{"title":"Preschool Health Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dental-health-unit-a3743","title":"Dental Health Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-578\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tooth-Cutout.jpg\" alt=\"dental health preschool lesson plan tooth clip art\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eFebruary is children's dental health month and, in the spirit of keeping your kiddos “pearly whites” healthy, Darcey of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/play2grow.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/activities-for-dental-health-month.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlay 2 Grow\u003c\/a\u003e has put together some fun lesson activities to try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothy Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach students about proper tooth care through an interactive science experiment. Your students might be surprised to learn that, like a hard boiled egg, our teeth have an outer “shell” or layer called enamel that can become stained, discolored, and even broken (i.e. cavities) if we don't take proper care of it through brushing, flossing, swishing mouthwash, and regular visits to the dentist. To demonstrate this concept, at the beginning of class, submerge a hard boiled egg into a glass or jar of Coke. At the end of the day, pull the egg from the liquid and have students describe what has happened. Most will notice that the egg, normally white, has been stained a dull brown color. Discuss with your students how, if the remnants of food and drink left on their teeth after meals are not cleaned off every day, their enamel can become weakened, leading to cavities, and their “\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15806-classic-accents-mini-tooth-one-design.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epearly whites\u003c\/a\u003e” just might not stay pearly for long.\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nToothy Snack Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with the science lesson, discuss with your students how certain foods can be worse for tooth health than others – specifically “sticky” foods that can get stuck on and between teeth and cause breakdown of the enamel. To demonstrate this idea, set up a mirror in the front of the classroom, then provide students with several Oreo cookies. Invite them to eat the cookies then file one at a time to the mirror to see what their teeth look like. Have students clear their mouth then provide them with several apple slices. Complete the same process and discuss the differences between the two snacks. Consider making a list of foods and have your students vote on which they think are good\/bad for tooth health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothy Sensory Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the sensory bin with cool whip, adding a touch of peppermint oil to make it smell like toothpaste. Add some dental tools – toothbrushes, tongue scrapers, tongue depressors, empty mouthwash bottles, empty floss dispensers, empty toothpaste tubes, etc. – and invite your students to have some “dental” fun!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103793689,"sku":"A3743","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tooth-Cutout.jpg?v=1522781693"},{"product_id":"more-dental-health-lessons-a3744","title":"More Dental Health Lessons","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5284089639.jpg\" alt=\"December 3, 2010\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Mike Willis\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/67248612@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMike Willis\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'December 3, 2010'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/67248612@N00\/5284089639\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you still don't have enough “toothy” activities to close out children's dental health month, here are a few more of our favorites from Sarah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcarelounge.com\/general-themes\/dental-tooth.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChild Care Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothbrush Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a tooth cutout, a toothbrush, and some toothpaste (or paint) and have them explore painting a different way. Invite them to try making unique texture prints with their brushes and discuss how painting with toothpaste (a thicker, gel-like substance) differs from regular paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a messy variation, thin out the toothpaste or paint and invite students to “splatter paint” by running their fingers over the bristles of a toothbrush that's aimed at the cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase various 'types' of toothbrushes (i.e. different bristle strengths, designs, etc.) for creating unique designs that can later be compared. For example, a softer brush may fan out more to create a feathered look, while harder bristles will create more rigid, wire-like marks. Toothbrushes that have gum cleaners, cross section brushes, deep clean tips, etc. will provide a menagerie of interesting markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross Motor Toothbrush Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah suggests testing students' gross motor skills with a simple game. Collect several empty water bottles, pour several inches of sand in the bottom of each to weigh them down, and set them up like bowling pins. Tape off a line two feet from the bottles, inviting your students to drop a toothbrush into the opening of each bottle while keeping their feet behind the line and only bending at the waist. [NOTE: Arms may be extended to reach above the bottles, but should go no lower than waist high.] Another option for the game, as recommended by Sarah, is to have students lean over the back of a chair when dropping the toothbrushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothpaste Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students vote of their dental health favorites\/habits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite toothpaste flavor – bubble gum, cotton candy, or mint?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite color toothbrush – pink, red, blue, or green?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI squeeze the toothpaste tube – in the middle or at the end?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate graphs of these questions and discuss the results as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103990297,"sku":"A3744","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5284089639.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"learning-about-my-body-a3790","title":"Learning About My Body","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-995\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_5298_thumb1.jpg\" alt=\"Body Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ateachingmommy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these fantastic resources for teaching your preschoolers about the human body at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/2010\/08\/all-about-me-my-body.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teaching Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e. Not only have they put together a full three-day lesson plan, they provide links and printables for each activity. You'll have to visit the blog for the full lesson, but here's a sneak peek of our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB is for Body Collage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your kiddos to the various parts of the body with this fantastic collage activity. Print the letter cutout onto a piece of white card stock, providing students with craft scissors so that they can cut it out. Next, invite your students to cut out and glue the body part images to the letter and, when dry, paste the entire collage to a piece of colored construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZiploc \"My Body\" Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jenae of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/make-it-ziploc-my-body-book\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child\u003c\/a\u003e, compile a \"My Body\" book using Ziploc bags, scrapbook paper, and photos of your students. While they're certain to know where to find their eyes, ears, mouth, knees, elbows, etc. by now, it's always fun for your kiddos to see pictures of themselves and their classmates. This can be another great introduction to the vocabulary\/terms that will be used throughout the unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to A Teaching Mommy for these and other great \"all about me and my body\" activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115819545,"sku":"A3790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_5298_thumb1.jpg?v=1522781764"},{"product_id":"health-amp-nutrition-the-food-pyramid-a3851","title":"Health \u0026amp; Nutrition - The Food Pyramid","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1594 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3834583927.jpg\" alt=\"Health and Nutrition Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ephoto © 2009 nutrition education, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is \"Good Nutrition Month\", making it a great time to review healthy eating habits and the importance of an active lifestyle with your preschoolers. We found a great {comprehensive!} lesson plan from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doh.state.fl.us\/Family\/ccfp\/Nutrition\/NutritionEd\/nutritioned.htm#children\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlorida Department of Health\u003c\/a\u003e that includes lots of downloadable handouts, posters, and other goodies!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suggest beginning the lesson with an introduction to the food pyramid - using the handout to show students the various food groups as well as examples of the types of foods that fall in these categories. [\u003cem\u003eExtension\u003c\/em\u003e: To assess their grasp of the new information, consider playing a game - holding up food cards and having students yell out the food group in which they belong. You might even attempt an \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.proteacher.net\/discussions\/showthread.php?t=130051\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAround the World\u003c\/a\u003e\" type format.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother review game they suggest playing is the \"Food Group Relay\". Once again, you'll need food cards {or cute plastic and\/or felt play food} to set out on a table. Students take turns running to the table and selecting a card\/toy from the food group that's been called, running back and placing the food in the paper grocery bag. This is a great way to review food groups, help your kiddos get their 'wiggles' out, and remind students that an active lifestyle is very important!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just two of the activities suggested in the Florida Department of Health's introductory lesson to healthy eating and nutrition!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130696217,"sku":"A3851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3834583927.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"health-nutrition-importance-of-fruits-and-vegetables-a3852","title":"Health \u0026 Nutrition - Importance of Fruits and Vegetables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1397\" title=\"The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Book-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Book-Cover1.jpg\" alt=\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book Cover and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: amazon.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Carle's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a great segue for discussing the importance of fruits and vegetables in your preschoolers' diets. We found this fun lesson plan\/book extension at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doh.state.fl.us\/family\/wic\/pages\/nutrition\/story_time.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlorida Department of Health\u003c\/a\u003e website. Here are a few of the highlights, but be sure to head on over there for the full activity set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Participation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love getting students involved in story time! As your kiddos file into class {or up to the carpet for story\/circle time}, hand each child the picture of a piece of fruit – a plum, an apple, an orange, a pear, or a strawberry. Before getting into the story, review the different types of fruit, then invite your students to hold up their fruit “sign” when they hear the name of the fruit in the story. This is a great way to engage young listeners and develop listening skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Matching Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate tree or bush cutouts for each type of fruit – adding a fruit cutout to designate which is which. Divide students into two teams and provide each team with a basket of assorted fruit cutouts. On the count, invite students from each team to select a cutout from the basket and run to the matching tree in the fruit grove, place the cutout on the tree, and run back. The first team to place all the pieces of fruit on the proper trees, wins! [NOTE: To distinguish between teams, and to determine which team is in 'violation' in the event of a misplaced cutout, either mount the cutouts onto construction paper, a different color for each team, or place a distinguishing mark onto the back of each fruit cutout – a one or an “A” on the back of the first team and a two or a “B” for the second team. Using the last method, you could even get away with marking only one set.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a variation of the game described at the Florida DOH lesson page, so be sure to visit the full post for a game alternative, various crafts, story props and much more! The activities certainly provide a fun way to learn how many servings of fruits and vegetables are needed for a healthy, balanced diet!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131154969,"sku":"A3852","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Book-Cover1.jpg?v=1522781852"},{"product_id":"my-many-colored-days-a4047","title":"My Many Colored Days","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2887\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Many-Colored-Days-9780679875970.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Many Colored Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is such a fun book to share with your preschoolers! Bright and colorful, with stunning and imaginative illustrations, this Seuss selection offers a fantastic jumping off point for discussing emotions with your kiddos. If you're interested in incorporating this great Seuss title into your plans for Seuss' birthday\/Read Across America, here are a few activities and crafts you might consider including!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2884\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss Feelings Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Many-Colored-Days-Emotions-Journal.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: eisforexplore.blogspot.com | omazingkidsllc.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Journal\/Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Help your kiddos make the connection between colors and feelings with one of these fun projects! Erin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eisforexplore.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/celebrate-seuss.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eE is for Explore\u003c\/a\u003e invited her kiddos to keep a color journal, assessing their mood at the beginning of the day (or during writing workshop!) and completing the journal page with an appropriate color. If you don't have time to incorporate a daily color journal, consider having your students complete a color feelings book like the example from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/omazingkidsllc.com\/2011\/10\/20\/my-many-colored-days-explore-feelings-through-colors-movement-and-music-an-omazing-kids-yoga-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOMazing Kids\u003c\/a\u003e. The kid cutout pages are super cute and your preschoolers will have a fun booklet of their own to read again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2883\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss Feelings Craftivity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Many-Colored-Days-Emotions-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.eduperry.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Writing Craftivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This fun writing craftivity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduperry.com\/2011\/03\/meet-roy.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEduPerry\u003c\/a\u003e expands the colors + emotions theme to have your preschoolers think about what animals or people might exhibit the particular emotion. For example,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eOn \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e days, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDaniel\u003c\/span\u003e feels as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecourageous\u003c\/span\u003e as a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efirefighter\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e days, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMary\u003c\/span\u003e feels as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehappy\u003c\/span\u003e as a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclam\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egray\u003c\/span\u003e days, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSofia\u003c\/span\u003e feels as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshy\u003c\/span\u003e as a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emouse\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2885\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Many-Colored-Days-Printable-Unit.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrintable Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. With science and language arts connections, as well as some fun art opportunities, this free lesson plan download from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolshare.com\/seuss.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Share\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to give you some great activity ideas. We especially love the suggestion to play I-Spy and the science extension exploring color mixing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2886  \" alt=\"Dr. Seuss Music and Feelings Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Many-Colored-Days-Song-Playlist.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: soundcloud.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Many Colored Days Playlist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Who doesn't like listening to music while working? \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/omazing-kids-yoga\/sets\/my-many-colored-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOMazing Kids\u003c\/a\u003e created a playlist at SoundCloud.com that would go perfectly with your lessons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope these crafts and activities help you as you plan your Seuss unit!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734177882137,"sku":"A4047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Many-Colored-Days-9780679875970.jpg?v=1522782135"},{"product_id":"learning-about-street-pedestrian-safety-a4077","title":"Learning about Street \u0026 Pedestrian Safety!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJune is National Safety Month and, if you're looking for a fun and useful unit to explore with your kiddos as you transition from spring to summer, we highly recommend spending some time on safety! Road safety, pedestrian safety, bike safety, sun safety, water safety, stranger danger, internet safety, fire safety, bus safety, and any other topics that are relevant to your preschoolers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3123\" alt=\"Health \u0026amp; Safety Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/mycar.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eRoad and pedestrian safety is especially important to cover since your curious, and often impulsive, 4- and 5-year-olds might not yet understand how inattention and bad decisions can lead to severe injury - e.g. how following the trail of rain puddles in the grocery store parking lot, instead of staying by the cart, can put them directly into the path of traffic and a driver that doesn't see them. The editors of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twigglemagazine.com\/September-activities\/Street-safety-kindergarten-lesson.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwiggle Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e included a street safety article in their September features that offers a great introduction to making smart decisions both inside the car and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Byron Barton's children's story, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, as a jumping off point, students are invited to listen to the story with purpose and keep track of what Sam does to keep safe on the streets. These topics are then further explored through visual aids, music \u0026amp; movement, and pretend play! By the end of the lesson, you and your students will have explored;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eRoad signs and how they work to keep us safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar safety features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow passenger behavior can affect driver concentration and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedestiran safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that, hopefully by the end of the lesson your preschoolers should have a better grasp of how their behavior and decisions can directly influence their safety!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full article and lesson plan, be sure to visit Twiggle Magazine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734186008601,"sku":"A4077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/mycar.jpg?v=1522782183"},{"product_id":"road-sign-shapes-file-folder-game-a4078","title":"Road Sign Shapes File Folder Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3129\" alt=\"Health \u0026amp; Safety Shapes Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Road-Sign-Shapes-File-Folder-Game.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHere's a great little activity that offers the perfect compliment to your road safety lessons - a road sign shapes file folder game! We were unable to find the original source through \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/90775748711941759\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e (unfortunately, the link was broken), but the image is really all you need in order to craft your own game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create your own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply find free printable road signs - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doodlesandjots.com\/2012\/05\/04\/all-signs-point-to-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDoodles and Jots\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great freebie and we also found some unique railroad signs at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/spoonful.com\/printables\/build-your-own-train-road-signs\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpoonful\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint a colored set of road signs onto white card stock, using scissors or an X-acto knife to cut them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace the newly cut signs onto black construction paper or card stock, creating a set of silhouettes to glue to the file folder. [NOTE: Decorating the file folder with a road scene is optional!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo play, provide your kiddos with the colored road sign cutouts and invite them to match them to the appropriate silhouette on the game board. If you decide to use all of the signs downloaded, you'll have repeat shapes, but that should be a big deal!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot only will this tie into your road safety activities, it's also a great way to review shapes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734186172441,"sku":"A4078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Road-Sign-Shapes-File-Folder-Game.jpg?v=1522782184"},{"product_id":"community-helper-early-childhood-activities-a7317","title":"4 Community Helper Early Childhood Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eAdd to your community helper unit with these wonderful early childhood ideas featured by Jessi over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingmessywithmsjessi.com\/2010\/09\/community-helpers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGetting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e! She features the following crafts and activities that are sure to keep your little ones busy learning all about the helpers in your community.\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eStoplight Craft\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Stoplight Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/community-helper-stop-light.jpg\" alt=\"Craft for Kids - Stoplight\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a rectangle of black construction paper. At the top write \"Stop,\" in the middle write \"Slow\" and at the bottom write \"Go!\" Place a small amount of red, yellow and green paint onto small paper plates and provide something for creating a circle (small fruit cup bowls would be perfect!). Have your class create their stoplights by encircling each word with the correct color circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eStoplight Dance\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Stoplight Dance Paddles\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/community-helper-stop-light-dance-signs.jpg\" alt=\"Paddles for Stoplight Dance\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow up your stoplight craft with a stoplight dance! Create \"stoplight\" paddles using popsicle sticks and red, yellow and green construction paper. Play music and have your kiddos dance based on the paddle you're holding up. Dance freely when green is showing, dance in slow motion when yellow is up and stop in your tracks when red appears. This activity is sure to please your early childhood kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCreating Fire\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Creating Fire - Early Childhood Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/community-helper-fire-activity.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Craft - Creating Fire\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you spend time learning about the firefighters in your community, take a little time to create a 'fire'. Give each of your kiddos a piece of yellow construction paper and a bit of red\/orange paint. Have them paint their paper as fast as they think a fire would spread. Then have a little additional fun by giving your students paint scrapers to add a fun design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eHealthcare Collage\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Healthcare Collage - Community Helper Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/community-helper-health-care-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Community Helper Activity - Healthcare Collage\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your class create healthcare collages by providing them with a variety of healthcare items. Think gloves, bandaids, gauze, tongue depressors, etc. What a great opportunity to then discuss the vets, doctors and nurses who provide care for all the people (and pets) in your community!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFor additional Early Childhood ideas, be sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingmessywithmsjessi.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGetting Messy with Ms. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734218612761,"sku":"A7317","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/community-helper-stop-light.jpg?v=1522782379"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/community-helper-stop-light.jpg?v=1530027772","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-health-lesson-plans\/skill-writing.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}