{"title":"Preschool Letter Recognition Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"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":"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":"fun-snow-themed-activities-a3734","title":"Fun Snow-Themed Activities","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4220305913.jpg\" alt=\"West Virginia Gristmill Waterfall Winter Snow\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Forest Wander\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/10922353@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eForest Wander\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'West Virginia Gristmill Waterfall Winter Snow'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/10922353@N03\/4220305913\" 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\u003eIt's hard to believe - especially after the holidays have come and gone - that there are \u003cem\u003ethree\u003c\/em\u003e more months of winter! For many teachers, the very thought of twelve more weeks being cooped up in the classroom can cause restlessness (and a slight panic, if the truth be told!). The creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.perfectlypreschool.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePerfectly Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e recommend taking advantage of the winter months for some seasonally appropriate lessons and here are a few of their snow-themed suggestions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Snow People. This activity will help your preschoolers strengthen shape recognition and following directions. Perfectly Preschool suggests cutting shapes from felt and having teams of students work together to construct the snow person. You might also consider using the adorable build your own snowman printables from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/printables\/build-your-own-snowman-snowman-scene-703984\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e or, add in some dice rolling, counting, and number recognition fun with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/winter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e roll-a-snowman activity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnowman Size Sequencing. Provide students with snowman cutouts of different sizes and invite them to order them smallest to largest, largest to smallest, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the Snowfall. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2910\/the-science-of-snow\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThis Science of Snow activity\u003c\/a\u003e should still fit the skill and age level of your preschoolers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine Ice Crystals. Perfectly Preschool recommends creating your own ice crystals with a blender and viewing them inside the classroom. You might also consider doing an outside activity like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2910\/the-science-of-snow\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis one\u003c\/a\u003e. Again, the lesson (if tailored just a bit) will certainly be age appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider using the size sequencing snowman cutouts (used in the math activity above) to create an interactive emergent reader.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-445\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Sizes-Interactive-Emergent-Reader1.jpg\" alt=\"example snowman themed interactive emergent reader book about sizes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eOther pages might include: \"This snowman is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003esmaller than\u003c\/span\u003e this snowman.\", \"This snowman is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003elarger than\u003c\/span\u003e this snowman.\", etc. If you don't feel like making your own, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/SnowSnowmanEmergentReaders.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e has several snow\/snowman themed emergent reader books to print and color too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign snowman alphabet cards (both upper and lowercase letters) and play a game of memory or matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuggested Children's Literature Selections\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHello, Snow!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Hope Vestergaard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmmett's Snowball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Ned Miller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Noses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Carr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucille Colandro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Snow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Emily Arnold McCully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnowballs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Lois Ehlert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Snowman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Raymond Briggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Friendly Snowman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Sharon Gordon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few activities to get you started, but be sure to check out Perfectly Preschool's full \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.perfectlypreschool.com\/Preschool-Lesson-Plans\/Snow\/index.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esnow lesson plan\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as The Virtual Vine's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thevirtualvine.com\/snowman.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esnowman unit\u003c\/a\u003e for more reading selections, fingerplays, songs, crafts, and activities for your preschool snow unit!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101205017,"sku":"A3734","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4220305913.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"a-twist-on-the-easter-egg-hunt-a3768","title":"A Twist - On the Easter Egg Hunt!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-730 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg\" alt=\"spring Easter preschool counting egg hunt\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning an Easter egg hunt for your preschoolers this year? Consider this fun twist from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/easter-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e! Begin with a basket of colorful plastic Easter eggs - fill them with with pom poms in assorted colors, Easter erasers, or another type of math manipulative - and set them up in the math center with egg counting cards {like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-activities-lapbook.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e}. Invite your students to \"hunt\" through the plastic eggs, counting the number of items in each and matching them to the proper number card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out egg \u003cem\u003ealphabet\u003c\/em\u003e cards, filling the eggs with items that begin with different letters of the alphabet. Have students make matches based on beginning letter sound {i.e. match the key to the \"K\" card, the bouncy ball to the \"B\" card, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice working with sight words. Set out sight word egg mats and fill the eggs with slips of paper printed with the sight words in various fonts and colors. Have students hunt and make matches, setting the matching eggs on the appropriate mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an Easter egg puzzle {find and print a clip art egg, cutting it into several strips}, filling each egg with a different piece, and invite students to construct the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to enjoy these \"twists\" on the traditional Easter egg hunt!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109495321,"sku":"A3768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"easter-literacy-center-activities-a3770","title":"Easter Literacy Center Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-739 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-lit.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Easter Literacy Center Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love these colorful literacy center activities Vanessa Levin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/springanimals\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e put together for Easter! From letter recognition and sight word identification to beginning letter sounds and reading simple sentences, there's something for everyone {and certainly enough to keep your preschoolers busy during the holiday!}. While we can't describe each and every center idea, here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Sight Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Easter egg cutouts, use a marker to script new or review high frequency words and laminate the set. Place these in the center along with a small basket, egg coloring cup, etc. of plastic, foam, wooden, and\/or magnetic letters and invite your students to spell the sight words out on the egg mats. Builds sight word recognition and fine motor skills. [Extension: Laminate larger sight word eggs to use as play dough mats.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Beginning Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose three beginning sounds to review\/learn, scripting each one onto a blank index card {or cute cutout} and using the card to label an Easter basket. Collect several small items from around the classroom that start with the appropriate letters\/sounds and place them into colorful plastic Easter eggs. Gather the eggs into a large basket, then invite your students to open and sort them into the proper 'sound basket'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic Easter literacy center activities, be sure to check out the full post at Pre-K Pages!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109855769,"sku":"A3770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-lit.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"math-amp-literacy-ice-cream-cones-a3785","title":"Math \u0026amp; Literacy Ice Cream Cones!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-966\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ice-cream.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone likes ice cream, right?! Darla and Tracy, teachers and creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thepreschooltoolboxblog.com\/?p=273\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Preschool Toolbox\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this cute activity {along with a fantastic free printable} that would be perfect for your spring\/summer math and\/or literacy center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNumber v. Letter Discrimination.\u003c\/em\u003e For younger learners, label two ice cream cones, one with \"Numbers\" and the other with \"Letters\". Script a variety of numerals, uppercase letters, and lowercase letters onto the scoops of ice cream and have your kiddos sort the treats onto the correct cone. When finished, count and compare the number on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Addition.\u003c\/em\u003e Script a sum onto each ice cream cone. Invite students to use as many of the ice cream scoops that have been labeled with various numerals to make the sum. For example, if the cone displays a \"5\" students could use any of the following combinations...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3, 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2, 2, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2, 1, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1, 1, 1, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Subtraction.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your students to use the ice cream scoops scripted with various numerals to create the difference labeled on each ice cream cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeginning Letter Sounds.\u003c\/em\u003e Label each ice cream cone with a focus beginning letter sound. Draw or glue a clip art image of various objects onto the ice cream scoops. Invite you students to sort the objects to their proper beginning sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe possibilities are truly endless with this fun summer themed math and literacy activity! Be sure to head on over to The Preschool Toolbox for the download and get busy designing your own educational activity {or tailoring one of these suggestions to meet your students' learning needs}!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734114541593,"sku":"A3785","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ice-cream.jpg?v=1522781757"},{"product_id":"pool-noodle-math-and-literacy-activity-a3786","title":"Pool Noodle Math - and Literacy! - Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-971\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pool-noodle-math.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do pool noodles and math have in common? This awesome fine motor counting game from Jenae at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/05\/caterpillar-counting.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child\u003c\/a\u003e! Simply cut the noodle into ten equal sections, use a permanent marker to script a numeral onto each, then set out {along with a piece of rope or even a child's belt} for some math skill fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the exercise, students practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:1 correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenae's example shows numbers one through ten, but you can certainly choose another focus sequence, use the noodles to practice skip-counting, or even select numbers out of order to help your kiddos practice recognizing and ordering numerals from 'smallest' to 'largest'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of numerals, script letters onto each pool noodle piece. Have students practice stringing the letters in order. Or, using sight word or vocabulary flash cards as a guide, invite your kiddos to spell high frequency words with the noodle letters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734114705433,"sku":"A3786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pool-noodle-math.jpg?v=1522781758"},{"product_id":"sorting-upper-amp-lower-case-letters-a3789","title":"Sorting Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Letters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Upper-Lower-Sorting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Letter Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-989\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper easy to make, this DIY upper and lower case letter sorting activity is just what you need to keep your preschoolers on their toes, reviewing what they know about the alphabet. Simply divide a piece of construction paper in half, pick a focus letter, and script its upper case in one column, the lower case in the other. Create both upper and lower case letter cards from scraps of paper and then, placing them face down on a hard surface and mixing them up, invite your kiddos to pick them up one at a time and sort them into the correct column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an extra challenge, we created the alphabet cards using word processing software and several different fonts. Even though it's review, students will have to slow down and rely on the visual discrimination skills that have been strengthened throughout the year. Another way to make this activity more challenging is to have students complete several letter mats at a time, mixing \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e of the letter cards together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115786777,"sku":"A3789","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Upper-Lower-Sorting-1.jpg?v=1522781764"},{"product_id":"rainbow-printing-practice-a3791","title":"Rainbow Printing Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were thinking about \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2973\/literacy-center-activities-rainbow-sight-words\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis \"Rainbow Sight Word\" post\u003c\/a\u003e and thought, why not adapt the literacy center activity to fit the preschool classroom? With a few simple tweaks, your preschoolers are sure to get great exposure to high frequency words, practice properly forming letters, and strengthen letter recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-printing-practice-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word and Letter Printing Practice Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of creating a list of sight words for students to copy, create tracing cards using the blank index cards. Include both letters and sight words for extra review and practice. As they trace, invite your kiddos to quietly identify each letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-printing-practice-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word and Letter Printing Practice Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom an assortment of colorful graphic art tools, have you preschoolers select three or four different colors, using them to re-trace each letter or word. Once again, place emphasis on having your students identify each letter as they trace it. Repetition is a great way to commit the information to memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a separate flip book for the alphabet and sight word rainbow cards that students can use for reference or future review. You might also consider using the cards to practice ordering {i.e. put both the letters and words in alphabetical order} or for a memory\/matching game by combining two sets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115983385,"sku":"A3791","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/rainbow-printing-practice-1.jpg?v=1522781766"},{"product_id":"backyard-abcs-a3793","title":"Backyard ABCs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1010\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're antsy little learners are in need of some sunshine and fresh air, load on the sunscreen and head outside to give this fun literacy activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/our-alphabet-hunt-backyard-treasures.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoots of Simplicity\u003c\/a\u003e a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-95-sidewalk-chalk-paper-chalk.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSidewalk chalk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat section of sidewalk or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEager learners with loads of imagination!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set-up is simple - using the sidewalk chalk, have your students work in groups or together as a class to create a 26-square grid {over at Roots of Simplicy, they suggest creating a 5 x 5 square grid and adding an extra square at the bottom}, writing one letter of the alphabet in each. Then, go on a nature hunt to find objects to place in each square that have the same beginning sound. If your preschoolers can't find an actual object, have them use the chalk to \u003cem\u003edraw\u003c\/em\u003e something from nature {i.e. a bird, a waterfall, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love the extension at Roots of Simplicity – adding a bit of gross motor fun to the ABC grid by jumping from letter to letter to create focus vocabulary and sight words! Head on over to see pictures and get more great early childhood activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116737049,"sku":"A3793","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"busy-bag-activities-mini-number-amp-letter-books-a3798","title":"\"Busy Bag\" Activities: Mini Number \u0026amp; Letter Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1044\" alt=\"Math Counting Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/counting-book.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.thecraftyclassroom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{\"Busy Bags\" are great to use as a transition between activities, before morning meeting, when a student finishes the lesson early, etc. We found several fantastic ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thecraftyclassroom.com\/BusyBags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Crafty Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e and had to pass them on a few of our favorites!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Counting Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your preschoolers to practice their numeral recognition and counting skills by making a simple sticker counting book. Set out homemade construction paper booklets along with foam numbers or download our colorful printable number booklet {either the or ; booklet pictured below}, provide students with a sheet of stickers, and invite them to fill the pages with the appropriate number of stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1045\" alt=\"Math Counting Interactive Emergent Reader Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Counting-Book.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Alphabet Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the activity above, invite your kiddos to practice letter recognition and beginning letter sounds by making an alphabet book. Once again, construction paper booklets and foam letters will certainly work, but we've created a free printable booklet to download as well {a and ; both pictured below}. Armed with the booklet, have your students think of an object that starts with each letter and draw it in the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1049\" alt=\"Alphabet Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/alphabet-book.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: The cut \u0026amp; paste alphabet book printable comes with both upper and lower case letters for varied practice.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to check out these and other great \"Busy Bag\" activities from The Crafty Classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734118866969,"sku":"A3798","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/counting-book.jpg?v=1522781783"},{"product_id":"ice-cream-funky-font-letter-sort-a3808","title":"Ice Cream Funky Font Letter Sort!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ice-Cream-0_1024x1024.jpg?v=1522781791\" alt=\"Ice Cream Funky Font Letter Sort!\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSounds like a mouth-full, right?! This cute ice cream theme exercise is actually quite simple and will help your preschoolers build letter recognition and visual discrimination skills as they \"build\" colorful {construction paper!} ice cream sundaes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the ice cream sundae template and pieces of construction paper in \"ice cream\" colors {i.e. pink, tan, mint green, etc}, we used word processing software to create sundae bowls labeled with each letter of the alphabet {being certain to include both upper and lower cases}, as well as scoops of ice cream that displayed the same upper and lower case letters in various funky fonts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the bowls and scoops cut out and mixed around, your kiddos will have a fantastic time matching each ice cream scoop to its appropriate bowl and building towering alphabet ice cream sundaes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ice-Cream-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1524242694\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734120046617,"sku":"A3808","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ice-Cream-0.jpg?v=1522781791"},{"product_id":"spelling-with-hand-painted-alphabet-rocks-a3822","title":"Spelling with Hand-Painted Alphabet Rocks!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1209\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Painted-Alphabet-Rocks.jpg\" alt=\"Spelling and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rundesroom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a new spelling manipulative? These awesome {magnetic!} letter rocks would make a great addition to your literacy center. They have so many uses for both beginning and more advanced learners!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on a letter scavenger hunt - \"Can you find letter 'B'?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students put the letter rocks in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint upper and lower case letter cards and have your kiddos match the rocks to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide the rock letters around the classroom and invite your students to find them in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to identify the letters in their names. [Extension: Have students identify the letters in their \u003cem\u003eclassmates'\u003c\/em\u003e names. Provide the with a class roster to use as a guide.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow students clip art pictures of various items. Invite them to choose the alphabet rock with the correct beginning letter sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your kiddos practice spelling CVC and sight words using the rock letters, using flash cards or a worksheet as a guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project directions, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rundesroom.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/pinterest-inspired-pebbles.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRunde's Room\u003c\/a\u003e. Jen, the blog's creator, did a marvelous job creating the adorable alphabet rocks shown above!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125453337,"sku":"A3822","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Painted-Alphabet-Rocks.jpg?v=1522781818"},{"product_id":"letter-pathways-literacy-center-activity-a3844","title":"Letter Pathways - Literacy Center Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1351\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Letter-Pathway.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Alphabet Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a great way to help your kiddos strengthen letter recognition - have them create 'letter pathways'! We found this idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/tot-school.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTons of Fun\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it was too fun not to pass along...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply provide students with a sheet of computer paper printed with various upper and lower case letters and a do-a-dot marker {or stickers, etc.}, inviting them to find a specific focus letter and create a pathway, connecting all the upper and lower case forms of the letter from the top left to the bottom right of the worksheet. Since the letters are all 'connected' {i.e. beside or below the previous letter} and create a 'pathway', this works fantastic for younger learners since they won't lose their place as easily. They'll most certainly have a blast 'following the trail'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[EXTENSION: Once your preschoolers are familiar with this activity, consider extending this concept by hiding the focus letter randomly throughout the worksheet - making it more of a letter 'search' than a letter 'pathway'.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJodie offers letter pathway worksheets, free for download, for each letter of the alphabet at her blog. Be sure to head on over for this fantastic resource!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129319961,"sku":"A3844","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Letter-Pathway.jpg?v=1522781841"},{"product_id":"fall-abc-book-a3848","title":"Fall ABC Book","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1377\" title=\"Fall-ABC-Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-ABC-Book.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: parents.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/fun\/arts-crafts\/kid\/easy-paper-crafts-for-your-kids\/?page=4\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eParents.com\u003c\/a\u003e - create seasonal alphabet books! Perfect for building beginning letter sound awareness, vocabulary, and letter recognition, the finished products are durable and make fabulous keepsakes that your preschoolers can read over and over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5490-a-z-guides-4-x-6.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA-Z guides\u003c\/a\u003e {4 x 6}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8901-oxford0174-index-cards-4-x-6-plain-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlain index cards\u003c\/a\u003e {4 x 6}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-682-yarn.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled magazines and\/or clip art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful\/patterned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-miscellaneous-craft-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28739-dots-on-turquoise-lower-case-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLetter stickers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply invite your kiddos to brainstorm a list of fall words - one for each letter of the alphabet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA is for Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB is for Bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC is for Costumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEt cetera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, working from the list, have your preschoolers decorate index cards using the letter stickers, clip art image\/magazine clippings, and the colorful paper. Once students have at least one card for each letter, use the paper punch to put a hole in the top corner of both the cards and alphabet guides\/dividers and tie them together with a piece of yarn. Decorate the front of the book, adding a title and the student's name, and your kiddos will have a delightful {and festive!} way to review their ABCs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the full project post at Parents.com!\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130368537,"sku":"A3848","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-ABC-Book.jpg?v=1522781848"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-name-hunt-spell-a3850","title":"Pumpkin Name Hunt \u0026 Spell","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1385\" title=\"Pumpkin-Printing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Printing.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween and Fall Pumpkin Printing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: toddlerapproved.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this literacy activity from Toddler Approved! It's simple and will provide your kiddos with letter recognition and spelling practice - in a fun and festive way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-13091-cubby-tray-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLarge plastic tub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy corn, black beans\/garbanzo beans, pasta dyed with Halloween colors, or another base material to put in the tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange foam pumpkin cutouts or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange foam sheets\u003c\/a\u003e and a pumpkin template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-757-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17858-stencils-holidays.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePumpkin stencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Kristina did this activity one-on-one with her son, she scripted the letters of her son's name onto the foam pumpkin cutouts, hiding them around the room and having him go on a scavenger hunt. This may not work in the classroom, so we suggest hiding the pumpkin letter cutouts in a large plastic bin filled with a fall\/Halloween themed base material. At the center, students are then charged with sifting through the bin to find the letters that spell their name - placing them in the proper order and copying them onto their worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the full activity at Toddler Approved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130597913,"sku":"A3850","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Printing.jpg?v=1522781849"},{"product_id":"fall-literacy-center-pumpkin-patch-letter-match-a3849","title":"Fall Literacy Center - Pumpkin Patch Letter Match","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1402 \" title=\"pumpkin-patch\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Harvest Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this pumpkin patch from Allie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2011\/09\/pumpkin-patch-letter-match.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e?! Perfect for a fall literacy center, provide your kiddos with some letter recognition practice {both upper and lower case} with a few simple supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown and green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27962-bic-mark-it-permanent-ct-ultra-fine-markers-assorted-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange pool noodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-761-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e or bread knife and cutting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all is said and done - be sure to check out No Time For Flash Cards for the complete activity creation tutorial - your mini farmers are sure to have a blast matching the lower case letter noodle pumpkins to their proper upper case letter place in the patch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get more mileage out of your makeshift pumpkin patch, consider creating interchangeable parts. For instance, instead of scripting the upper case letters directly onto the paper, create small \"buds\" with the letters scripted on them. Not only is this is a great way to tie in the pumpkin life cycle, it allows for the creation of a variety of games...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript numerals on the \"buds\" and number words or dots onto the noodle \"pumpkins\" to strengthen counting, numeral recognition, and number word recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw shapes on both the \"buds\" and \"pumpkins\" to strengthen visual discrimination and counting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllie is always coming up with awesome seasonal activities and games so be sure to check out her blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131449881,"sku":"A3849","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch_15142682-96aa-46fb-b13f-769153ed79d4.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"winter-mitten-match-up-a3863","title":"Winter Mitten Match-Up","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1469\" title=\"Mitten-Match\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mitten-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Matching Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest your kiddos matching skills with this cutesy activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\/2009\/10\/mitten-match-ups_23.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Beginnings\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply cut mitten shapes from your favorite scrapbook or craft paper - two of each color\/pattern - and string a piece of yarn from two chairs for some 'clothespin-ning' fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEva, who wanted her daughter to build visual discrimination and fine motor skills, left the mittens blank and invited her little one to pin pairs based on color\/pattern. If you desire a more complex activity, you might consider adding extra items to the mitten cutouts and inviting your kiddos to pin the mittens on the line using a different set of criteria...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the upper and lower case letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the numeral to the correct number word {or mitten with the correct number of dots}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the rhyming pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the mittens in alphabetical order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the mittens in numerical order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Handmade Beginnings for some extensions to this fun activity idea!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133874713,"sku":"A3863","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mitten-Match.jpg?v=1522781868"},{"product_id":"christmas-vocabulary-building-letter-recognition-a3864","title":"Christmas Vocabulary Building \u0026 Letter Recognition","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1472 \" title=\"Christmas-Words-Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Words-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy and Writing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity from Linda at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/christmas-words-activity.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e is simple to put together, but is a great way to build vocabulary, strengthen letter recognition, practice spelling, and build early reading skills! Simply brainstorm a list of Christmas vocabulary words, write them out in upper case letters onto sentence strips or strips of card stock, and make lower case letter tiles from green construction paper that your kiddos can use to match and spell words! Once spelled, have your students read the word they've created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add an extra element of fun, consider taping the word strips onto an old cookie sheet, providing your students with a bucket of letter magnets {or creating your own magnetic tiles with word processing software and magnet paper}, using them to complete the activity! Or, for some added writing practice, create word strips with lines beneath each letter. Laminate the strips and set them out with dry erase markers. Instead of matching the letter tiles, invite students to practice scripting the matching lower case letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is such a fun holiday literacy or writing center activity! Be sure to visit Little Family Fun for this and other great learning exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134300697,"sku":"A3864","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Words-Activity.jpg?v=1522781871"},{"product_id":"christmas-literacy-center-trimming-the-word-tree-a3868","title":"Christmas Literacy Center: Trimming the Word Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1491 \" title=\"Literacy-Christmas-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Literacy-Christmas-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy Center Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.readingconfetti.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorie of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingconfetti.com\/2011\/12\/mooseltoe.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReading Confetti\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a great post full of Christmas activities that have been inspired by holiday literature. We loved this Christmas tree name puzzle and thought it might make a fun literacy center activity - using Christmas vocabulary words! Students take turns matching the colorful letter ornaments to their proper place on the word trees...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorie suggests pairing this activity with a reading of Margie Palatini's Mooseltoe, a story about Moose who remembers to get everything ready for the Christmas holiday, except the tree! To remedy the situation, the moose kids end up stringing ornaments and lights on Moose! Your kiddos will love this humorous story - as well as decorating their own literacy trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Reading Confetti for this and other great holiday literature-inspired activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134923289,"sku":"A3868","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Literacy-Christmas-Tree.jpg?v=1522781875"},{"product_id":"find-your-heart-mate-valentines-day-literacy-game-a3881","title":"Find Your Heart-Mate - Valentine's Day Literacy Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1553  \" title=\"Valentines Day ABC Hearts1[3]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-ABC-Hearts13.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun Valentine's Day game for your kiddos? Try a letter matching game! Download these alphabet heart cards from Carisa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/love-tot-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, print and laminate two sets, then invite your kiddos to pick one of the heart cards from the Valentine box. At your signal, have your students try to find their 'heart-mate' - the classmate with the matching heart. You'll, of course, need to pick focus letters as 52 cards will probably be too many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame variations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students match upper and lower case letter hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to practice beginning letter sounds by matching picture cards with their proper beginning letter card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate one set of word segment\/chunk cards {-ap, -at, etc.} and one set of word cards {lap, tap, bat, cat, etc.} for students to match - in this case students can have more than one heart-mate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate rhyming pairs, printing and pasting clip art images of the word pairs onto the hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe possibilities are endless! Be sure to visit 1+1+1=1 for the alphabet heart card printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137675801,"sku":"A3881","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Day-ABC-Hearts13.jpg?v=1522781892"},{"product_id":"chocolate-box-patterns-a3882","title":"Chocolate Box Patterns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1559 \" title=\"Chocolate-Candy-Patterns\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute patterning exercise over at Scholastic! Allie Magnuson, kindergarten teacher and featured writer at Scholastic, wrote a fabulous Valentine's Day lesson plan, with tons of great exercise ideas, so be sure to head over there for the full article. In the meantime, here's one of our favorite math activities Allie so kindly shared...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this exercise because it doesn't take too much prep work, it's perfectly themed for the holiday, and it offers a fun and inventive way to help students build visual discrimination skills as they work to distinguish one pattern from the next. Not working with patterns? Create an upper and lower case letter matching game, paste pictures on the hearts\/candy box and have students work with rhyming pairs, use the candy box sections to designate word families\/chunks and invite students to place the word or picture hearts in the proper place, etc. The possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this exercise and a whole host of other exciting Valentine's Day activities, be sure to read Allie's full article - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-sweets-heartbeats-across-the-curriculum.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eValentine's Day Sweets \u0026amp; Heartbeats Across the Curriculum for Kindergarten and PreK\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137839641,"sku":"A3882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781893"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-sorting-letter-word-or-sentence-a3886","title":"Valentine's Day Sorting - Letter, Word, or Sentence","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575\" title=\"V-Day-Sort\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/V-Day-Sort.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have your plans all set for the holiday, check out this adorable Valentine's Day sorting activity submitted by Debi, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goodman's Frog Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/valentineactivities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e. We love the conversation hearts theme and the literacy practice (oh, and the fact that there's a FREE printable to go along with the activity!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a pocket chart or simply use the provided labels as sorting 'mats', inviting your students to determine whether the conversation heart features a letter, a word, or a sentence, placing the card under the proper heading. This is a fabulous way to show your preschoolers how letters are the building blocks of words and words the building blocks of sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also have your kiddos use the conversation hearts cards to play a sorting game in small groups. After shuffling the cards and passing an even amount to each player, have students flip their cards over at the same time and race to sort them onto simple columned game mats. The student who does this the quickest (and has them correct), wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome Valentine's Day themed literacy activity download, be sure to visit Teaching Heart! And don't forget to check out Debi's classroom blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139052057,"sku":"A3886","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/V-Day-Sort.jpg?v=1522781899"},{"product_id":"fun-games-for-leap-year-a3890","title":"Fun Games for Leap Year","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1601\" title=\"x_1094\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/x_1094.jpg\" alt=\"Leap Year Games for Kids and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tipjunkie.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeap year only comes around every four years so take advantage of the opportunity this February 29th to talk to your preschoolers about how leap year came about and, perhaps, play some fun games in celebration of the 'extra' day! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tipjunkie.com\/leap-year-party\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTip Junkie\u003c\/a\u003e, Laurie Turk, offers some fun ideas that can be used as actual party games or can be tailored to fit learning goals! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin the Crown on the Frog Prince\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay as a traditional party game or have students work with 'mini versions' - matching lower case letter crowns to upper case letter frogs, matching rhyming pairs, matching object crowns to the frog with the same beginning letter sound, etc. For examples, see the photos below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1599\" title=\"Frog-Letter-Match\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Frog-Letter-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Leap Year and Frog Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto adapted from tipjunkie.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1600\" title=\"Frog-RhymingPair-Match\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Frog-RhymingPair-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Leap Year and Frog Themed Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto adapted from tipjunkie.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrog Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply invite your kiddos to locate all the frogs hidden in the classroom or...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript numerals or letters onto the frog cutouts instructing students to find the cutouts in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite color words on each frog and hide them around the classroom. To play, give each student a paint chip with a specific color and invite them to seek out the matching frog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate frog pairs - upper\/lower case letters, rhyming pairs, numerals\/number words, numerals\/dots, etc. Place the frogs in a paper bag and invite each student to draw a frog. On your count, have the students race to find their frog match! Note the time it takes for the class to pair off and try to beat your record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just two of the fun games Laurie offers at her site. Be sure to visit for the downloads and check out the other activities she recommends for Leap Year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734140002329,"sku":"A3890","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/x_1094.jpg?v=1522781905"},{"product_id":"10-fun-easter-egg-learning-games-a3899","title":"10 Fun Easter Egg Learning Games!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1695\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Letter-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan and Learning Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephanie from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/10-fun-learning-games-using-plastic.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlaying House\u003c\/a\u003e created a {\u003cem\u003emost egg-cellent!\u003c\/em\u003e} list of learning games that you and your preschoolers can play using plastic Easter eggs and, it was simply so awesome, we had to share! We originally arrived at her site on a quest to find an upper and lower case letter matching activity, but we hit the jackpot, finding soooo much more than we bargained for!\n\nVisual discrimination. Counting. Spelling. Matching. Memory. These are just a few of the skills\/concepts your kiddos will explore using Stephanie's fun creations. Our favorite activities from the list include the sound eggs, where students must work to match plastic eggs based solely on sound, and the upper and lower case letter matching game, where students create whole eggs by matching the appropriate upper and lower case letters together {pictured above}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Play House the complete list of games! We know your kiddos will have a blast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142427161,"sku":"A3899","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Letter-Match.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"a-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3901","title":"A is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging! Here are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter A...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1899\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Angel1.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA is for Angel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1896\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Ants.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Alphabet Craftivity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pocketfulofposiesblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA is for Ants {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pocketfulofposiesblog.com\/2010\/09\/letter-ants.html\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePocketful of Posies\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1895\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Antlers.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Craftivity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: momstown-calgarynorth.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA is for Antlers {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/momstown-calgarynorth.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/is-for-awesome-letter-crafts-and-fun-at.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emomstown Calgary\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1898\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Alphabet Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e A is for Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1893\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Alligator.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.homestead.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA is for Alligator {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.homestead.com\/NowIKnowMyABCs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-1897\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Apple.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Jen Nelson, Pinterest\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA is for Apple {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/142637513167855236\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJen Nelson\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1892\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Acorn.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Alphabet Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e A is for Acorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your kiddos will have a blast with these fun alphabet crafts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142885913,"sku":"A3901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/A-is-for-Angel1.jpg?v=1522781923"},{"product_id":"b-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3902","title":"B is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Your kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter B…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1911\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Bird.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kiboomu.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Bird\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2011\/05\/08\/alphabet-letter-b-craft-is-for-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1912\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Bunny.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nB is for Bunny \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1909  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Beaver.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Beaver\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1907\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-BearA.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Alphabet Craftivitiy and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nB is for Bear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1908\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-BearB.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/la-lashomedaycare.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Bear\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/la-lashomedaycare.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/letter-bb-week.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLa-La's Home Daycare\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1910\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Bee.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Bee\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/toddler-crafts-week-in-review_11.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlaying House\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1905\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Baseball.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet and Letters Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Bat and Baseball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1904\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Balloon.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Balloon\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1913\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Butterfly.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Butterfly\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/06\/now-i-know-my-abcs-b-is-for-butterfly.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1914\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B-is-for-Boat.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Kids Crafts and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eB is for Boat\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/category\/lowercase-b\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these alphabet craft ideas great?! We found them at some of our favorite sites\/blogs, so be sure to look around while getting the craft tutorials!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143049753,"sku":"A3902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/B-is-for-Bird.jpg?v=1522781924"},{"product_id":"c-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3903","title":"C is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Your kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter C…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1929 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Crab.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Crafts and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Crab\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2009\/11\/now-i-know-my-abcs-c-is-for-clumsy-crab.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e} \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1927\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Clown.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Clown\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1920\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Car.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rt-crafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Car\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rt-crafts.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/letter-c.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRT Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1924\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Caterpillar.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Caterpillar\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2009\/01\/letter-of-the-week-c-c.html\" target=\"_blank\" 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-full wp-image-1922\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Cat.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kids Crafts and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: getitdonemomma.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Cat\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/getitdonemomma.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/kids-crafts-c-is-for-cat-with-free.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGet 'Er Done, Momma!\u003c\/a\u003e}\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1923\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Cat2-e1333041091241.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nC is for Cat\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/izziemacandme.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/pete-cat-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIzzie, Mac and Me\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1928\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Comet.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Alphabet Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Comet\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/category\/lowercase-c\" target=\"_blank\" 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-full wp-image-1925\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Chameleon.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: totallytots.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Chameleon\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/06\/now-i-know-my-abcs-c-is-for-chameleon.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1926\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Clock.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Clock\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess in the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1921\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/C-is-for-Carrot.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eC is for Carrot\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/category\/letter-c\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're a fan of all these wonderful sites so, while you're there for the craft tutorials, be sure to look around and see what other fabulous resources they offer!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143148057,"sku":"A3903","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/C-is-for-Crab.jpg?v=1522781925"},{"product_id":"spring-literacy-activity-indoor-easter-egg-hunt-a3904","title":"Spring Literacy Activity - Indoor Easter Egg Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1933\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Indoor-Easter-Egg-Hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eI {Kayla} teach a preschool class at church and, this year, I surprised my kiddos with an indoor Easter egg hunt! As a twist to the original hunt, I created paper Easter eggs to hide instead of plastic eggs and added a reading component, printing a word from our focus verse onto each cutout. I hid the cutouts around the room, inviting my preschoolers to work together to find them and, to ensure they arranged them in the correct order, match them to the appropriate egg card in the pocket chart. When they'd matched all the eggs, we read the verse as a class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity would also work well with...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower case letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors and color words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjects and beginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy kiddos had a blast! It was a fantastic team building exercise {it was super cute to see them helping each other find the egg cutouts!} and it was a fun way to review sight words as well as the verse we had been studying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Making the egg cutouts was actually quite simple. I used the fantastic background tiles from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vblibrary\/collections\/72157628687335641\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEnokson's Flickrstream\u003c\/a\u003e and an egg template I found online. Easy peasy!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday! Happy learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143410201,"sku":"A3904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Indoor-Easter-Egg-Hunt.jpg?v=1522781926"},{"product_id":"d-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3905","title":"D is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Your kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter D…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1953\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Duck1.jpg\" alt=\"Letter D Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Duck\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/category\/letter-d\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e} \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1952\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Duck.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Duck\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/playandlearnwithdana.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/letter-d-duck.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlay and Learn with Dana\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1951\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Dragon.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Dragon\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ourcraftsnthings.com\/2009\/02\/letter-of-the-week-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Crafts ~N~ Things\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1950\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Donut.jpg\" alt=\"Letter D Craft for Kids and Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for \u003cem\u003eDelicious\u003c\/em\u003e Donuts\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2011\/05\/13\/alphabet-letter-d-craft-is-for-delicious-donuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1949\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Dog.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Dog\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1947\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Dinosaur1.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet and Literacy Craftivity and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Dinosaur\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.momto2poshlildivas.com\/2011\/08\/d-is-for-dinosaur-abc-book-craft-dino.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMom to 2 Posh Lil Divas\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1946\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Dinosaur.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nD is for Dinosaur\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/d-is-for-dinosaur.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1945\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/D-is-for-Daisy.jpg\" alt=\"Letter Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eD is for Daisy ...and D is for Dinosaur!\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/justlikemary.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/abcs-of-pre-k-letter-d.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJust Like Mary\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe just love searching for these fun letter crafts! If you have any ideas, we'd love to feature them, so be sure to leave a comment below, catch up with us on Facebook, or send us an email at: contact {at} tristro {dot} com. Thanks for reading! We hope you'll visit again soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143541273,"sku":"A3905","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/D-is-for-Duck1.jpg?v=1522781927"},{"product_id":"e-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3906","title":"E is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Your kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter E…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1962 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Eel.jpg\" alt=\"Letter E Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eE is for Electric Eel\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2011\/05\/18\/alphabet-letter-e-craft-is-for-eggshell-eel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e} \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1966 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Envelope.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eE is for Envelope\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mindfulone\/5098547416\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Mindful Life\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1960 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Eagle.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eE is for Eagle\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1965 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Elephant.jpg\" alt=\"Letter E Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eE is for Elephant\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meetthedubiens.com\/2010\/04\/alphabet-craft-e-is-for-elephant.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1971\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Eye.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nE is for Eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1964 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Egg.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Crafts for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eE is for Egg\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/now-i-know-my-abcs-e-is-for-egg.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1961\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/E-is-for-Earth.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kids Craft 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data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143836185,"sku":"A3906","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/E-is-for-Eel.jpg?v=1522781929"},{"product_id":"f-is-for-literacy-center-craftivity-a3907","title":"F is for... - Literacy Center Craftivity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Your kiddos will have an easier time learning their letters and making phonetic connections when provided with activities that are fun and engaging!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eHere are some adorable craftivities that will help your students learn about upper and lower case letter F…\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1981\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/F-is-for-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"Letter F Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nF is for Flag\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e} \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1983\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/F-is-for-Fox.jpg\" alt=\"Letter F Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nF is for Fox\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ourcraftsnthings.com\/2011\/04\/letter-of-the-week-letter-f-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Crafts ~N~ Things\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1978\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/F-is-for-Feather.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" 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Flower\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/letter-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1980\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/F-is-for-Fish.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nF is for Fish\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mctot.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/tot-school-letter-f.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMc TOT\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1979\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/F-is-for-Fire.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet and Literacy Preschool Craft and Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nF is for Fire\n{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2009\/11\/letter-of-the-week-f-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143901721,"sku":"A3907","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/F-is-for-Flag.jpg?v=1522781929"},{"product_id":"ordering-picnic-pests-a3916","title":"Ordering Picnic Pests","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2032 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/04PicnicAnts02.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Picnic Literacy and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this summer themed letter and numeral recognition activity from Patricia Hinton of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\/AprilPreschoolLessonPlans.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreatest Resource Educational Care\u003c\/a\u003e?! The ants are super adorable and this exercise gives you a great excuse to decorate your math and literacy centers with picnic gear {...a nice change from the every day}! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept is super simple, but we know your preschoolers will have fun with it. Print alphabet and number cards with ant clip art then, scattering the cards around the 'picnic table', invite your kiddos to help their 'dining pals' line up in the correct order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension activity, provide your students with picnic food cutouts, inviting them to count out the proper amount of food pieces and place them on top of each ant card. {Pictures to come...}\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145507353,"sku":"A3916","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/04PicnicAnts02.jpg?v=1522781939"},{"product_id":"cinco-de-mayo-fun-festive-crafts-a3923","title":"Cinco de Mayo - Fun Festive Crafts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe thought it might be fun to incorporate some festive crafts into your Cinco de Mayo plans, and found some really fun ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/holidays\/cinco-de-mayo\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e! With 15 projects to choose from, we know you'll be able to find one that fits the interests and skill of your preschoolers! Here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2073\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/minisom_l4.jpg\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Kids Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMini Sombreros\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun party decoration {or surprise treat holder!}, these mini sombreros designed by Amanda Formaro are sure to be an instant hit! Instead of a simple craft, you could even use these fun props as part of your activity centers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint upper and lower case letters on the bottom of each sombrero - inviting students to create matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript a numeral on the bottom of each sombrero and have your kiddos put the hats in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to practice color recognition by leaving the foam cups and paper plates separate - decorating each plate with one color of craft pom poms and adding a color word to each cup - and inviting students to make the correct matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel each sombrero with a different beginning letter sound and create a variety of picture cards. Invite students to sort the cards, placing them on the appropriate sombrero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2072\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/maracas_l4.jpg\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaracas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fantastic Formaro-design, these instruments can be used for lots of fun activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach your students a traditional Spanish dance, adding in some maraca play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay Spanish music and allow your students to dance freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend to put on a 'Spanish parade' - complete with music, dancing, and maracas!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild listening and patterning skills - inviting students to copy sound patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese crafts are the tip of the iceberg! Be sure to visit Kaboose for lots of other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146850841,"sku":"A3923","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/minisom_l4.jpg?v=1522781947"},{"product_id":"chalkboard-water-writing-a3926","title":"Chalkboard Water Writing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2088\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Simple-Handwriting.jpg\" alt=\"Handwriting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolmama3.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a simple letter recognition and handwriting exercise from Forest Rose over at Seeking Kingdom First. If you have chalkboards in your classroom - make them accessible to your kiddos! While tracing worksheets have their place, we know this exercise will get your kiddos excited about writing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is - with this type of exercise, the sky's the limit! The alphabet works great, but you could also throw in numerals, shapes, sight\/color words, etc. to expand on your child\/student's learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis exercise was part of an article brimming great learning ideas, so be sure to head on over to Seeking Kingdom First for the full scoop!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147473433,"sku":"A3926","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Simple-Handwriting.jpg?v=1522781951"},{"product_id":"alphabet-car-game-a3934","title":"Alphabet Car Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2127\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Letter-Car-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlefamilyfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this transportation letter game from Linda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2012\/05\/alphabet-car-game.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e?! We love the colorful homemade elements and think this would make a great end-of-the-year review activity for your preschoolers. First, invite students to sort the letter circles into upper and lower case letters, then have them make the correct upper and lower case letter matches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther concepts you might review in this format...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerals + Number words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors + Color words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds {add letters to one set of circles and printed images to the other}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour kiddos are sure to love playing this game - both individually and in a group! For the supply list and full instructions, be sure to visit Little Family Fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148882457,"sku":"A3934","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Letter-Car-Game.jpg?v=1522781960"},{"product_id":"fun-sidewalk-learning-games-a3935","title":"Fun Sidewalk Learning Games","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2131\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sidewalk-Games.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Gross Motor Learning Games and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlehandsbigwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the school year comes to a close, here's a super fun activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlehandsbigwork.com\/2010\/03\/fun-side-walk-games.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Hands, Big Work\u003c\/a\u003e to get your preschoolers moving. All you need is an empty parking lot and some sidewalk chalk! We love the the idea of having your kiddos follow color paths as well as 'race' through the circle maze! It would also be great {as mentioned} to use the sidewalk games to practice letter and number recognition...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a simple path - going straight, in a circle, etc. - and have your kiddos hop from circle to circle, identifying the letter or number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumble all the letters\/numbers up and have students jump from space to space, in the correct order. [NOTE: This will take a bit of planning since you don't want the letters too far away from each other!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple hopscotch, four square, and other traditional kids games are also great gross motor builders and help get some of those 'last days of school wiggles' out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, and links to more sidewalk games, be sure to visit Little Hands, Big Work!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149013529,"sku":"A3935","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sidewalk-Games.jpg?v=1522781961"},{"product_id":"summer-ocean-fun-a3939","title":"Summer Ocean Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2170\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/shells.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean and Beach Themed Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for some fun summer activities to do with your kiddos? Check out these awesome ocean\/beach themed ideas from Michelle over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/homeschool-theme-of-week-oceans-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Nature of Grace\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't have access to a beach or sandbox? No problem! Michelle shows you how to create a simple sand 'bin' for your preschoolers to explore - making sand castles, digging for buried treasure, etc. Along with sandy sensory play {a \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e when discussing oceans and beaches!}, Michelle and her kiddos explored seashell math facts, created an ocean in a bottle, discovered 'buried treasure' vocabulary\/sight words, and crafted tons of fabulous beach themed art and food projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-auto\"\u003e[NOTE: The seashell math facts jogged our memory; similar to salt writing, placing a layer of sand on a baking tray offers a great surface for writing and letter practice!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson - a must for the summer - be sure to visit The Nature of Grace!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149701657,"sku":"A3939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/shells.jpg?v=1522781965"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-word-fun-a3940","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Word Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2174\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Glitter-Glue-Writing.jpg\" alt=\"Writing and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mommasfunworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mommasfunworld.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/rhyming-word-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMomma's Fun World\u003c\/a\u003e came up with this cute tracing activity to help her son with letter recognition, letter formation, and word recognition! We love how simple this activity is to put together, using items from around the classroom or house, and think it offers a great opportunity to show your kiddos how objects can be recycled and repurposed for a different use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for tracing...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27380-glitter-glue-sticks-set-of.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlitter glue pens\u003c\/a\u003e {as suggested by Catherine}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5311-economy-washable-school-glue-125-oz.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool glue\u003c\/a\u003e topped with colored sugar, sand, glitter, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-19363-5-count-paint-brush-pens.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint brush pens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-9401-drawing-chalk-12-piece-set.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk\u003c\/a\u003e {also suggested by Catherine}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther supplies from your art closet - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore tracing, and for some extra practice, consider providing your kiddos with play dough, wikki stix, yarn pieces, etc. and inviting them to use the material to form the letters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson idea, be sure to visit Momma's Fun World!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149767193,"sku":"A3940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Glitter-Glue-Writing.jpg?v=1522781965"},{"product_id":"bubble-wrap-sight-words-a3128","title":"Bubble Wrap Sight Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2079  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bubble-Wrap-Sight-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Leslie Tyer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this?! Looking for some new sight word exercises, we stumbled across this fabulous activity created by Leslie Tyer and just \u003cem\u003eknew\u003c\/em\u003e it would be an instant hit with the kiddos! The best part is - all you need is a piece of bubble wrap and a fine tipped Sharpie marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's how it works...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply script a sight word onto each bubble then, as students read each word correctly, allow them to pop the bubble! Fun sight word practice and fine motor development in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to mention, this activity can be extended to other learning areas as well - letter and numeral recognition, math facts, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150160409,"sku":"A3128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bubble-Wrap-Sight-Words.jpg?v=1522781968"},{"product_id":"easy-diy-shapes-amp-letters-a3943","title":"Easy DIY Shapes \u0026amp; Letters","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2189\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Stick-Letters-Shapes.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tottreasuresnorthbay.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a super simple DIY literacy station that you're sure to get a lot of mileage out of - craft stick letter building! Morgan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tottreasuresnorthbay.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/easy-and-fun-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTot Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e posted this great idea and we thought it would make a great 'rainy day' activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27334-jumbo-craft-sticks-x-prek-bright-hues.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft sticks in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5283-velcro-tape-58-round-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVelcro dots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27972-biodegrabable-slider-pencil-case.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil case\u003c\/a\u003e or inexpensive plastic container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the building materials, you might also consider adding a 'craft stick building guide' to the box. As you assemble the activity, take time to actually form the various letters, numerals, and shapes with craft sticks. Use a digital camera to take pictures as you go, then print the photos and place them in an inexpensive album. When your kiddos pull out the building sticks to practice, they'll have examples to copy if needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome activity, be sure to visit Tot Treasures!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150291481,"sku":"A3943","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Stick-Letters-Shapes.jpg?v=1522781969"},{"product_id":"alphabet-gardens-amp-watering-cans-a3944","title":"Alphabet Gardens \u0026amp; Watering Cans","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2194\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh air, sidewalk chalk, watering cans, and literacy - we can't think of a better combination! While perusing Pinterest for fun summer learning activities, we stumbled across this fabulous alphabet garden exercise from the lovely ladies, Kristina and E.J., of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2012\/06\/watering-alphabet-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e. It's sure to be a fast favorite with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love is that it can be tailored to fit your kiddos' learning goals - strengthening letter and\/or numeral recognition, building sight word recognition, reviewing shapes or colors, practicing math facts, whatever you need! {And, one thing we didn't think about, is the fine motor concentration and control pouring water from the watering can helps to develop!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tips and set-up suggestions, be sure to visit Toddler Approved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150553625,"sku":"A3944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1Garden.jpg?v=1522781970"},{"product_id":"styrofoam-golf-tees-fun-literacy-math-review-a3945","title":"Styrofoam + Golf Tees = FUN Literacy \u0026 Math Review!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2200\" title=\"Pound-the-Sound-1024x682\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pound-the-Sound-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy, Math, and Sensory Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happybrownhouse.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/happybrownhouse.com\/2012\/06\/20\/pound-the-sound-a-sensory-sound-game-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Brown House\u003c\/a\u003e shared this fabulous activity for improving fine motor skills and reviewing\/learning all sorts of concepts. It's super simple to create - all you need is a Styrofoam brick, a marker, golf tees, and a play hammer - and we're certain it's an activity that your preschoolers will love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this fantastic idea in the literacy center to practice anything from letter recognition to beginning sound review or in the math center to practice numeral recognition, math facts, and more! If your struggling to find ways to incorporate this exercise in your lesson plans, Sara lists several great ways to use it in her full post, so be sure to visit Happy Brown House for the details!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150815769,"sku":"A3945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pound-the-Sound-1024x682.jpg?v=1522781972"},{"product_id":"rainy-day-play-bowling-around-the-room-a3946","title":"Rainy Day Play - Bowling Around the Room!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2206\" title=\"Bowling-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bowling-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor Learning Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun bowling game created by Kristina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2011\/05\/knock-em-down.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e! Perfect for a rainy summer day, the game is a great gross motor builder and is sure to help with any 'rainy day wiggles'. While we love that Kristina and her son bowled to see who would complete various actions - i.e. jump 5 times, build a block tower and knock it down, sing the ABC song, etc. - you could also turn this into a review game. For example, you could...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a straw for each letter of the alphabet. Call out a letter, inviting players to identify and roll the ball into the correct letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint letters onto the cards. Invite students to roll the ball, if they hit a straw have them correctly identify the letter or letter sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity would also work with shapes, math facts, numerals, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity details - and for suggestions on putting the 'bowling pins' together - be sure to visit Toddler Approved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150979609,"sku":"A3946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bowling-Game.jpg?v=1522781972"},{"product_id":"sight-words-nerf-guns-a3947","title":"Sight Words \u0026 NERF Guns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2211\" title=\"Nerf-Word-Challenge\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nerf-Word-Challenge.jpg\" alt=\"Kinesthetic Literacy and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: worldgoneblue.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing like hands on learning for your active preschoolers! Check out this amazing exercise from Christina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/worldgoneblue.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/word-play-tuesday-sharpshooting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE\u003c\/a\u003e. Pulling from her kiddos' fascination with and love of NERF guns, she decided to incorporate the toys into their learning exercises and it was a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating various spelling word targets, Christina started by reading one of the words in a sentence or providing the word's definition, then invited her kiddos to identify and shoot the correct target. We think this activity would also work great for practicing\/reviewing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter or numeral recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo see how Christina assembled the targets - and for other fantastic learning activities - be sure to visit The Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151241753,"sku":"A3947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nerf-Word-Challenge.jpg?v=1522781974"},{"product_id":"diy-drop-box-literacy-math-center-a3948","title":"DIY Drop Box - Literacy \u0026 Math Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2223\" title=\"DropBox\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DropBox.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor, Math, and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happyhooligans.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow awesome is this drop box activity created by Jackie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.wordpress.com\/2011\/09\/02\/drop-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Hooligans\u003c\/a\u003e?! Doesn't it look super colorful and inviting? We absolutely love that the activity reviews everything from letter and shape recognition to counting and color matching - as well as the fact that it's all contained in a neat little box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating your own...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather your supplies. Recycled cardboard box, Xacto knife, markers in assorted colors, and manipulatives. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to maniuplatives - paint chips, plastic\/wooden shape blocks, drinking straws, labeled\/colored craft sticks, foam shapes, painted rocks, letter tiles, dominoes, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan out your space - arranging the manipulatives\/various activities on the box and leaving room for sunken containers to hold the manipulatives when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a pencil to trace each manipulative onto the box, then use an Xacto knife to cut them out. Color code the newly created slots\/holes, using markers to draw colored outlines around the openings. This will assist students when completing color matching exercises, but will also add some fun decoration to activities where color is not a factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're certain simply looking at the picture will spark some creative ideas! The best part is - since this is a DIY project - the activities are fully customizable and are sure to compliment your specific learning goals! Be sure to visit Happy Hooligans for this and lots of other great learning exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151602201,"sku":"A3948","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DropBox.jpg?v=1522781976"},{"product_id":"popsicle-alphabet-matching-game-a3950","title":"Popsicle Alphabet Matching Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2233\" title=\"Popsicle-Alphabet-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Popsicle-Alphabet-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Matching Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thinkcrafts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet into the spirit of summer with this adorable alphabet matching game from Danielle, featured contributor over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thinkcrafts.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/26\/alphabet-matching-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThink Crafts Blog\u003c\/a\u003e. Simple to create - download the popsicle template provided by Danielle, using it to print cutouts onto colored card stock, and attach the cutouts to craft sticks. While the original activity provided upper and lower case letter matching practice, you can use this activity to review\/practice various concepts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting\/number recognition {numerals, dots, tally marks, number words, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possibilities are endless! ...And the template makes customizing and putting the activity together super easy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post and the popsicle template, be sure to visit the Think Crafts Blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151962649,"sku":"A3950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Popsicle-Alphabet-Game.jpg?v=1522781978"},{"product_id":"shadow-letter-matching-a3961","title":"Shadow Letter Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2284\" title=\"sunbleach-puzzle2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sunbleach-puzzle2.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Math Homemade Puzzle and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidsactivitiesblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachel over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/diy-alphabet-shape-puzzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Activities Blog\u003c\/a\u003e created this awesome alphabet shape puzzle\/shadow letter matching activity and we think it would be a fantastic summer learning activity. Simply arrange your alphabet magnets\/letter shapes on a sheet of construction paper or sun sensitive paper and set them in the sun. When brought back indoors, you'll be left with letter shadows when the items are removed from the paper. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast identifying the letter shape on the paper and matching the correct alphabet magnet\/letter to the paper. This activity would work great for reviewing shapes, numbers, size, coins, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full tutorial, be sure to visit Kids Activities Blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153666585,"sku":"A3961","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sunbleach-puzzle2.jpg?v=1522781988"},{"product_id":"school-supplies-writing-helper-a3963","title":"School Supplies Writing Helper","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2294\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-07-09 at 1.29.19 PM\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-09-at-1.29.19-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Literacy and Writing Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.peaceloveandfirstgrade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is almost officially August! If you're getting your back-to-school centers ready, be sure to include this cute school supplies printable from Laura of Peace, Love \u0026amp; First Grade {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classroomfreebiestoo.com\/2012\/07\/school-supplies-writing-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Freebies Too\u003c\/a\u003e}. Not only is it a great vocabulary booster, but pairing images of the school supplies they've been collecting over the past weeks with the supply names will help improve reading comprehension as well! Here are a few suggestions for use...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them as flash cards for learning new vocabulary words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each student with a printout for their writing binder or place a laminated copy in the writing center to help students compose stories\/journal entries about getting ready for school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two copies, cutting out the cards and using them to play back-to-school themed games - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with alphabet practice, inviting students to place the cards in ABC order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to Classroom Freebies Too for this cutesy download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153863193,"sku":"A3963","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Screen-Shot-2012-07-09-at-1.29.19-PM.jpg?v=1522781989"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Green-Monsters.jpg?v=1530027827","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-letter-recognition-lesson-plans\/topic-sight-words.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}