{"title":"Preschool Compare And Contrast Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fruity-fun-thematic-unit-amp-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-a3736","title":"Fruity Fun Thematic Unit \u0026amp; The Very Hungry Caterpillar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-461\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar.jpg\" alt=\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis multidisciplinary lesson\/unit, created by Karen Evans - contributor to the HotChalk® LessonPlansPage - not only introduces students to the importance of fruit, but will help to cultivate important science skills as well as the concept of applied reading. Designed for preschool through kindergarten, Evans suggests setting aside a week to complete each of the lessons (or, of course, picking and choosing exercises to suit your needs!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruity Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach day, provide students with a selection of fruits, inviting them to use their senses to observe and describe each fruit. Here's a brief overview of the activity and the types of discussions to have with your students as they explore: \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Five-Senses-Fruit-Observation-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"how to observe fruit using the five senses example activity overview\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eBe sure to provide tools for observation like magnifying glasses and microscopes. You might also consider bringing in a blender to compare how each fruit looks after it's been mashed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy and compare fruit seeds. Provide students with tweezers, magnifying glasses, and microscopes for observation. Test student memory by providing them with several seed selections and several fruit selections and inviting them to make the appropriate match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruity Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict how many seeds you'll find in an apple. Count them and compare the actual number to the predicted amount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a jar with blueberries. Invite students to estimate how many are in the jar then count and compare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students keep a like\/dislike fruit chart to update throughout the week.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-460\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Fruit-Preferences.jpg\" alt=\"example fruit preference chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAt the end of the unit, compile the class' preferences to create a like\/dislike bar graph for each fruit. Then, have students vote for their favorite fruit, creating a graph of the results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruity Literature \u0026amp; Skill Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvans suggests using Eric Carle's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as the unit's literature selection - recommending that it's read each day. [Here's a spectacular \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HpISHA8Fs4w\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e'animated' version\u003c\/a\u003e of the book we found on YouTube!] In addition to its references to fruit, this popular children's book is perfect for reviewing the days of the week, numbers, and the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson details and instructions, be sure to visit Evans' full post \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/ScienceMathLAMDFruityFunUnitPK.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFruity Fun\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101631001,"sku":"A3736","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar.jpg?v=1522781680"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-easter-a3771","title":"The Science of Easter!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fun science activity to explore with your preschoolers during the Easter season, we found some very unrelated, but still very cool projects for you to attempt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-747 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Gardening Science Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: science-at-home.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake seedling Easter baskets like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/science-at-home.org\/handmade-paper-with-seeds\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience@home\u003c\/a\u003e! The process is quite involved, but this activity can be a great precursor to your spring gardening\/botany unit. Use them as window or desk decorations through the holiday season, then find a warm moist place for them to grow and - voila! - a classroom garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-748 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ourcraftsnthings.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave some Easter fun with Humpty Dumpty the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ourcraftsnthings.com\/2011\/04\/science-sunday-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Crafts ~N~ Things\u003c\/a\u003e way! Invite your kiddos to hypothesize what will happen if 'hard boiled Humpty' has a great fall. Hypothesize and compare the results of a fall by 'raw Humpty'. Next, invite your students to hold both a hard boiled egg and raw egg. Have them describe any similarities\/differences. As they observe, give them a closer look at the inside of both eggs. Once again, have them describe what they see - how it is the same and how it differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-749 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: casamarias.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a flubber race like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/casamarias.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/greatest-flubber-race.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCasa Maria's Creative Learning Zone\u003c\/a\u003e! Students will have a blast observing how differently the substance interacts with each container identifying variables like drip speed, string width, string length, etc. and making comparisons between the drippings and real world objects!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109986841,"sku":"A3771","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-1_3f41d770-85c5-4b13-be65-0223c8fc10fd.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"science-explorations-the-sense-of-touch-a3835","title":"Science Explorations - The Sense of Touch","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1295  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/hands.jpg\" alt=\"Five Senses Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nesharm | iStockphoto\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great, comprehensive lesson plan at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com\/2009\/06\/hands-sense-of-touch.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrilliant Beginnings Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e {a blog created by preschool teacher, Ms. Morgan} to help your kiddos explore their sense of touch. With this concept at its center, the lesson provides your little scientists with practice in making observations and gathering information, as well as making comparisons and drawing conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an introductory activity, Ms. Morgan suggests gathering several items from around the house or classroom that have a unique texture - bubble wrap, a feather, etc. Then, using two different points of contact {their fingers and their elbow}, students are invited to compare how the items feel. Ms. Morgan offers some guiding questions that will help your kiddos discover that their fingertips are more sensitive to touch than their elbows and can feel things in greater detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is just\u003c\/em\u003e one \u003cem\u003eof the many activities Ms. Morgan includes in her comprehensive lesson. 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Perfect to include in your geography\/social studies unit, we explored the region and culture of India using our five senses {with a few extras thrown in, of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \"Sight Station\/Center\" was one of my favorites - lots of exploring and learning going on! We had several things going on and students worked through them at their own pace...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the beginning of the night when the kiddos arrived, we presented them with a world map poster - having a little discussion about how maps work {i.e. the blue stuff is water, here's where we live, etc.} and inviting them to guess where they thought India might be located. They marked their guess with a small circle sticker and then we headed off to chapel. This same map was then moved to the sight station where, when we returned, I showed them where India is and we determined who had guessed the closest. We also located India on a globe {my kiddos were amazed to see that India is on the other side of the world!} and found\/colored India on a map of southern Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wanted the kids to be able to connect to the lesson, so I attempted to tap into their knowledge base by comparing and contrasting various things {that they have experience with} in America and India - food, housing, clothing, currency, church\/religion, etc. Using file folders, I created flip \"books\". The front flap displayed a photo from the United States, the inside of the folder revealed a print from India. I hung these up at eye level for the kiddos to explore.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1328\" title=\"India-Sight-Center-5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/India-Sight-Center-5.jpg\" alt=\"Sensory Social Studies Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLastly, I visited the library and checked out a ton of children's literature\/picture books on India. I set these up in a comfy reading area {pictured above} for the kids to page through. The colorful images held their attention for quite a while.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy goal for this station was to allow my preschoolers to peruse and explore at their own pace. Maddy {my helper} and I made ourselves available to answer questions and talk to the kiddos about what they were seeing, but we didn't want it to be too guided. The kids really responded to this format and many of them sought us out - wondering why the people were throwing 'paint' on each other {at the annual Holi festival, Indians throw colored powder at each other to herald the end of winter and celebrate the coming spring}, asking how many people lived in the \"big house\" {the Taj Mahal}, and trying to figure out why there was a cow in the middle of the city road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check back for the rest of the India centers - I'll be posting about them tomorrow!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128730137,"sku":"A3841","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/India-Sight-Center-1.jpg?v=1522781838"},{"product_id":"blubber-glove-winter-animals-science-experiment-a3875","title":"Blubber Glove - Winter Animals Science Experiment","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1528\" title=\"Blubber-Glove\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blubber-Glove.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Animals Science Experiment Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsjumpsclass.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a cute science experiment to do with your preschoolers this winter posted by Deanna Jump of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsjumpsclass.com\/January.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e! It's a great way to encourage critical thinking, making predictions, and discussing observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter introducing several arctic animals - polar bears, walruses, penguins, etc. - ask your students if they know how these animals stay warm in the winter. Discuss how, not only do these animals live in cold, snowy habitats, they also need to swim in frigid waters in order to find food. Have your kiddos stick their hand in a bin of icy water for effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to brainstorm how this might be possible. Encourage them to think about how \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e stay warm {layers of heavy clothing} and then introduce the blubber glove. Have each child compare the sensation of sticking one hand in directly in the icy water and using the blubber glove buffer for the other. They'll be amazed to discover that polar bears, walruses, penguins, and other arctic animals have this insulation built in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo make a blubber glove...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a gallon sized Ziploc bag with Crisco; being sure to coat the bottom and both sides to about an inch and a half from the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNestle a second Ziploc bag down into the first, created a pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the top, seal off the opening where the two bags meet on either side with duct tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Jump has lots of great winter ideas, so be sure to head over to her classroom website for some inspiration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136070169,"sku":"A3875","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Blubber-Glove.jpg?v=1522781882"},{"product_id":"whats-heaviest-science-experiment-a3878","title":"\"What's Heaviest?\" - Science Experiment","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1542\" title=\"What's-Heaviest-Experiment\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whats-Heaviest-Experiment.jpg\" alt=\"Science Experiment Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.science-sparks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great science experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/2012\/01\/12\/which-is-the-heaviest-and-fun-sparks\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Sparks\u003c\/a\u003e through Jamie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.handsonaswegrow.com\/2012\/01\/its-playtime-science-experiments-for.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHands On: As We Grow\u003c\/a\u003e. Using recycled plastic Easter eggs and various collected items, your kiddos can explore the concept of weight, as well as practice making comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations for this experiment...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse eggs of different colors or label same color eggs with a unique identifying mark {i.e. a number, a letter, a shape, etc.} so that your kiddos can easily record their observations\/comparisons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to choose distinctive materials for the eggs so that your students can easily compare their weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a sound and prediction component by keeping the egg \"stuffing\" a secret and inviting students to make an educated guess as to what's inside each sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003eTo read about Emma and her family's experience with this experiment, be sure to head on over to Science Sparks! And, while you're there, be sure to browse through the other fun project ideas!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137184281,"sku":"A3878","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Whats-Heaviest-Experiment.jpg?v=1522781888"},{"product_id":"kid-coins-designing-new-coins-for-presidents-day-a3888","title":"Kid Coins - Designing New Coins for President's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/kids-coins2.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: alphamom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were inspired by this fun activity from Ellen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/holidays\/presidents-day-craft-kid-coins\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphamom\u003c\/a\u003e and thought we'd pass it along for President's Day this coming Monday. Not only will your kiddos have a fun time taking a closer look at current U.S. coins, they're sure to have a blast designing a coin that features their own face!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExamining Current U.S. Coins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out coin samples on trays in your science center and provide your preschoolers with magnifying glasses - inviting them to take a closer look at each coin. Discuss as a class the similarities and differences between each coins, considering everything from type of metal and slogan to the famous face featured and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/US-Mint-Kid-Coins-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolprintables.info\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKid Coins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter examining the current coins in circulation, invite your kiddos to make their own currency. Use the fun {FREE} worksheet provided by Preschool Printables to design a coin that features their own face. {Isn't the authentic U.S. Treasury seal fun?! We thought it was a cool twist to have your kiddos create coins for the new currency collection, the \"KIDS COIN$\" Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they create, invite students to think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat metal\/color their coin would be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much their coin is worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat size their coin would be\/how its size would compare to current currency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat symbols they would include on their coin and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e[\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3495\/presidents-day-designing-a-new-coin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to get the worksheet!\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo see how Ellen and her kiddos completed this exercise and created actual coins from their designs, be sure to visit Alphamom - the three-dimensional coin is sure to be a great reminder and keepsake for your students!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139412505,"sku":"A3888","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/kids-coins2.jpg?v=1522781902"},{"product_id":"election-unit-where-the-president-lives-a4003","title":"Election Unit - Where the President Lives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2531\" title=\"IMAG0168\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMAG0168.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies, Election Day, and Government Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: the-learningtree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun topic to explore during the election season is the white house! Since it has less to do with politics and more to do with simply learning about an important landmark and American symbol, it's a great way to tie in the election theme without stepping on any toes! And, of course, there are a ton of fun things you can do with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how Kimberly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/the-learningtree.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/freebie-fridaya-day-late.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Learning Tree\u003c\/a\u003e helped her kiddos compile an anchor chart of schema {pictured above}, using various colors to designate what they knew before the lesson, what they learned in class, and what they learned on their own. Not only does this encourage your students to pay attention during class, but it also encourages them to do some independent investigation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimberly and her kiddos used the resources provided in their the Imagine It! Reading Program, but there are plenty of other great learning resources out there...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake an interactive tour at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/about\/inside-white-house\/interactive-tour\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhiteHouse.gov\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/listbuilder.scholastic.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/TitlesDisplayView?storeId=10001\u0026amp;returnID=\u0026amp;returnURL=SearchView%3FlangId%3D-1%26storeId%3D10001%26bookAttr%3DY%26nonFictionAttr%3DY%26rcountAttr%3DY%26review\u0026amp;productId=29627\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic News Nonfiction Readers®—Let's Visit the White House\u003c\/a\u003e book series by Marge Kennedy. It includes lots of great titles like \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee Inside the White House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of the White House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets at the White House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your library for other reading resources like Lloyd G. Douglas' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe White House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and Mary Firestone's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe White House (American Symbols)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is just part of Kimberly's white house lesson! We encourage you to visit The Learning Tree to see how she incorporated an exercise in distinguishing between fact and opinion, as well as a fun comparing and contrasting activity, into the lesson plan!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163922969,"sku":"A4003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMAG0168.jpg?v=1522782051"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-fun-with-washington-lincoln-a4040","title":"President's Day Fun with Washington \u0026 Lincoln!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresident’s Day is coming up and here are a few lesson ideas just in case you need a bit of inspiration {amidst all the Valentine’s Day and Black History Month planning!}…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2807\" alt=\"George Washington and Abraham Lincoln\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/George-Washington-and-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour President's Day lessons wouldn't be complete without an exploration of two of our most influential presidents\/important historical figures - George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. From books and crafts to anchor charts and lapbooks, there are lots of fun ways in which you can incorporate some presidential learning into your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith colorful pictures and concise prose, picture books offer a great way to introduce new topics - especially if you can find a series that your kiddos connect with. Because books of a series often present material in the same (or similar) way, students will become accustomed to the flow\/pattern of the text making it easier to pick up on new facts and, knowing what to expect, connect with the story. We found several book series that you might include in your lesson on Washington and Lincoln...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatricia A. Pingry's \"The Story of...\" Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Story of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003ePatricia A. Pingry's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid A. Adler's Picture Book Biography Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Who Was...\" Biography Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Includes \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was George Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Roberta Edwards and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Janet Pascal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLesson Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've introduced the topic and learned a little bit about our first and sixteenth presidents, you might work together with your kiddos to organize\/document your learning with a fun Venn Diagram, comparing and contrasting the two men,...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2803\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Venn-Diagram-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Venn Diagram with FREE printables via Mrs. Thiessen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Sweet Life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2804\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Venn-Diagram.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Venn Diagram via Mrs. Durning-Leander over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines100th-day-duo.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eK-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...or even a flip book\/lapbook {inspired by one of these fabulous activities} that they can keep in their social studies folders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2806\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Lapbook-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eFlip Book Inspiration via Melissa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/first-grade-smiles.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/prepping-for-presidents-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Smiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2805\" alt=\"President's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Lapbook-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLapbook Inspiration via Stephanie over at Sparkling in Third Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGetting your kiddos excited about history is easy with these great projects! Be sure to visit each blog for the full lesson\/activity details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176309273,"sku":"A4040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/George-Washington-and-Abraham-Lincoln.jpg?v=1522782127"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Blubber-Glove.jpg?v=1530027740","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-compare-and-contrast-lesson-plans\/skill-estimating.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}