        \u003ca title=\"license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/ - click to view more info about 'Journal' or find free 'journal' pictures via Wylio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wylio.com\/credits\/flickr\/5282410554\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help you round out your Valentine's Day activities, we visited on of our favorite haunts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thekcrew.net\/valentines.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew\u003c\/a\u003e, to see what \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e were up to! The answer - lots of great stuff! Here's a peek at a few of their February centers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Journaling Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love incorporating journaling exercises in the kindergarten classroom and were excited to see that the teaching duo over at The K-Crew included some new prompts in their V-Day unit. There are three in total - our favorite has your kiddos creating a secret valentine for one of their classmates. [NOTE: So that \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e child gets a valentine, be sure to assign names! This could all be part of the 'ceremony' of the activity ~ leave a fun Valentine themed envelope with a classmate's name in it in each student's journal.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience Center Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a variety of magazine cutouts, clip art images, etc. and invite students to sort the cards into one of two categories - \"Man-made\" or \"Natural\". If you can, find V-Day themed items like sugar, chocolates, a bow and arrow, flowers, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese activities are just the tip of the iceberg! For other great literature, math, social studies, and art ideas, be sure to visit The K-Crew's website!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137708569,"sku":"A3066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5282410554.jpg?v=1522781892"},{"product_id":"black-history-month-inventions-great-fun-a3068","title":"Black History Month + Inventions = Great Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1505\" title=\"BHM-Invention-Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BHM-Invention-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Black History Month Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: anotherdayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this awesome lesson idea from Mrs. Tabb over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/anotherdayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/black-history-unit-day-2inventions.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Awesomeness\u003c\/a\u003e! We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the science component and think that your kiddos will have a blast learning about various African American inventors, as well as brainstorming and \u003cem\u003emaking\u003c\/em\u003e their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e inventions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how Mrs. Tabb created a poster to give her kiddos a visual representation of the invention process! From her pictures, it looks like her students had a great time each step of the way - from brainstorming ideas and sketching plans to creating a prototype and applying for a patent! While you certainly don't want to stifle your kinders' creativity, if they're finding it difficult to come up with ideas, it might be a great time to remind them that a lot of inventions are created to resolve a problem. Perhaps, by identifying a problem in their own life, they'll get some ideas for inventing a solution!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson plan, pictures of some really neat inventions, and a lot of other great activity ideas, be sure to visit First Grade Awesomeness!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138069017,"sku":"A3068","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/BHM-Invention-Day.jpg?v=1522781894"},{"product_id":"working-with-pennies-on-presidents-day-a3071","title":"Working with Pennies on President's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1520\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4630355374_f0af133765_b.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Money Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ephoto © 2010 Marlon E, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with currency is a natural extension of President's Day {at least we think so!} so, to go along with this concept, we found some cute and simple math ideas for you to use this coming Monday! The ideas come from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/presidents.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes\u003c\/a\u003e - former blog of kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Flanagan, and now a part of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.atozteacherstuff.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e family of sites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenny Grid Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game is great for strengthening early math skills! As they roll the game die, count the number of dots displayed, and mark off the same number of pennies on their worksheet, your students will build counting skills as well as reinforce the concept of 1:1 correspondence. Coloring is great, but for a more tactile experience (and a way to provide your kiddos with more fine motor practice), consider providing each player with a roll of pennies to use as markers on their game board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenny Probability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to practice collecting and analyzing data with this fun penny probability exercise! To begin, demonstrate for your students how to properly toss a coin, read the results, and record the outcome on the worksheet. Then, armed with the proper equipment, invite them to toss the coins \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e number of times. When finished, have them count up the total of each outcome and write or dictate comparative sentences...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003emore\u003c\/span\u003e heads \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003ethan\u003c\/span\u003e tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eless\u003c\/span\u003e heads \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003ethan\u003c\/span\u003e tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere were \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eequal\u003c\/span\u003e heads and tails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e coin, of course, or perhaps a combination! Since you'll most likely discuss both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, consider using the quarter for one of the exercises and the penny for the other...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and other fabulous President's Day lesson\/activity ideas, be sure to visit Little Giraffes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139510809,"sku":"A3071","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4630355374_f0af133765_b.jpg?v=1522781902"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-activities-from-kindergarten-hoppenings-a3072","title":"President's Day Activities from Kindergarten Hoppenings!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1524\" title=\"Penny-Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penny-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Money Math Kindergarten Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kinder-pond.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these great President's Day activities from Shannon Martin over a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kinder-pond.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/presidents-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Hoppenings\u003c\/a\u003e! She has tons of great ideas and fabulously offers the printables she created to go along with them for *FREE*! You'll have to scoot on over to Shannon's blog for the full post, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoney Worksheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide your kinders with counting\/skip counting, simple addition, and money review, Shannon created a variety of money worksheets that would work great in a President's Day math center. She offers four variations...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounting pennies (counting by 1s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounting nickles (counting by 5s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounting dimes (counting by 10s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounting pennies and nickles (simple addition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your students need a bit of help, set out coin manipulatives for them to use to count and solve the various problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the {FREE} download of this activity and many more, be sure to visit Kindergarten Hoppenings!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139674649,"sku":"A3072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Penny-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522781903"},{"product_id":"mardi-gras-masks-shakers-a2429","title":"Mardi Gras Masks \u0026 Shakers!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mardi-Gras-Masks-Shakers.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras and Carnival Kids Crafts\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2011 www.momto2poshlildivas.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to incorporate Mardi Gras into the classroom? Check out these adorable crafts from Bern over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.momto2poshlildivas.com\/2011\/03\/celebrating-mardi-gras-with-masks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMom to 2 Posh Lil Divas\u003c\/a\u003e. They're just what you need to get the celebration started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMardi Gras Masks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask template {we found several templates over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.firstpalette.com\/tool_box\/printables\/masquerademask.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Palette\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21258-white-card-stock-40-sheet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite card stock\u003c\/a\u003e or foam sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft embellishments\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-1293-paint-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2027-glitter-12-pack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-469-spectra0174-deluxe-art-tissue0153-assortments-20-sheets-20-x-30.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3467-feathers-hot-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efeathers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8761-sequins-spangles-shaker-jar.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4816-fun-gems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egems\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5724-chenille-stems-assorted-12-sparkle-stems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e (to curl!), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin dowel rod or single paper punch and yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet your kiddos have fun with the mask - perhaps showing them examples - but ultimately allowing them to create and decorate using the craft materials that inspire them! It will be fun to see the varied results - some students might paint their designs, others might cover the entire mask with shiny sequins, and still others might decide to collage the mask with torn squares of art tissue paper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Notes on wearing the masks... The dowel rod is great because it's 'one size fits all'. No holes need to be punched. No measuring needs to take place. 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This will deter curious little party-goers from opening the bottle and making a mess!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese projects are fabulous and, perhaps, paired with a fun \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3073\/the-music-of-louisiana-a-special-activity-for-mardi-gras\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMardi Gras music lesson\u003c\/a\u003e your kiddos will have a day to remember!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-12066\/mardi-gras-masks-and-shakers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for these crafts!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139772953,"sku":"A2429","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mardi-Gras-Masks-Shakers.jpg?v=1522781904"},{"product_id":"the-music-of-louisiana-a-special-activity-for-mardi-gras-a3073","title":"The Music of Louisiana - A Special Activity for Mardi Gras!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1537\" title=\"3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras and Music Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2003 EBRPD Public Affairs, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomorrow is Mardi Gras and if you're looking for something special to do in acknowledgment of the event, check out this simple lesson idea from Risa Young over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/lesson-plan\/activity-plan-4-5-mardi-gras\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e. After discussing what the observance is all about and how people celebrate it, Risa suggests introducing your kiddos to the various types of music that have been made famous in Louisiana - listening to samples of jazz, blues, Cajun, and Zydeco\/Creole songs and discussing the differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fun extension, you might consider learning some Zydeco dance moves, teaching the dances to your kiddos as you explore the new type of music. [NOTE: We did a basic search on YouTube - simply typed in 'zydeco dancing' - and found several introductory\/demo videos that can help get you started.] After learning a few authentic moves, Risa then suggests expanding the activity by inviting students to create their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e dance moves inspired by the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince music is important to Louisiana culture we thought we'd highlight this fun activity for the upcoming holiday, but Risa also offers several other special Mardi Gras activity recommendations in her article at Scholastic, so be sure to visit the full post! Many of the activities can be used in conjunction with each other!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139838489,"sku":"A3073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3775696252_c482f6d2e4_b.jpg?v=1522781904"},{"product_id":"patriotic-eagle-craft-a3114","title":"Patriotic Eagle Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1990\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eagle-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Patriotic Memorial Day Eagle Craft for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemorial day is a day to honor the military men and women, both past and present, who have fought to protect our country and the freedoms we enjoy. Nicole, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ricca's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, shared this great inspirational craft that would be a fantastic addition to your holiday lesson plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an important symbol of our country, the bald eagle represents strength and courage, displayed everyday by the men and women who defend our country, and freedom, an ideal that would not be possible without their dedication and service. By having students create the eagle's wings from their hand prints, they are reminded that they too have a part it making our country great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full details, be sure to visit Mrs. Ricco's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147604505,"sku":"A3114","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eagle-Craft.jpg?v=1522781952"},{"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":"summer-olympics-go-for-gold-printable-board-game-a3143","title":"Summer Olympics - 'Go for Gold!' 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If the space does not have instructions, the player's turn ends and the die is passed to the next player. However, if the space has instructions - i.e. \"You sleep in and are late for practice. Go back 1.\", \"You kick a winning soccer goal. Go forward 3.\", etc. - the player must follow the instructions then pass the die to the next player. 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We especially love their mascot and medal design printables...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2012 Olympic Games Mascot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a short history on the use of mascots in the Olympic games, students are invited to pretend they've been chosen to design a new mascot for the 2012 games. While there are black and white images of previous mascots at the bottom of the printable, be sure to pull up color images of previous designs to provide your students with inspiration. On the back, invite your kinders to write what they based their mascot on and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2012 Olympic Medals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a brief history of medal design, students are once again invited to pretend they've been asked to design new medals for the games. This activity offers a great opportunity to talk about the origin of the Olympic games, the cultures of both Ancient Greece and Great Britain, as well as what the traditions and symbols of the Olympics. With this information, and photos of previous medals, students can set about creating their own medal designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these awesome printables - and lots of other great resources for learning about the Olympic games - be sure to visit Instant Display!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153338905,"sku":"A3142","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mascot-Medal-Design.jpg?v=1522781986"},{"product_id":"our-government-learning-about-the-constitution-a3159","title":"Our Government - Learning About the Constitution","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2263\" title=\"Constitution-Day-Preamble\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Constitution-Day-Preamble.jpg\" alt=\"Patriotic Constitution Day and September 11th Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime just seems to fly by! Can you believe it's back-to-school season already?! And while today it's back-to-school units and first day of school activities, soon it will be 9\/11, Constitution Day, and Johnny Appleseed activities! We decided to fast forward a bit and share some of the fun activities we've been finding for your September themes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatriot Day, held in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9\/11\/01, and Constitution Day offer a great opportunity for your kiddos to explore the principles and values that America was founded on and what the United States stands for. While the original documents drafted by our founding fathers are sure to be difficult for your kinders to understand, we found this great lesson plan, shared by April Larremore of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/constitution-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, and thought it did a fantastic job of helping students understand the meaning of the Preamble of the Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to compliment David Catrow's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe The Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, after reading the story, April and her kiddos began by discussing each statement in the Preamble, breaking them down and putting them into words that everybody could understand. 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While the concept of authority and a governing body might seem at odds with our aim - freedom for all - this 4-part lesson from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.constitutionday.us\/link_frameset.asp?url=http:\/\/www.civiced.org\/byrd\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Center for Civic Education\u003c\/a\u003e helps students understand the necessity of authority, the difference between authority and power, how authority comes with responsibility, and how the Constitution provides for authority as well as places important limits on it's practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in language that your kinders can understand, the lesson story is broken up into four chapters that follow the story of Orb and Effy - two bubble people who recall the story of how their home, Bubble Land, would have fallen apart without rules and leadership. With discussion points, concept exercises, background reading, story props, and more, this is a great unit to do with your kinders for Constitution Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the lesson download, be sure to visit The Center for Civic Education!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155894809,"sku":"A3161","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Constitution-Authority-Lesson.jpg?v=1522782002"},{"product_id":"our-government-learning-about-the-three-branches-a3162","title":"Our Government - Learning About The Three Branches","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Our-Government-Capital.jpg\" alt=\"Constitution Day, Government and Civics Socials Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Phillip Martin\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstitution Day offers a great opportunity for talking about how our government is set up and introducing your kiddos to it's three branches. We found this great lesson from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cms-ca.org\/pdf\/cd_lessons\/kb3_tired_king.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalifornia Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools\u003c\/a\u003e that will help your kiddos understand the three functions of government and the duties\/responsibilities of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lesson follows the story of an imaginary king, Louis the Umpteenth, who is overworked, exhausted from handling all the tasks of government himself, and needs a better way to run his kingdom. His solution - a new government like the one we have in our \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e country. Through the story your kinders will see the importance of each branch of government, be introduced to their various responsibilities, and have fun participating with the interactive story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson plan - the story, discussion, and extension activity - be sure to visit the California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155993113,"sku":"A3162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Our-Government-Capital.jpg?v=1522782003"},{"product_id":"johnny-appleseed-writing-prompts-craftivities-more-a3167","title":"Johnny Appleseed Writing Prompts, Craftivities, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2314\" title=\"Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt.jpg\" alt=\"September Johnny Appleseed Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 26th is \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e and, to celebrate the infamous journey of John Chapman, we found a slew of fantastic craftivities created by Teri of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/johnny-appleseed-craftivities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e! With several writing prompts, printable surveys and graphic organizer, a craft idea, and more - we know you'll find the perfect exercise(s) to complete with your kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf I had a basket of apples...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite of Teri's activities is this craft\/writing prompt. Your students will have the opportunity to practice their handwriting skills as well as tap into their creativity to decide what they would do with a basket of apples...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare them with friends and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave the seeds to plant apple trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sweets - pie, apple fritters, apple dumplings, applesauce, apple cider, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is Teri provides the template for this craft and the printable for the writing prompt - along with her other awesome exercises - in her Johnny Appleseed {Craftivities} Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. Be sure to visit A Cupcake for the Teacher for the details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734158286873,"sku":"A3167","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Johnny-Appleseed-Writing-Prompt.jpg?v=1522782017"},{"product_id":"apple-themed-center-activities-a3168","title":"Apple Themed Center Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2319\" title=\"Apple-Roll-Count-Color\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Roll-Count-Color.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School, Fall, and Johnny Appleseed Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/apples.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e, created by kindergarten teacher, Kathleen, has become a fast favorite for fabulous center ideas and printables! When looking for fun apple themed ideas for back-to-school, fall, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, we knew it would be one of our first stops and Kathleen didn't disappoint! Her colorful activities and center exercises make \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to kindergarten! You'll have to head over to Growing Kinders for the full lesson, but here's a sneak peek at one of our favorite activities from the unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApple Roll, Count, \u0026amp; Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating her own game board\/worksheet, Kathleen invited her kiddos to roll the game die, identify the numeral displayed, and color the apple with the same number of seeds. Great for strengthening numeral recognition, 1:1 correspondence, and counting skill - your kiddos are sure to have a great time coloring their game board and socializing with their classmates as they learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this fun math game and for the rest of Kathleen's apple-tastic learning centers, be sure to visit Growing Kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159204377,"sku":"A3168","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Roll-Count-Color.jpg?v=1522782022"},{"product_id":"what-is-your-favorite-kind-of-apple-graphing-activity-a3169","title":"\"What is your favorite kind of apple?\" Graphing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2323\" title=\"Apple-Graphing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Graphing.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School, Fall, and Johnny Appleseed Day Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: sc.jeffco.k12.co.us\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stumbled upon Martha Shehan's kindergarten blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sc.jeffco.k12.co.us\/education\/components\/scrapbook\/default.php?sectiondetailid=165957\u0026amp;sc_id=1184588770\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Shehan's Full Day Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, and it looks like she and her kiddos had a blast celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day! Along with making applesauce, crafting 'pot' hats, reading the Seuss-favorite \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen Apples Up On Top!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and exploring color words with the emergent reader Martha created, they also practiced graphing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands-on activity, students first sampled different colored apples - yellow, green, and red - determining which was their favorite. Then, as a class, they compiled their responses and graphed the results to see what color apple was most preferred by the class. What we love is that Martha and her kinders created two different graphs. The first graph they created using student pictures and the second, for a fun twist, they used actual apples!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this fun Johnny Appleseed Day lesson plan, be sure to visit Mrs. Shehan's Full Day Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159335449,"sku":"A3169","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Graphing.jpg?v=1522782022"},{"product_id":"apple-poetry-sequencing-a3172","title":"Apple Poetry \u0026 Sequencing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2342\" title=\"Apple-Sequencing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and Fall Sequencing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last activity {but certainly not least!} in our apple activity round-up for fall and\/or \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Appleseed Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, is this super cute exercise from {where else?} Deanna Jump over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/farm-and-apple-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e! Combining a cutesy poem with crafting and sequencing practice, we know this craftivity will be a hit with your kinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome considerations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor younger students, find black and white clip art online, printing the images for each step in the sequence onto colored construction paper and inviting your kiddos to cut them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a handwriting component, using a tracing font to create the poem labels and inviting your kinders to trace the words. [NOTE: Of course cutting their own page labels builds scissor skills, but if you're looking for something quicker, mailing labels would be easy to print, peel, and stick!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this craftivity - and all of Deanna's teaching genius! - be sure to visit Mrs. Jump's Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160023577,"sku":"A3172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Sequencing.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-making-a-compass-a3176","title":"Columbus Day - Making A Compass","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2361\" title=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-projects-for-kids-magnets-and-metal-4.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tlc.howstuffworks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbus Day is observed a week from today {Monday, October 8th} and, if you're planning some special activities and crafts for the day, be sure to check out this fun compass tutorial from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tlc.howstuffworks.com\/family\/science-projects-for-kids-magnets-and-metal4.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLC Family\u003c\/a\u003e! Just as Christopher Columbus relied on navigational instruments on his voyage across the Atlantic, your little explorers can use their newly created compasses to practice 'navigating' themselves around the room, school yard, etc. Not only can they use their new tools during pretend play - and, of course, learn a little more about the science of how a compass works as they help construct it - there are tons of games that can be played with a compass! While you'll have to be mindful of your students' skill level, here are a few sites where you can find compass games\/activities: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/qacubscouts.org\/main\/dens\/bear\/schedule\/role-resposibilities\/compass-games\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eQueen Anne Cub Scouts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/list_6552996_compass-learning-games.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCompass Learning Games\u003c\/a\u003e {from eHow}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to visit TLC Family for this fun Columbus Day science activity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161072153,"sku":"A3176","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-projects-for-kids-magnets-and-metal-4.jpg?v=1522782034"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-if-i-discovered-america-writing-craftivity-a3177","title":"Columbus Day - “If I Discovered America” Writing Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2366\" title=\"Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Social Studies and Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: wildaboutfirsties.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Travis of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wildaboutfirsties.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWild About Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e created this adorable writing craftivity for Columbus Day and is sharing it, for FREE, at her \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers Pay Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e site! After learning more about Christopher Columbus' voyage and exploration of the New World, invite your kiddos to imagine if they had traveled on one of the three expedition ships and discovered a new land. Have them think about what they might see, who they might encounter, what's the first thing they would do once the stepped foot on dry land, what it might feel like to make such a huge discovery, etc. and write their thoughts down. Decorate the writing page using the template for the adorable explorer hat, included in the free download, and you'll have an adorable display for Columbus Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome lesson and fabulous freebie, be sure to visit Jessica's Teachers Pay Teachers site. And, of course, don't forget about her blog, Wild About Firsties!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161465369,"sku":"A3177","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-lets-have-a-boat-race-a3178","title":"Columbus Day - Let's Have A Boat Race!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2370\" title=\"KLP-Columbus-Day-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/KLP-Columbus-Day-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Social Studies Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: onecharmingparty.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this boat race activity from Brittany over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onecharmingparty.com\/2010\/11\/04\/kids-table-game-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Charming Party\u003c\/a\u003e?! Just like Christopher Columbus, who pioneered the way across the Atlantic to discover the New World, your students will have blast advancing their boats across the game mat. The set up is super simple. All you need are three small recycled juice cartons {one each for the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria!}, balloons, and a piece of butcher paper on which to create the game mat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game calls for each player to blow up the balloon on their boat, hold it while everyone finishes, and then place their boats at the starting point and let the balloons go at the same time. If you don't think your kinders will be able to blow up a balloon, here are a few alternatives you might try...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the milk carton boats to pull back racer cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActually create boats that float, place them in clear tubs of water, and have your students blow their boat from one end of the container to the other. Here are some great boat tutorials...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cube boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/crafts\/sail-into-summer-with-ice-cube-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphamom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4herreras.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/cork-boats.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTime for Play\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice box boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inchmark.squarespace.com\/inchmark\/2009\/8\/9\/juice-box-boats.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInchmark\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg carton boats from Red Ted Art {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lifeatthezoo.com\/2012\/09\/egg-carton-craft-ideas-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife at the Zoo\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your students will have a blast with this activity! Be sure to visit One Charming Party for all of the game details or check out one of these fun alternatives!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161629209,"sku":"A3178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/KLP-Columbus-Day-Game.jpg?v=1522782037"},{"product_id":"election-unit-we-love-america-a3185","title":"Election Unit - We Love America!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2421\" title=\"citizenship\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/citizenship.jpg\" alt=\"Citizenship and Election Day Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: melissa-wade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick off your Election Unit, we found these awesome notebooking\/anchor chart ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melissa-wade.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/adventures-in-notebooking.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSecond Grade With Mrs. Wade\u003c\/a\u003e that explore all kinds of different topics! Our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe Love The USA!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElection season is a great time to remember all of the things that make America great; we vote to elect the leader of our country, we enjoy freedoms that many other countries do not, we can feel confident and secure knowing that we have a military that will defend and protect us, etc. We love the idea of starting your unit with a notebooking exercise that will have your students brainstorming all of the reasons that they love the USA!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same vein, the freedoms and rights that we enjoy also come with responsibility - the responsibility of contributing in a positive way and practicing good citizenship. Not only does a good citizen demonstrate many important attributes and values important in our communities - responsibility, courage, acceptance, honesty, etc. - but a good citizen also follows the laws of the country and recognizes the importance of political awareness. Melissa's citizenship notebooking page and anchor chart are a perfect way to introduce and discuss how to be a good citizen - in general and as it relates to the coming election {exercising our right to vote!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these fabulous activities and lots of other great government themed notebooking\/anchor chart ideas, be sure to visit Second Grade With Mrs. Wade!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163529753,"sku":"A3185","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/citizenship.jpg?v=1522782048"},{"product_id":"election-unit-the-three-branches-of-government-a3186","title":"Election Unit - The Three Branches of Government","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2425\" title=\"Tree-Map\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tree-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day and Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this super cute tree map over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/marshmallow-math-kids-at-parent-night.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBuzzing With Ms. B\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a great addition to your Election\/Government Unit! We just love Chrissy's honesty about teaching the subject and, as an educator, we're certain you can identify,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...We are in a great position to encourage interest in how our government works. We're in the middle of a presidential election, and, while personally terrifying for me, it is a completely accessible, motivating, and exciting way to get kids interested in learning about government.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can get past the 'taboo' and into the 'meat' of the subject, it can be a very positive experience! While the complex workings of our government will certainly not be on the agenda for your little learners, and teaching about the different branches of the government may seem a bit tricky {especially with kinders!}, we really like the visual Chrissy used and think it offers a simple, yet fun introduction to how our country's government is structured!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163759129,"sku":"A3186","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tree-Map.jpg?v=1522782050"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/dsc05842.jpg?v=1530027791","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/kindergarten-social-studies-lesson-plans\/topic-journaling.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}