{"title":"Preschool December Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-december-a3730","title":"Hand Print Calendar: December","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December-Calendar-Shot-e1292529113504.jpg\" alt=\"homemade December calendar with hand print Christmas tree and holiday poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of us know what special holiday December brings around - Christmas! Many characters and traditions surround the festivities - Santa, reindeer, elves, trees, among many others - so we though it'd be fitting to \"spruce up\" your December calendar page with a decorated tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7192-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft materials\u003c\/a\u003e and embellishments (sequins, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashable school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Christmas Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December.jpg\" alt=\"hand print Christmas tree and holiday poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e hand with green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids paint\u003c\/a\u003e. [NOTE: The picture on the left shows a hand partially covered. This is best if an adult is making the craft, but children can certainly use their full hand print.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1254.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with green craft paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at the bottom of the paper (palm at the edge and fingers pointed upward), have students gently press their hand to the paper, creating a print. Remind them to keep their fingers spread slightly as they make the print. Invite students to reapply the paint and make a second row of prints just above the first and fanned out slightly. [NOTE: The palm of the second prints will overlap the fingers of the first print.] Continue until a second and third row have been created. Flip the paper 180-degrees and you should have a triangular \"tree\" shape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1313.jpg\" alt=\"unfinished hand print Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, arm your students with glue, craft embellishments, and markers, as well as a star made from yellow construction paper, and invite them to decorate their Christmas tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1318.jpg\" alt=\"decorated hand print Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Santa Claus Comes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good time is coming,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wish it were here,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very best time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the whole of the year;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm counting each day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn my fingers and thumbs-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe weeks that must pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore Santa Claus comes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen when the first snowflakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin to come down,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the wind whistles sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the branches are blown,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll not mind the cold,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThough my fingers it numbs,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor it brings the time nearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Santa Claus comes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Calendar Wrap Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assemble your hand print calendar, you'll need a blank calendar page for each month, a cover page, glue, a hole punch, and some binder rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing by gluing the blank calendar pages in their proper place. This can be a bit tricky - they're going to be adhered to the back of the next month's art work - so before doing anything permanent, make sure that all the artwork is displayed the correct way when flipping the calendar pages. December is the only month that will need a separate piece of construction paper. Have students use markers to add important dates to the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hand-Print-Calendar-Cover-Page.jpg\" alt=\"cover page for hand print calendar craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach a cover page and a picture of the student (if desired), as well as a fingerprint poem (also optional). There are several cute ones that can be found on the internet with a little searching!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly - double checking that all the pages are in order and arranged correctly - punch three or four holes along the top edge of the calendar and slip binder rings through them. You might also consider punching one hole at the bottom of each calendar page (in the middle) so that it can be hung up at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents will LOVE getting this homemade gift for Christmas - it makes a great keepsake too!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099959833,"sku":"A3730","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/December-Calendar-Shot-e1292529113504.jpg?v=1522781670"},{"product_id":"mitten-themed-counting-tally-mark-activity-a4410","title":"Mitten Themed Counting \u0026 Tally Mark Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Winter Mitten Themed Counting and Tally Mark Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mitten-Counting-Tally-Mark-Activity-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for winter or perhaps an addition to an author\/book study of Jan Brett's \"The Mitten\", this colorful mitten themed activity will have your kiddos building counting and number recognition skills as well as practicing with tally marks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the activity can certainly be tailored to incorporate the numbers you and your students are currently working with, our activity works with numerals 1 through 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity Preparation...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free activity printables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the mitten cutouts onto card stock in assorted colors. Cut out and laminate to reduce wear and tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the mitten cutouts in a bucket or envelope and set out with crayons and recording sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How To Complete The Mitten Counting and Tally Mark Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mitten-Counting-Tally-Mark-Activity-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo complete the activity...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to select a mitten cutout from the bucket or envelope. After counting the polka dots on the mitten, have students color a mitten on the recording sheet to match, then record the appropriate numeral as well as show with tally marks how many polka dots were on the mitten. Have them repeat this process until they've emptied the bucket of mittens\/their recording sheet is filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734194921497,"sku":"A4410","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mitten-Counting-Tally-Mark-Activity-1.jpg?v=1522782238"},{"product_id":"all-dressed-for-winter-math-center-activities-a4411","title":"FREE \"All Dressed For Winter!\" Math Center Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eThemed for winter, these fun math center activities will have your kiddos building counting, graphing, addition and subtraction skills as well as working with tally marks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the math center worksheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint several copies of the \"Winter Clothing Activity Sheet\" placing them into plastic sheet protectors and setting them out with dry erase markers. [Students can then mark over the pictures as they count each set of clothing items.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake copies of the activity worksheets, one for each student, and set them out with pencils and crayons or markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe math center activities themselves are pretty straightforward. Have students use the \"Winter Clothing Activity Sheet\" to complete the find \u0026amp; tally activity as well as the find \u0026amp; graph exercise. Then, once they've compiled the data, they can use their tally sheets and graphs to help them complete the addition and subtraction practice sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734194987033,"sku":"A4411","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Math-Center-Preview.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"3-winter-themed-graphing-activities-a4413","title":"3 Winter Themed Graphing Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for some fun winter themed graphing activities to do as a class? Here are three ideas that you might consider including in your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Graphing-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hands On Winter Graphing Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo You Like Hot Chocolate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter and hot cocoa just go together! While most of your kiddos have probably tried the warm, chocolatey drink at one time or another, have a tasting party - complete with marshmallows or whipped cream and chocolate shavings - and take a poll!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePit homemade hot chocolate against store-bought mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry different flavors of hot chocolate and vote on your favorite. Land O Lakes makes a great assortment of flavors - french vanilla, raspberry, mint, warm oatmeal cookie, etc. - and offers them in convenient indiviual servings!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/winter-graphing-3.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Reading and Graphing Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Version Do You Like Best?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter just isn't complete without a reading of the classic children's tale, \"The Mitten\". This year, consider incorporating three different versions of the story into your reading plans and take a poll to see which one your students liked best! We chose versions written by Jim Aylesworth, Jan Brett, and Alvin Tresselt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Graphing-2.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Themed Writing Prompt Idea and Graphing Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Favorite Winter Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this option isn't as hands on as the previous two graphing activities, it still offers an opportunity for building graphing skills and discussing how winter weather brings with it a whole new set of activities to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension, you might consider having your students not only vote for their favorite winter activity, but also write about \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e it's their favorite or, perhaps, recall and write about a time when they participated in the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195150873,"sku":"A4413","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Graphing-1.jpg?v=1522782239"},{"product_id":"the-mitten-sequencing-retelling-activities-a4416","title":"5 Sequencing\/Retelling Activities for \"The Mitten\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour winter lesson plans just wouldn't be complete without Jan Brett's classic children's tale, \"The Mitten\" (or an appearance of it, at the very least!). While there are many other book themed activities you and your kiddos can explore together, one thing the story is great for is working on sequencing\/retelling skills. Here are a few ways you might work with your kiddos to recount the story of the lost mitten and the menegerie of animals who make it their home for the afternoon...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Winter-Storytelling-Activity.jpg\" title=\"Kindergarten Winter Storytelling Activity\" alt=\"Mitten Themed Winter Storytelling Activity for Preschool and Kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint Stick Storytelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for use from year to year, attach Velcro dots to a paint stirrer stick, print and laminate animal cutouts (attaching the other side of the Velcro dots to the backs of each animal cutout), then invite students to add the appropriate animal to the stick as they retell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Winter-Story-Sequencing-Activity.jpg\" title=\"Kindergarten Winter Story Sequencing Activity\" alt=\"Mitten Themed Winter Story Sequencing Activity for Preschool and Kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMitten Pocket Retelling Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a file folder (and laminated mitten cutouts, optional) to create a mitten shaped pocket. Print and laminate animal cutouts, then invite students to stuff the mitten as they retell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Winter-Sequencing-Lesson-Idea.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Winter Story Sequencing Lesson Idea\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Winter Story Sequencing Lesson Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorytelling Pocket Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper simple, but still effective, have students put the animal cutouts and animal name cards in order as they retell the sequence of events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Winter-Storytelling-Lesson-Idea.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Winter Storytelling Lesson Idea\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Winter Mitten Themed Storytelling Lesson Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSequencing Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn activity that your kiddos can do at their desk, invite students to cut out the animal pictures and paste them in the appropriate order on their worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorytelling Bracelet\/Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a length of yarn (perhaps describing it as a string from the lost mitten) and laminated animal cutouts turned into \"charms\" - i.e. punch a small hole in the top of each animal cutout and thread with a thin wire ring (like those used in jewelry making). Students can then string the charms on the string as they retell the story. [Had a few techical difficulties with the image! Will be uploaded soon!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePlease note that all of these fun storytelling\/sequencing activities were made using Jan Brett's amazing free printables! You can find your own copy at her website --\u0026gt; \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.janbrett.com\/put_the_animals_in_the_mitten.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJanBrett.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195281945,"sku":"A4416","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Winter-Storytelling-Activity.jpg?v=1522782241"},{"product_id":"winter-mitten-patterning-activity-printables-a4420","title":"Winter Mitten Patterning Activity \u0026 Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Winter Mitten Pattern Activity and Printables\" alt=\"Winter Mitten Patterning Printable Activity for Preschool and Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Patterning-Printable-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorful winter mittens offer a fun opportunity for a bit of patterning practice! Here's a free printable patterning center for your kiddos to explore...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity preparation...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free activity printables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the mitten manipulatives onto card stock of assorted colors, cut apart, and laminate to reduce wear and tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the patterning practice cards onto white card stock, then color in the patterns with the appropriate colors (i.e. colors that match your manipulatives), cut the strips apart, laminate the strips to reduce wear and tear, and clip them all together with a binder ring. Or, simply slide the full sheet of card stock into a plastic sheet protector!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo complete the activity...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Winter Mitten Patterning Activity Part 1\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Winter Mitten Patterning Activity Part 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Patterning-Activity-Part-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with the colorful mitten cutouts, inviting them to use the manipulatives to copy the patterns on the practice sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Winter Mitten Patterning Activity Part 2\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Winter Mitten Patterning Activity Part 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Mitten-Patterning-Activity-Part-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they've had a chance to get acquainted with the patterns, have them use the cutouts to create their own patterns and, using the activity worksheet (shown below), record the patterns they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734195380249,"sku":"A4420","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Mitten-Patterning-Printable-Activity.jpg?v=1522782241"},{"product_id":"how-many-presents-in-santas-bag-math-center-activity-a4422","title":"\"How Many Presents In Santa's Bag?\" Math Center Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Christmas Math Center Activity Idea With Free Printables\" alt=\"Christmas Math Center Activity Idea With Free Printables\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Math-Center-Activity-Idea.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your kiddos with some counting and number practice using this fun Christmas themed math center idea! Requring only a few things to put together - things that you likely already have on hand! - this is a great option if you need a quick, minimal prep activity to fill some time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Preparation...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free activity printables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the activity pieces onto construction paper of assorted colors, cut out, and laminate to reduce wear and tear. [There are thirteen cutouts total; students will work with numerals 0 through 12.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the recording sheet onto regular copy\/printer paper; one for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo complete the activity...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Christmas Counting Activity\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Christmas Counting Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Math-Center-Activity-Idea-and-Printables.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided with the activity pieces, crayons, and a recording sheet, invite students to select a cutout and identify the number of presents on the bag, then record their findings by coloring a bag on their recording sheet to match the selected cutout and writing the number of presents counted on the line beneath the colored image. Have students repeat the process until they've worked through all thirteen bag cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: While the original activity pieces feature simple black and white presents, you could spice up the activity by printing a simple bag shape onto the construction paper, then adding colorful present stickers or foam cutouts!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734195511321,"sku":"A4422","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Math-Center-Activity-Idea.jpg?v=1522782242"},{"product_id":"christmas-write-the-room-activity-printable-a4427","title":"FREE Christmas Write The Room Activity \u0026 Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo your kiddos need an opportunity to leave their seats and get some of their wiggles out leading up to break? This fun Christmas themed write the room activity not only provides a chance to 'wander' the room, it also strengthens literacy and writing skills! With sixteen total vocabulary cards and two recording worksheets, you can either split the activity into two, using one set of cards one week and the other set of cards the next, or use them together for one big write the room exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734195675161,"sku":"A4427","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Literacy-and-Writing-Activity-Printables-Cover.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"christmas-count-the-room-activity-printable-a4428","title":"FREE Christmas Count The Room Activity \u0026 Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlong the same lines as a 'write the room' activity, we thought a Christmas themed 'count the room' would also be fun for your kiddos! 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Of course, an even number of fish cutouts resulted in an even split, and an odd number did not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePenguin Literacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-12-Brrrilliant-Activities-Collage3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle sounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students first identified the picture on each of the penguin shapes, then identified (and stamped) the vowel sound heard in the middle of each picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll-a-word.\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed with three letter dice (CVC), students rolled the dice, determined if the word displayed was real or nonsense, and recorded their roll in the appropriate category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend sorting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students sorted fish cutouts, each displaying a different picture, into the proper blend pile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared reading.\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicing sight\/color words, students practiced reading the simple penguin poem; \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eI see a yellow penguin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eI see a white penguin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e...Etcetera!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Organization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-12-Brrrilliant-Activities-Collage4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact books and K-W-Ls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Of course, no unit is complete without a record of your kiddos' learning! Julie and her kiddos made a K-W-L chart (not pictured) as well as these fun penguin shaped fact books to keep and share with family members!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these activities fabulous?! 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