{"title":"Preschool Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"teaching-math-to-preschoolers-a1907","title":"Teaching Math To Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a natural progression to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emathematics\u003c\/a\u003e. Before attempting calculus, you must have mastered trigonometry, and before attempting trigonometry, you must have mastered \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-421-algebra.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealgebra\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. While you may not have thought of it this way, math skills learned in preschool and kindergarten lay the foundation for every math class taken in a student's scholastic career.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nShirley, stay-at-home mom and homeschooler, has developed at successful mathematics program for your preschoolers that highlights the foundational skills needed to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounting\u003c\/strong\u003e - A great introduction to numbers includes learning to recite them in \u003cem\u003eorder\u003c\/em\u003e. This can be accomplished through interactive learning toys, counting songs, and other rhymes. Just like with the ABCs, while a child can repeat numbers from memory, true understanding of what these numbers represent is not necessarily achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Making connections between a number and its picture\/shape is an important part of the learning process. Drawing attention to numbers encountered throughout the day (i.e. page numbers, calendar dates, etc.) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4099-blank-flash-cards-assorted-colors-1000-cards-2-x-3.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eflash cards\u003c\/a\u003e are great ways to teach students what a number looks like and reinforce \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-196-number-concepts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003enumber recognition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther important foundational concepts for your preschool and kindergarten classrooms include: writing numbers, conservation of number, sorting, measurement, and estimating. Be sure to read the rest of Shirley's article at her site for more great activities and teaching tips!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com\/early-math-skills.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEarly Math Skills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076858393,"sku":"A1907","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-science-of-birds-a1911","title":"The Science of Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa, Chasing Cheerios blog creator, mother, and part-time school psychologist, provides wonderful ideas for crafts, activities, and learning methods for preschoolers. She has created this comprehensive science shelf that will be sure to spark the excitement of your own preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mom attempting to homeschool, Melissa shares her opinion on some curricula and supplemental books. Based on experience and ease of use, she highly recommends Peggy Ashbrook's book \"Science is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers\". This resource directs parents and teachers alike how to tailor challenging \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience lessons\u003c\/a\u003e to younger classrooms. One valuable way to get preschoolers interested in science is to set up science tables for them to explore at their own or a directed pace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn her post, Melissa describes a science station she set up for learning about winter birds. Here are a few of the important items:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the sensory table, she suggests using birdseed, providing several scoops and measuring cups, and letting children explore the feel and texture of what birds eat. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinoculars, real or crafted during art, allow children to view birds up close and pretend they're on a real bird watch. Playing bird songs in the background is a great supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a class bird feeder from a pine cone, peanut butter, and birdseed allows for some messy fun and provides an opportunity for children to view birds (i.e. sizes, types, etc.) through the classroom window when they come to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseed art projects, building nests, and exploring textures through rubbing plates are always a hit during craft time.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chasingcheerios.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/winter-birds-science-shelf.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChasing Cheerios: Winter Birds Science Shelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076989465,"sku":"A1911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"time-telling-tricks-a1917","title":"Time Telling Tricks","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning to tell \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-109-time.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etime\u003c\/a\u003e is a difficult skill to master. With three separate hands and three similar, but certainly distinct concepts, conquering the clock can seem like an overwhelming task. Since children endeavoring this task have learned to recognize numbers, starting the time-telling process by using digital clocks is a helpful strategy. Once students have mastered this, help them make the connection between the digital time designations and those on an analog clock.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nShirley, a homeschooler with great ideas for teaching tough concepts, has created a fun matching game to reinforce time-telling skills. Create your own or use Shirley's template to make analog and digital time cards that display each of the twelve hours of the day. Mix them up and, one by one, have your students pick matches. Play as a class or create a set for each student to practice with. While still difficult, this fun game will help to strengthen the underlying concepts of learning to tell time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com\/snap-o-clock-math-game.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnap-o-clock Math Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077186073,"sku":"A1917","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"lesson-building-tips-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-a1918","title":"Lesson Building Tips for Toddlers and Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eToddler and preschool classrooms can seem a bit hectic with even the best laid plans shoved aside to accommodate classroom interruptions, student moods, and a whole host of other distractions. It can begin to feel that 'unproductive' days severely outnumber those with 'genuine learning'. But even when it seems an activity has flopped, young learners are able to pull important lessons from the introduction to new concepts. Allison McDonald, a blogger for Family Education, invites you not to get discouraged and to remember four important tips when planning lessons for your classroom.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause younger children have shorter attention spans, \"\u003cstrong\u003ethe younger the child, the shorter the activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\". Because all children are different, some may keep at an activity for longer while others may last three minutes. That's okay! The key is not to \u003cem\u003eforce\u003c\/em\u003e your students to complete activities. Simply exposing your students to new concepts, materials, mediums, etc. creates opportunities for learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile all themes and ideas are important, start by capitalizing \"\u003cstrong\u003eon their interests and their learning style\u003c\/strong\u003e\". If your students are drawn to a particular television character (i.e. Dora the Explorer, Buddy from PBS's Dinosaur Train, etc.) don't be afraid to incorporate them into crafts, lessons, and activities. Additionally, young children need a balance of active playtime and quiet skill building sessions. Don't be afraid to plan activities that help children blow off steam while they learn something new!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson building tips for the toddler and preschool classroom, check out the rest of Allison McDonald's article!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.familyeducation.com\/parenting\/moms\/allison-mcdonald\/how-do-you-get-them-sit\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow do you get them to sit? Mom's Parenting Blog by Allison McDonald - FamilyEducation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077218841,"sku":"A1918","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"making-use-of-centers-in-preschool-a2056","title":"Making Use of Centers in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlong with structure, preschoolers need variety, as well as, the ability to explore and learn at their own pace. Creating \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-183-centers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom centers\u003c\/a\u003e and rotating them daily will help keep your students engaged, inspired, and enthusiastic! Not only do learning centers or stations provide a practical way to manage your classroom, they promote student interests, social interaction, independence, and other wonderful skills.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Center Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt Center. \u003c\/strong\u003eProvide different stations \u003cem\u003ewithin\u003c\/em\u003e your art learning center. For example, offer easel painting, a crayon and marker coloring station, as well as, scraps of colorful paper for collage-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock Center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock this area with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1622-lego0174-big-bulk-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLegos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-242-wooden-blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewooden blocks\u003c\/a\u003e, tools, etc. so that your students can choose which medium they'd like to work with each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Center. \u003c\/strong\u003eSensory tables like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-116-sand-water-tables-toys.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esand and water tables\u003c\/a\u003e are a great addition to the preschool classroom. Each week, fill the table with something different (e.g. sand, dry pasta, colored rice, seeds, plastic straws, etc.) and rotate toys so there's always something new to dig with or play with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up a table for crafts. Provide a different activity each day. You may invite your students to mold animals from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay doh\u003c\/a\u003e, string beads onto necklaces, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate books for your students to explore. If you've chosen a particular theme for the week, look for books that will go along with this (or similar) idea.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/deborahjstewart.com\/2010\/04\/centers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCenters in the preschool classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734081904665,"sku":"A2056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"preschool-science-reunited-a2065","title":"Preschool \u0026 Science Reunited","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs Deborah Stewart so eloquently describes, often times, \"preschool teachers shy away from planning science in the preschool classroom because they are under the impression that science is all about formal experiments and chemical reactions\". As a preschool teacher and experienced authority in matters of early childhood education, Stewart maintains that the act of encouraging students to ask questions, nurturing a desire to explore and order the world around them, and even making predictions about everyday occurrences sets the stage for future encounters with science! Stewart has a few suggestions for approaching science in the preschool classroom.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your lesson around a specific question\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. What is inside a pumpkin? What do caterpillars eat?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare relevant vocabulary words. \u003c\/strong\u003eWords like sink, float, fast, slow, etc. can help children describe and order the world around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrive to use natural elements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take nature walks around the school yard or bring nature indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse stimulating visuals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The use of graphs and charts is helpful at this stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more tips, explanations, and ideas, check out the rest of Stewart's post at her professional development blog, Excellence in Early Childhood Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com\/2009\/11\/science-in-preschool-classroom.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExcellence in Early Childhood Education: Science in the preschool classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in need of some new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience teaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e you should check out our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eonline teacher store\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082199577,"sku":"A2065","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"developing-your-preschoolers-fine-motor-skills-a2105","title":"Developing Your Preschoolers' Fine Motor Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eErica, contributor to ABC \u0026amp; 123 Learning blog, has developed a comprehensive post of games and activities that will strengthen your preschoolers' fine motor skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's A Short Recap...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggie Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offered by Fun Fusion, Erica suggests having your students use tweezers to pick up each bead and place it on the fusion tray. \u003cu\u003eBONUS\u003c\/u\u003e: Practice counting, color recognition, and patterning as you go!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToot \u0026amp; Otto\u003c\/strong\u003e - Similar to 'Connect Four', it takes control and coordination to get the tiles into the small slits at the top of the game board. \u003cu\u003eBONUS\u003c\/u\u003e: Practice reading, phonics, and patterning!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalancing Marbles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cut a piece of craft foam into a rectangle, have your students push golf tees into the soft material, and then practice balancing marbles on top of the tees!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSticker Tracing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Make worksheets of shapes, letters, or numbers and have your students use small \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e to 'trace' the objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide students with a worksheet that has different lines (e.g. straight, wavy, zig zag, etc.) and have them use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e to cut along the lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounting Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e - Have students practice counting \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e fine motor skills. Erica suggests using tweezers to place pom poms onto the number dots, providing clothespins for children to clip onto the card, laminating the cards and using a dry erase marker to trace the numbers, or placing small stickers over the number dots. Super versatile and effective!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopstick Transferring\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide students with a set of kids chopsticks, a pile of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3899-pom-pons-assorted-sizes-bright-hues.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epom poms\u003c\/a\u003e, and ice cube trays. Invite them to transfer the pom poms to the tray with the chopsticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Lacing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide children with a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-99-black-leather-cord.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eleather cord\u003c\/a\u003e and a pile of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-726-brilliant-beads.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebeads\u003c\/a\u003e. Invite them to string the beads onto the cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the full post at ABC and 123! Here's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abcand123learning.com\/2010\/04\/play-to-learn-fine-motor-fun-part-1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e (described above) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abcand123learning.com\/2010\/04\/play-to-learn-fine-motor-fun-part-2.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e for your perusal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083608601,"sku":"A2105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bugs-bugs-and-more-bugs-a2123","title":"Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer is \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e here and your preschoolers are certain to be excited and ready to be out of school. A fun activity that will allow your students to burn off energy outdoors, while learning about nature, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-249-counting-sorting.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecounting\u003c\/a\u003e is a 'find and count bug hunt'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-384-clipboards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClipboard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7967-ticonderoga-beginner-pencil-with-eraser.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1930-3-magnifier.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagnifying glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bug checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing clip art and word processing software, magazine cutouts and card stock, or your own drawing skills and a copy machine, find (or draw) a picture of common bugs in your area and make a 'treasure hunt' checklist. On the day of the activity, give each of your students (or group of students) a clip board, checklist, pencil, and magnifying glass to take outside with them.\n\nInstruct them to find as many of each bug as they can. Recording their finds with a tally on their sheet. Also, Invite them to use their magnifying glass to explore flower beds, under rocks, etc. and to see the bugs more closely. Give them a certain time limit, then return to the classroom and count together the number of bugs found. You can then make graphs to compare bug counts, visually represent the totals, and a whole host of other information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap up the lesson with story time (and some relevant reading material):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Ant's Day Off by Bonny Becker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gentleman Bug by Julian Hector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/05\/find-and-count-bug-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFind and Count Bug Hunt | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084198425,"sku":"A2123","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"story-time-with-eric-carle-a2152","title":"Story Time with Eric Carle","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning about bugs in your classroom? Here are some great Eric Carle books and activities that will make a great addition to your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eby Eric Carle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to feel the textured pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk with your students about webs; how they are designed, types of lines, why spiders build webs, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp children make their own webs with string, liquid starch, glitter, and wax paper. When dried, the web can be peeled away from the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist children in making hand print spiders to be cut out and placed on their newly created webs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Lonely Firefly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to appreciate the book's special page that lights up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss with your students how and why fireflies light up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp your students become fireflies! Have them decorate sentence strips or card stock, glue the ends together to create a headband, then attach curled chenille stems to create antenna. Provide them with glow necklaces for a cute effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn classroom lights off and pull blinds, or go to a safe, dark place and have your students act out the story. Remember that not all students like the dark, so be aware of their feelings and make special provisions for them if you need to!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas and other applications for Eric Carle stories, check out Amanda's post at Not Just Cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2010\/05\/15\/eric-carle-author-study-the-very-busy-spider-and-the-very-lonely-firefly\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEric Carle Author Study: The Very Busy Spider and The Very Lonely Firefly « Not Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other resources for your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eearly childhood\u003c\/a\u003e classroom? 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You'll need about 20 different pairs so brainstorm before you hit the net. Animals you may wish to include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctopus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJellyfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the list could go on and on. Print the pictures onto 3\" x 5\" pieces of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21258-white-card-stock-40-sheet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e and laminate them to protect against wear and tear. Not only will your students learn about the different creatures that live in the ocean, they'll be testing their working memory as they try to make matches during the game. If you don't have the time to make your own card game, you could also purchase a pre-made set of cards.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Crabby\" Hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring art time, invite your students to make hand print crabs. 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Ask your students to fold their piece of paper in half (hamburger style) then, using a paint brush, instruct your students to paint their right hand and press it firmly in the middle of the paper to the right side of the crease (fingers pointing toward the right edge of the paper, thumb pointing to the top). Have them repeat the process with their left hand ensuring that their second print is placed beside the first (to the left of the crease with fingers pointing to the side, thumb pointed up). Once the paint has dried, complete the scene with wiggle eyes glued to the thumbprints, sand glued to the bottom edge of the paper, and seashells scattered throughout the \"beach\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThemed Sensory Table \u0026amp; Story Time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nFor directions on creating a beach-themed sensory table, as well as related books your students will enjoy during this unit, be sure to check out our previous post, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2126\/preschool-goes-to-the-beach\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Goes to the Beach\u003c\/a\u003e. You're students will feel as if they've gone on a 'mini-vacation'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/ocean-theme-at-preschool.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman: Ocean Theme at Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086033433,"sku":"A2166","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"encountering-new-concepts-in-art-a2170","title":"Encountering New Concepts in Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to put in a lot of time and effort to provide your students with a new art experience. As Jean, creator of The Artful Parent blog, suggests, simply cut a hole in the day's art paper, provide an abundance of graphic art tools, and observe the new techniques, art processes, and progression that takes place! She proposes beginning with a single, centered hole, then introducing an off-centered hole, several small holes, or a smattering of different sized holes. Once your students have become tired of circles appeal to their imagination and artistic creativity through squares, triangles, and the other shapes!\n\nYou may also consider exposing your students to the effect of folding. Surprise them by folding a corner of their art paper in and then back out, \"hiding\" a small strip of the paper. Provide \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayola paints\u003c\/a\u003e and other graphic art tools and invite your students to create as usual. Once the picture is finished and has had time to dry, help them unfold the corner to reveal the untouched paper. Gradually, invite them to create more hidden spaces for a greater effect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its hard not to get caught up in the best and brightest the art world has to offer, remember that introducing students to a new art concept can be as simple as cutting out shapes and folding paper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['New-Art-Concepts','http:\/\/artfulparent.typepad.com\/artfulparent\/2010\/07\/painting-around-the-hole.html']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('New-Art-Concepts');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePainting around the hole - The Artful Parent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086262809,"sku":"A2170","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"organization-tips-for-the-preschool-classroom-a2172","title":"Organization Tips for the Preschool Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganization is key to the success of every classroom. Deborah J. Stewart, early childhood education professional and creator of the blog Teach Preschool, offers several tips to help new and seasoned preschool teachers make the school year run more smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-150-storage.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful plastic baskets or tubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-48-office-classroom-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePocket file folders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Labels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo organize daily lesson plan materials, Deborah suggests creating a labeled pocket file folder for each day of the week, filling each respective pocket with the children's books, games, craft projects, songs, etc. that you plan to use that day. Placed in a plastic basket or tub these pocket file folders keep lesson materials easily accessible and allow you to focus on presenting the lessons in new and exciting ways. Note: If all your daily lesson materials and supplies do not fit within the folder pocket, use the files as dividers, placing the supply \"overflow\" between them in the basket.\n\nAlong with preplanned lessons, most preschool classrooms have unscripted moments used for free play and individual exploration. Stewart recommends making the most of these times by organizing irresistible activity boxes and play spaces. Entice your preschoolers by placing colorful plastic baskets or tubs filled with interesting objects throughout the classroom for them to explore at their leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to explore the rest of Stewart's site for other exciting ideas for your preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Organizing-Your-Preschool-Classroom','http:\/\/deborahjstewart.com\/2010\/08\/organizing-your-daily-lesson-plan-materials\/']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Organizing-Your-Preschool-Classroom');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrganizing your daily lesson plan materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086295577,"sku":"A2172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"preschoolers-dry-erase-boards-a2176","title":"Preschoolers \u0026 Dry-Erase Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry erase boards aren't just for high school anymore. Deborah J. Stewart, early childhood professional and Teach Preschool blogger, provides several ideas for incorporating these great learning tools in the preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Erase Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-442-dry-erase-boards-marker-boards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLarge wall-mount boards.\u003c\/a\u003e These are great for instructional use, but not ideal for interactive activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-38-kids-easels.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEasel boards.\u003c\/a\u003e Adjustable legs allow this board to be used for both instructional and interactive learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper pads. Paper with dry erase surface features reusable sheets that can be mounted on walls, easels, and other clean surfaces when in use, then taken down and stored for future needs. Great for instructional learning, as well as interactive exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLap boards. Offers an ideal solution for individual practice and interactive learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-50-sentence-strips.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSentence strips.\u003c\/a\u003e Provide lined options for individual printing practice and interactive exercise participation.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint a student's name, the name of a color, a letter, number, or shape onto the board and, after helping them identify the object or word, have them copy it to the best of their ability onto their own board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint an object of word onto each child's board and invite them to trace it. After each child has had a chance to trace the item, work as a class to identify each object or word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of tracing the word or object with ink, invite your students to use the eraser to trace\/erase the word or object. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a blue, red, and orange square on the front board and ask a volunteer to come erase the blue square, etc,\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a word or series of letters on the front board and invite a volunteer to erase the \"A\", etc.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Preschool-Dry-Erase-Boards','http:\/\/deborahjstewart.com\/2010\/08\/dry-erase-activities-for-preschool\/']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Preschool-Dry-Erase-Boards');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry-erase board activities for preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086492185,"sku":"A2176","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"print-making-in-preschool-a2177","title":"Print Making in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllison McDonald suggests thinking outside the box when painting with your preschoolers. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e are great and allow your students to practice properly holding a writing utensil as well as strengthen fine motor skills, but introducing new tools and styles will boost creativity and help them make connections between lesson concepts and the world! One of her favorite activities is print making with unconventional tools!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint making is a wonderful art concept that will help you teach your students about precision and accuracy, as well as textures and relationships. As just one example of how you can incorporate printing into your curriculum, McDonald suggests having your students make prints of various cups and jars during your unit on circles.\n\nAs students attempt to dip their unconventional art tools in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e and create designs by intentionally placing them onto their paper, they will strengthen their coordination and other fine motor skills. Exploring the look and feel of the raised paint rings that are created when everything dries will provide a new and exciting sensory experience for your students. Additionally, this exercise will help your students become more aware of their surroundings, directing them to make the important conclusion that \"circles\" are not just a classroom lesson, but can be found in everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great toddler ideas, be sure to check out the rest of McDonald's blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Jar-Prints','http:\/\/blogs.familyeducation.com\/parenting\/moms\/allison-mcdonald\/cup-prints']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Jar-Prints');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCup Prints Mom's Parenting Blog by Allison McDonald - FamilyEducation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086524953,"sku":"A2177","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tools-for-your-morning-routine-in-the-early-childhood-classroom-a2193","title":"Tools for Your Morning Routine in the Early Childhood Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids thrive with routine and, in truth, most teachers enjoy the sense of normalcy and order that schedules provide. If you're wondering how to set up a great morning routine for your preschoolers and early childhood students, here are some great tips from various early education teachers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21708-calendar-pocket-chart.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to review the day, date, and year at the beginning of the day. Provide a large, interactive classroom calendar where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can strengthen letter recognition and spelling as they review the relevant month of the year.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will sharpen numeracy and counting skills as they review the date (e.g. if it's the 10th of the month students count to ten).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can learn the days of the week and the month of the year through fun songs repeated each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Morning Board\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will a morning board help your students settle into the flow of a new day, it will strengthen valuable skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay review.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the calendar provides a great help, extend the activity by having student volunteers choose from pre-crafted labels (or write with dry erase markers on laminated sheets) to fill in the following items: \"Today is...\", \"Yesterday was...\", and \"Tomorrow will be...\" so that your students begin to make connections and understand the relationships between days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays in school review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a chart to keep track of the number of days your class has been in school, then use the status to practice place value (e.g. at 93 days a student volunteer would place a 9 in the tens place and a 3 in the ones place). Carissa of 1+1+1=1 blog has a great printout for this section of the morning board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students check a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24122-classroom-thermometer-15h-x-3w-fahrenheitcelsius.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to record the temperature and look outside to describe the day's forecast (e.g. cloudy, sunny, rainy, stormy, snowy, etc.). Find a fun weather song to go along with it. It could also be fun to have a \"weather bear\" that student's \"dress\" for the conditions outside (e.g. rain boots, umbrella, parka for rain, winter coat, gloves, and hat for snow, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of these great posts for more ideas, printables, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.com\/Calendar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1...Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/homeschool-calendar-morning-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Calendar \u0026amp; Morning Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/calender-and-morning-board-routine.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalender and Morning Board {Routine!}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087082009,"sku":"A2193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"improving-literacy-writing-with-name-practice-a2192","title":"Improving Literacy \u0026 Writing With Name Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine if you sat down with your morning cup of coffee, opened the newspaper to your favorite section, and realized that the courier had mistakenly delivered the paper in a foreign language. For preschoolers, trying to decipher written text is the same as a literate adult trying to decrypt a foreign language. A great way to reinforce letter recognition and show your preschoolers how letters work together to build words, is to practice with words they may (or may not) recognize - their names!\u003c\/p\u003e\nAnne, creator of the blog Teaching Two, suggests creating individual \"name pages\" where students can familiarize themselves with the letters that belong in their name, learn how these letters sound when strung together, and practice writing by tracing or copying their names.\n\n\u003cb\u003eCreating A \"Name Page\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to Kidzone's Custom Tracer Pages tool (http:\/\/www.kidzone.ws\/tracers\/index.htm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a theme for your page or select the \"Blank (No Pictures)\" option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a font - Standard Block Print, Script Type Print, or Cursive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType the student's name in the space provided. Try several different different formats for extra practice (e.g. all uppercase, upper- and lowercase, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the practice page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use these name pages, insert them into a plastic document sleeve and provide students with low-odor dry erase markers to practice tracing or copying. You could even turn it into a fun game. Make cards for each letter of the alphabet, place these into a bag, and draw them at random. Invite your students to cross off the letter if they have it in their name. The first student to cross off all their letters can then help draw from the bag, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingtwo.com\/2010\/08\/26\/name-writing\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Two » Name Writing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e or early childhood teaching supplies? MPM School Supplies has a wonderful selection of quality products including resource books, workbooks, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087114777,"sku":"A2192","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"fun-crafts-for-teaching-the-alphabet-a2197","title":"Fun Crafts for Teaching the Alphabet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe alphabet is an integral part to every preschool and kindergarten curriculum. Make it fun with these awesome ABC crafts from Totally Tots! Here's a glimpse at Jolanthe's creative craft for the first letter of the alphabet which will definitely leave you wanting more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA is for Alligator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nSupplies You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e sheets of green WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, sheets of white WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or construction paper, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool glue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack marker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the craft:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace and cut an uppercase \"A\" from the sheets of green WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or construction paper for each student completing the craft. From the scraps and extra sheets, cut small triangles, preparing two for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the white WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; sheets or construction paper cut small triangles. While a specific number isn't required, make sure you have at least five small triangles per student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assemble:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to turn their uppercase \"A\" onto its side to create the shape of an alligator opening its mouth to show its 'pearly whites'. Instruct your students to glue wiggle eyes to the two green triangles then secure these to the top of the \"alligator\". The white triangles will be used as teeth and should be glued to the inside of the alligator's \"mouth\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSneak Peek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- D is for Dinosaur\u003cbr\u003e\n- J is for Jaguar\u003cbr\u003e\n- P is for Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit the site for the complete alphabet craft collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.homestead.com\/NowIKnowMyABCs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots ~ Now I Know My ABCs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087311385,"sku":"A2197","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"creating-salt-paintings-a2212","title":"Creating Salt Paintings!","description":"\u003cp\u003eJojoebi, creator of the blog A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That, shares a great painting activity that your preschoolers are sure to enjoy - salt painting! It's quite simple to do, but the results are magnificent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shallow container\u003cbr\u003e\n- Table salt\u003cbr\u003e\n- Food coloring or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-232-watercolor-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eliquid watercolor paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by filling several shallow containers with school glue. Invite your students to use their paint brush to \"paint\" the glue onto the black construction paper, creating fun designs and \"trails\". Help them sprinkle salt onto the glue, move their paper around so that the wet glue is completely covered by salt, and then shake off the excess. Have the children set their paper aside and clean their brushes. At this time, swap out the shallow containers of glue for shallow containers filled with food coloring or different shades of liquid watercolor.\n\nInvite your students to \"fill\" their freshly washed and dried brushes with color and lightly touch them to the salt. They'll be thrilled to see the color soak in to the salt and expand along their design. Because the color \"runs\" along the salt paths, this can be a great time to introduce color mixing (i.e. invite them to place a dab of red next to a dab of blue and see what happens).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, these beautiful designs will not store so they can't be used as a classroom display or bulletin board. They will, however, be fun to complete, offer a valuable teaching tool for color theory, and make a splash when taken home to show parents and family members!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jojoebi.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/salt-painting.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Bit Of This and A Bit Of That: Salt Painting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087868441,"sku":"A2212","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sight-word-flash-card-story-activity-a3698","title":"Sight Word Flash Card Story Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is a great time to strengthen pre-reading skills including exposing students to letters (including their shape and unique sounds) as well as building vocabulary and sight word recognition. The creators of Bob Books recommend a brilliant flash card activity that will help your students learn to recognize, get comfortable with, and commit to memory common sight words for improved fluency when learning to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld magazines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word flash cards. These can be purchased or created using word processing software and card stock (...or you can use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3292\/sight-word-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e, which were created using Literacy Connections \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.literacyconnections.com\/Dolch1.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elist\u003c\/a\u003e of basic sight words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting A Flash Card Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to look through the old magazines and pick out their favorite characters and items. Give them a few examples of what they might be looking for (e.g. a woman, a child, a dog, a pizza, etc.). When finished, take turns writing simple sentences using the sight word flash cards and each students' clippings. As each child creates a sentence, write it on the board. While the \"story\" might not have a defined plot, or a beginning, middle, or end for that matter, your students will be excited just to have the freedom to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore erasing the board, be sure to copy the class' story onto a piece of paper, noting which student wrote each of the sentences. Have students place their clippings in a small baggie, labeled with their name, and turn them in. You can then use the clippings and sentences to create a classroom book for students to share with their families!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbooks.com\/blog\/?p=515\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWrite a Story Using Flash Cards « Bob Books for Beginning Readers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088949785,"sku":"A3698","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781602"},{"product_id":"grow-an-egghead-in-preschool-a3699","title":"Grow An “Egghead” in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-26  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Smiley-Egg-Head-themonnie.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/themonnie\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't need to be Easter for you to have fun with eggs in the classroom. Here's a great sensory science lesson from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/sceaster.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Education\u003c\/a\u003e that your students will enjoy participating in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy craft paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore creating your \"egghead\", you'll need to create a base for it to sit on. Cut and decorate (optional) a 1-inch strip of card stock. Bend it into a circle or ring and use tape to secure the end (NOTE: Before taping, make sure the circle is big enough to securely hold the egg).\nCarefully break the top off an eggshell (clean the shell well), then using a spoon, fill three-fourths of it with potting soil. Sprinkle in some grass seed and add another thin layer of soil. Add water, but don't over soak the soil. If you desire, use the black marker to draw a funny face on the egg, then tape it to the card stock base. Keep your egghead in a sunny location and it should have a full head of \"hair\" in about a week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the process, have your students observe the egghead and make notes of it's progress (e.g. drawings of the soil\/sprouts, notes on when it begins to sprout, etc.). Whether you have your students create their own, or just create a class egghead, your students are sure to have a ball with this science lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089474073,"sku":"A3699","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Smiley-Egg-Head-themonnie.jpg?v=1522781606"},{"product_id":"community-helpers-firefighters-a3700","title":"Community Helpers: Firefighters","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-43 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fire-Truck-Taber-Andrew-Bain.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/andrewbain\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the time to introduce your preschoolers to helpful community figures is important! Because it takes \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e jobs to make a community, students should learn, first and foremost, that \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e community helper has value. Ms. Debbie, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onceuponadayinpreschool.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/hurry-hurry-drive-fire-truck.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOnce Upon A Day In Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a great lesson for teaching students about the role of a firefighter as well as important fire safety instructions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Firefighter Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by introducing the day's community helper. Describe what a firefighter does and how they help people. You can find many great resources online that detail the duties of a firefighter, what they wear, how they get to a fire, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students cement what they just learned by reading stories and singing songs about firefighters. Ms. Debbie suggests suggests sharing Audrey and Bruce Wood's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlphabet Rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, but there are many fun books to choose from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirefighter Frank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Monica Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClifford The Firehouse Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Norman Birdwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireman Small to the Rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Wong Herbert Yee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fun (active!) singing, teach the children \"Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Truck\", then tone it down with \"Down by the Station\" or another fun firefighter song.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirefighter Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate Dalmatian counting mats. Make a dog template from card stock, use this to trace and cut ten puppy shapes from white construction paper or card stock. Mount the puppy cutouts onto colorful paper and assign each puppy a number. Write the assigned number at the top of each page and place the counting mats in plastic document sleeves. Give your students dry erase crayons and invite them to color in the correct amount of spots on each Dalmatian (using the assigned number).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this time to teach children how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop, drop, and roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial 9-1-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay low and go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can manage it, try taking your students on a \u003cstrong\u003efield trip to the fire house\u003c\/strong\u003e or set up an evening \"tour\" for kids and their families to participate in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great firefighter themed activities, crafts, and extensions, visit Ms. Debbie's full post at Once Upon A Day In Preschool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089768985,"sku":"A3700","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fire-Truck-Taber-Andrew-Bain.jpg?v=1522781608"},{"product_id":"community-helpers-police-officers-a3701","title":"Community Helpers: Police Officers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-47\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Police.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePolice officers help to keep our communities orderly and safe. Here are some great lesson ideas for the next chapter in your community helpers unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Police Officer Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, begin by introducing the day's community helper. We didn't mention it before, but it can be fun to create a character (e.g. Sheriff Nelson, Officer Nelson, etc.) and dress up as that character when making the introduction. If anything, your students will enjoy a bit of silliness to start the day! Detail the different roles of a police officer, what they wear, and even what they drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning About Safety Through Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the importance of road signs and motor vehicle safety rules. Explain that police officers help to ensure that these rules are followed. Build on this idea by reminding students that, as pedestrians, they also have road safety procedures to remember. Discuss crosswalks, looking both ways, listening for cars, etc. Use songs like \"Look Both Ways\" by The Wiggles and \"Walk Across The Street\" by Barney to help your students remember the rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemind your students that talking to strangers is dangerous. Also, discuss with them that they should never let anyone touch them who makes them feel unsafe. To help them learn about 'stranger danger' teach them Barney's \"Stranger Song\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Officer Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolice officers ensure that members of the community follow the \"rules\" (laws). Provide students with the challenge of following directions. Create recipe instruction cards (like the ones featured \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2010\/09\/recipe-card-collages\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e at Irresistible Ideas) that incorporate common police objects (e.g. badge, whistle cutouts, etc.). Have students follow the \"recipe\" to create fun collages while brushing up on their math and direction following skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Officer Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with ink pads and sheets of paper. Invite them to create fingerprints. Discuss how everyone has a different fingerprint and, armed with magnifying glasses, have your students tour the classroom and examine their classmate's prints. You can also mix them up to create a matching game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoliceman Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Lois Lenski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficer Buckle and Gloria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Peggy Rathmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider taking a field trip to the police station or organizing an evening \"tour\" for students and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089867289,"sku":"A3701","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Police.jpg?v=1522781608"},{"product_id":"turn-your-classroom-into-a-construction-zone-a3702","title":"Turn Your Classroom Into A Construction Zone!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-54\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Igor Zhorov\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction vehicles, tools, and sites are fascinating and can be used to create a wonderful themed learning experience for your preschoolers! Here are some brilliant ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gettingmessywithmsjessi.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/can-we-build-it-yes-we-can.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e, preschool teacher and learning center director, that your students are sure to respond to as well as some additions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Tuning Fine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHammer Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Provide students with blocks of Styrofoam, wooden golf tees, and a hammer inviting them to practice hammering the tees into the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNuts and Bolts.\u003c\/em\u003e Give students a large bin of nuts and bolts in various sizes. Invite them to match correct sizes and practice screwing the pieces together and taking them apart again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSanding Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Set out small pieces of wood and sanding blocks, inviting students to 'smooth' the wood scraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWrench Xylophone.\u003c\/em\u003e Collect wrenches in various sizes, line them up from smallest to largest, and invite students to use a screwdriver 'mallet' to play the wrenches like a xylophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConstruction Songs.\u003c\/em\u003e Teach your students new songs (sung to old tunes!). Try the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionsong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionworkersong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Worker Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (click on the song titles for the words and tune provided by the Charles County Public Library) to teach children about different construction vehicles and the roles of construction workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem Solving \u0026amp; Matching Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Paint Swatches.\u003c\/em\u003e Get out your all your old paint chips and create a matching game (like the one found here) to help your preschoolers review their colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Construction Vehicles.\u003c\/em\u003e Before class, collect four or five different construction vehicle toys. These should be obviously different and be different sizes. With craft paint in assorted colors, make a \"track\" collage and set aside to dry. Present students with the painting and the vehicles during class. Invite them to match the construction vehicles to their tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Sensory Tub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd sand, pebbles, wooden blocks, and construction vehicles to your sensory tub. Provide students with old blueprints and invite them to pretend that they're the foreman at the construction site. Instead of actual blueprints, you might consider making your own 'drawings' and see if your students can follow the directions to create the structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the activities you could use during your construction unit, but hopefully they'll help to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090293273,"sku":"A3702","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"apples-amp-patterns-a-wonderful-combination-a3703","title":"Apples \u0026amp; Patterns – A Wonderful Combination!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-69\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-.shock_.jpg\" alt=\"red apples\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePreschool is a wonderful time to introduce children to patterns! Jenae, educator and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/10\/apple-patterning.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a wonderful fall patterning activity using apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by creating apple coloring pages. You can do this by free-handing apple shapes onto a piece of card stock and making copies or by finding a black and white clip art print on the internet or through your word processing software, using it to create and print a coloring page. Have you students color in the apple coloring pages so that they have three different colors of apples - red, green, and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApple Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArm your preschoolers with crayons and invite them to practice coloring in the lines while creating their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint apple coloring pages onto watercolor paper then provide students with brushes, water, and watercolor paints, inviting them to paint their cutouts.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with scraps of red, green, and yellow construction paper and invite them to collage their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out shallow bowls of red, green, and yellow craft paint along with pre-cut apple stamps (made from real apples!) and invite your students to \"color\" their cutouts with the stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the apple coloring pages are colored and have been left to dry (if needed!), invite students to cut them out. This is another great fine motor building exercise. Armed with their cutouts, the patterning can officially begin! Start with simple patterns (e.g. using only two colors in an ABAB sequence) and graduate to harder patterns that use all three colors. Have students model their favorite pattern, gluing the cutouts to a piece of construction paper or stringing them together to create a festive garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise would also work well using pumpkins and gourds, popular Halloween characters, different colors of Indian corn, or various Halloween candy shapes. You might also consider creating pattern \"recipe cards\" where a particular pattern is modeled and students use their pieces to mimic the sequence for visual as well as verbal instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090489881,"sku":"A3703","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apples-.shock.jpg?v=1522781612"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-wrecking-balls-a3704","title":"The Science of Wrecking Balls!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-74  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Wrecking-Ball-Science.jpg\" alt=\"knocking colorful blocks over with a homemade wrecking ball\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another great lesson to incorporate during your preschool construction theme – wrecking ball science! Not only will it help your students make connections in physics, much to their collective delight, they’ll get to experiment with controlled demolition! Who doesn’t like knocking towers over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment Procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim, creator of the blog Mom Tried It and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/10\/wrecking-ball-science.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e, provides a wonderful tutorial for this experiment. She includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of needed materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step set-up instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture instructions for each step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservations, suggestions, and pointers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet your students be as creative as they please…\u003c\/em\u003e While you’ll probably pull out the classroom block set for experimentation, allow your students to use other materials they find too. Pull up the recycling bin and offer your students the menagerie of cardboard cereal boxes, plastic bottles, cans, and small plastic containers for demolition. Empty your stuffed animal shelf and have your students explore the difference between demolishing the plush toys versus the rigid blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut challenge them as well…\u003c\/em\u003e Give them specific targets to aim for (e.g. the bottom of the stack, the green block, the left side, etc.). Have them discuss how to adjust the wrecking ball string and the angle of the ball to accomplish these tasks. Give students a specific number of wall “items” to knock down (e.g. displace the top three blocks, knock over all of the blocks, etc.). Have your students discuss not only the adjustments needed for the wrecking ball string, but how ball speed and moving closer or father away will affect the number of blocks knocked over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, allow students to direct their own experiments. No suggestion (unless dangerous, of course) is too silly to try. By allowing your preschoolers to be “in charge” of the exploration, they’ll gain an appreciation for scientific discovery as well as learn how to ask questions that can later be investigated!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090752025,"sku":"A3704","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Wrecking-Ball-Science.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"environmental-print-a3706","title":"Environmental Print","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-86\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Road-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"green road sign\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Brenton W. Cooper\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour new-to-literacy preschoolers encounter words every day as they look through their favorite books, help their mom or dad collect the mail, and even as they take a ride through their neighborhood. Along with sight words, introduction and exposure to \u003cem\u003eenvironmental print\u003c\/em\u003e is important to creating successful readers as it will help them make connections between the phonics of these known words and new words and allow them to become more fluent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis literacy lesson created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/article.jsp?id=3486\u0026amp;FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3F_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26N%3D0%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FNty%3D1%26_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26Ne%3D659%26N%3D659%22%3EPreK+-+K%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FNty%3D1%26_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26N%3D660%22%3EPreK%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+Reading\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic's\u003c\/a\u003e Early Childhood Today will help you introduce the concept of environmental print to your students. Additionally, students will learn how to work together, practice writing skills, hone the fine motor skills needed to use a camera, and use critical thinking skills.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThese Are the Words in My Neighborhood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by taking your students on a tour around the neighborhood. Charge them with the task of locating words displayed around the community. Remind them to look for street signs, road signs, signs of local businesses, etc. Upon encountering the sample of environmental print, have students copy the word onto their lists, then take turns recording the word with the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to the classroom, discuss the types of words encountered and why they're important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Signs. They create order in the community by reminding motorists what is expected of them\/what to expect while driving (e.g. \"Stop\", \"Yield\", \"Road Construction Ahead\"). Adhering to road signs helps to keep community members safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet Signs. They provide points of reference and order in the community. Because each street has a unique name, when one person talks about \"Main Street\" their audience can know exactly where they're referencing (or find it, if they don't!). Additionally, they offer order, allowing officials and businesses to split the community into workable sections (e.g. police \/EMS response zones, delivery areas, mail routes, bus routes, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Signs. They designate business locations and sometimes they provide insight into the industry or type of business being carried out (e.g. Sunnyside Automotive; the name lets consumers and community members know that this business deals with cars).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Signs. At local businesses you might encounter closed\/open signs or hours of business, etc. Be sure to discuss the reason for each sign as the necessity for each will likely differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise will help your students become more aware of their surroundings, demonstrate the necessity of environmental print, and strengthen literacy skills! Be sure to visit the full post for more activities and lesson extensions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091243545,"sku":"A3706","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Road-Sign.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"math-in-your-daily-routine-a3705","title":"Math In Your Daily Routine","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-91 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Chalkboard.jpg\" alt=\"chalkboard with abc and ruler and glue\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lauren Ingro\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR. Scott Wiley of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/scottsbricks.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/our-math-routine.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrick by Brick\u003c\/a\u003e hits the nail on the head when he surmises, \"...preschoolers and kindergartners are learning all types of things \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eat the  same time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. They don't just focus on literacy at one time and math  another time. They learn social skills, practical skills, emotional and  coping skills, and reading and math skills all at the same time, balled  up in their everyday play.\" What a concept! Detailed by Wiley in the course of his day at school, here are some math activities your students may be encountering during their daily routines (some obviously require a bit of intervention, while others will naturally flow during play!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName sorting. Set up an alphabet chart on a student desk or table and a small basket of student names printed onto card stock. Invite interested students to sort the name cards alphabetically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal sorting. Suggest (during your animal unit or after a field trip to the zoo) students build a classroom zoo using building blocks or recycled cardboard boxes and plastic zoo animals. Students will practice sorting the animals as they place the toys in their proper \"habitats\".\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor sorting. Children's toys invariably come in a rainbow of colors - blocks, pretend play place settings, cars, and play necklaces, to name a few, all offer assorted color selections. As your students play, watch them. You might be surprised to find how much they experiment with color sorting (e.g. matching the yellow glass to the yellow plate and the orange glass to the orange plate as they set the table for \"dinner\", parking the red cars in one row and the blue cars in another, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrouping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide interested students with letter cutouts and a handful of mismatched \"markers\". Invite them to practice \"tracing\" the letters with these markers then watch the fun begin! You'll be fascinated to find that some students, whether you've covered the topic or not, will begin grouping the markers by type. Wiley shows an example of this - when tracing the letter \"P\", one student grouped all of the small blocks together at one end and all of the bottle caps together at the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more examples of math exploration in every day play, including counting, patterning, number writing, and more, be sure to visit Wiley's full post at Brick by Brick!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091309081,"sku":"A3705","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Chalkboard.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"bats-in-the-classroom-a3708","title":"Bats in the Classroom!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-110\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bat.jpg\" alt=\"black bat on orange background\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to go \"batty\" over these fun Halloween activities from Gary Hopkins at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_lesson\/lesson\/lesson031.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation World\u003c\/a\u003e ®!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students will be surprised to find out that bats do not rely on their eyesight to navigate while flying or locating their food. Hopkins recommends helping preschoolers understand the concept of echolocation with Jump Start's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Echolocation Song\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (via YouTube). NOTE: While repetitive, the echolocation \"rap\" tends to move at a rapid pace so you may have to play it a few times in order for your students to catch everything. Or, print out the lyrics and recite them slowly, inviting your students to repeat them after you for full \"digestion\" of the material!\n\nYou might also consider \"demonstrating\" the concept of echolocation with a game. Try a \"batty\" version of \u003cem\u003eMarco Polo\u003c\/em\u003e where a student volunteer gets blindfolded, is placed in the center of the game play area, and pretends to be a \"bat\", while the rest of the class pretend to be \"insects\". The blindfolded volunteer calls out \"beep, beep\" to which the insects, with full sight and instructions to keep moving around the play area, must respond \"buzz, buzz\". Relying solely on their ears, the bat then attempts to \"catch\" their prey. Once tagged, insects must return to the \"bat cave\" (their desk) until the bat is full (set a limit of three or four insects) and then another student volunteer gets the chance to be the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish up the science lesson on bats, consider creating a slideshow of various bats native to your area or region - including both pictures and audio clips found on the internet - for your students to examine and discuss. They'll be amazed to learn that because bat frequencies are so high and move at such a fast pace, they must be slowed down in order for the human ear to distinguish each species sound complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great bat resources and ideas for incorporating these interesting creatures into your reading, writing, math, and social studies lessons, be sure to visit Hopkins' full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091866137,"sku":"A3708","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bat.jpg?v=1522781620"},{"product_id":"halloween-skeletons-a3709","title":"Halloween Skeletons","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-125\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Foot-X-ray.jpg\" alt=\"x-ray foot\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Claudio Calcagno\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought skeletons were just a fun way to bring a little spooky Halloween \"cheer\" into the classroom? Jason Carr, lesson plan contributor to Education World ®, suggests broadening your scope and using this fun q-tip skeleton craft as a way to introduce your students to basic anatomy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our skeletal system is made up of many bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our bones have several important jobs in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn and be able to identify major bones in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarr suggests starting off the unit with a brainstorming session where students help make a list of major bones in the body. He recommends keeping the bone names simple and at your students' level (e.g. thigh bone instead of femur, etc.). For the q-tip skeleton project, make sure students have been introduced to all of the following: skull, spine, ribs, arm bones, fingers, thigh bone, leg bone, foot bones.\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-115\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Q-Tip-Skeleton-Recipe-Card.jpg\" alt=\"q-tip pieces needed to create a skeleton\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eProvide students with a piece of black construction paper, craft glue, a skull cutout, and a q-tip skeleton \"recipe card\". Invite students collect the correct number of q-tip parts needed to construct their bony friend. After students have completed their projects, discuss how bones play an important role in our bodies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey give our bodies structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey protect our organs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe provide muscles with a place to attach so we can move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having fun with these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/abc-exercise-cards-hooray.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eABC Exercise Cards\u003c\/a\u003e from Amy at Teach Mama (each card is equipped with a letter and some type of movement to go along with each letter - e.g. \"A\" - \"Make circles with your \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003enkle\"). This fun activity will allow your preschoolers a chance for some active fun and demonstrate how bones are essential to movement! It might also be fun to explore actual x-ray films for a real look into our amazing bodies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Science\/Anatomy\/ANA0008.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eQ-Tip Skeleton - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092029977,"sku":"A3709","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Foot-X-ray.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"top-5-autumn-sensory-bins-a3707","title":"Top 5 Autumn Sensory Bins","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers learn and order the world around them through their senses. Creating unique sensory station experiences not only encourages your students to discover new information through their sense of touch, sight, and even smell, it offers the chance to strengthen fine motor skills as they manipulate objects and explore different textures. In addition to honing coordination, dexterity, and control, students also encounter important concepts like “big\/little”, “in\/out”, etc. while learning the accepted rules and etiquette of social interaction and play as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep things fun and interesting this fall, here are our top sensory bin picks for autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/fall-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e captures the elegance of fall with this dynamic sensory bin. From the contrast of the red and black beans to the rich, contrasting textures of the fall pumpkins and gourds this sensory tub is all-around delightful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1_1_11-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin full of fall items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1 | Carisa\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMari-Ann, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/september-sensory-tub-playdough-fall.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e, captures the very essence of fall (it's vibrant colors!) with this gorgeous sensory bin! From its base of acorns and pinecones to the dynamic selection of fall leaves and heavenly cinnamon sticks, this bin not only \u003cem\u003elooks\u003c\/em\u003e like fall, it \u003cem\u003esmells\u003c\/em\u003e like fall too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Counting-Coconuts-September-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin full of fall themed items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Counting Coconuts | Mari-Ann\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful sensory tub from Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/busy-little-squirrel.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDelightful Learning\u003c\/a\u003e was created to compliment Nancy Tafuri's \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Busy Little Squirrel\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and all things fall! Created with a base of \"squirrel food\" (bird seed, corn, apples, acorns, and peanuts) and embellished with animals, fall fruits, and even autumn \"branches\", this sensory bin is a treat to explore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Delightful-Learning-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with squirrel and fall themed items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Delightful Learning | Michelle\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/07\/fall-preview-apples-and-acorns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e captures the simplicity of fall with this apple and acorn sensory tub! Paired with some exciting tools and sorting containers, your preschoolers are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/No-Time-For-Flash-Cards-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with apples acorns and beans\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: No Time For Flash Cards | Allie\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensational autumn bin from Daisy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/twolittleseeds.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/autumn-sensory-box.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwo Little Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e provides a menagerie of \"autumnal delights\" to explore! Contrasting textures from needle felted acorns and knitted apples to plastic buttons, poky pinecones, and silky leaves offer fun stimuli for the eyes and hands while cinnamon sticks provide a treat for the nose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Two-Little-Seeds-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with fall themed objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Two Little Seeds | Daisy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the pictures to visit each blog and find out how to make your own autumn sensory bin! And, of course, be sure to browse around for other helpful early childhood posts while you're there!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092849177,"sku":"A3707","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1_1_11-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"jack-o-lantern-math-a3710","title":"Jack-O’-Lantern Math","description":"\u003cp\u003ePumpkins offer many wonderful hands-on math and science lessons for fall. Here are some great ideas to use in the weeks leading up to Halloween!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring \u0026amp; Prediction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent students with several pumpkins of different sizes - one small, one medium, and one large. Have them predict which pumpkin has the \u003cstrong\u003eleast\/greatest\u003c\/strong\u003e pumpkin seeds, which pumpkin weighs the \u003cstrong\u003eleast\/most\u003c\/strong\u003e, and which pumpkin has the \u003cstrong\u003esmallest\/largest\u003c\/strong\u003e circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with ribbon \"tape measures\" and invite them to measure each pumpkin's circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with scales and invite them to measure the weight of each pumpkin. (NOTE: It might also be fun to hollow out each pumpkin and weigh the \"goop\" found inside!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign a pumpkin seed counting mat. Place in plastic document sleeves, inviting students to use a dry erase crayon to draw the correct number of pumpkin seeds called for, or have students match the appropriate number of actual pumpkin seeds to the counting mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Seed-Counting-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"orange pumpkin green vine number\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with pumpkin counting pages like these created by Elaine of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kinderplans.com\/p\/31\/preschool-kindergarten-halloween\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderPlans\u003c\/a\u003e where students can color in the appropriate number of pumpkins and practice tracing numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"black and white pumpkin coloring page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: KinderPlans | Elaine Engerdahl\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate small pumpkin counting cards and have students practice placing them in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase ten small pie pumpkins, script a number on each (one through ten), and invite students to practice placing them in order. (NOTE: This is also a great gross motor skill activity!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatterning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse food coloring or liquid watercolors to dye pumpkin seeds different colors. Have students practice simple patterning with these fun markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate small pumpkin cutouts from various colors of card stock or construction paper and have students practice creating and copying various simple patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkins are an amazing fruit to explore this Halloween season! Be sure to visit Elaine's full post at KinderPlans for more wonderful pumpkin patch theme ideas for language arts, crafts, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093013017,"sku":"A3710","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Seed-Counting-Mat.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-life-cycle-game-a3711","title":"Pumpkin Life Cycle Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg\" alt=\"homemade game board with sun raindrop and soil object markers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Board\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a fun way to teach your preschoolers about the life cycle of a pumpkin? Try this simple homemade game! As they play, students will learn what pumpkins need in order to grow, about their stages of growth, and end up with a snazzy fall craft to boot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, provide each student with a game board as well as a pumpkin \"seed\" made from tan Wonderfoam® and their very own \"pumpkin patch\" created by folding a piece brown piece of construction paper as shown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Paper-Folding1.jpg\" alt=\"paper folding diagrams\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite each student to \"plant\" their pumpkin seed under the paper flap, then take turns rolling the die in hopes of \"growing\" their seed into a pumpkin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Dice-e1288125165859.jpg\" alt=\"paper die with raindrop soil sun and pumpkin icons\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Die\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRolling the Die\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the die lands on a sun, raindrop, or soil icon, students should move the corresponding marker on their game board. If the die lands on a pumpkin square, students pass the die to the next student and do nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinning the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach time students roll the die, they have a chance to provide their seedling with something it needs in order to grow: sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil. The goal is to advance each marker on the game board to the opposite side (each marker should start at the left and progress toward the right). Each time one of the markers reaches the end, students will receive the pieces needed to advance their pumpkin to the next growth stage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pumpkin first begins as a seed that needs to be planted. Students will receive the materials for the first stage at the beginning of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-1.jpg\" alt=\"tan pumpkin seed between the folds of brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the next stage, vines can be seen sprouting from the ground. When their first marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive green vines to glue in their pumpkin patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-2.jpg\" alt=\"green foam vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a pumpkin, the vines form blossoms. When their second marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive a yellow and white blossom to place on their pumpkin vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-3.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and white blossom on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last stage of growth, pumpkins are formed! When students advance their last marker to the end they'll receive a full grown pumpkin to place in their patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-4.jpg\" alt=\"orange pumpkin on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first player to advance all their markers to the end and \"grow\" a pumpkin wins the game! Not only will your students learn about the pumpkin life cycle, they'll have a blast doing it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093209625,"sku":"A3711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg?v=1522781629"},{"product_id":"top-halloween-sensory-bins-a3712","title":"Top Halloween Sensory Bins of 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eI know we've already shared a sensory bin feature this week, but we can't get enough of this \u003cem\u003ewonderfully social, developmentally appropriate, and highly educational play\u003c\/em\u003e! As Halloween nears, consider updating your bins to reflect the season. You may have considered the customary embellishments - plastic spiders and creepy crawlers, plastic skeleton toys, pumpkin scoops, small black cauldrons, Halloween erasers, etc. - but every sensory bin needs a \"base\" material. Here are a few fun ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange, black, purple, and lime green streamers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange, black, purple, and lime green \"Easter\" grass (or thinly shredded paper).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack sunflower seeds with pumpkin seed accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin seeds dyed orange, black, purple, and lime green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a unique sensory base material (and a bit of messy fun!), try coloring water with washable liquid watercolors, adding cooked spaghetti noodles or other pasta to squish around!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, of course, we searched the web for festive Halloween sensory bin inspiration. Here are our favorites that are sure to be dynamic and kid-approved!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-168\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-The-Picky-Apple.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bin filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.thepickyapple.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Cara | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2010\/10\/05\/halloween-sensory-bin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Picky Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-169\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Snails-Puppy-Dog-Tails.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bin filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puppydogtails.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Emily | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/autumn.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Tub-No-Time-For-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"plastic tub filled with Halloween items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Allie | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2009\/10\/halloween-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-171\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Tub-Along-the-Way.jpg\" alt=\"black cauldron filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gironlife.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Cindy | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gironlife.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/october-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlong The Way\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-172\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Counting-Coconuts.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bin filled with Halloween items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Mari-Ann | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-sensory-tub-playdough.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-173\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Tub-Welcome-To-Our-Wonderland.jpg\" alt=\"green bowl filled with Halloween items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lettersnumbersandbooksohmy.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Shannon | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lettersnumbersandbooksohmy.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/october-school-fun-pumpkins-from.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome To Our Wonderland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-174\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Tub-No-Time-For-Flash-Cards2.jpg\" alt=\"corningware baking dish filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Allie | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/10\/spooky-halloween-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Tub-Nurturing-Naters.jpg\" alt=\"clear plastic bin filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nurturingnaters.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Becky | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/nurturingnaters.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/2010-10-october-sensory-tub-playdoh-of.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNurturing Naters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Olives-and-PIckles.jpg\" alt=\"plastic container filled with Halloween objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: olivesandpickles.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner: Patty | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/olivesandpickles.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-sensory-box.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOlives and Pickles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eClick on the sensory bin pictures to visit these awesome posts and, while you're there, be sure to browse for other exciting early childhood activities, crafts, and methods! Hope your preschoolers have as much fun learning (and playing!) in these spectacular Halloween sensory bins as we did searching for them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093570073,"sku":"A3712","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-The-Picky-Apple.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"election-day-lesson-cookie-monster-a3713","title":"Election Day Lesson: Cookie Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cookie-Monster.jpg\" alt=\"cookie monster sipping milk and eating chocolate chip cookies\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 2nd is election day as well as Cookie Monster's birthday. Linda Downs, contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/SSMDElectionCookieElections1.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk® Lesson Plans Page\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests combining the two events for some educational fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about forming opinions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipate in aspects of the campaign process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the importance of voting and voicing your opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about and participate in the voting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowns suggests beginning the lesson by introducing the 'candidates' - one Mr. Chips Ahoy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie, one Mr. Oreo Cookie, and one Mrs. Nutter Butter Cookie. Each candidate will be put through several rigorous 'tests' in order for students to determine which, in their opinion, is the best - the taste test, the milk test, the attribute test, and the crumb test. [NOTE: Be sure to check student allergies before committing to this exercise. You may need to revise 'candidates' and even 'tests' to accommodate these students!]\n\nOnce each child has settled on their favorite candidate, Downs suggests grouping students by preference, inviting them to make 'campaign posters' and share with the class why they think this 'candidate' is the best. At the end of the day, hold an election. [Be sure to count the number of students in each preference group \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e the campaign process in order to compare it to the final tally at the close of voting. It will be interesting to see if any student changed their mind when presented with other student arguments.] Create a simple ballot featuring each candidate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-183\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cookie-Monster-Election-Ballot.jpg\" alt=\"mock voting ballot featuring chips ahoy oreos and nutter butter as favorite snack cookie candidates\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYou might also consider creating a fun voting area in the classroom to give students a 'real' voting experience. We like these exciting crafts designed by Amanda Formaro at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/election-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-187 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kaboose-Election-Crafts.jpg\" alt=\"voting booth ballot box and future voter button\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: holidays.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Downs full lesson plan post for a list of materials needed, in-depth lesson directions, exercise extensions, etc. Your preschoolers are sure to love this mock election - and are certain to learn about the importance of forming opinions and voting in the process!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093897753,"sku":"A3713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cookie-Monster.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"best-halloween-party-games-for-kids-a2245","title":"Best Halloween Party Games for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Halloween has officially come and gone, it's always nice to keep a folder of inspiration for next year's classroom celebration! Craft, snack food, decoration, and party favor ideas are easy to come by, but there seems to be a gap where party games are concerned. If you want the right mixture of fun and skill building, here are a few suggestions for a festive Halloween party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop Goes the Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this twist of the carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMartha Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e, students attempt to pop balloons full of candy and confetti!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/article\/pop-goes-the-pumpkin\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2202\" title=\"Pop Goes the Pumpkin Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg\" alt=\"orange balloons displayed in the shape of a pumpkin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Martha Stewart Living\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitch's Eye Relay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith ping pong balls painted to resemble witch's eyes - like the ones found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Sisters\u003c\/a\u003e - have students race around obstacles in the classroom while trying to keep the 'eyes' on plastic spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/eyeball-halloween-wreath.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2201\" title=\"Ping Pong Ball Eyeballs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ping-Pong-Ball-Eyeballs.jpg\" alt=\"ping pong balls painted like eyeballs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Crafty Sisters | Candace\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Face Race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare several jack-o-lantern face cutouts from Wonderfoam® sheets - like the ones found here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e. Place Velcro dots or double-sided tape on the pumpkin and face pieces then, dividing students into teams and arming them with drinking straws, have teams race to create jack-o-lanterns using the straws to 'suck up' the pieces and place them on the pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2009\/10\/15\/mix-and-match-jack-o-lantern-faces\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2200\" title=\"Mix \u0026amp; Match Pumpkin Face Relay\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mix-Match-Pumpkin-Face-Relay.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin with foam face shapes pasted on it\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Chica and Jo | Chica\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Can Toss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another carnival favorite found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Students will have a blast tossing bean bags into the Halloween-themed cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/?page=2\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2196\" title=\"Halloween Bean Bag Toss\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bean-Bag-Toss.jpg\" alt=\"cans decorated for halloween to use in a bean bag toss game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalloween I-Spy Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have fun 'racing' to find each of the hidden items in these i-spy bottles designed by Marylea of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink and Green Mama\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-eye-spy-bottle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2198\" title=\"Halloween I-Spy Bottle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-I-Spy-Bottle.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bottle filled with rice and Halloween objects for students to find\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Pink and Green Mama | Marylea\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Bowling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 'dressing up' simple plastic soda bottles like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRamblings of a Crazy Woman\u003c\/a\u003e and providing a soft ball, your students will have hours of bowling fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jennwa.blogspot.com\/2008\/10\/halloween-bottle-bowling-or-just-cute.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2197\" title=\"Halloween Bowling\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Bowling.jpg\" alt=\"soda bottles decorated to look like Halloween characters\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ramblings of a Crazy Woman | Jennifer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Corn Estimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in some math fun during your Halloween celebration with this carnival favorite from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/halloween\/parties\/halloween-party-games\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2194\" title=\"Candy Corn Estimation\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Corn-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"large glass container filled with candy corn for students to practice estimating\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Eat A Jack-O-Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamie at The Crafting Chicks designed this fun spin-off of Don't Eat Pete. Your students will have fun earning the sweet treats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thecraftingchicks.com\/2010\/10\/halloween-treat-bag-toppers-tags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2195\" title=\"Don't Eat A Jack-o-Lantern Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Eat-A-Jack-o-Lantern-Game.jpg\" alt=\"homemade Halloween game board with pumpkins\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Crafting Chicks | Jaime\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave fun party planning for next year with these amazing Halloween games!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093930521,"sku":"A2245","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pop-Goes-the-Pumpkin-Game.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"careers-pilots-a3714","title":"Careers: Pilots","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-198\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg\" alt=\"passenger aircraft taking off\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: JCVStock\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is national aviation month and what better way to introduce a unit on air transportation than to teach your preschoolers about the duties and responsibilities of a pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Pilot Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways begin each new lesson with an attention-grabbing introduction. Consider transforming the classroom into a small jet (e.g. push the desks out of the way and line up desk chairs in two long rows with an aisle in between - in one row form groupings of two chairs and in the other create groupings of three chairs. Label each different row of chairs, as well as each seat, and fashion fake 'seat belts' for students to secure as they board.) As students enter the classroom, provide them with a ticket and, after stowing any 'carry-on items' in their desk, help them find their assigned seat. You might also consider donning a pilot uniform (at least wearing a hat and pilot 'wings') as you introduce the duties and responsibilities of an airline pilot, what they wear, how high they fly, and other details about the 'plane'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students learn about aviation through crafts, pretend play, and music:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students pretend that they're flying in a real airplane. Armed with sketchbooks and graphic art tools, invite your students to draw the sky and ground as it might look from the window of the plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use during free play, transform the pretend corner to look like the inside of a plane. Include a mock-up of the cockpit as well as passenger seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach your students several new songs about aviation. Consider Barney's \"The Airplane Song\" or any of the selection of songs featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/sair.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Education\u003c\/a\u003e. There are several with added motions that your students are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Styrofoam-Airplane.jpg\" alt=\"model airplane made from stryofoam pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake A List...Check It Twice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds like Santa, right? In reality, to keep passengers safe during travel, pilots are responsible for numerous flight checks where they verify that the instruments, controls, engines, and other flight systems on their craft are functioning the way they should, checking off each flight system as they finish inspection. To properly perform this task, pilots must be observant, knowledgeable of their craft, and excel at performing step-by-step processes. To help your preschoolers learn these same skills, set up a mock 'flight check' exercise. Present them with a completed Styrofoam airplane (you can find a craft template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/airtransportation\/a\/styrofoamairplane.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e - you'll just need to create a smaller foam piece to attach to the tail as the picture shows above). Have them observe the shape of each piece as well as how each part fits together. Create and display four different plane models around the classroom. On three of the four models, 'mistakenly' attach a part wrong (e.g. install the body of the plane upside down, attach the wings severely off center, bend the tail down, etc.). The fourth model should be 'flight ready'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a clip board and a simple flight check sheet for each model, invite students to inspect each model and decide whether the plane should be approved for flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flight-Check-Form.jpg\" alt=\"example lesson worksheet where students perform a sample flight check\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the exercise, have your students design and assemble their own Styrofoam airplane to take home and share with their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eWe hope you have fun introducing aviation month to your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094028825,"sku":"A3714","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"making-good-decisions-a3715","title":"Making Good Decisions","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/little-planet-times.jpg\" alt=\"mock newspaper heading\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littleplanettimes.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of election day, use this lesson plan idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencenetlinks.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience NetLinks\u003c\/a\u003e to teach your preschoolers about making good decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to analyze different alternatives when decision making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of trade-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice decision making in a social setting and reaching an agreement as a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they won't be able to read it themselves, provide students with a hand-out of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleplanettimes.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle Planet Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a student learning publication created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littleplanet.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Planet Learning\u003c\/a\u003e. Begin by reading the article, \"A Hill Too High to Climb?\" in Volume 2, No. 2.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the article, the townsfolk of Little Planet have called a council meeting in the hopes of determining what to do with the hill outside a community member's home - tear it down or leave it stand. The article details the stance of several council members - the Science NetLinks lesson creator suggests dividing the class into four groups, having each group research the opinion of a different councilman\/woman. With the research presented, have students come together and discuss each possible solution to the problem and its possible consequences. While this is likely to be a guided discussion (your preschoolers needing to be prompted on specific topics - e.g. \"What do you think are the possible consequences of tearing down the hill? Do you think it will affect any animals living there?\", etc.), this format will give you the ability to assess students' reasoning skills and promote good decision making processes. Finally, have them vote on the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, links to activity pages and worksheets, as well as expanded lesson objectives, be sure to visit the full lesson post at Science NetLinks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094192665,"sku":"A3715","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/little-planet-times.jpg?v=1522781634"},{"product_id":"the-inuit-way-of-life-a3716","title":"The Inuit Way of Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4951162783.jpg\" alt=\"Eskimo girl named Minnie\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 1906 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8337233@N06\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUniversity of Washington Libraries Digital Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8337233@N06\/4951162783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{It's important for children to understand the history of our country - even before\u003cem\u003e it became a nation in 1776. November being \"American Indian Heritage Month\" makes it a great time to explore the various native peoples and cultures that could be found in America before the land was \"discovered\" and settled by easterners. This series of lessons attempts to introduce your preschoolers to the original Americans.}\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnit Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving been granted the proper permissions, take your students on a trip to an \"unknown\" part of the school (i.e. the gym locker rooms, the teacher's lounge, the janitor's closet, etc.). Before opening the door, ask your students if they know what's behind it. Take a few answers and then unveil the mystery room. Explain to your students that, at one time, the world seemed just as big and \"unknown\" as the school seems at times. They will be surprised to find out that, just like they had no idea the mystery room in the school existed, many people didn't know that America existed (or the native peoples occupying it!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack in the classroom, find a globe and show students where Spain, Asia, and America are located. Introduce Columbus - his mission, his journey, and his discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with a map of America and ask them where they think the Native Americans lived before Columbus arrived. Next, show them a map of the Native American Cultures\/Groups inhabiting the Americas. Discuss how every part of the Americas is highlighted – showing that native communities were spread throughout both continents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with a piece of printer paper and graphic art tools, have your students draw an Indian. Discuss different stereotypes - clothing, houses, language, etc. (at their level of course) - explaining that not all Native Americans dressed or acted in these ways. Because of differences in environment and resources, there were notable differences between each cultural group and tribe. Let your students know that they will be learning about these very differences in the next unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inuit (Eskimos)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this lesson is to teach your preschoolers about the Inuit way of life - where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic (North)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Igloos or tents\/houses made from animal skins, wood, sod, or mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealskin parkas in the summer, caribou skin parkas in the winter, and boots made of walrus hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fisherman and hunters - the Inuits survived on seal, walrus, caribou and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harpoons, kayaks, umiaks (open boats made of wood and skin), and dog sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Songs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/swinter.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Little Eskimos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Song \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Consider designing finger puppets for a fun fingerplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMama Do You Love Me?\u003c\/em\u003e by Barbara M. Joosse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale\u003c\/em\u003e by Lydia Dabcovich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDress Like An Eskimo Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what the weather is like in the Arctic. Show them pictures of the clothing worn by the Inuits. To help them understand the \u003cem\u003emany\u003c\/em\u003e layers worn by this Native American tribe, take turns dressing students like Eskimos. Be sure to collect the following to put over student clothing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulky sweatshirt = Inuit \"inner\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweatpants = Inuit \"inner\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow pants = Inuit \"outer\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow parka = Inuit \"outer\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge thermal socks = Inuit stockings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow boots = Inuit \"mukluks\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather work gloves = Inuit mittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted hat and fur hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might also be fun to collect several Eskimo \"outfits\" then have a relay race - students are divided into teams, the first player on each team is helped into the outfit, completes a task (i.e. 'runs' to the end of the mat and back balancing a craft pom pom on a plastic spoon, etc.), races back to the finish line, transfers the Eskimo outfit to the next player in line who must complete the same task, and this process repeats until all team members have played. The team who does it the quickest, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInuit Sensory Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider filling your sensory table with Insta-Snow™ and Inuit-themed objects - plastic animals (seals, whales, caribou, dogs, etc.), boats, small Styrofoam blocks (for igloo building!), and other fun items! Your preschoolers will be delighted with the change - and amazed to find snow \u003cem\u003einside\u003c\/em\u003e, in \u003cem\u003eNovember!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor more great lesson ideas, games, crafts, etc. be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2902\/american-indians-heritage-series-the-inuits\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis American Indians Heritage Series: The Inuits\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/inuktitut.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative Languages of the Americas\u003c\/a\u003e is another a great resource for learning about Inuit heritage, traditions, and way of life!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096158745,"sku":"A3716","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4951162783.jpg?v=1522781646"},{"product_id":"game-paddle-turkey-craft-a2247","title":"Game Paddle Turkey Craft","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2441818832.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Turkey strut\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Steve Voght\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/22806008@N07\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteve Voght\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Wild Turkey strut'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/22806008@N07\/2441818832\" 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\u003eAs Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, consider revitalizing your traditional turkey crafts with this vibrant design from Vanessa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books\u003c\/a\u003e! She ingeniously uses a child's toy game paddle for its base and dynamic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escrapbook paper\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beautifully festive craft and classroom decoration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with some exciting Thanksgiving reading -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCranberry Thanksgiving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Harry Devlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Engine That Could Saves the Thanksgiving Day Parade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Watty Piper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanksgiving at the Tappleton’s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Eileen Spinelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the River and Through the Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Lydia Maria Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the River: A Turkey's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Derek Anderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatty’s Pumpkin Patch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Teri Sloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- a great Thanksgiving lesson and some turkey-themed printable activities like these -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3314\/thanksgiving-turkey-pattern\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThanksgiving Turkey Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e - (perfect for teaching colors, pre-writing skills, shapes, counting and much more!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3313\/alphabet-turkey-hunt\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphabet Turkey Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3312\/turkey-lurkey-color-match-file-folder-game\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTurkey Lurkey Color Match Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- your students are sure to have a blast and get into the holiday spirit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/2010\/11\/kids-thanksgiving-craft-paddle-turkey.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books: kids thanksgiving craft: paddle turkey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Thanksgiving-themed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher resource books\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft materials\u003c\/a\u003e, and much more, be sure to visit MPM School Supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096257049,"sku":"A2247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2441818832.jpg?v=1522781647"},{"product_id":"the-tlingit-way-of-life-a3717","title":"The Tlingit Way of Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/8757746.jpg\" alt=\"Totem Bight Totem Pole - 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2005 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/42769910@N00\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChris Lott\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/42769910@N00\/8757746\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n{It’s important for children to understand the history of our country – even before it became a nation in 1776. November being “American Indian Heritage Month” makes it a great time to explore the various native peoples and cultures that could be found in America before the land was “discovered” and settled by easterners. This series of lessons attempts to introduce your preschoolers to the original Americans.}\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tlingit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this lesson is to teach your preschoolers about the Tlingit way of life – where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Northwest Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from cedar planks and faced the sea - most housed 30 to 40 Tlingits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capes, skirts, and hats were woven from cedar strips and many Tlingit men and women had ear\/nose rings, tattoos, and disks pierced through their lower lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fishermen, hunters, and gathers - the most notable Tlingit fare included salmon, seals, otters, and whales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar canoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Raven Stole The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Maria Williams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Gerald McDermott.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf You Lived With The Indians Of The Northwest Coast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Anne Kamma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotem Tale: A Tall Story from Alaska\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Deb Vanasse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tlingit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Alice Osinski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTlingit Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Masks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tlingit peoples were known for their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/masks.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewooden ceremonial masks\u003c\/a\u003e. Provide your preschoolers with a plastic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-9397-pulp-mask.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epulp mask\u003c\/a\u003e. Before class, enlist the help of parents to create animal mask \"kits\" from Wonderfoam® sheets (e.g. cut out the pieces necessary for an eagle mask, bear mask, etc.). Armed with glue and these animal kits, invite your students to assemble their very own ceremonial mask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoven Hats.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tlingits were (and still are!) expert weavers. They wove everything from clothing to baskets, including hats woven from roots. As a fun craft, provide students with inexpensive straw hats, paintbrushes, and craft paint. Invite them to decorate their hats in the style of the Tlingit people - with animals and other symbols important to the tribe (like the ones found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/burkemuseum\/baskets\/artists\/hats.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e). You may wish to consider templates or stencils for you preschoolers to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTlingit Games\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackstraws.\u003c\/strong\u003e This game, played by the Tlingits with wooden sticks and wooden hooks, is similar to Pick-Up Sticks, providing your preschoolers with counting practice as well as a way to strengthen manual dexterity. While they'll most likely need supervision to play, your students will enjoy this taste of Tlingit culture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvory \u0026amp; Wooden Dice Game.\u003c\/strong\u003e Played with a \"chair\" shaped die, this game could be adapted for the use of a regular die. You'd need to change the scoring rules, etc., but students would still learn about Tlingit culture and get some number recognition and counting practice at the same time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more games indigenous to the Alaskan\/Pacific Northwest Coast, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ankn.uaf.edu\/Curriculum\/NativeGames\/resource.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlaska Native Knowledge Network\u003c\/a\u003e. For other crafts, lesson tips, and information, you might also find the following resources useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2903\/american-indians-heritage-series-the-tlingits\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmerican Indians Heritage Series: The Tlingits | Kindergarten Lesson Plans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/tlingit.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTlingit Language and the Tlingit Indian Tribe | Native Languages of the Americas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/printable_lesson_plan.asp?id=347\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative American Cultures Across the U.S. | EDSITEment Lesson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/edsitement.neh.gov\/printable_lesson_plan.asp?id=378\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTraditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures: Tlingit, Lakota, \u0026amp; Cherokee | EDSITEment Lesson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ankn.uaf.edu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlaska Native Knowledge Network\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bigorrin.org\/tlingit_kids.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFacts for Kids: Tlingit Indians (Tlingits)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a wonderful time bringing the Tlingit culture to life in your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096355353,"sku":"A3717","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/8757746.jpg?v=1522781648"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-january-a3719","title":"Hand Print Calendar: January","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/January-Calendar-Shot-e1291065682527.jpg\" alt=\"handprint snowman and poem calendar page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJanuary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary rings in the new year with snow and chilly temperatures, so what better to decorate the month with than a snowman! Your students will love using their hands to \"build\" one of these winter characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2816-assorted-buttons-16-oz-in-plastic-bucket.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eButtons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric scraps (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Snowman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/January.jpg\" alt=\"january calendar page featuring a snowman\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint the palm of their hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e, place it on the right side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7175-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and press firmly. This will create part of the snowman body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1251.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-285\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave them wipe the excess paint off their palm then cover it again, this time covering a smaller portion. Invite them to press the painted part of their palm just above the previous print to create a head. Have students create the third part of the snowman using a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaintbrush\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8639-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite paint\u003c\/a\u003e. [NOTE: They may only be able to make a partial circle underneath their prints depending on how much room there is.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1264.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the snowman has dried, provide students with black, orange, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e for detailing. Invite them to create a black top hat, black \"coal\" eyes and mouth, an orange carrot nose, and brown branches for arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1265.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students select three buttons to glue onto the snowman body. Then have students secure a fabric scrap around the snowman's neck as a scarf or provide them with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8264-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e to draw and paint one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1273.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Snowman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI made a great tall snowman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith two huge coal black eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd just to reach around his neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTook two of Daddy's ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI put a hat of Mother's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon his rounded head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd then I ran and left him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd hurried off to bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I awoke next morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine my surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy snowman had run away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd left his hat, ties, and eyes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse word processing software to type out the poem, put a border around it, then print it onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e for your students. When their snowmen have dried fully, have your preschoolers mount the poem onto the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e. This makes a great project for a snowy day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097338393,"sku":"A3719","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/January-Calendar-Shot-e1291065682527.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"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":"hand-print-calendar-march-a3721","title":"Hand Print Calendar: March","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/March-Calendar-Shot-e1291146679840.jpg\" alt=\"homemade march calendar with a hand print shamrock\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch is known for St. Patrick's day so bring a bit of fun to your homemade calendar with a hand print four leaf clover or leprechaun! Here's how to make both calendar variations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Four Leaf Clover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Leaf Clover Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their fingers and the top of the their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1254.jpg\" alt=\"image for step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngling their hand slightly, start at the top right corner, inviting students to press their hand firmly to the paper (fingers pointed toward the lower left corner). Make three more prints, moving around the paper in a clockwise motion, forming the four leaves of the clover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1255.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e to draw a stem and an outline around each leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1266.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive Green Shamrocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne green shamrock, in the morning dew,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo green shamrocks, growing beneath a tree,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree green shamrocks, by the cottage door,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour green shamrocks, near a beehive,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive green shamrocks, bright and emerald green,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink of all the luck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese shamrocks will bring!\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a border around the poem (optional), print it onto card stock, and invite your students to glue it to their calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Leprechaun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, pink, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7191-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeprechaun Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their fingers green, adding a thin strip of orange under (along the palm). Finish the \"leprechaun\" by painting the base of the palm pink and the rest of the hand\/thumb green. Instruct students to press their hand firmly to the paper to make a print.\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1256.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dry, provide students with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e and invite them to draw a face for the leprechaun.\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1267.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI'm A Little Leprechaun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm a little leprechaun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressed in green,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tiniest man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat you've ever seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you ever catch me, so it's told,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll give you my big pot of gold!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock - adding a decorative border if you desire - and invite your students to mount it to their construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever character you choose for your March calendar, your students are sure to enjoy making these fun crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097698841,"sku":"A3721","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/March-Calendar-Shot-e1291146679840.jpg?v=1522781656"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-april-a3722","title":"Hand Print Calendar: April","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar with yellow hand print chick\" 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\u003eApril\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cem\u003eofficial\u003c\/em\u003e first day of spring comes the end of March, it seems that the true, \u003cem\u003ephysical\u003c\/em\u003e signs of spring burst forth in April. Along with warmer temperatures and new life (and soggy rains of course!), April is also the month in which Easter is celebrated. Commemorate both of these events with a cute and quirky hand print chick on your homemade calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Chick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April.jpg\" alt=\"april calendar featuring hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to press their painted hand firmly to the \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, creating a print. Continue making prints until you reach the number of desired chicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1259.jpg\" alt=\"Two yellow hand prints on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarker\u003c\/a\u003e to create eyes, feet, and the outline of wings. Add a small fingerprint of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1268.jpg\" alt=\"yellow hand print chickens on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby Chick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeck, peck, peck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the warm, brown egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a chick,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's not been about,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf how to get out?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock and invite your students to mount it on the left side of their calendar page (opposite the chicks). Not only are chicks a great representation of Easter, they also help symbolize the growth and new life of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097797145,"sku":"A3722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-may-a3723","title":"Hand Print Calendar: May","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange handprint flower on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of   the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the   “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If   completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and   functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay is the time of year when spring blooms in full force! With the popular saying, \"April showers bring May flowers\", it seems fitting that the calendar month is represented with a hand print flower - a daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange hand print flower with flower poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8250-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their fingers close together, instruct students to create four yellow prints in a semi-circle (reloading on paint before each print). As the picture shows, the palms should face outward and the fingers should face inward, toward a common point. These will be used as the daffodil petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, help students paint their hand with orange craft paint and invite them to make a center print. This will create the daffodil cup (or corona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1269.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower petals in yellow and orange\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, create the daffodil stem using green paint and a paintbrush (or finger!). Then use a black marker to outline the petals and draw the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1272.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-317\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow cup,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow frill,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow star,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that's a daffodil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e~ Author Unknown\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate poem cards using card stock (adding a decorative border) and invite students to mount the poem beside their hand print daffodils for a fresh spring look!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098288665,"sku":"A3723","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-june-a3724","title":"Hand Print Calendar: June","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/June-Calendar-Shot-e1291690203833.jpg\" alt=\"summer calendar page featuring hand print strawberry and picnic poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\u003eJune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune brings the transition from spring to summer - sunny skies, warm temperatures, picnics, swimming, and much more! Add a little summer fun to your calendar with a hand print strawberry and a poem about picnics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, green, and black tempera paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Strawberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/June.jpg\" alt=\"hand print strawberry and picnic poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint both of their hands with red tempera paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1252.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with red craft paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to press one hand to the paper (palm at the top of the paper and fingers angled slightly inward). Have them make a second print with the other hand, following the same procedure, to complete the strawberry shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1260.jpg\" alt=\"hand print strawberry\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, have students use their finger to create a stem from green craft paint and add little black fingerprints to the strawberry shape to create seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1270.jpg\" alt=\"finished hand print strawberry\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePicnics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicnics are a lot of fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the nice, warm summer sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can bring good things to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberries, what a treat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicnics are a lot of fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome on now, let's go on one!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Author Unknown {found via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thevirtualvine.com\/picnics.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Virtual Vine}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite the students to glue their poem next to the hand print strawberry and add it to their calendar artwork!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098452505,"sku":"A3724","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/June-Calendar-Shot-e1291690203833.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-july-a3725","title":"Hand Print Calendar: July","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/July-Calendar-Shot-e1291750899178.jpg\" alt=\"homemade july calendar page with hand print flag and flag poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\u003eJuly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery fourth of July we celebrate the birth of our country and those that have fought for our freedom. What better way to recognize the month than with a patriotic hand print flag and poem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, and blue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini silver craft stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Flag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/July.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flag and fourth of july poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint a blue square on their palm and their four fingers with alternating red and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1261.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with red, while and blue tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to press their hand firmly to the piece of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7175-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e - fingers pointed to the side of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1262.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flag on blue construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, have students embellish the blue part of the flag with mini craft stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1271.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flag with silver stars\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Flag For Me and You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, and blue,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, and blue,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flag for me,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flag for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the flag of our great nation,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's honored by each generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin me now in celebration,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, and blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the poem to the blue construction paper and have your students add it to their calendar artwork!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098714649,"sku":"A3725","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/July-Calendar-Shot-e1291750899178.jpg?v=1522781662"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-august-a3726","title":"Hand Print Calendar: August","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/August-Calendar-Shot-e1292263338497.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar for august with hand print sun and sun poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\u003eAugust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe month of August evokes memories of brilliant sunshine, camp outs (and other outdoor activities), and the last days of summer before the school year officially begins. What better picture for the calendar than a bright yellow hand print sun?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/August.jpg\" alt=\"hand print sun and poem about a sun\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow washable paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students press their hand to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e (palm in the center and fingers pointed toward the top edge of the page).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this first print as a starting point. The palm will begin making the circular \"body\" of the sun and the fingers will be its rays. Have students add hand prints in a clockwise motion, re-coating their hand with paint before each new print, until a sun emerges!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1263.jpg\" alt=\"hand print sun\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright sun shining down,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShining on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat a lovely face you have,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow, big, and round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType and print the poem onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e using word processing software and have students glue it to their calendar page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099206169,"sku":"A3726","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/August-Calendar-Shot-e1292263338497.jpg?v=1522781665"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-september-a3727","title":"Hand Print Calendar: September","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/September-Calendar-Shot-e1292444590553.jpg\" alt=\"september calendar page with fingerprint apple tree and school poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeptember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September, most kids are headed back to school - engrossed by thoughts of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, school buses, and the new school year! Bring this theme to your September calendar page with a hand and fingerprint apple tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8637-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8634-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4916-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17628-construction-paper-12-x-18-white-bright-peacock-colorburst.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Apple Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/September.jpg\" alt=\"fingerprint apple tree and school poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to dip the tip of their finger into a shallow bowl of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8255-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen washable paint\u003c\/a\u003e then make a series of fingerprints (in the shape of an oval) to one side of their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6012-sunworks0174-white-construction-paper-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1301.jpg\" alt=\"green fingerprint leaves on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students coat one finger with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1302.jpg\" alt=\"finger painted with brown tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage students to press their entire finger to the paper, directly under the freshly created \"leaves\" to create a tree trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1303.jpg\" alt=\"green fingerprint leaves and brown finger print tree trunk\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree trunk and leaves have dried, invite students to dip the tip of their finger into \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8264-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable red paint\u003c\/a\u003e and create \"apples\" on and around the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1314.jpg\" alt=\"fingerprint apple tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeptember Good Morning Song\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the pencils and pens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to the kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood morning to learning with my friends.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099468313,"sku":"A3727","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/September-Calendar-Shot-e1292444590553.jpg?v=1522781667"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-october-a3728","title":"Hand Print Calendar: October","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/October-Calendar-Shot-e1292446794411.jpg\" alt=\"homemade october calendar with hand print bat and poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\u003eOctober\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Halloween festivities, October brings goblins, and witches, and ghosts, oh my! So what better way to decorate your October calendar page than with a spooky holiday character - a hand print bat, spider, or Jack-o'-lantern!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8258-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite washable paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17638-construction-ppr-bright-white-9x12.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBat Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4390-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1304.jpg\" alt=\"palm covered with black tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their palm (fingers pointed toward the top of the page) to one side of the white \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1306.jpg\" alt=\"black palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5962-prang-tempera-paint-white-gallon.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e and round foam \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e to create two \"eyes\" on the body. Have your students use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4493-crayola0174-washable-broad-line-markers-classic-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e to draw and color in both wings and ears for the bat and finish the eye detailing (when the white paint has dried).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1324.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween bat made from a hand print\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Black Bats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive black bats ready to soar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne stayed behind, now there are four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour black bats hanging from a tree;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fell down, now there are three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree black bats wondering what to do,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne flew away and now there are two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo black bats sitting in the sun,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fell asleep leaving only one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lonesome bat, with no place to go,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWent hiding in a cave,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow there are zero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~Shel Silverstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Spider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8257-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6467-prang-fun-pro-watercolor-markers-8-classic-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpider Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8638-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1304.jpg\" alt=\"palm covered with black tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their palm (fingers pointed toward the right edge of the page) to one side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1305.jpg\" alt=\"black palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e and a round foam \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4962-starter-brush-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrush\u003c\/a\u003e to create two \"eyes\" on the body. Have your students use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e to draw eight legs, the \"web\" detail, and finish the eye detailing (when the white paint has dried).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1325.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween hand print spider\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpider, Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider hurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider scurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee her silken thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider hurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider scurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee her little web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Jack-O-Lantern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrange kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17680-riv-gw-9x12-white-50ct-50.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJack-O-Lantern Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8633-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1307.jpg\" alt=\"palm painted with orange tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their palm (fingers pointed toward the top of the page) to one side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1308.jpg\" alt=\"orange palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7875-sharpie-twin-tip-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack marker\u003c\/a\u003e to draw a stem and face for the jack-o-lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1315.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween hand print jack-o-lantern\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack-o-Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are such a funny sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you sit there by the window,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking out into the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou were once a sturdy pumpkin,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing on a curly vine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow you are a Jack-o-lantern,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the night you shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever character you choose, your students are sure to have fun adding to their calendar art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099599385,"sku":"A3728","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/October-Calendar-Shot-e1292446794411.jpg?v=1522781667"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Summer_20Word_20Wall_20words-Blog.jpg?v=1530027936","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-lesson-plans\/topic-adjectives.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}