{"title":"Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cut-or-draw-amp-tell-stories-a2935","title":"Cut - or Draw - \u0026amp; Tell Stories","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-564 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cut-and-tell.jpg\" alt=\"cut and tell literacy activity for kindergartners and preschoolers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.playbasedlearning.com.au\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your kinders interested during story time {and to hopefully instill in them a love of storytelling and reading!}, it's important to vary your routine. Develop a voice for each of the characters, help students visualize the events of the story by acting it out or miming, add sound effects where appropriate - do what you can to keep them focused, interested, and even captivated by the story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and tell stories, as well as draw and tell stories, offer a fantastic break from traditional \"bound book storytelling\". They require the teller to truly know the story {allowing them to better relate the events, characters, and setting}, add an artistic element to the process, and usually provide a surprise ending when the cut object\/drawing is revealed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see how a cut and tell story works, check out this fantastic blog post from Sherry and Donna at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2011\/03\/cut-and-tell-story\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIrresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning\u003c\/a\u003e. The duo also has a picture tutorial of a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2011\/03\/the-ghost-on-petersons-farm\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edraw and tell\u003c\/a\u003e story. You can find several resources for these types of stories online as well {or attempt to make your own from a new\/favorite story!}. One resource we thought was particularly helpful is this compilation of \"Draw \u0026amp; Tell\", \"Cut \u0026amp; Tell\", and \"Fold \u0026amp; Tell\" books from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fremontlibrary.org\/UserFiles\/File\/youth\/foldandtell_pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFremont Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile certainly not practical for \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e circle time, your students will have a blast with this new storytelling platform. You might even consider having \u003cem\u003ethem\u003c\/em\u003e give it a try...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106775577,"sku":"A2935","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cut-and-tell.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"product_id":"making-a-story-roll-writing-center-activity-a2942","title":"Making a Story Roll - Writing Center Activity","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3164059182.jpg\" alt=\"How We Roll - 52 Stories - Pt 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for GorillaSushi\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/gorillasushi\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGorillaSushi\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'How We Roll - 52 Stories - Pt 1'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/13589188@N00\/3164059182\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that April 10th {this Sunday} is \"Encourage a Young Writer Day\"? While you should inspire and cultivate your students' writing  skills every day, consider setting up a unique writing center activity  to recognize the day. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/imaginationsoup.net\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eImagination Soup\u003c\/a\u003e guest contributor, Alida Bunder, suggests making story rolls - an  exercise that will get your students excited about making {and writing!}  books.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory Rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect an assortment of recycled toilet paper, paper towel, and even wrapping paper rolls, as well as colored printer paper or construction paper in various colors. Before beginning the exercise, cut the materials to the appropriate heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using toilet paper rolls, you'll need to cut a stack of paper to the height of 4-inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using a full paper towel roll, a standard sheet of paper will fit its 11-inch height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth paper towel and wrapping paper rolls can be cut down to fit the width of a standard piece of printer paper (8.5-inches) as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using non-standard paper (i.e. construction paper, scrapbook paper, etc.), you'll most likely have to cut both the cardboard tubes and the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these pre-cut materials, invite your students to create a story roll! Have them place several sheets of paper end to end, creating one long sheet of paper using glue or double sided tape, and attach one end to the cardboard roll. Then, using each piece of paper as a \"story frame\" have your kiddos brainstorm a theme, write several story sentences, and use various graphic art tools, magazine clippings, etc. to illustrate their tale! When finished, roll the paper around the cardboard tube and secure with a colorful ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kinders are sure to have a blast with this exercise - it'll stretch their imagination, provide practice in proper sentence structure, and excite them to know that they've created their very own story book! In honor of their creations, set aside a shelf in the classroom library to display the books and invite other students, classes, teachers, etc. to come peruse the 'new literature'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108446745,"sku":"A2942","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3164059182.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"storytelling-games-that-engage-the-imagination-a2954","title":"Storytelling Games That Engage the Imagination!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-692 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5202776729_035e568c76_m.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Reading and Storytelling Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/jm_photos\/5202776729\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this Wednesday {the 27th} is \"Tell a Story Day\", we thought it would be great to find some storytelling games that will help your kinders engage their imagination, review the parts of a story, and practice constructing a tale from beginning to end. Here are some fantastic ideas from Dianne at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.storyconnection.net\/?content=games\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Story Connection\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magic Story Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this activity, divide students into groups of four, offering each group member a paper bag with a surprise object in it {the four objects should be the same for each group}. Taking turns, have students open their bag and tell a short story about the \"magical\" object they find inside! As an activity extension, consider regrouping the students by the object that was in their bag and, after retelling their stories, choose one to illustrate\/make into a book to share with the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Spinning\" Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare for the activity, unravel a ball of yarn, tying a knot every three to five feet, then re-wrap the knotted string back into a ball. To play, invite your kinders to sit in a tight circle and demonstrate how to play by telling the beginning of a story, unraveling the yarn ball as you talk. When you reach the first knot, toss the yarn to a student in the circle and invite them to continue the story as they spin the string. This process continues until the story is complete. Dianne suggests reviewing the parts of the story as you go along, reminding students of they're task {i.e. crafting the beginning, the body, the climax, etc.}. Tell as many stories as it takes to give each student a turn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more storytelling game ideas, be sure to visit Dianne's site for the full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110511129,"sku":"A2954","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5202776729_035e568c76_m.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"pie-charts-amp-storytelling-a-unique-approach-to-inspiring-tales-a2957","title":"Pie Charts \u0026amp; Storytelling: A Unique Approach to Inspiring Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-836\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Story3.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Literacy Storytelling Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eElise, mother and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/etadventures.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/imagine-pie-charts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInspiration Surrounds... Creativity Abounds!\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a wonderful storytelling aid that will help your kinders think about objects in new ways, use their imagination, and inspire some great tales! She calls them 'imagine pie charts' and provides several examples to print and use {as well as to inspire \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e in creating your own storytelling aids!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine Pie Charts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElise's pie charts are great because they invite your kiddos to think about situations, characters, etc. from a different perspective. Best used in a small group or one-on-one setting {or even as a morning writing prompt!}, each chart contains four distinct images that can be used to stretch your students' imaginations. As your kinders take turns spinning the image \"wheel\", consider exploring one or more of these guided storytelling approaches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to pretend they are the object in the picture. Have them describe what a typical day might look like for this particular item\/character. Discuss each segment of the day {morning, afternoon, and evening} separately to help your kiddos make connections and provide more detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with focus questions to answer or scenarios to think about. For instance, if the image wheel showed a flower, you might ask\/prompt them to imagine - what it would be like to live on a flower, what the earth\/a storm might be like if it rained flowers, etc. Consider creating unique journaling pages that explore each prompt {see picture below for examples}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students consider what the object\/character is like by having them explore - what it might feel like, what it might look like, what it might sound like, what it might smell like, and what it might taste like {optional}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-839\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Story5.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Storytelling Journal Prompt Worksheets\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Rhyme Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince many kindergarten classrooms incorporate a nursery rhyme unit {and since May 1st was \"Mother Goose Day\"} consider creating nursery rhyme imagine pie charts using images, characters, and items from popular nursery rhymes. For example, to go along with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Miss Muffet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e you might include a spider, porridge, a bowl and a spoon, and Miss Muffet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Elise's full post for the directions and printables, and while you're there, be sure to peruse her site for other awesome early childhood activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110969881,"sku":"A2957","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Story3.jpg?v=1522781735"},{"product_id":"cross-curricular-space-day-fun-a2959","title":"Cross-Curricular Space Day Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2924217723.jpg\" alt=\"Space, Space, Space\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for oewf\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/oewf\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eoewf\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Space, Space, Space'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/9054823@N08\/2924217723\" 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\u003eKindergarten teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.space.ecsd.net\/po%20Space%202.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Opyr\u003c\/a\u003e, shares some wonderful learning center activities that would be the perfect addition to your space unit or \"Space Day\" lesson plans. The best part is, the activities aren't limited to science, but have language arts, math, and writing components as well! Here's a sample of our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Parts of a Day {and the Parts of a Story!}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as a day has two distinct parts, daytime and nighttime, a story has several basic, but distinct parts; it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. To study this idea, as well as brush up on the concept of sequencing, Mrs. Opyr read Nancy Davidson's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight and Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {part of the Ginn First Collections program} and then invited her students to illustrate the main events that happened in each part of the book. Have your kinders fold a piece of paper in thirds or provide them with a worksheet {like the one below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-850\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space_BME1.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Space Lesson Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, she invited each of her students to use their \"story boards\" to retell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a practice round, and to work out the sequencing \"kinks\", divide students into groups of three and have them take turns telling each other the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, have the group \"perform\" the story {each taking a section} in front of the class or invite the students to your desk, individually, to demonstrate their listening skills and their grasp of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a spin-off of the story, discuss as a class the differences between night and day {i.e. at night we see the stars and the moon v. during the day we see the sun (and sometimes the moon!), but not the other stars, etc}. Talk about the activities that usually take place during the daytime versus the activities we normally do at night. Invite your students to journal about their very different day and night routines - drawing activities from each and penning a several descriptive sentences - using prepared journal pages {like the ones below} or blank page in their notebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-851\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space_ND.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Space Journal Prompt Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Space Learning Centers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two activities work perfectly for your literacy\/writing centers. Mrs. Opyr suggests the following for your other learning centers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScience Learning Centers.\u003c\/em\u003e 1) Space Suit Scientific Drawings. Create life-size astronauts by tracing students' bodies and using graphic art tools to decorate. Draw and label the parts of the space suit. 2) Moon Sand Sensory Table. Fill the sensory table with \"moon\" sand, inviting students to sift for moon rocks and other space related objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMath Learning Centers.\u003c\/em\u003e 1) Make Mooncake. Students will get hands on experience with making accurate measurements as well as learn to follow directions. 2) Moon Rock Measuring. Measure the life-size astronauts {made at the science center} in moon rock units. Graph the results to find who is \"the most moon rocks tall\", who is \"the least moon rocks tall\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWriting Learning Centers.\u003c\/em\u003e 1) Space Play Dough Mats. Print space vocabulary words onto card stock {be sure to laminate!} and invite students to form and \"trace\" the words with play dough letters. 2) Write a Book. Collaborate as a class to write and illustrate a book. Mrs. Opyr suggests modeling the book after Carle's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - be sure to visit her space page for the details!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe activities just scratch the surface of the many ideas Mrs. Opyr shares on her space page so be sure to head on over there and check it out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111264793,"sku":"A2959","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2924217723.jpg?v=1522781737"},{"product_id":"storytelling-with-oragami-a2969","title":"Storytelling with Oragami!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Pete.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: origamiwithrachelkatz.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a way to spice up story time? Try storigami! You kinders will love watching the plot unfold {or 'fold', rather!} as you link the events of the story with the shapes you create. Rachel Katz, artist and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/origamiwithrachelkatz.com\/stories\/stories.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrigami with Rachel Katz\u003c\/a\u003e, offers some fantastic examples to use with your students and there are several helpful resource books you can probably get your hands on through your local library {like Fold-Along Stories by Christine Petrell Kallevig, etc.} to help inspire ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more unique storytelling ideas, don't forget to visit our previous posts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2957\/pie-charts-amp-storytelling-a-unique-approach-to-inspiring-tales\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePie Charts \u0026amp; Storytelling: A Unique Approach to Inspiring Tales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2954\/storytelling-games-that-engage-the-imagination\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStorytelling Games that Engage the Imagination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2935\/cut-or-draw-amp-tell-stories\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCut {or Draw} \u0026amp; Tell Stories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave fun trying out these unique storytelling methods in the classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115164185,"sku":"A2969","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Penguin-Pete.jpg?v=1522781761"},{"product_id":"circle-time-tips-amp-tricks-of-the-trade-a2979","title":"Circle Time - Tips \u0026amp; Tricks of the Trade","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-974\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_9058.jpg\" alt=\"Circle Time and Music Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have your routine down pat, we recently ran across these lovely \"directions\" {as she calls them} from Debbie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/debbies-dozen-directions.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e that may just help you breathe some new life into your classroom circle and music time. Whether new to the game or a seasoned classroom 'performer', there's always room to shake things up a bit! Here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorite tips...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRituals \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love Debbie's suggestion to move into circle time using the same song or rhyme each day. In this way, the transition becomes familiar, builds excitement, and allows 'instant participation' {i.e. your kiddos already \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e the song and are good at it because they do it every day}. Much as they identify with the theme music of their favorite television show, creating a circle time \"ritual\", complete with welcome song, fingerplay, or rhyme, will help to draw your students in and create the illusion of a special experience, separate from the rest of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose Your Eyes, Surprise!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that something as simple as having your kiddos close their eyes can ignite new creativity and imagination during circle time? Try it and you'll be amazed at the results! With their hands placed over their eyes, invite your kinders to conjure the characters, setting, sounds, smells, and sights of the tune. {You might even consider having your students write about the vivid pictures they imagined in a journal prompt or short story!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and many more fantastic tips and tricks of the {circle time\/performing} trade, be sure to visit Debbie's blog, Rainbows Within Reach!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119030809,"sku":"A2979","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_9058.jpg?v=1522781784"},{"product_id":"curious-george-goes-to-kindergarten-a2988","title":"Curious George Goes To Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1033 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/curious-george.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Curious George Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWe found this fun lesson at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/classroom-resources\/lesson-plans\/taking-photos-curious-george-986.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReadWriteThink\u003c\/a\u003e, a fantastic resource for teachers, and just had to share! Originally written by Dr. Deborah Kozdras and Tiffany Hernandez, and adapted by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/about\/community-stories\/curious-kindergarten-37.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJulie Blair\u003c\/a\u003e, students will be delighted to encounter one of their favorite childhood story character's in the classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start off the unit, students will spend time \"getting to know\" George {or perhaps getting to know him \u003cem\u003eagain\u003c\/em\u003e}, by reading books and watching video clips. After teaching your kiddos about using webs to organize information, work on a character web as a group, describing George's attributes. Next, in a whirlwind of fun and activity {which includes field trips \u003cem\u003eall over\u003c\/em\u003e the school and a plush Curious George}, students will then set to work creating their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e story as teams or groups. Along the way they'll practice sequencing, build writing skills, tackle new technology, learn to work in a group, and much much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start planning your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e Curious George unit, be sure to visit ReadWriteThink for the full lessons and resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734121521177,"sku":"A2988","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/curious-george.jpg?v=1522781800"},{"product_id":"interactive-storytelling-retelling-the-easter-story-a3093","title":"Interactive Storytelling - Retelling the Easter Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1866\" alt=\"Easter Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eFor those of you who teach at church or in private Christian institutions {or even for parents who are looking for a fun activity to do with their children during the holiday season!}, I thought I share the interactive Easter story book I made  for my students this year...in lieu of sugary Easter baskets! The activity consists of 6 filled Easter eggs and an accompanying story booklet... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1867\" alt=\"Easter Christian Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love that students can recount the events of the the first Easter all by themselves by simply opening the Easter eggs in order...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Cross\u003c\/em\u003e. God sent His Son, Jesus into the world. There were many who loved and followed Jesus, but there were others who did not like Him and planned a way to get rid of Him, once and for all. On the first Easter, Jesus was killed. He died on the cross. This made His friends very sad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe White Cloth\u003c\/em\u003e. After His death, Jesus' friends wrapped him in a long white cloth and placed Him in a tomb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/em\u003e. Before Jesus died, He said that he would rise again in 3 days. This scared the people who did not like Him. To make sure that Jesus' friends could not sneak in and take His body, pretending that He was alive again, they rolled a heavy stone in front of the tomb and placed several guards by the entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Cinnamon\u003c\/em\u003e. Early Sunday morning, Mary and Mary Magdalene, followers of Jesus, went to the tomb to put sweet smelling spices on Jesus' body. They were worried, wondering how they would move the heavy stone in front of the tomb. They were in for a BIG surprise!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Angel\u003c\/em\u003e. The ground shook and an angel came down from heaven, rolling away the stone and causing the guards to faint in terror. Then angel told Mary and Mary Magdalene not to be afraid; that Jesus had risen and was alive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Empty Egg\u003c\/em\u003e. The angel showed Mary and Mary Magdalene the empty tomb, telling them to run and tell Jesus' disciples that He was alive. On their way, the women saw Jesus! They knelt down and worshiped Him. Jesus told them to go and tell His disciples that He is alive and will see them soon. The two women were overjoyed and hurried to share the good news!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objects inside the eggs should help them remember\/retell the story, but if they need help, I included a story booklet too so that parents can help their little ones recount the event. The numbered pages match the numbered eggs to make it easier!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the booklet looks like. If you'd like to share this activity with your kiddos, I've provided a link to download it below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1869\" alt=\"Easter Christian Storytelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Kindergarten Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Interactive-Story-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e[NOTE: I printed these pages onto blank 4\" x 6\" index cards and page six is double-sided!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI hope you have a wonderful Easter and, if you decide to incorporate this storytelling activity into your lessons\/traditions, we hope your kiddos enjoy it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734143344665,"sku":"A3093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Interactive-Story.jpg?v=1522781926"},{"product_id":"writing-center-activity-sticker-stories-a3136","title":"Writing Center Activity - Sticker Stories","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2129\" title=\"sticker story[3]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sticker-story3.jpg\" alt=\"Storytelling and Writing Center Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: castlesandcrayons.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with stamps and photos, stickers are a great way to spark your little writers' imaginations. Kelli, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/castlesandcrayons.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/once-upon-time-hard-and-soft-c-and-g.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCastles and Crayons\u003c\/a\u003e and designer of this adorable writing center, suggests providing students with stickers and a story starter page, then inviting them to select several of their favorite stickers, create an illustration using them, and write a story based on the illustration. Knowing how much kids love stickers, we're certain this will be a hit with your kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: While you'll have to provide the stickers - you can probably find large books of 1000-count stickers at Michael's or your local craft store - we think it's fabulous that Kelli provides a FREE download of her story starter page at Castles and Crayons!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Kelli's blog for other fantastic learning activities, as well as the story starter download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151929881,"sku":"A3136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sticker-story3.jpg?v=1522781978"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-story-bracelet-a3196","title":"Thanksgiving Story Bracelet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2487 \" title=\"Thanksgiving-Story-Bracelet3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Story-Bracelet3.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Storytelling Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Cooley, first grade teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/thankful-plate-full.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grader...At Last!\u003c\/a\u003e, shared this awesome Thanksgiving craftivity that doubles as a way to remember and retell the story of the first Thanksgiving feast. {Not to mention, it's a great fine motor builder!} Students are provided with a white chenille stem and colored beads, the color of each bead representing a different part of the story, and invited to string them onto the pipe cleaner as the story is told. While you can certainly come up with your own version to tell, Sarah recommends reading the poem shared by Dr. Jean - it's clear, concise, and was created specifically for the bracelet craftivity! Additionally, as a extra visual representation\/connection for her students, Sarah created cutouts of each important element in the story and placed them on her storyboard as she read the poem of the first Thanksgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fabulous, hands-on way to teach your kinders about the first Thanksgiving! 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Containing 28 pages and 13 fun activities - it's a veritable gold mine of festive learning activities that your kiddos are sure to enjoy! You'll have to visit Cat's blog for the download, but here's a teaser list of the skills\/activities you'll find inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-ActivityCollage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Martha Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor lacing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrewriting line tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter block spelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory matching game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter recognition and tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwriting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling props\/craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlong with the amazing pack of printable worksheets, Cat also shares her family's favorite Christmas traditions - movies, books, etc. - so be sure to head over to \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marymarthamama.com\/kid-stuff\/christmas-preschool-pack-free-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Martha Mama\u003c\/a\u003e for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215532569,"sku":"A7272","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-Cover.jpg?v=1522782361"},{"product_id":"the-hungry-caterpillar-sequencing-activity-a7283","title":"The Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Creating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are huge Eric Carle fans and love this fun sequencing activity created by Erin over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creatingandteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/hungry-caterpillar-sequencing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e! 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Then, after reading the story, have your students work from memory to sequence all of the food pieces in the order that they were eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin originally created the activity to be used in a small group and for students to work together to sequence the pieces. However, you could also use the clip art to create a worksheet, interactive emergent reader, or other activity for each student to work on individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more activity details and the link to the clip art, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creatingandteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/hungry-caterpillar-sequencing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734217400345,"sku":"A7283","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-1.jpg?v=1522782372"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/IMG_9058.jpg?v=1530027840","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/kindergarten-storytelling-lesson-plans\/subject-music.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}