{"title":"Preschool Estimating Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"teaching-math-to-preschoolers-a1907","title":"Teaching Math To Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a natural progression to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emathematics\u003c\/a\u003e. Before attempting calculus, you must have mastered trigonometry, and before attempting trigonometry, you must have mastered \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-421-algebra.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealgebra\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. While you may not have thought of it this way, math skills learned in preschool and kindergarten lay the foundation for every math class taken in a student's scholastic career.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nShirley, stay-at-home mom and homeschooler, has developed at successful mathematics program for your preschoolers that highlights the foundational skills needed to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounting\u003c\/strong\u003e - A great introduction to numbers includes learning to recite them in \u003cem\u003eorder\u003c\/em\u003e. This can be accomplished through interactive learning toys, counting songs, and other rhymes. Just like with the ABCs, while a child can repeat numbers from memory, true understanding of what these numbers represent is not necessarily achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Making connections between a number and its picture\/shape is an important part of the learning process. Drawing attention to numbers encountered throughout the day (i.e. page numbers, calendar dates, etc.) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4099-blank-flash-cards-assorted-colors-1000-cards-2-x-3.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eflash cards\u003c\/a\u003e are great ways to teach students what a number looks like and reinforce \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-196-number-concepts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003enumber recognition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther important foundational concepts for your preschool and kindergarten classrooms include: writing numbers, conservation of number, sorting, measurement, and estimating. Be sure to read the rest of Shirley's article at her site for more great activities and teaching tips!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com\/early-math-skills.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEarly Math Skills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076858393,"sku":"A1907","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"best-halloween-party-games-for-kids-a2245","title":"Best Halloween Party Games for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Halloween has officially come and gone, it's always nice to keep a folder of inspiration for next year's classroom celebration! Craft, snack food, decoration, and party favor ideas are easy to come by, but there seems to be a gap where party games are concerned. If you want the right mixture of fun and skill building, here are a few suggestions for a festive Halloween party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop Goes the Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this twist of the carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMartha Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e, students attempt to pop balloons full of candy and confetti!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/article\/pop-goes-the-pumpkin\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2202\" title=\"Pop Goes the Pumpkin Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg\" alt=\"orange balloons displayed in the shape of a pumpkin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Martha Stewart Living\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitch's Eye Relay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith ping pong balls painted to resemble witch's eyes - like the ones found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Sisters\u003c\/a\u003e - have students race around obstacles in the classroom while trying to keep the 'eyes' on plastic spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/eyeball-halloween-wreath.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2201\" title=\"Ping Pong Ball Eyeballs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ping-Pong-Ball-Eyeballs.jpg\" alt=\"ping pong balls painted like eyeballs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Crafty Sisters | Candace\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Face Race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare several jack-o-lantern face cutouts from Wonderfoam® sheets - like the ones found here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e. Place Velcro dots or double-sided tape on the pumpkin and face pieces then, dividing students into teams and arming them with drinking straws, have teams race to create jack-o-lanterns using the straws to 'suck up' the pieces and place them on the pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2009\/10\/15\/mix-and-match-jack-o-lantern-faces\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2200\" title=\"Mix \u0026amp; Match Pumpkin Face Relay\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mix-Match-Pumpkin-Face-Relay.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin with foam face shapes pasted on it\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Chica and Jo | Chica\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Can Toss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Students will have a blast tossing bean bags into the Halloween-themed cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/?page=2\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2196\" title=\"Halloween Bean Bag Toss\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bean-Bag-Toss.jpg\" alt=\"cans decorated for halloween to use in a bean bag toss game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalloween I-Spy Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have fun 'racing' to find each of the hidden items in these i-spy bottles designed by Marylea of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink and Green Mama\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-eye-spy-bottle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2198\" title=\"Halloween I-Spy Bottle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-I-Spy-Bottle.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bottle filled with rice and Halloween objects for students to find\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Pink and Green Mama | Marylea\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Bowling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 'dressing up' simple plastic soda bottles like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman\u003c\/a\u003e and providing a soft ball, your students will have hours of bowling fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2008\/10\/halloween-bottle-bowling-or-just-cute.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2197\" title=\"Halloween Bowling\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bowling.jpg\" alt=\"soda bottles decorated to look like Halloween characters\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ramblings of a Crazy Woman | Jennifer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Corn Estimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in some math fun during your Halloween celebration with this carnival favorite from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2194\" title=\"Candy Corn Estimation\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Corn-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"large glass container filled with candy corn for students to practice estimating\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Eat A Jack-O-Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamie at The Crafting Chicks designed this fun spin-off of Don't Eat Pete. Your students will have fun earning the sweet treats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thecraftingchicks.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-treat-bag-toppers-tags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2195\" title=\"Don't Eat A Jack-o-Lantern Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Eat-A-Jack-o-Lantern-Game.jpg\" alt=\"homemade Halloween game board with pumpkins\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Crafting Chicks | Jaime\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave fun party planning for next year with these amazing Halloween games!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093930521,"sku":"A2245","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"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":"snowman-estimation-and-measuring-a3865","title":"Snowman Estimation and Measuring","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1477\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Snowman Estimation and Measuring Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to practice a bit of winter estimation and measuring with this fun activity from Darla and Tracy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\/?p=2196#.TuVAnmiHGCM.twitter\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Preschool Toolbox\u003c\/a\u003e -they even offer free activity printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo complete the activity, you'll need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnowman worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-standard measuring units {wooden blocks, unifix cubes, paperclips, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by having your kiddos estimate how many measuring items it takes to measure the snowman on the worksheet. Darla and Tracy have some great suggestions on how to discuss with\/demonstrate for your students what a 'reasonable' guess might be. After each child has had a chance to guess, get to measuring! Count and record how many measuring items were needed on the provided recording sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a fabulous way to develop early math skills. Be sure to head on over to The Preschool Toolbox for the activity worksheets and, while you're there, browse around for lots of other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134399001,"sku":"A3865","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowman-Estimation.jpg?v=1522781872"},{"product_id":"how-many-kisses-valentines-day-math-center-a3880","title":"How Many Kisses? - Valentine's Day Math Center","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1550\" title=\"Hershey-Kiss-Estimation\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hershey-Kiss-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a simple, yet fun math center idea for Valentine's Day. Find a large canning jar, decorating the outside with ribbons and other embellishments {optional}, and fill it with Hershey kiss candies. Set the jar in the math station along with a class chart, inviting your kiddos to estimate how many candies are in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore turning them loose at the center, be sure to discuss with them what an appropriate guess might be. For instance, they can clearly see that there are more than two candies in the jar so \"2\" wouldn't be a good guess. However, \"2000\" would also be a wild\/bad guess. 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