{"title":"Kindergarten Weather Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tools-for-your-morning-routine-in-the-early-childhood-classroom-a2193","title":"Tools for Your Morning Routine in the Early Childhood Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids thrive with routine and, in truth, most teachers enjoy the sense of normalcy and order that schedules provide. If you're wondering how to set up a great morning routine for your preschoolers and early childhood students, here are some great tips from various early education teachers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21708-calendar-pocket-chart.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to review the day, date, and year at the beginning of the day. Provide a large, interactive classroom calendar where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can strengthen letter recognition and spelling as they review the relevant month of the year.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will sharpen numeracy and counting skills as they review the date (e.g. if it's the 10th of the month students count to ten).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can learn the days of the week and the month of the year through fun songs repeated each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Morning Board\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will a morning board help your students settle into the flow of a new day, it will strengthen valuable skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay review.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the calendar provides a great help, extend the activity by having student volunteers choose from pre-crafted labels (or write with dry erase markers on laminated sheets) to fill in the following items: \"Today is...\", \"Yesterday was...\", and \"Tomorrow will be...\" so that your students begin to make connections and understand the relationships between days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays in school review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a chart to keep track of the number of days your class has been in school, then use the status to practice place value (e.g. at 93 days a student volunteer would place a 9 in the tens place and a 3 in the ones place). Carissa of 1+1+1=1 blog has a great printout for this section of the morning board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students check a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24122-classroom-thermometer-15h-x-3w-fahrenheitcelsius.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to record the temperature and look outside to describe the day's forecast (e.g. cloudy, sunny, rainy, stormy, snowy, etc.). Find a fun weather song to go along with it. It could also be fun to have a \"weather bear\" that student's \"dress\" for the conditions outside (e.g. rain boots, umbrella, parka for rain, winter coat, gloves, and hat for snow, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of these great posts for more ideas, printables, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.com\/Calendar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1...Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/homeschool-calendar-morning-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Calendar \u0026amp; Morning Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/calender-and-morning-board-routine.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalender and Morning Board {Routine!}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087082009,"sku":"A2193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"making-weather-charts-a2288","title":"Making Weather Charts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather_chart13.jpg\" alt=\"paper plate weather chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Blissfully Domestic\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have a classroom version {i.e. dress Mr. Bear for the weather, \"Today the weather is...\" interactive chart, etc}, helping your students create a personal weather chart can be educational and quite fun! We found this simple paper plate clip chart at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlissfully Domestic\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be a great fit, especially if you have younger 'weather watchers'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e {or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21259-array-card-stock-classic-colors-100-count-85-x-11.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e} in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-337-large-spring-clothespins-natural-2-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden spring clothespin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola® Markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6543-art-yarn-neon.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy used die-cut shapes, but if you don't have access to a machine, create card stock templates of a sun, snowflake, umbrella, and arrow for your kiddos to trace onto pieces of construction paper or card stock. You might also consider finding a black and white clip art image to print directly onto the colored paper for students to cut out. Along with these shapes, provide your students with a paper plate, a clothespin, and three cotton balls. Before tackling the plate, have your students glue their arrow cutout to one side of the clothespin and set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate in hand, demonstrate how to measure and divide the surface into quarters - using a marker to trace the lines - then invite your students to paste the rest of their colored shapes onto the plate {one per section}. In the last section, have them fluff their cotton balls {pulling them apart ever so slightly} and glue them in a clump to create a cloud. Have them write or use typed sticky labels to label each section. Use the hole punch and yarn to string the crafts up if you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your students to be 'weather watchers', updating their weather chart when they walk into class in the morning to prepare for the group session. Consider gluing a small graph to the back where students can keep a tally of how many days are sunny, rainy, snowy, or cloudy for future comparison and discussion. At the end of the year, you can even attempt to break the weather trends down by month for a visual representation of the weather in your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Charts for Preschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105628697,"sku":"A2288","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather_chart13.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"creating-calendar-books-in-kinder-a2932","title":"Creating Calendar Books in Kinder","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-543 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"calendar binder or book kindergarten learning tool and lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese calendar books from Kathleen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/calendar-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e are going to blow your socks off! A fantastic morning activity, with the comprehensive activity students are sure to learn new concepts, build upon old ones, and gain new skills that span across several subjects. Here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorite activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first order of business is to identify the day's month and date {as well as review the day of the week}. On the blank calendar in their notebook, students then pencil the correct numeral in the appropriate column\/box. The twist - Kathleen has her students practice patterning by writing the dates in a specific color order. Consider beginning with simpler patterns {i.e. AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e}, then move onto more challenging patterns that involve more variables\/colors {i.e. ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the provided worksheet, students are asked to 'make the date' in coins. For example, on March 2nd, students would draw two pennies in the correct box, on March 15th they would draw one dime and one nickle or three nickles, etc. Not only do students learn the proper value of coins, they also strengthen counting and adding skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Tally \u0026amp; Weather Graph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a bit of science and math into the calendar book, Kathleen invites her little 'weather watchers' to observe the temperature and weather conditions. To incorporate temperature, Kathleen divided a thermometer into colored regions {i.e. zero to eighteen degrees Fahrenheit corresponds with purple, nineteen to thirty-eight with blue, etc.}. In the morning, a student volunteer reads the digital thermometer display or references The Weather Channel website, the actual temperature is compared to the colored zones and a tally is placed in the correct color box. To keep track of weather conditions, students are given a weather graph to mark off the type of weather being experienced each day during that month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Calendar Book Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic: Kathleen has her students sing the days of the week and the months of the year as they fill out their calendars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Students are asked to write out the numeric date {i.e. 3-17-11} and correctly pen the day of the week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath: Students decide if the numeric date is an odd or even number and practice counting by 2s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Practice: Students practice telling time with an analog clock, then write the time in their binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd SO MUCH MORE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic way to get your students ready for the day! Be sure to visit Kathleen's site for pictures, additional calendar book activities, and other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105989145,"sku":"A2932","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"having-fun-with-rainbows-a2931","title":"Having Fun with Rainbows","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-536  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow activities for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you sneak them into your unit on weather or add them to your St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, these rainbow-themed activities from Katherine at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8304\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e are dynamic, unique, and fantastic! We really can't choose any favorites {everything looks like so much fun, seriously!}, so here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun with Rainbows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePaint Chip Puppets\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach a craft stick and wiggle eyes to recycled paint chips to create fun puppets for pretend play. Enlist the help of your students to come up with some creative color names and act out some fun scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClothespin Color Matching\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach strips of colored paper to a card stock cutout of the letter \"R\". Paint a clothespin to match each color and, when dry, invite your students to clip the clothespin to its appropriate spot on the cutout. To make it more challenging for your kindergartners, consider adding a sight word component. For example, create a key that corresponds one sight word with one color. Write each sight word onto an unpainted clothespin. Invite students to consult the key to figure out where to clip the clothespins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColor Sorting \u0026amp; Math.\u003c\/em\u003e Find a plastic storage container {for sewing, etc.}, placing one colored number card - two through twelve - at the bottom of each section. Invite you students to roll a die, write down the first number, roll it a second time then add the results of both rolls together, placing an object in the appropriate space on their 'game tray'. Students should continue until they've rolled each sum and there is an object in each section on the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic rainbow activities that can be tailored to the skill level and interests of your students, be sure to visit Katherine's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106054681,"sku":"A2931","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg?v=1522781707"},{"product_id":"the-water-cycle-a2933","title":"The Water Cycle","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-547 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather4.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten weather unit water cycle bracelet craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlegiraffes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWanting to teach your kinders about the water cycle? We found some great exercises from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/weather.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e {a site owned and maintained by A to Z Teacher Stuff} that will compliment your weather unit and help your child(ren) or students understand how clouds and rain are formed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Water Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to learn about the concept of the water cycle {and a cycle in general} is for your students to \u003cem\u003ebecome\u003c\/em\u003e the water cycle. It affords a great visual and physical movement may just help them remember and retain what they've learned. Invite your students to choose a partner, have them stand side by side, then go around and drop a pile of packing peanuts or cotton balls at the feet of each duo. Explain that the peanuts\/cotton balls represent a body of water. To start the exercise, have one student pick up the peanuts\/cotton balls one at a time and begin to fill the cupped, outstretched hands of their partner. Here, the first student is reenacting the action of \u003cem\u003eevaporation\u003c\/em\u003e, while the second child is simulating the concept of \u003cem\u003econdensation\u003c\/em\u003e and cloud formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, as the first child continues to fill their partner's hand with the peanuts\/cotton balls, it will become apparent that the \"cloud\" is becoming too full {the student won't be able to physically hold all the packing peanuts or cotton balls placed in their hand}. Once the peanuts\/cotton balls begin to overflow, invite the student to open their hands and drop them to the floor. This is a simulation of \u003cem\u003eprecipitation\u003c\/em\u003e. Invite students to change places and start the cycle all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Cycle Drawing \u0026amp; Crafting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reenacting the water cycle, provide your students with poster board and some graphic art tools, inviting them to illustrate the concepts - including direction arrows and proper labels. Next, have them design a beaded bracelet to help them remember the steps. Students will string six beads in all {light blue, green, dark blue, yellow, clear, and white} - for their significance be sure to read the full activity post at Little Giraffes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106120217,"sku":"A2933","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather4.jpg?v=1522781707"},{"product_id":"fancy-spring-pinwheels-a2290","title":"Fancy! - Spring Pinwheels","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/pinspinner-inspiration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pinspinnersfloor.jpg\" alt=\"colorful spring pinspinners\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mmmcrafts\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerald in the brilliance of spring {and teach your students a little about wind} with this fancy pinwheel craft from Larissa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emmmcrafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterned scrapbook or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinspinner templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft detail scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-66-beads-lacing.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower (or another shape of your choice) paper punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil with eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle and thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the link at mmmcrafts to download the various pinspinner templates and to find the craft tutorial at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allsorts.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllsorts\u003c\/a\u003e, then use these colorful creations for various classroom needs!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a vibrant garland or bouquet of \"spring flowers\" to decorate the classroom. Larissa shows you how to skip the pencil and mount the pinspinners onto ribbons that can be hung on walls, around doorways, and on bulletin boards! And to make a bouquet, just stick the pinspinner {pencil and all} into a vase with some filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse these fun crafts to teach your students about wind. Discuss terms relating to wind {i.e. breeze, gust, gale, etc.}, demonstrating how different wind strengths affect the pinspinner. First, have students turn the pinwheel by blowing on it, then graduate to a hair dryer with various speeds and\/or a box fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure you'll be able to figure out a great use for these fancy spring pinwheels!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/pinspinner-inspiration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emmmcrafts: Pinspinner Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106316825,"sku":"A2290","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pinspinnersfloor.jpg?v=1522781708"},{"product_id":"tornado-in-a-jar-science-experiment-a2315","title":"Tornado in a Jar Science Experiment","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2795365370.jpg\" alt=\"Parker Tornado\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Ryan-o\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/roper\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRyan-o\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Parker Tornado'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/11805212@N00\/2795365370\" 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\u003eAs you explore the topic of weather with your students, don't forget to include fun science extensions to help your visual learners {and, of course, for some hands on fun in the classroom!}. We found this great \"tornado in a jar\" science experiment at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weatherwizkids.com\/experiments-tornado-jar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Wiz Kids\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onehookwonder.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/montessori-monday_09.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Hook Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e and thought your kiddos might appreciate the re-creation of this powerful natural disaster. All it takes are a few simple ingredients from home...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled jar {a mayonnaise or canning jar is suggested}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear liquid soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter and\/or food coloring {optional}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is really quite simple, so invite your students to help with a class tornado jar or even create their own at the science center - measuring and combining the ingredients in the proper order {with supervision, of course!}. Consider creating illustrated \"recipe cards\" to help younger 'scientists' along. When finished, as your kiddos shake up their jars and practice getting the circular motion \"just right\", they'll be amazed at what they see forming in their jar! Who knew funnel clouds could be formed indoors?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For younger students, consider creating smaller versions of the experiment. 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The fantastic thing about this combination is that the activities derived from it are cross-curricular, extending into every subject, and Allie's suggestions are all unique and engaging - some require technology, some require homemade tools, and others require a showcase of your kiddos sparkling {and creative!} personalities! Here are a few of our favorite ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Word Write-Up.\u003c\/strong\u003e In their own unique style, have students use weather word cards and symbols to make forecasts. Armed with a seven-day forecast chart, a map of the United States, and a hand-held microphone, your kiddos will have a blast reporting that today is warm and sunny with a high of 78 degrees. This is a fabulous way for students to review and use new vocabulary words, practice communication skills, make connections between weather patterns in different parts of the country, and learn how to work with peer collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Thunderstorms.\u003c\/strong\u003e What kindergartner would pass up the chance to make noise in the classroom? Allie suggests inviting you kiddos work together to simulate and track a thunderstorm. This activity is fantastic for team building, learning to take accurate measurements, practicing converting data into comparable units, and all around fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind more great ideas, pictures, and suggestions for incorporating weather in the pretend play corner at Allie's blog! She's thought of everything from simple weather measuring gadgets {i.e. rain gauges, thermometers, sun clocks, and the like} to tornadoes and volcanoes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/05\/literacy-in-kindergarten-dramatic-play-centers-part-4.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiteracy in Kindergarten Dramatic Play Centers, Pt. 4: Weather Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112804889,"sku":"A2965","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4938639714.jpg?v=1522781746"},{"product_id":"3-simple-science-activities-for-kinders-a2966","title":"3 Simple Science Activities for Kinders","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-893\" title=\"potions3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/potions3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.activekidsclub.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to provide hands on activities for your curious little scientists to explore. Here are three simple exercises that we're sure they'll enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Potions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed with recycled jam jars, spoons, and pitchers of water, invite your kiddos to explore the wild plants in the schoolyard, using them to make special potions. Encourage them to think about smell and appearance as they mastermind unique combinations. Twisting a lid onto their jars, have your kiddos complete a write-up back in the classroom {or out in the grass!}. Invite them to record and draw each of the ingredients, write down the exact \"recipe\" {to the best of their knowledge}, name their special potion, and consider what it could be used for. [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activekidsclub.com\/spring\/art-crafts\/make-potions.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActiveKidsClub.com\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Clouds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring is a fantastic time for cloud watching. Take your kiddos outside, lay on your backs in the cool grass, and talk about these awesome formations {i.e. the types, how they're formed, etc}. See if your students can identify the type(s) of clouds they see in the sky. Of course, you'll want to throw in a few minutes of imaginative play, asking your kiddos to describe the shapes\/objects they can see in the clouds. Consider having your kinders take their science journals with them in order to draw and label their findings {i.e. cumulus puppy dog}. Back in the classroom, with a few household items, your kiddos will be delighted to find that clouds can be made - indoors! [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4crazykings.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/making-clouds.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e4 Crazy Kings\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Kaleidoscope. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith milk, food coloring, and dish soap, your students can make their own kaleidoscopes! This may be a great supplement to a lesson on attraction and repulsion as the kaleidoscope and \"movement\" result from the detergent repelling the fat in the milk. [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melomomma.com\/2011\/05\/milk-and-soap-kaleidoscope-super-duper-cool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMelomomma\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese great activities are sure to keep you miniature scientists interested and even entertained!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734113624089,"sku":"A2966","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/potions3.jpg?v=1522781751"},{"product_id":"rainbow-race-game-a3016","title":"Rainbow Race Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1218 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Race-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic rainbow math activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/rainbows.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day, Find-a-Rainbow Day {in April!}, weather, or 'any time' lesson! As they complete the exercise, students practice making predictions, gathering data, and drawing conclusions. Here's what you'll need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet {found at Teaching Heart}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored dice {place colored stickers on regular game dice or *create your own}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We downloaded a die template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox2.co.uk\/thumbs56-60\/s2b59.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e and used word processing software to add colors! {See below}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1219\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Colored-Dice-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Colors and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sparklebox2.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they roll the die, students record the results until one column has been completely filled. 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