{"title":"Preschool February Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-february-a3720","title":"Hand Print Calendar: February","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar for february with hand print heart and poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFebruary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn February, we celebrate the people in our lives that we love. What better to symbolize the month and the Valentines day holiday, than a hand print heart. Your students couldn't create a better valentine for their parents!\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\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-255\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"hand print heart and valentines day poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nHave students paint both hands red. To make the heart print, have them slant their hands (fingers toward each other), firmly pressing their left hand to the paper, then their right hand. [NOTE: Their fingers will overlap forming the point of the heart.] Invite your preschoolers to make the heart print on one side of the paper so that there's room to glue the poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Valentine for You\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValentines, valentines,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink, red and blue,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've made a pretty one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse word processing software to type out the poem, add a border, and print it onto card stock. Students will then be able to cut around the border and use glue to attach the poem to their calendar page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097535001,"sku":"A3720","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-science-activities-a3739","title":"Valentine's Day Science Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/magnetic-wands.jpg\" alt=\"magnetic wands\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is all about love, romance, and \u003cem\u003eattraction\u003c\/em\u003e. Mackie Rhodes of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/article.jsp?id=8117\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e suggests you bring that very idea into the classroom (well, a version of it at least!) by exploring the attraction between magnets! Create two large hearts from red bulletin board paper labeling one \"Magnetic\" and the other \"Nonmagnetic\", then invite your students to go on a scavenger hunt around the classroom to find an object they think will fit in each category. Have your students place their objects on the proper heart. Have students test the objects using magnetic wands and discuss the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColored Roses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince traditional Valentine's Day gifts are flowers and chocolates, teach your preschoolers a thing or two about a plant's vascular system (in less fancy terms of course!) by coloring white roses or carnations. Place the flower in a beaker of red water, then watch nature do the rest! Your students will be amazed at the transformation and the ability to see all the flower's tiny little veins. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2803\/multicolored-flowers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHere's a great tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e for this project - be sure to check it out, as well as the multicolored flower option!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Taste \u0026amp; Smell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect several types of traditional Valentine's Day candy (i.e. chocolate, conversation hearts, etc.). Blindfold your students and provide them with samples of each and, based on taste and smell, have them determine what each is. [NOTE: In this activity, you need to be very aware of any allergies, diet restrictions, etc. that your students may have. Send a note home to parents to ascertain any concerns or situations you should be aware of.]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102482969,"sku":"A3739","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/magnetic-wands.jpg?v=1522781685"},{"product_id":"secret-message-valentines-day-literacy-center-a3879","title":"Secret Message Valentine's Day Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1546 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentine-Secret-Message.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy or Math Center Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bhg.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/valentines-day\/crafts\/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids\/#page=8\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e has been floating all over Pinterest and we thought it would make a fun literacy center for Valentine's Day! Stock plenty of secret message hearts in the literacy center, inviting your students to uncover the messages - a focus sight word, an upper and\/or lower case letter, a shape, or another concept of study. Once the message has been revealed, have your students identify the word, letter, shape, etc., then record their find on a worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they've completed the activity, uncovering a specified number of messages, invite your kiddos to create their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e secret messages for parents, siblings, classmates, and friends. We're certain your preschoolers will have a blast with this activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more great Valentine's Day crafts for your kiddos, be sure to visit Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137446425,"sku":"A3879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Secret-Message.jpg?v=1522781890"},{"product_id":"chocolate-box-patterns-a3882","title":"Chocolate Box Patterns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1559 \" title=\"Chocolate-Candy-Patterns\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute patterning exercise over at Scholastic! Allie Magnuson, kindergarten teacher and featured writer at Scholastic, wrote a fabulous Valentine's Day lesson plan, with tons of great exercise ideas, so be sure to head over there for the full article. In the meantime, here's one of our favorite math activities Allie so kindly shared...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this exercise because it doesn't take too much prep work, it's perfectly themed for the holiday, and it offers a fun and inventive way to help students build visual discrimination skills as they work to distinguish one pattern from the next. Not working with patterns? Create an upper and lower case letter matching game, paste pictures on the hearts\/candy box and have students work with rhyming pairs, use the candy box sections to designate word families\/chunks and invite students to place the word or picture hearts in the proper place, etc. The possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this exercise and a whole host of other exciting Valentine's Day activities, be sure to read Allie's full article - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-sweets-heartbeats-across-the-curriculum.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eValentine's Day Sweets \u0026amp; Heartbeats Across the Curriculum for Kindergarten and PreK\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137839641,"sku":"A3882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781893"},{"product_id":"a-candy-shoppe-in-preschool-a3883","title":"A Candy Shoppe in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/ - click to view more info about 'Box of Chocolates' or find free 'box of chocolates' pictures via Wylio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wylio.com\/credits\/flickr\/4358643510\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4358643510.jpg\" alt=\"Box of Chocolates' photo (c) 2010, Marit \u0026amp; Toomas Hinnosaar - license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpark your kiddos imaginations by transforming your pretend play corner into a candy shoppe this Valentine's Day! As they take orders, create new 'recipes', design fun looking chocolates, and package their creations up to sell ~ your preschoolers will practice a multitude of skills and have a blast! Here's a list of the items to get you started...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough in a variety of colors {you might consider making your own so that you can control\/create different shades of brown, pink, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage tubs with lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDough rollers and cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrays for displaying candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cupcake wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of various chocolates and candies for inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxes and tissue paper for wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy shoppe labels for packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay telephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register and play money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't beat the organic play that will be inspired by these fun props! We wouldn't be surprised if your kiddos will ask to keep the play center up after the holiday has passed!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138626073,"sku":"A3883","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"mardi-gras-sensory-tub-a3889","title":"Mardi Gras Sensory Tub","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe haven't posted about sensory tubs for a while and, running across these fabulous Mardi Gras themed bins from Cara at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2011\/03\/04\/mardi-gras-sensory-bin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Picky Apple\u003c\/a\u003e and Cara at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/peanutsareevil.com\/2011\/02\/17\/mardi-gras-sensory-tub\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePeanuts Are Evil\u003c\/a\u003e, thought we'd pass them along in the event that you were looking for a new and exciting twist for your sensory table! {On a side note, it seems that there are lots of uber crafty Caras out there in the world! I had to check and double check that I wasn't seeing things while crediting these incredible bins!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1590\" title=\"Mardi-Gras-Sensory-Bin-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mardi-Gras-Sensory-Bin-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mardi Gras and February Sensory Tub Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2011 The Picky Apple\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst to bat is Cara over at The Picky Apple. With colored rice for the base and a mixture of feathers, shiny beads\/ornaments, Mardi Gras necklaces, and dress up pieces (i.e. masks and a crown), your kiddos are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1591\" title=\"Mardi-Gras-Sensory-Bin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mardi-Gras-Sensory-Bin.jpg\" alt=\"February Mardi Gras Sensory Bin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2011 Cara Jouglard, Peanuts Are Evil\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp next is Cara from Peanuts Are Evil. She used a base of paper confetti pieces then added lots of Mardi Gras inspired items to explore - bead necklaces, doubloons, feathers, and plastic fleur de lis. It looks like tons of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love that these sensory bins reflect the culture and 'flavor' of Louisiana - and we \u003c\/em\u003eknow\u003cem\u003e your preschoolers will have a blast learning as they play!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139904025,"sku":"A3889","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mardi-Gras-Sensory-Bin-3.jpg?v=1522781905"},{"product_id":"fun-sensory-bin-for-groundhog-day-a4027","title":"Fun Sensory Bin for Groundhog Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2718 \" alt=\"Groundhog Day Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Letter-O-and-P-and-Groundhog-Day-012.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have special plans for Groundhog Day? We found this sensory bin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/01\/exploring-groundhog-day-in-preschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fun addition to your plans. While simple, it offers a great opportunity for sorting practice and playing games!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame Ideas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eGlue two wiggle eyes onto a medium brown pom pom. Hide the \"groundhog\" among the colored craft puffs and invite your students to take turns finding it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide vocabulary\/sight word, letter, or number cards among the pom poms. Invite students to take turns finding a card and identifying the word, letter, or numeral. If they identify it correctly, they get to keep the card. If not, have them put the card back in the box. The student with the most cards at the end, wins! [NOTE: For extra complexity, add a shadow card and sun card. If a student draws the shadow card, they must place all their cards back in the box. If a student draws the sun card, the game ends immediately and the student with the most cards wins.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few ideas! Be sure to visit Teach Preschool for this activity and lots of other learning resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173327385,"sku":"A4027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Letter-O-and-P-and-Groundhog-Day-012.jpg?v=1522782109"},{"product_id":"groundhog-day-beginning-letter-sounds-a4028","title":"Groundhog Day Beginning Letter Sounds","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2723\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Beginning-Sounds-Groundhog-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun Groundhog Day lesson printable from Jo over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/GroundhogBeginningSoundActivity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e! A perfect way to spice up your literacy center for the holiday, students are invited to sort picture cards based on their beginning letter sounds - those words beginning with the \"c\" sound are slipped into the cloud slot and those words beginning with the \"s\" sound are slipped through the sun slot. The best part is all you'll need are two recycled cake mix boxes and the printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, if you're in a pinch and don't have the materials for creating the sorting box, you can always...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eComplete the activity using a pocket chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle coffee cans or oatmeal containers, creating labeled \"burrows\" for your students to sort the cards into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate simple cloud and sun sorting mats for students to place their cards on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this FREE printable Groundhog Day activity, be sure to visit Making Learning Fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173589529,"sku":"A4028","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Beginning-Sounds-Groundhog-Day.jpg?v=1522782111"},{"product_id":"footprint-craft-and-graphing-activity-for-groundhog-day-a2612","title":"Footprint Craft - and Graphing Activity! - for Groundhog Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4899 \" alt=\"Groundhog Day Kids Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this footprint groundhog craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/groundhog-day-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTippytoe Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e?! Whether you're hoping for an early spring or love the brisk weather of winter, Betsy offers two adorable variations for your kiddos to choose from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4900\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Graphing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Graphing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the craft in and of itself offers a fun addition to your Groundhog Day plans, you might also consider using the crafts for a fun graphing activity - like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/groundhogs-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e. Have your students base their craft on the following prompt - \"Do you like warm or cold weather best? - using their answer to help them decide which variation to create, then use the dried project to cast their vote. You and your kiddos can then analyze the data once everyone has had a chance to present their preference {i.e. tally how many students like warm weather, how many students like cold weather, compose more\/less statements for the results, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full craft tutorial, including the cutesy poem that goes with it, be sure to visit Tippytoe Crafts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173687833,"sku":"A2612","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Groundhog-Day-Craft.jpg?v=1522782111"},{"product_id":"9-childrens-books-for-groundhog-day-a4029","title":"9 Children's Books for Groundhog Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for some fun literature to share with your kiddos this Groundhog Day? Check out one {or more!} of the selections below! We asked our library media specialist and these came highly recommended...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2730\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundhog Day!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Gail Gibbons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2731\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Wendie C. Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2732\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundhog Gets A Say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Pamela Curtis Swallow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2739\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-41.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWake Up, Groundhog!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Susanna Leonard Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2734\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo To Sleep, Groundhog!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Judy Cox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2735\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Books for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Groundhog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Pat Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2740\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Chidren's Literature and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-71.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunxsutawney Phyllis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Susanna Leonard Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2737\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Literature for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundhog Weather School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Joan Holub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2738\" alt=\"Groundhog Day Children's Literature and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-9.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Grouchy Groundhogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're certain your kiddos will enjoy these selections! Be sure to visit your school or local library and check them out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173917209,"sku":"A4029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Groundhog-Day-Books-For-Kids-1.jpg?v=1522782112"},{"product_id":"conversation-heart-counting-a4030","title":"Conversation Heart Counting","description":"\u003cp\u003eConversation hearts offer a fun and colorful manipulative to use in your February math centers! We found these fun counting activities floating around Pinterest and thought we'd pass them along. We just love the different variations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2744\" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: greatestresourcechildcare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\/FebruaryLessons.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreatest Resource Educational Home Childcare and Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e created heart puzzles with one half of the heart featuring a numeral and the other half featuring hearts for students to count and match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2745 \" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/preschool-play-or-even-older-kids-foam.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoots And Wings Co\u003c\/a\u003e simply created numeral headings, inviting her kiddos to count out the correct number of manipulatives and line them up beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2746 \" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: livingmontessorinow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeb of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2012\/02\/07\/montessori-inspired-valentine-math-trays-and-valentine-ideas-blog-hop\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e created two cards; number cards and counting cards. With the number cards in order, students were invited to identify the numeral and count out the correct number of candies to place on the counting card beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these fun?! We know your preschoolers will have a blast with one {or all!} of these candy heart counting stations this February!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174015513,"sku":"A4030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Candy-Heart-Counting-1.jpg?v=1522782113"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-literacy-center-driving-over-hearts-a4031","title":"Valentine's Day Literacy Center - Driving Over Hearts","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2750 \" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/driving-over-hearts-cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing sight words, February themed vocabulary, rhyming pairs, word families, and more - this Valentine's Day themed game from Kristina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2013\/01\/driving-over-hearts-simple-rhyming-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e would make a great addition to your holiday plans\/small group reading center! The exercise is simple; print the focus sight words, word families, etc. onto construction paper heart cutouts. Spread the hearts around the table and have students use toy cars to identify sight words that are called out, all the words belonging to a certain word family, etc. by driving them from cutout to cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKristina has lots of game variations over at Toddler Approved, so be sure to check out the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174146585,"sku":"A4031","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/driving-over-hearts-cover.jpg?v=1522782114"},{"product_id":"heart-stack-challenge-a4032","title":"Heart Stack Challenge","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2757   \" alt=\"Valentine's Day Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Stack-Challenge.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.playdrhutch.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReminiscent of a Minute to Win It party game, this activity found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.playdrhutch.com\/2012\/02\/11\/valentines-party-2012\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlayDrMom\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to become a fast favorite at your Valentine's Day party! Building both counting and fine motor coordination, students will have a blast as they try to stack as many conversation heart candies as they can. You'll be amazed at how diligently your kiddos will work! And, of course, the easy set-up makes this a brilliant addition to your holiday plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaura shares several other Valentine's Day activities at her blog, so be sure to visit PlayDrMom for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174277657,"sku":"A4032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Heart-Stack-Challenge.jpg?v=1522782115"},{"product_id":"sensory-art-fun-with-peanuts-a2619","title":"Sensory Art - Fun with Peanuts","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce again, with these projects you'll have to be very aware of any peanut allergies your kiddos might have, but we thought we'd pass them along in the event they would fit into your plans for Black History Month. In the spirit of learning about George Washington Carver, prominent scientist, inventor, and botanist known for his discovery of different uses for peanuts, each of these projects incorporates peanuts in some way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4950  \" alt=\"Black History Month and Fun Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Peanut-Butter-Finger-Painting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: creativelyblooming.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJenny over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.creativelyblooming.com\/2011\/03\/this-weeks-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreatively Blooming\u003c\/a\u003e suggests a little fun with peanut butter finger painting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4953\" alt=\" Black History Month Sensory Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Peanut-Butter-Painting1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: stellingsstories.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stellingsstories.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/peanut-butter-and-jelly.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStelling's Stories\u003c\/a\u003e inspired an idea - perhaps if you don't want the sticky mess of painting with actual peanut butter, you might consider adding peanut butter flavoring to tan paint! {Those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches DO look mighty good! Adding strawberry or grape flavoring to the red\/purple paint, or perhaps creating 'jello paint', would complete the sensory experience!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4952\" alt=\"Black History Month and Fun Sensory Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Peanut-Sand-Art.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tallyconnection.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLast, but not least, similar to sand or salt painting {sand painting pictured above}, you might consider using a food processor to create peanut \"sand\". Students can first color or paint their art paper then, after tracing patterns with drip glue, sprinkle the peanut sand onto the wet designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love these projects because, not only do they fit with a lesson on the life and achievements of George Washington Carver, they offer an opportunity for your students to work with unique art materials!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174769177,"sku":"A2619","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Peanut-Butter-Finger-Painting.jpg?v=1522782117"},{"product_id":"famous-african-americans-george-washington-carver-a4034","title":"Famous African Americans - George Washington Carver","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2655\" alt=\"Black History Month and Famous African Americans Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PB-Sandwich-Craft-and-Book.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: spottedcanary.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often do you stop and think about the things you use on a daily basis - clothing, technology, ingredients for your favorite meal, etc. - and wonder who thought them up? Even peanut butter had to be invented by someone! That someone was the prominent African American inventor and botanist, George Washington Carver, who, along with his agricultural achievements and groundbreaking research in plant biology, is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found some great resources to help you and your preschoolers learn a little bit more about this important historical figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerhaps you might begin with Karen Clopton-Dunson's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wacky Discoveries of George Washington Carver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Easy to understand and fun to read, the rhymes and quirky illustrations are sure to ignite your little learners' interest in science, history, and the life of George Washington Carver!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake peanut butter! Following this tutorial from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/peanut-butter-george-washington-carver\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e, not only will your kiddos learn a little bit more about the process of invention, they'll also be able to enjoy a tasty treat! [NOTE: Be aware\/careful of allergies!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate adorable peanut butter sandwich books, like these {pictured above} from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spottedcanary.com\/Kids_Crafts\/Peanut_Butter_Sandwich_Mini_Book.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpottedCanary.com\u003c\/a\u003e, to help your kiddos keep track of their learning about George Washington Carver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out these great resources and get learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174900249,"sku":"A4034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PB-Sandwich-Craft-and-Book.jpg?v=1522782118"},{"product_id":"famous-african-amerians-rosa-parks-a4035","title":"Famous African Amerians - Rosa Parks","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosa Parks, famed civil rights activist, showed amazing courage when she refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger. While Rosa has said that, \"\u003cem\u003eIt was just a day like any other day\u003c\/em\u003e\", her personal act of bravery spurred an entire city to boycott racial segregation, forcing the city to lift the law requiring segregation on public buses, and helped spur efforts to end segregation of public facilities nationwide! Along with equality, Rosa fought for what she believed in and for what was right. This fine woman is a role model for all and someone you don't want to leave out of your plans for Black History Month! We found some great lessons that will help you teach your kiddos a bit more about Rosa Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2776\" alt=\"Black History Month Children's Books and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rosa-Parks-Literature.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnecting Through Literature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several books that will help you and your kiddos dig a little deeper into the life and story of Rosa Parks. Yona Zeldis McDonough's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Was Rosa Parks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a good book to share in small sections. The selection includes a brief summary of Rosa's life, as well as more in-depth sections on her childhood, marriage, and her infamous refusal to give up her bus seat and what happened afterward. While it offers lots of great information, for the younger crowd, we suggest picking and choosing brief sections\/facts to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaron Reynolds' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack of the Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, written from the perspective of a child riding the bus when Rosa refused to surrender her seat, will help your preschoolers connect with the story and is a must read! The lovely ladies over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplansos.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/aaron-reynolds-giveaway.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson Plan SOS\u003c\/a\u003e put together a great activity to go along with the selection that focuses on the importance of visualization for reading comprehension. Not only will this exercise build early reading skills, it also facilitates group discussion at the end of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2775 \" alt=\"Black History Month Craft for Kids and Writing Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rosa-Parks-Bus-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: learningwithmrsparker.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith Ringgold's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf A Bus Could Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is also another great read! We found these adorable bus craftivities to go along with the selection over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learningwithmrsparker.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/rosa-parks.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLearning with Mrs. Parker\u003c\/a\u003e and thought they'd be a great way to help your kiddos keep track of their learning about Rosa Parks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2777\" alt=\"Black History Month Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rosa-Parks-Character-Poster.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teacherkimbo.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Character of Rosa Parks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant poster created by Kim's kiddos over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherkimbo.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/good-citizens-presidents-and-us-symbols.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of a Kindergarten Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e is a wonderful way to sum up your learning about Rosa Parks! Each student was invited to take a square, writing words to describe the historical leader who has been called 'the mother of the civil rights movement'. Leader, brave, courageous, and so many more come to mind! This is a great way to introduce\/review character traits - adjectives that describe a person on the inside - and wrap your lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to follow the links for these great resources and activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175031321,"sku":"A4035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rosa-Parks-Literature.jpg?v=1522782119"},{"product_id":"reliving-the-underground-railroad-a4036","title":"Reliving the Underground Railroad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2780\" alt=\"Black History Month Underground Railroad Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/CV_UGRR_map.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYour Black History Month plans wouldn't be complete without a lesson on the Underground Railroad. For your preschoolers who may not fully connect with the concept - afterall, as its name might suggest, it is neither underground nor a physical set of tracks - Tricia over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/adventuresinmommydom.org\/the-underground-railroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAdventures in Mommydom\u003c\/a\u003e suggests a more hands-on approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you imagine how terrifying it would have been to set out on the journey to freedom? While they were leaving behind a terrible situation, they were still leaving behind everything they had ever known -  risking their lives, setting out on a journey that had no set route, and putting an immense amount of trust in their partners in the Underground Railroad to help to keep them safe. Not to mention, the anxiety they must have had about forging a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTricia suggests helping your students understand the gravity of the slaves' situation by having them relive it. Selecting a location that her kiddos were familiar with {but had never had to find their way to on their own}, Tricia provided her students with verbal directions and a map, then divided them into two groups and set them loose, encouraging them to work together to find their way to the selected meeting location. {Each group was supervised, of course!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo read about how her students did and the lessons that they learned along the way, be sure to visit Adventures in Mommydom! While it may be a bit more challenging to set up this activity at school, we think it would offer a valuable lesson and a great way to connect with history!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175260697,"sku":"A4036","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/CV_UGRR_map.jpg?v=1522782121"},{"product_id":"the-underground-railroad-drinking-gourd-window-craftivity-a4037","title":"The Underground Railroad - Drinking Gourd Window Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2788\" alt=\"Black History Month Underground Railroad Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Underground-Railroad-Lesson-and-Craft1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: education.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Underground Railroad, a secret network of meeting places and safe houses that helped escaped slaves travel from the South to safer territories in the North, did not have a set route. 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Check out this fun post over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makedoandfriend.com\/2012\/02\/valentines-day-perfume-concoctions.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake, Do \u0026amp; Friend\u003c\/a\u003e where Charlotte and her little one used oodles of great ingredients to concoct their own Valentine's Day perfumes! Yes, the pouring, shaking, measuring, sprinkling, and stirring is sure to be a bit messier than your usual sensory play station, but if you have a water table {or even a large underbed storage tub} and some drop cloths, we think this would make a fabulous hands-on holiday science activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplies for your perfume shop...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eRecycled plastic vials, bottles, and jars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipettes or medicine droppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft sticks or coffee stirrer sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoons and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk rose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssentials oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed food coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \"ingredients\" should get your perfume shop started! Of course, you can add other items as you think of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity post, be sure to visit Make, Do \u0026amp; Friend!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175686681,"sku":"A4038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Day-Pretend-Play-Science-Center.jpg?v=1522782123"},{"product_id":"what-presidents-are-made-of-a4039","title":"What President's Are Made Of!","description":"\u003cp\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\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2799   \" alt=\"President's Day Graphic Organizer and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Circle-Map-for-Presidents-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Presidents Are Made Of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident's Day offers a great opportunity to study the men who have led and helped shape our country. And the children's book \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Presidents Are Made Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Hanock Piven is a wonderful way to bring these figures to life! Using everything from jelly beans to blue jeans, Piven \"builds\" the portrait of each president, portraying their character and personality along the way. 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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"},{"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. 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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. 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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":"free-printable-booklet-all-about-the-winter-olympics-a4477","title":"FREE Printable Booklet - All About the Winter Olympics!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Booklet-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid the Winter Olympics sneak up on you too? If it did, and you're looking for a fun introductory activity to do with your kiddos, check out this fun 10-page booklet that'll give your kiddos a glimpse into the 2014 Sochi Games! A mixture of tracing, coloring, matching, and more - as they learn various facts about the Olympics and the host country, students will also study and build early science, math, social studies, and handwriting skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the booklet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Olympics-Printable-Booklet-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaps. Weather. Historical symbols. We know your kiddos will have a blast learning with this booklet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please note that the booklet was designed for double-sided printing! 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If you are anything like me and are still trying to figure out how to add a little Valentine's Day spirit into your lessons, be sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. Julie put together a bunch of great ideas you could easily incorporate! Here are just a couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCounting Hearts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut hearts from construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBingo paint dotters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut sentence strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a pre-cut heart shape (be sure the hearts are different sizes). Then have your students paint the hearts with Valentine's Day colors (red, pink, white or purple). Julie recommends using bingo-dot painters. So much easier (and less messy) than paint and brushes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the hearts are dry, have your students measure the size of their hearts using cubes. They can then complete the provided sentence with the number of cubes (pre-print the simple sentence \"My heart is ____ cubes wide\" and cut a strip for each student). Add each child's name to their heart and string from your classroom ceiling for a festive Valentine's Day display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Dotted Hearts Ceiling Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-heart-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Dotted Hearts Valentine's Day Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeart Addition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Heart Addition Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day0heart-addition.jpg\" alt=\"Addition Practice for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a cute way to practice addition skills for Valentine's Day. All you have to do is cut several hearts from construction paper and draw a jagged line down the middle. It might be a good idea to laminate the hearts to withstand the repeated use! Then place a certain number of objects on each side of the heart (make sure the number of objects differs between each heart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen create a simple worksheet (as shown above) that your kiddos can use to record their findings (you may want to number the hearts to correspond with the worksheet so you can easily check their work). They can fill in each side of the jagged heart with the number of objects displayed and then add the numbers together. Easy peasy! And what a great way to practice simple addition skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e to check out the rest of her super cute Valentine's Day ideas!\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205702169,"sku":"A6956","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/valentines-day-heart-measure.jpg?v=1522782302"},{"product_id":"penguin-unit-12-brrrr-illiant-activities-lesson-ideas-a7273","title":"Penguin Unit: 12 Brrrr-illiant Activities \u0026 Lesson Ideas!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-12-Brrrilliant-Activities-CoverCollage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulie Lee over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/penguins.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e always puts together the cutest lessons\/units! We love, love, love her penguin unit and, while you're likely working on Christmas things through the rest of December, thought it might just provide some inspiration for January!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 12 total activities, we're certain you'll find something new or, if not brand new, we hope you'll find a fun way to infuse new life into your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e penguin unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHands On Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-12-Brrrilliant-Activities-Collage1.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\u003ePretend to be penguins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your kiddos huddle together like penguins to stay warm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenguin comparisons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Julie created cutouts of seven different types of penguins including the fairy penguin (the smallest species) and the emperor penguin (the largest species), then she and her kiddos had a blast comparing themselves to the penguin cutouts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePenguin Math\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Unit-12-Brrrilliant-Activities-Collage2.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\u003eNon-standard measuring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students measured penguin shapes with fish cutouts recording \u003cem\u003ehow many fish tall\u003c\/em\u003e each shape was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish counting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students counted the number of fish cutouts 'in the belly' of each penguin shape and recorded their answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenguin 10 frames.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students identified the number on each penguin shape and showed the number with 10 frames. Bonus, they got to use q-tips and paint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdd and even.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a class, students practiced with odd and even numbers. With two large penguin cutouts and colorful fish cutouts, students were given a specific number of fish and charged with dividing the fish equally between the two penguin cutouts. 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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To celebrate with your kiddos, try out this super cute Cat in the Hat craft featured by Shauna over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.learnandgrowdesigns.com\/2012\/03\/dr-seuss-cat-in-hat-craft-template.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLearn and Grow Designs\u003c\/a\u003e. The craft will give your students the chance to turn themselves into the Cat in the Hat - one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCat in the Hat Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Craft Supplies\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dr.%20Seuss-Face-Craft-Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Supplies for Cat in the Hat Craft for Dr. Seuss Celebration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Learn and Grow Designs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYou'll Need:\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eTemplate (FREEbie provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.learnandgrowdesigns.com\/2012\/03\/dr-seuss-cat-in-hat-craft-template.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBlue, white \u0026amp; multicultural construction paper\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCrayons\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBlack markers\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlue sticks\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eScissors\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eDr. Seuss embellishments {optional}\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a blue piece of construction paper, along with a pre-traced hat and bow tie on white paper and a head on multicultural paper. 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Easy peasy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang their completed works of art on your classroom bulletin board or around your room for a festive Dr. Seuss display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Crafts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dr.seuss-face-activity-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Cat in the Hat Crafts for Dr. Seuss Celebration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Learn and Grow Designs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhen you're finished crafting, be sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.learnandgrowdesigns.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLearn and Grow Designs\u003c\/a\u003e for additional ideas!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216744985,"sku":"A7211","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/dr.seuss-face-activity.jpg?v=1522782368"},{"product_id":"30-winter-word-wall-words-a7887","title":"30 Winter Word Wall Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of 30 winter word wall words is perfect to use in your literacy center, as a matching game, and so much more! 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