{"title":"Kindergarten Unit Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"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":"halloween-literature-unit-the-magic-pumpkin-a2892","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: The Magic Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-133\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg\" alt=\"the magic pumpkin childrens book by martin and archambault\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson1\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator's Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick off the unit - and to use as a recurring theme throughout the lesson - Short suggests Martin and Archambault's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Pumpkin\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\u003eLearn about the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote listening and comprehension skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon reading the story, Short recommends having your kindergartners recount it for you. While prompts here and there may be needed, this activity will show, not only if students were listening, but how much they comprehended. Consider creating story cards that depict the most important events in the book and use them in one of the following ways:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite student volunteers to place story cards in the correct order on a prepared story \"board\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide students into teams, provide each team member with a different story card, and have teams \"race\" to see who can line up in the correct order first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a 3-column organizational chart with the following headings - \"Beginning\", \"Middle\", \"End\". Have student volunteers categorize each story card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more of Short's recommended activities, be sure to read her full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091505689,"sku":"A2892","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg?v=1522781618"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-little-critter-s-halloween-a2894","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Little Critter’s Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-143 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Little-Critters-Halloween.jpg\" alt=\"mercer mayer's childrens book little critter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson5\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will your students recognize the character of Short's next literature selection - Mercer Mayer's beloved Little Critter - they'll certainly be able to identify with the story as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about and be able to recognize different emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss how our moods can be affected by our feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen writing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story, Little Critter goes from grumpy to happy. Create a columned organizational chart with several emotion headings (e.g. \"Grumpy\", \"Happy\", \"Sad\", \"Mad\", etc.). Invite your students to brainstorm things that can evoke these emotions. Additionally, discuss how these feelings can affect our overall mood and how we interact with people and the world around us.\n\nConsider having your students create \"feeling\" books in the following format:\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-141\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Feeling-Book.jpg\" alt=\"exercise to learn about different emotions\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise will help your students better understand their emotions and how these feelings present themselves when interacting with others and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Short's activity suggestions, be sure to visit her full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092161049,"sku":"A2894","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Little-Critters-Halloween.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-arthur-s-halloween-a2893","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Arthur’s Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-137\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Arthurs-Halloween.jpg\" alt=\"arthur's halloween childrens literature by marc brown\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson2\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners will certainly recognize the characters of Short's next literature selection - it's PBS' Arthur and the gang!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote the skill of following directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the importance of helping people around us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote observation skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to work together in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-Story Activity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore class starts, prepare a \"magic\" bag filled with various Halloween cutouts (e.g. witch's hat, black cat, broom stick, ghost, etc.). Since you don't usually carry a large tote bag around during class, use this as a way to assess student observation skills. Invite them to determine what's different about you, and once they do, have them come up to the reading circle\n\n\u003cem\u003ePost-Story Activities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon reading the story, discuss what Arthur and D.W. did to help Mrs. Tibble. Have students take turns describing a time when \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e helped someone. Invite your students to come up with a list of reasons why it's important to help others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of dismissing students back to their seat, play a game that will help to strengthen listening skills and get them back to their desks at the same time! Invite students to close their eyes as you pass out the Halloween cutouts in your \"magic\" bag. Recognize each individual item through song (e.g. To the tune of \"The Muffin Man\" - Do you have the jack-o-lantern, the jack-o-lantern, the jack-o-lantern? Oh, if you have the jack-o-lantern, please stand up.). After their turn, encourage your students to return to their seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Short's recommended activities, be sure to check out her full plan at Educator's Reference Desk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092193817,"sku":"A2893","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Arthurs-Halloween.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-pumpkin-patch-unit-project-a2895","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Pumpkin Patch Unit Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-164 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin patch\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rikki Degraz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference  Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your  kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature  selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Short details various daily activities to complete based on one literature selection or another, she also ties the unit together with two projects that span its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Patch Project Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about making predictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an overview of the project:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-1-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-1\"\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-2\"\u003eProject Directions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create a \"pumpkin patch\" by covering a classroom table with brown bulletin board paper or recycled paper bags. Use watercolor paints - mainly brown, white, black, and gray - for detailing (e.g. plow marks, etc.). Create small slits in the \"dirt\".\nAt the end of the first lesson, have students make pumpkin seeds from sturdy craft paper and invite them to \"plant\" it in the pumpkin patch. Have students create an opening entry in their nature journal, making predictions on what will happen in the life cycle of their pumpkin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed under the \"soil\"!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eDiscuss what pumpkin seedlings need in order to grow (e.g. \"food\" and water). Have students brainstorm where their pumpkin seeds will get these essentials.\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with blue sheets of construction paper and have them create \"raindrops\" with which to water their pumpkin seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to create a nature journal entry and, again, predict what the water will do for the seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create small green vines from bulletin board paper or construction paper and place them in the patch where the seeds have been planted. Have students compare their pumpkin's progress with their journal entry predictions on the first day. Did they expect that vines were part of the pumpkin \"life cycle\"? What are their revised predictions (if any)?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create several crows and place them in the pumpkin patch. Discuss the \"hardships\" pumpkins face while attempting to grow. Help students \"shoo\" the crows from their patch, then have them brainstorm (overnight) how to keep dangerous pests out of the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCompile a list of student suggestions for keeping crows out and vote on the best solution. One of them will likely have suggested scarecrows. Provide materials and templates for your students to create their own scarecrow and help them place their creations in the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed and vine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of the project directions, be sure to read Short's full lesson plan at Educator's Reference Desk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092881945,"sku":"A2895","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-creative-writing-project-a2896","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Creative Writing Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to Educator’s Reference Desk, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Short details various daily activities to complete based on one literature selection or another, she also ties the unit together with two projects that span its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Writing Project Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to work in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen writing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort suggests presenting your students with a pre-printed book, including illustrations, with which they are to write a story as a class. Consider shaping the illustrations around the pumpkin patch project or another subject your kindergartners are familiar with. Here is an example of what your book could look like (remember, you'll only be including the pictures at first so that your students can write their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e story):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-156\" alt=\"pumpkin life cycle example writing project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003ePage Process\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent students with the illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to describe what is going on in the picture. Write down each child's suggestion (attempt to capture it word-for-word so that the book reflects their voice as well).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemind students to keep sequencing in mind (as it relates to the topic of the book) as well as whether the page belongs in the beginning, middle, or end of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students come to a consensus on which description is best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the unit, create a bound classroom copy of the book and present each child with a copy of their own to take home and share with their families!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and directions, be sure to visit Short's full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093045785,"sku":"A2896","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg?v=1522781628"},{"product_id":"winter-with-the-k-crew-a2912","title":"Winter with the K-Crew","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2177980496.jpg\" alt=\"Winter dreams\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for James Jordan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/69826987@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJames Jordan\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Winter dreams'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/69826987@N00\/2177980496\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerusing for winter ideas, we came across \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekcrew.net\/winter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew's website\u003c\/a\u003e - a fantastic resource for kindergarten teachers created by (in their own words) two \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e teachers who teach \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e students in \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e classrooms! We decided to check out their winter thematic unit and there were so many great ideas we just had to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with Static Electricity. Ever notice the boom in static electricity during the winter? The K-Crew set up a \"Static Magic\" station where students explored this very concept using felt, balloons, confetti, and other interesting materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphing. Ask your students a simple yes\/no question (i.e. \"Have you ever thrown a snowball?\", \"Have you ever caught a snowflake on your tongue?\", etc.) or provide them with a multiple choice question (i.e. \"My favorite winter activity is...A.) Sledding, B.) Ice skating, or C.) Building a snowman.\") and graph the results. Discuss concepts like \"more than\", \"less than\", \"most\", \"least\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimation. At the beginning of each winter month, place a jar of winter-themed counters at the front of the room (i.e. marshmallows, candy canes, etc.) and accept student estimation submissions. As a class, count the number of objects in the jar and compare it to the predictions. Create a chart or graph showing the number of student guesses within +\/-20, +\/-10, etc. of the actual number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ideas including growing snowflakes, discovering states of matter and density with ice cubes and oil, and learning the importance of warm clothing in the winter. Check out the full post for more information and instructions to these cool projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Journaling. Invite students to prepare and decorate a winter journal - from scratch or using small store-bought notebooks - then take a look at the great writing prompts and journal activities at The K-Crew's website! You're sure to boost their writing confidence and journal entries make great opening, transition, or ending activities!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead, Read, Read! The K-Crew duo provides an excellent list of children's literature as well as appropriate lessons and discussions for each selection at their site including \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprints in the Snow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Cynthia Benjamin, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere Comes Winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Janet Craig, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Favorite Time of Year\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eby Susan Pearson among many others!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Stations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K-Crew offers many learning stations throughout the winter unit targeting different skill sets like fine motor, art, writing, etc. Here are a few highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing mittens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffy snow painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScribble art (they have two incredible resource books for this type of activity!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the list goes on and on! The K-Crew really knows how to put a thematic unit together so be sure to check out their site and all their wonderful early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101172249,"sku":"A2912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2177980496.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"transportation-unit-a2914","title":"Transportation Unit","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1368677930.jpg\" alt=\"Weird School Bus\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    \tphoto © 2007 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Kevin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/17021192@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKevin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t|\n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Weird School Bus'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/17021192@N00\/1368677930\" 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\u003eTricia Bardillo, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSMDOTransportationUnitK.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk® LessonPlansPage\u003c\/a\u003e contributor, created this awesome, multidisciplinary transportation unit that is sure to be a hit with the kindergarten crowd! She includes writing, reading, and pretend play exercises, as well as other center activities for the week, constructing the lesson around four different forms of transportation: cars, buses, bicycles, and trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Center Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate transportation journals where students can draw and write about their favorite modes of transportation (i.e. bicycles, airplanes, helicopters, etc.). Consider providing each child with a set of transportation flash cards like the examples below. They are simple to make - all you need is word processing software, free clipart images from the internet, and a printer! \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-331\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"example transportation vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eInvite students to paste the card into their journal - coloring it and tracing the word - and write descriptive words in the opposite page or around the card (i.e. big, loud, green, fast, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice simple sentence writing using vehicle names and simple descriptors. You might consider making use of the transportation flash cards in this activity as well. Here are some examples: \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-332\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Transportation-Simple-Sentences.jpg\" alt=\"sample simple sentences with transportation flash cards and adjectives\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYou might also consider creating adjective cards for students to trace as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a center for creating safety and traffic signs to place around the classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircle Time: Literature \u0026amp; Songs\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBardillo suggests \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStop and Go\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an interactive book for your kiddos to color as they read, as well as several Donald Crews selections. Here are a few other transportation books that we found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRed, Stop! Green, Go!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by P.D. Eastman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas \u0026amp; Friends: Go, Train, Go!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rev. W. Awdry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Big Book of Transportation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Caroline Bingham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Go!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Teresa Imperato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm sure there are many, many more great literature selections as well! NOTE: Be sure to choose a book to go along with each form of transportation studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find other selections at Bardillos' full post, from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.perpetualpreschool.com\/preschool_themes\/transportation\/newpage41.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePerpetual Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e, at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/sland.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Education\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.songsforteaching.com\/transportation.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSongs for Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e, but here are a few of the traditional transportation songs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wheels on the Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown by the Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2c68qD_NExQ\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTransportation Song\u003c\/a\u003e by Peter Weatherall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson details and creative ideas for your block center, pretend play corner, craft time, and more, be sure to visit Bardillo's full post! You might also consider checking out the book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrafts for Kids Who Are Learning About Transportation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kathy Ross and Jan Barger from your local library for extra project ideas! And while Bardillo only incorporates a few modes of transportation, don't be afraid to expand on the lesson, including construction vehicles, emergency vehicles, air travel, water travel, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101598233,"sku":"A2914","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1368677930.jpg?v=1522781679"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-unit-sensory-activities-a2916","title":"Valentine's Day Unit: Sensory Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to Amanda Morgan - mother, educational consultant, and creator of the blog, Not Just Cute - \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esensory play is really part of the scientific process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\". Through sensory experiences, children interact with and begin to order the world - learning how to ask questions, observe reactions, investigate, collect data, and reach conclusions - all using their five senses! With Valentine's Day coming up, here are some great sensory play ideas that are sure to be a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-393  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day sensory tub\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Bin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis festive sensory bin was created by Allie of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/01\/valentines-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e. With a base of dried beans - Allie suggests red lentils and navy beans - along with glittery heart confetti and foam heart cutouts, this simple tub is inexpensive, requires little work, and will keep your kiddos occupied for hours! Add a few spoons, measuring cups, miniature tongs, plastic heart shaped containers, and other 'exploration tools' and you're set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-394 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Shaving-Cream.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day shaving cream sensory activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.thetraintocrazy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaving Cream Doodles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thetraintocrazy.com\/preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Train to Crazy\u003c\/a\u003e. Gather cans of unscented shaving cream or containers of cool whip, add a few drops of red food coloring to tint the cream, then provide each student with a few dollops of Valentine's Day cream and let the the fun begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall out letters and invite students to use the cream for some handwriting practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to create their own special designs, then press a piece of paper to the cream to create fun prints and artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice drawing shapes in the cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-395 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chocolate-Playdough.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day chocolate play dough sensory activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Scented Play Dough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound out your sensory play activities with play dough! Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/sensory-fun-valentines-style.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e suggests creating special Valentine's Day play dough that smells like chocolate (using chocolate extract) and providing students with heart cookie cutters and other fun tools! [BONUS: While you're there, be sure to check out Mari-Ann's Valentine's Day sensory bin too!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these sensory play activities, your Valentine's Day unit is sure to keep your students engaged, exploring, and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101991449,"sku":"A2916","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Sensory-Tub_eedce739-0561-4cba-9fae-056e2dee249c.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"valentine-s-day-unit-writing-amp-literacy-center-activities-a2917","title":"Valentine’s Day Unit: Writing \u0026amp; Literacy Center Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have a writing center in your classroom, get one! Independent writing activities and writing centers offer great opportunities for you kindergartners to practice handwriting, build their vocabulary, and gain confidence as storytellers and writers. Here are some great activities to include in this year's Valentine's Day unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournaling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate special Valentine's Day journals by re-purposing old valentines from years past.\u003c\/p\u003e\nSelect valentines for the journal cover - laminating them for durability.\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg alt=\"valentine journal cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e*Valentines courtesy of \u003ca onclick=\"javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http:\/\/www.kate.net']);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kate.net\/holidays\/valentine\/cards.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKate.net\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate several journaling page options - we chose to include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank drawing paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraph paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined writing paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created plain paper cutouts, but you might consider gluing the pages to recycled valentine cards for extra stability and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"valentine journal page options\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students choose a cover and a packet of pages (include several sheets of each type of journaling page and paper clip them together to make the process easier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"unassembled homemade valentine journal\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"homemade playing card notebook\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Playing-Card-Notebook.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assemble, use a paper punch to create holes in the upper left corner of the booklet and secure with a binder ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: This example journal was made from recycled playing cards - a valentine journal would work the same!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring your Valentine's unit, have students use the journals to draw the people they love, complete writing prompts (i.e. \"I love ____________ because ____________.\", \"What do you love to do?\", etc.), and design special valentine cards for friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo4.jpg\" alt=\"heart shaped sight word flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConversation Heart Sentences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate heart cutouts with common sight words and classroom vocabulary words. Invite your kiddos to use these words to create simple sentences. Because the concept of sentences may be a bit overwhelming, provide illustrations and pictures for inspiration. You might also consider providing specific word sets for each image as a way to guide students in sentence writing. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up a scenario similar to this - one side of the board displays part of a generic sentence with interchangeable noun cards (in this instance we've used a car) and the other side of the board offers students three conversation hearts with describing words that can be used to make sentences. Students must decide whether the words on the heart make a true or false statement based on the noun card presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo5.jpg\" alt=\"dry erase and corkboard valentines day writing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nInvite students to move the first conversation heart to the end of the sentence. In this case, the completed sentence reads, \"The car is red\". Based on the noun picture card, this statement is true.\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo6.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Literacy Activity\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-423\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the first heart and repeat the process with the next heart. Here the sentence reads, \"The car is brown\". Checking back to the noun picture card, this is an untrue statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo7.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Literacy Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to try the last conversation heart, making the sentence read, \"This car is fast\". Once again (based on the noun picture card presented -- a sports car), this is a true\/reasonable statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo8.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Literacy Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nAs they complete the activity, have laminated writing paper and a dry erase crayon for students to use in copying the sentences. For every \"false\" statement, have students revise the sentence to read, \"The ______ is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e _______\". For the example above, students would have penned, \"The car is not brown\".\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo9.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Literacy Activity\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-426\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eValentine Image\/Message Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another great way to use recycled valentines (or free printable valentines like these from Kate.net). Gather several pairs (i.e. matching sets) of valentines - on one card cover up the graphic or image and on the other cover up the message. Using the message clues, invite students to match the right message to the right illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/katevalcards2009a2.jpg\" alt=\"valentine cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eMessage only cards\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/katevalcards2009a-no-messag.jpg\" alt=\"valentines cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eGraphics only cards\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students are sure to be kept busy with these fun Valentine's Day writing activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102056985,"sku":"A2917","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/photo2.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"a-week-of-dr-seuss-printable-mini-unit-a2919","title":"A Week of Dr. Seuss - Printable Mini-Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-447  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg\" alt=\"image of Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday and, if you haven't already, it might be nice to include some of the famous author's works in your lesson plans - they're quirky, colorful, and inspire some pretty great activities! April Larremore, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dr-seuss.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a spectacular mini-unit that will take some of the guess work out of your planning. Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig A, Little a, What Begins With A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Larremore's page template, create an alphabet book as a class. Assign each student a letter, invite them to script the letter in the blanks on the page (paying attention to the proper case), then, armed with graphic art tools, brainstorm and draw as many objects as they can that start with that particular letter. To finish - print the cover of Dr. Seuss's own 'Amazing Alphabet Book' to use as the book's cover, mount each page onto colored construction paper, laminate, and bind each piece together to create a fantastic classroom keepsake book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foot Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your students to a new form of measuring using foam feet instead of rulers and measuring tape. Larremore suggests using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-11663-feet-by-the-foot.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFeet by the Foot™\u003c\/a\u003e, a set of 12 colorful feet \"rulers\", to measure how tall each student is. Have students take turns lying on the floor while another student volunteer lays the feet 'heel to toe' in order to determine height. Keep track of each student's height for graphing - either draw a bar graph on the board or have you students participate to make a \"human bar graph\" (i.e. write height values on the board and have your students line up in front of the correct measurement). Compare and contrast the bars using terms such as \"less than\", \"more than\", \"most\", \"least\", \"average\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Wish I Had Duck Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the special qualities a duck has that makes them well suited for pond living (i.e. webbed feet for swimming, waterproof feathers for staying warm and dry, etc.). Invite students to think of other animals that have unique qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChameleons change color in order to hide from predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheetahs have long lean bodies and long tails to help them stay balanced and run fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list could go on and on. After the discussion, have students choose an animal part they'd love to have for a day and describe (with drawings and words) their reasons why. Provide students with construction paper and other craft supplies and help them fashion the particular part to use during pretend play. Oftentimes, it will take quite a bit of creativity and problem solving to create the qualities and you're sure to have many giggles along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOh the Places You'll Go!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarremore suggests having your students create hot air balloons, adding a picture of themselves in the basket. On the back or as a journal prompt, invite them to describe where they would go in their hot air balloon. [NOTE: It could be fun to have your students write an adventure book about their day in the air - what they saw, who they met, where they stopped, what they did, etc.] To add in a bit of geography and reintroduce the concept of sequencing, invite your students to \u003cem\u003emap\u003c\/em\u003e their adventures, drawing an item of intrigue to represent each stop on their balloon ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great lesson ideas to go along with Dr. Seuss's famous works, be sure to visit Larremore's full post at Chalk Talk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103629849,"sku":"A2919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cat-In-The-Hat.jpg?v=1522781692"},{"product_id":"dental-health-printable-activities-a2921","title":"Dental Health Printable Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tooth-Fairy-Application.jpg\" alt=\"tooth fairy application printable dental health unit worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tooth-Measurement.jpg\" alt=\"tooth measuring activity for dental health unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with children's dental health month, we found two great printable mini-units – one from Rachelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dental-health.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e and one from Kristen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/first-grade-teachers.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/dental-health-and-teeth.html%22\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e. Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTooth Fairy Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your kindergarteners brush up on their handwriting and writing skills with this fun tooth fairy application designed by Rachelle. The printable worksheet is adorable and the questions are sure to provoke some cute answers! Our favorite questions - “what will you do with all the teeth you collect?” and \"why will you make a good tooth fairy?\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother printable designed by Rachelle, your students will not only “brush up” on the proper way to brush teeth, they'll be introduced to the concept of sequencing, build writing skills, and strengthen handwriting techniques. Have students illustrate each step in the process or bring in a digital camera to capture them acting out the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Lose A Tooth! Emergent Reader\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis emergent reader designed by Kristen combines cutesy clip art images and rhyming prose that your students are sure to love! Read the story as a class, then invite your students to use their imagination to draw what they think the tooth fairy looks like and where she\/he lives when not collecting teeth. In 20th Century Fox's “The Tooth Fairy”, Dwayne Johnson's character uses tools like shrinking paste, invisible spray, amnesia dust, 'cat away', and dog bark peppermints to carry out his mission as the tooth fairy. Invite your students (individually or in groups) to design a tool to make the tooth fairy's job a little bit easier, then have them present their inventions to the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your kindergartners may have practiced measuring with rulers and measuring tapes, it's doubtful they've figured out how many “teeth long” an object is. In this second printable designed by Kristen, students are given teeth cutouts and invited to measure and record the length of several dental hygiene items – toothpaste tube, toothbrush, mouthwash bottle, and dental floss container – in “teeth units”. A fantastically fun twist on measuring! When finished, have students get together in small groups to compare answers, remeasuring to settle any discrepancies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103957529,"sku":"A2921","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tooth-Fairy-Application.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"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. Paired with Lorna's Balian's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeprechauns Never Lie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, your kindergartners will begin to understand just how tricky leprechauns can be!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Tuesday, students will arrive to discover that their pesky little friend has messed with their name plates, putting them {upside down!} on different desks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday brings 'inside-out desks' - where Lucky takes everything from inside the desk and places it on top. Linda Shute's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClever Tom \u0026amp; the Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gets the literature spotlight and, along with how clever they are, students learn for the first time that leprechauns can be trapped!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Thursday, Lucky strikes again - scattering desks and turning the classroom posters upside down. After a reading of Jana Dillon's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLucky 'O Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where two children and their grand aunts devise a plan to catch a leprechaun {and are successful!}, students will make their own traps to set before leaving school that afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday, Lucky brings a magical surprise! Children will walk in to find Lucky's \"pot o' gold\" and a sample of Lucky's Magical Powder in the center of the classroom. 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":"out-of-this-world-space-activities-a2927","title":"Out of This World Space Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a way to breathe new life into your space unit, look no further. Julie, kindergarten teacher and brilliance behind the classroom blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/space-centers-and-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a phenomenal lineup of \"space stations\" that will have your kiddos learning and having a blast! Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Number-Order.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed number sequencing kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounting \u0026amp; Number Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Blastoff! \u003c\/em\u003ePutting a twist on this familiar countdown sequence, Lee invites her students to fill out this fun rocket-themed printable at the math space station - completing each number sequence in order to help the rockets make their way to space. Students practiced counting and writing numbers 1 through 26. This, of course, can be altered to meet the skill level of your kinders.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Astronauts \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee invited her students to review colors, color words, the week's sight word {\"here\"}, and basic sentence structure using a fun story chart and interactive story worksheets at the writing space station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-508 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Story-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"astronaut themed color story chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the worksheet, students copied sentences from the story chart, penning both the sight and color word {using a graphic art tool of the appropriate color} as well as coloring the astronaut next to the sentence. Lee's worksheet works perfectly for this activity, but you might also consider designing an interactive emergent reader {the sentence formatting would stay the same, but there would be one on each page and the astronaut would most likely be bigger}. Students \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e making their own books and would get extra fine motor practice as they punch holes and use a binder ring to assemble their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-510 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/vowel-stamping.jpg\" alt=\"vowel sounds and stamping space themed kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVowel Sounds \u0026amp; Stamping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouston, we have a problem!\u003c\/em\u003e At the literacy space station, students were presented with an important mission - the vocabulary words on the worksheet {helpfully accompanied by a picture of the object} have returned from space with the wrong vowel, find the correct vowel and fix the 'mixed up' words. Lee had students use letter stamps - a great fine motor activity - but you could also use letter stickers, markers, or other tools for the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fantastic activities only brush the surface of the many fun space stations Mrs. Lee designed to go along with her space unit. 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She introduced the unit by reading Leo Landry's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, then 'blasted' into some fantastic lessons! Here are a few highlights -- as always, you'll have to visit the original post for the activities, printables, and full lesson plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-516\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"a is for astronaut rocket silhouette matching game math kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Silhouette Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching games provide a great tool for improving memory, teaching the concepts of grouping and sorting, and strengthening both problem solving and critical thinking skills. Adding silhouettes to the mix provides a unique challenge in and of itself - students are forced to observe the overall shape of the object, instead of using other {more eye catching} details to identify them. In this game, students are invited to match space-themed objects to their silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-514\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Colors.jpg\" alt=\"space themed color recognition game and kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Color Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exciting game {designed by Jenn herself!}, students are charged with an important mission - help get the rockets back home. Using a customized die, each side containing a different color rocket, your kindergartners will take turns rolling the die, identifying the color rolled, and marking off the appropriate cloud path until each rocket is safely guided back to Earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-517\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Math.jpg\" alt=\"space themed kindergarten math activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Math \u0026amp; Fine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will use the rocket cards to brush up on numeracy, counting, and fine motor skills, by identifying the number on the card, counting the appropriate number of link manipulatives, and attaching them to the card. If this activity is to simple, consider using the cards to form addition and subtraction problems. You can also switch the type of manipulatives used in the activity {based on what's in your classroom and the interests of your students!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Jenn's full post other great ideas including literature to read, a language building exercise, a patterning lesson, gross motor skill ideas, games, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105333785,"sku":"A2928","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Space-Matching.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"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! Learning About the Pony Express","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4068594446.jpg\" alt=\"Our Little Cowboy\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Scott Schopieray\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/schopie1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScott Schopieray\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Our Little Cowboy'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/53346660@N00\/4068594446\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Pony Express was established on April 3rd, 1860? If you're looking for a fun 'mini-unit' to do with your kinders {or should we say, cowboys and cowgirls!}, that will teach them about the 'wild west' and the first mail system in the U.S., check out this lesson plan from Andrea J. Spillett, California kindergarten teacher and lesson plan contributor\/teacher blogger for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/unitplan.jsp?id=231\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast!\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nLearning About the West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it was like to live in the 'wild west'. Here are some things to consider including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA geography lesson, showing your kinders the region on a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of a traditional western town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast education, technology, medicine, clothing, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe a day in the life of a kindergartner\/child in the wild west.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Law Enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpillett likes to do a lesson on 'law enforcement' in the west - discussing civil responsibility, the importance of order and safety, and, of course, WANTED posters! After reading \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend Of Lightning Larry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aaron Shepard, she invites her students to come up with actions {silly or serious} that might be cause for them, or a classmate, to be \"wanted\" in the classroom (i.e. turning all the name plates upside down, walking backwards through the hallways, running in class, etc.). The children then make WANTED posters in true western style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking from the traditional western dancing style, Spillett invites her students to explore a new style of movement - finding patterns in the dance steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith floor color cards, students are invited to finish the pattern taped to the floor, then hop from card to card reciting the pattern (i.e. red\/green\/red\/green or yellow\/red\/red\/yellow\/red\/red, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo capture traditional western clothing styles, students make a bandana or bolero, incorporating patterning through fun bead embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Songs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Clementine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Oh, Susanna\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Home On The Range\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pony Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss today's mail system {and the other ways we communicate with friends and family}. Explain to your students that, in the wild west, if your grandma wanted to send you a birthday card, it would travel by horse. In your discussion of the Pony Express, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your students complete an ordering\/problem solving activity, putting the following items in order by how long it would take a letter to travel from your city to another part of the country (from shortest to longest) - horse, rail, car, jet, etc. Discuss the answers; your students are sure to be amazed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice addressing envelopes, stamping them {with fun stickers!}, and 'delivering' them to classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a map of the school, creating a 'mail route' of the fastest way to deliver mail to other classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, extensions, and 'wild west' fun, be sure to visit Spillett's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107758617,"sku":"A2940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4068594446.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"rhyme-time-learning-with-mother-goose-a2955","title":"Rhyme Time - Learning With Mother Goose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{May 1st is \"Mother Goose Day\" so we thought it would be fun to unearth some fun, last minute rhyme-inspired lessons for you to consider using in your learning centers. Here's are a few of our favorites from Michelle Hubbard and her family \"Rhyme Time\" event at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hubbardscupboard.org\/nursery_rhyme_activities.html#ScheduleforRhymeTime\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHubbard's Cupboard\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-822 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rhyming-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Rhyming Cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumpty Dumpty Egg Shell Rhymes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate simple two-piece rhyme puzzles from egg shapes by cutting them in half {using unique lines for each cutout, of course!} and pasting images of rhyming words onto either side. If you don't know where to start, we suggest using the rhyming cards found in this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/birds-preschool-pack-bird-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBird Preschool Pack\u003c\/a\u003e from Jolanthe at Homeschool Creations. She offers a total of six pairs that are sure to work perfectly on your egg shell puzzles {or just provide a little inspiration to help you create your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e rhyming pairs!}. Once students have completed each egg puzzle, consider inviting them to think of more words that fit into each group {i.e. eggs, legs, begs, pegs}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle Beginning Sounds \u0026amp; Ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a makeshift \"clothesline\" in your literacy center. Gather twenty-six wooden clothespins, scripting one letter of the alphabet onto each, and clip them to the line in order {or leave them in a basket by the line so your \u003cem\u003estudent's\u003c\/em\u003e first order of business will be to place them in the proper order}. Brainstorm and collect an image of objects that start with each letter of the alphabet, pasting these onto star cutouts. To complete the activity, have students match and clip the image to the clothespin with the appropriate beginning sound. As Michelle says, once the student has clipped all the \"stars up in the sky\", head over and check their work. [NOTE: You might consider, forgoing the clothesline, and creating the activity board to look like the night sky. Sprinkle alphabet stars across the board and add a Velcro dot on the bottom of each for students to attach smaller 'picture' stars to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese activities only brush the surface of what Michelle has compiled at her site, so be sure to head on over there for more inspiration!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110642201,"sku":"A2955","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rhyming-Cards.jpg?v=1522781733"},{"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. 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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":"ahoy-matey-we-arghhh-ready-for-pirate-week-a2972","title":"Ahoy, Matey! We ARGHHH Ready for Pirate Week!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-931\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Photo-on-2011-05-23-at-10.07.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: msk1ell.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msk1ell.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/argh-some-pirate-fun-for-you.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. M's\u003c\/a\u003e fantastic teaching blog and had to share this end-of-the-year pirate party unit! It certainly looks like bunches of cross-curricular fun! You can head on over to check out the full post, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Costumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress your little swashbucklers in all the traditional pirate gear - pirate hats, eye patches, shiny jewelry, beads, and the like! Ms. M suggests heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscraftweekly.com\/pirates2_issue.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Craft Weekly\u003c\/a\u003e for tons of great projects! You might also consider heading over to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/disney-pirates-crafts-recipes-photo-gallery-pg\/view-all\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisneyFamily.com\u003c\/a\u003e for some Pirates of the Caribbean inspired gear {pirate buckles, pirate tricorn hats, a captain's compass, bandanas, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice up the writing center with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/disney\/pkg-disney-crafts\/craft-628252-the-code-t\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epirate journals\u003c\/a\u003e {exchange the skull for a mini pirate map or something more 'benign'} and special prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"If I found buried treasure, I would...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are a pirate...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a code of conduct for your pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine you are walking along the beach and stumble upon a treasure map...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Geography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn recycled paper bags, have your students design their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e treasure maps. Consider having them use 'landmarks' in the classroom so that their classmates can practice reading a map in order to find the 'hidden treasure'. You might also create a larger treasure hunt outdoors, hiding a prize on the playground and inviting students to work in groups to follow the provided treasure map!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Ms. M's Blog for more great pirate ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115917849,"sku":"A2972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Photo-on-2011-05-23-at-10.07.jpg?v=1522781765"},{"product_id":"ocean-commotion-fun-beach-themed-activities-a2974","title":"Ocean Commotion - Fun Beach-Themed Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love the idea of an end-of-the-year ocean unit and found some fantastic activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.angelfire.com\/la\/kinderthemes\/ocean.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ayers' KinderThemes\u003c\/a\u003e! Here are a few of our favorites, in no particular order...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-946\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fish-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Fish Sorting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish Sorting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it's the end of the year and it's likely your students have had quite a bit of exposure to different methods of classification, provide your kiddos with a sorting exercise that offers a bit of a challenge. Given a stack of construction paper fish manipulatives, invite your kinders to come up with, on their own, three different ways to sort the cards {instead of leading them through the activity}. They might choose to group the fish by size, by color, by type, by visible characteristics {i.e. stripes v. no stripes}, etc. Provide small fish bowls with which students can complete each sorting activity. Be sure to have students record the ways in which they classified the manipulatives, as well as the number of fish in each category, then discuss the different ideas and results as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcean Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a CD of ocean sounds {i.e. waves, gulls, etc.}. As you play the track, invite your kiddos to imagine they're at the beach, pretending to swim, jump over waves, sway like seaweed\/kelp, surf, and even move like some of the sea creatures they encounter - crabs, sea slugs, fish, octopi, etc. This is a fantastic way to foster imaginative pretend play, build gross motor control, and even get some of the \"end-of-school wiggles\" out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeawater Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students discover the difference in density between fresh water and salt water by showing what happens to a raw egg when placed in each liquid - the egg immediately sinks when put into the cup of water, but floats when placed in the salt water solution. Invite your students to transfer this concept to the real world, discussing what this might mean for a swimmer, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the fantastic activities Mrs. Ayers has compiled at her site. Be sure to visit and get to planning \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e end-of-the-year ocean unit - if not this year, for next year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116179993,"sku":"A2974","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fish-Activity.jpg?v=1522781767"},{"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":"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":"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":"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":"pumpkin-week-activities-a3018","title":"Pumpkin Week Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1233  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Glif1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Math and Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ms. White\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure you have lots of pumpkin lesson ideas for fall, but we thought that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherweb.com\/AL\/AppalachianElementary\/MsWhitesClass\/apt39.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. White\u003c\/a\u003e did a fantastic job putting together this activity set for her first graders and thought we'd pass it along, just in case you needed a bit of new inspiration. Crafts, literacy, math, science - this is the whole package! Here's a highlight of our two favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Glyphs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlyphs are a fantastic math tool, offering a unique way to collect and display data. In the spirit of fall, Ms. White invited her kiddos to answer the various questions about pumpkins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever eaten pumpkin seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould you carve a funny or scary face on your pumpkin?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...in order to \u003cem\u003ebuild\u003c\/em\u003e a pumpkin that would uniquely represent them! Once on the wall, students can tell just by looking at the pumpkins {and the number of buttons, the color of the patches, etc.} how their classmates answered the questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Predictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a popular activity, but we think it's great fun! Introduce or review the concept of making predictions by using pumpkins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict how much the pumpkin will weigh - with and without the inside \"goop\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuess the circumference of the pumpking {using yarn to measure and see who was the closest}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict how many pumpkin seeds will be found inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuess whether a pumpkin will sink or float when placed in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great, hands-on math activity that never seems to get old with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Ms. White's classroom website to see what else she has in store for pumpkin week!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128500761,"sku":"A3018","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Glif1.jpg?v=1522781836"},{"product_id":"if-you-give-a-cat-a-cupcake-literacy-games-printing-practice-a3029","title":"If You Give A Cat A Cupcake - Literacy Games \u0026 Printing Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1296\" title=\"Cat-Cupcake-Book-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cat-Cupcake-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"If You Give A Cat A Cupcake Book Cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren just love the \"If You Give...\" books written by Laura Numeroff. We found this cute literacy lesson plan for your kinders at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/izziemacandme.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/if-you-give-cat-cupcake.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIzzie, Mac and Me\u003c\/a\u003e - the activities go along with Numeroff's If You Give A Cat A Cupcake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Comprehension Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading the story, test your kiddos' comprehension with this fun game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/if-you-give-cat-cupcake.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Al La Carte\u003c\/a\u003e. The {FREE} printable comes complete with game board and question cards. [NOTE: If you think the questions will be too complex for your kinders, consider creating your own.] This is a fun and unique way to determine how well your students listened during story time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupcake Printing Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with the cupcake theme, have your kiddos try their hand at this fun letter writing worksheet from Kindergarten Hoppenings. It's a great way to review the alphabet as well as provide your students with printing practice. [For extra practice, invite your kiddos to complete the worksheet, first with lower case letters, and again with upper case letters.] Of course, you can find the {FREE} download at Kindergarten Hoppenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just two of the fun unit activities found at Izzie, Mac and Me - be sure to check out the full post for more phonics\/literacy activities and printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130630681,"sku":"A3029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cat-Cupcake-Book-Cover.jpg?v=1522781849"},{"product_id":"nutrition-unit-introducing-the-food-pyramid-a3030","title":"Nutrition Unit - Introducing the Food Pyramid","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember is good nutrition month, making it a great time to introduce your kinders to the food pyramid, healthy portions, and smart selections. We found a great lesson plan created by Kortni Nelson as part of her undergraduate studies. She has lots of great ideas for a nutrition unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1301\" title=\"Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"The Edible Pyramid Book Cover and Nutrition Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edible Pyramid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson suggests introducing the unit with Loreen Leedy's \u003cem\u003eThe Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day\u003c\/em\u003e. The fabulously illustrated animal characters, while attempting to order dinner at a restaurant, discuss the various food groups, what dishes fall into these groups, what a serving size looks like, and how to eat a balanced meal. This provides a fantastic introduction to the main topics\/concepts of the unit - in a fun way!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's For Dinner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these new concepts in mind, Nelson recommends having your students practice creating a balanced meal using paper plates and magazine clippings. Not only is this a great way to assess how well your kiddos grasped the new information, it will provide your kinders with extra fine motor practice as they cut out the pictures and paste them onto their plates. Set aside time {as a class or as small groups} to allow students to present the meal they created. [NOTE: As an extra assessment, consider providing students with a food group 'frequency chart' to glue onto the back of their plate, inviting them to check off how many foods from each group were included in the meal. 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For instance, making the decision to eat pancakes all day would be like trying to paint everything - trees, rainbows, grass, etc. - with orange. By painting with just one color, you miss out on the beauty of all the other colors and, most importantly, to create life-like pictures, you \u003cem\u003eneed\u003c\/em\u003e all the other colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the fun and unique activities we found in the lesson plan. 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With it's humorous drawings and witty prose, your kiddos are sure to relate to the story, recognizing the marks of bratty behavior and reviewing how \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e to be a friend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think it would be a great idea to add a visual demonstration when presenting the story. 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Not only is it an esteem booster for your kiddos to read nice things about themselves, it's also important for your students to practice saying nice things about other people. A friendship quilt makes a great format for displaying your students' kind comments about their peers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Process...\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, discuss with your students what makes a great friend. Friends share their toys, treat you fairly, don't talk about you behind your back, forgive you when you mess up, apologize when \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e mess up, etc. You might consider reading a few books about friendship - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Be A Friend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Friends Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Todd Parr, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, so that no one is left out, assign each student a classmate to write about. 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Now that your students have discussed the process for building a house\/building, have them participate in it, creating blueprints and a design gallery for a new building - perhaps a new house or school! Before beginning the project, expound on your discussion from the previous day, describing what an architect does, the things they have to keep in mind when designing a building {safety, how it's going to be used, etc.}, and what their process might look like {in very abbreviated terms, of course!}. To bring the lesson to life, you might even consider inviting the architect who designed your school building to come in and talk with your kiddos!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruct an official project folder {like the one shown above} for each student. Include a sheet of paper with grid lines, for students to use when drawing the plan for their building, as well as an area that can be used as a 'design gallery'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1846 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Construction-Unit-Blueprint.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Unit Craftivity and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample blueprint paper\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Completion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince we used this lesson at church, our example blueprint paper and project folder is sure to be a bit different. We incorporated our focus Bible verse at the bottom of the drawing paper and, instead of a house, had our kiddos design a church building. Also, the design gallery took on a different look. To mimic the gold\/jeweled walls of the temple in our story, we had our students form shapes and designs from chenille stems, press them flat onto the folder, glue them down, and cover them with gold candy wrappers. The foil molded nicely to the shapes and created the look of stamped gold. 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Check out these adorable math center activities from Stephanie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/skellyskindergarten.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/ocean\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Kelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! They incorporate various ocean elements {fish, seashells, and more!} and will have your kinders practicing important math skills - addition, subtraction, and skip counting, to name a few! You'll have to visit Stephanie's blog for the full overview, but here's a sneak peek at two of our favorite activities... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring the Area \u0026amp; Perimeter of a Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with fishy worksheets and glass pebbles {or fish 'bubbles'!}, students worked to find both the perimeter and area of the fish shape on their printable. How clever is that?! What a wonderful way to teach the concepts! 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The colorful activities and experiments are sure to be a big hit with your kinders! As always, you'll have to head over to Kristin's blog for the set of activities, but here's a sneak peek at our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInsect Diagrams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsect diagrams are a great way to introduce the new unit! First, teach your kinders about the different parts of an insect - Kristin links to a fun song to help your kiddos remember them - then have students create scientific drawings of various insects in their science journals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollination Experiment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe absolutely love this experiment demonstrating how bees are instrumental in pollinating flowers! The original idea came from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/pollination-science-lesson.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Kathryn shares an amazing amount of resources and lesson ideas that are simply phenomenal, and we're certain that you'll be inspired as you read through her posts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, check out the beginning of her amazing measurement unit! Not only does Kathryn provide a plethora of learning activity ideas and math journal prompts, we love that she also provides an in-depth look at how she presents the activities to her kiddos as well as pictures of both the activities and journals! She's so thorough and the hands-on learning looks like such fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite activity would probably be the name length comparison, but seriously, who could choose? They all look fantastic. 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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! 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Full of quirky pirate themed clip art, we love that this game promotes both early reading and listening skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShiver Me Letters Alphabet Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese versatile upper and lower case letter cards can be used for all sorts of great activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd them to your sensory bin for a letter treasure hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them to play various games - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, file folder matching, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sorting mats inviting students sort the cards determining whether the letter displayed is upper or lower case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these awesome pirate themed games, be sure to visit Mrs. Freshwater's Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156320793,"sku":"A3164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-Letter-Cards.jpg?v=1522782005"},{"product_id":"pirate-themed-math-literacy-centers-a3165","title":"Pirate Themed Math \u0026 Literacy Centers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2305\" title=\"Pirate-Elementsofastory\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pirate-Elementsofastory.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Themed Math and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nancynolanskindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for some fun pirate themed center activities, you'll want to check out these great exercises from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/nancynolanskindergarten.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Pirate\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNancy Nolan's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElements of a Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin their pirate unit, Nancy and her kinders explored some fun pirate books and, in the process, reviewed the elements of a story - setting, characters, plot, etc. For each story, they completed a story worksheet, drawing pictures of each element and writing a short description. 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The player who builds their entire pirate ship first, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these and other fun pirate activities, be sure to visit Nancy Nolan's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156615705,"sku":"A3165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-Elementsofastory.jpg?v=1522782006"},{"product_id":"if-i-were-a-pirate-and-other-pirate-writing-prompts-a3166","title":"\"If I Were A Pirate...\" and Other Pirate Writing Prompts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2309\" title=\"pirate2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pirate2.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Writing Prompt Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fun-n-first.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hit the mother load of pirate writing prompts while perusing \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fun-n-first.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/more-pirate-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrazy for First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e and had to pass them along! If you're looking for a way to spark your little writers' imaginations, these great prompts from Anna should certainly get you on the right track!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Were A Pirate...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Journey on a Pirate Ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Treasure Chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Do You Think About Dressing Like A Pirate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is Anna provides fun printables to go along with these writing prompts - for FREE! - over at her blog! Featuring quirky pirate graphics and places for both writing and illustrations, we know your kinders will have a blast completing these creative writing prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the prompt printables, be sure to head on over to Crazy for First Grade!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734157238297,"sku":"A3166","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pirate2.jpg?v=1522782010"},{"product_id":"monster-themed-mini-literacy-unit-a3182","title":"Monster Themed Mini Literacy Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2396\" title=\"Monsterous Literature Mini-Unit Pack!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Monsterous-Literature-Mini-Unit-Pack.jpg\" alt=\"Monster Themed Halloween Literacy Kindergarten Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: primarygraffiti.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheryl Saoud recently shared her Monster'ous' Literature Mini-Unit {for FREE!} over at her blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/primarygraffiti.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/monsterous-literature-mini-unit-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrimary Graffiti\u003c\/a\u003e, and we think it's totally worth checking out if you need some fresh lesson ideas for October! Super cute and perfect for Halloween, Cheryl's activities center around three books; \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsters Don't Eat Broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Barbara Jean Hicks, Kimberly and Ed Emberely's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You're a Monster and You Know It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreepy Monster, Sleepy Monster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jane Yolan. Here's a sneak peek at some of the activities included in the mini-unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThinking Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheryl and her kiddos used thinking maps to organize their learning as they read. First, they developed a list of monster body parts, then they worked on a list of monster actions. 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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"},{"product_id":"election-unit-learning-about-public-officials-a3187","title":"Election Unit - Learning About Public Officials","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. 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