{"title":"Preschool Poetry Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"poetry-baskets-in-preschool-a3759","title":"Poetry Baskets in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-674 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/poetry-basket.jpg\" alt=\"preschool poetry basket literacy activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that April is National Poetry Month? When thinking about children and poetry, Poets.org surmises,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Poetry is the \u003c\/em\u003eliveliest\u003cem\u003e use of language, and nobody knows more instinctively how to take delight in that playfulness than children.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoetry is the place where imagination, self-expression, rhyme, and whimsy collide to open up a new literary world. It can seem daunting at first, but with the right foundation, students can learn to \u003cem\u003eappreciate\u003c\/em\u003e if not love poetry. Mary Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/march-poetry-basket.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e offers a fantastic idea for incorporating poetry into the preschool classroom - poetry baskets!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry Baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the important elements of a poetry basket and a few things to remember:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose short, simple poems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for poetry with great imagery, vocabulary words, and even relevant sight words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the poem with relevant pictures and clip art to reinforce concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd relevant manipulatives to use in acting out the poem and to hold while reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart out by having your students close their eyes and just listen as you read the poem. Discuss the 'mental images' they crafted in their head as they listened. Show your preschoolers the poem printout (with images), discussing why \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e chose to include each particular image. Throughout the week, invite your students to practice reciting the poem using the pictures as clues. You'll be amazed at how fast they pick it up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, introduce poetry 'reading' by incorporating the text along with the images. As your students recite the lines, follow along, pointing to each word. Provide students with small poetry cards or create a poster of the poem for students to continue this practice during free time or at the literacy center. This is a fantastic exercise for memorizing poetry, practicing one-to-one correspondence, and strengthening reading skills (i.e. following the line from right to left as well as the 'return sweep' from the end of one line back to the start of the next).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107201561,"sku":"A3759","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/poetry-basket.jpg?v=1522781714"},{"product_id":"poem-on-a-bag-activities-for-students-amp-their-families-a3830","title":"Poem On A Bag - Activities for Students \u0026amp; Their Families","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1267 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Autumn.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sharonmacdonald.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a way to get parents involved in their kiddos' education? Here's an excellent idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sharonmacdonald.com\/bag-activities-archive.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharon MacDonald\u003c\/a\u003e, combining poetry, crafts, and fun! She calls it - poem on a bag. It's simple enough to create and can be customized to fit any theme or unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by selecting a poem that goes along with your learning unit or theme. Type it up and have your kiddos paste it onto a brown paper lunch sack. Inside the bag, include instructions for several fun activities that your students can do together with their families. For example, to go along with her autumn theme poem on a bag, here are a few of the activities that MacDonald includes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserve fall leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a leaf collage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a progression of the changing seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead The Giving Tree and discuss how trees are useful to animals and people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo outside, rake leaves into a pile, and jump in them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSending them home at the beginning of the week, give students and their families the opportunity to explore some of the activities in the bag (perhaps a week or two), then invite your students to bring them back to school along with project samples, a picture of the activity, or a write-up of the exercise written together with their parents\/siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's the great news - Sharon offers several poem on a bag printables along with activity instructions all ready to go and free to download at her website! Her autumn printables are pictured above. So be sure to visit her site for these and other goodies!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126927897,"sku":"A3830","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Autumn.jpg?v=1522781827"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-fun-working-with-colors-rhymes-a3877","title":"Valentine's Day Fun - Working with Colors \u0026 Rhymes","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1538\" title=\"Valentine-Rhyming\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentine-Rhyming.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy and Colors Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were perusing Beth's Valentine's Day activities over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/preschool-valentines-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrom The Hive\u003c\/a\u003e and we really liked the literacy and color review exercise she did with her students that used a cutesy Valentine rhyme!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supply list is super simple. You'll need a copy of the rhyme {be sure to visit From The Hive!}, as well as 6 construction paper hearts - one red, one blue, one pink, one white, one green, and one yellow. Use scissors, cutting out your own to decorate, or find a black and white clip art image online to print directly onto the colored paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the exercise; after reciting the rhyme, students must try to guess which valentine is your favorite by determining which color word rhymes with the word at the end of the poem. Beth said her kiddos did great with this activity and we think yours will catch on pretty fast too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit From The Hive for this adorable poem and, while you're there, check out the other fabulous Valentine's Day activities Beth suggests!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136987673,"sku":"A3877","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Rhyming.jpg?v=1522781887"},{"product_id":"i-like-mud-spring-sensory-activity-a3909","title":"I Like Mud - Spring Sensory Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1994 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Making-Mud.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Weather and Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsgoffskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyn Goff, preschool teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsgoffskinders.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Mud\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goff's Pre-K Tales\u003c\/a\u003e, shared this fun sensory activity that we think would fit perfectly into your spring weather lessons. A jump-off of the traditional, \"April showers bring May flowers\", Lyn and her kiddos explored how April showers also bring...MUD! Not only does this activity provide a super fantastic sensory experience, we love that it also has literacy and poetry components! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking Mud\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I'm sure you can guess, the sensory component of the lesson had Lyn's kiddos creating and playing in mud! We can only imagine the looks of wide eyed wonder as she pulled out the water and dirt {and large bins, of course!} and said to go to town! [NOTE: Giving parents a heads up so that they can send some extra clothes might be a good idea for this one!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjective Fun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter students have had a chance to play in the mud - squish it between their fingers, make mud pies, etc. - invite them to brainstorm a list of words {adjectives} that describe the mud. Gritty. Squishy. Brown. Wet. The fabulous part - when finished, students will pick their favorite adjectives from the list and use them to complete a poem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson, and some other fun craft\/poetry ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Goff's Pre-K Tales!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144327705,"sku":"A3909","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Making-Mud.jpg?v=1522781932"},{"product_id":"national-poetry-month-poem-in-my-pocket-day-a3910","title":"National Poetry Month - Poem in my Pocket Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2001\" alt=\"National Poetry Month Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pocket-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eApril is National Poetry Month and one of the highlights of this fun celebration is 'Poem in my Pocket Day', observed on April 26th! Get your preschoolers into the spirit with a this fun exercise...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{click the link for a FREE pocket template download}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard stock in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000120\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000120\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003eCreate pocket shaped booklets for each of your students, sending them home with the following instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHave your parents help you choose a favorite family poem. Working together, write the poem in your booklet, finding clip art or using your drawing skills to illustrate it. Bring you 'Poem in my Pocket' booklet back on April 26th to share with the class!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2000\" alt=\"National Poetry Month Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pocket-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen finished, display the booklets in the classroom and hallway for peers, parents, and teachers to enjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734144491545,"sku":"A3910","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pocket-2.jpg?v=1522781933"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-books-about-the-olympic-games-a3955","title":"Summer Olympics - Books About The Olympic Games!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2249\" title=\"Books-about-the-Olympics\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Books-about-the-Olympics.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics Reading List and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttempting to sift through the vast number of Olympics related books in order to find a few 'greats' for your preschoolers can be a hit or miss. Book recommendations offer a great place to start - helping you narrow down your search field. Several fabulous websites have compiled book lists to compliment your learning during the Olympic Games and we thought we'd pass them along in the event they'd be helpful...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild excitement for the games, as well as explore the geography and culture of the Summer Olympic Games host city, with this fabulous list of books about London - compiled by Rebecca, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thirteenredshoes.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThirteenRedShoes\u003c\/a\u003e and featured contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/playfullearning.net\/summer-olympics-2012-great-childrens-books-about-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlayful Learning\u003c\/a\u003e! [We especially love \"\u003cem\u003ePop-Up London\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Jennie Maizels!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great mix of nonfiction, poetry, and picture books - explore the history of the Olympics and experience the intense emotion that the games provoke with these \"gold medal\" literature selections from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingrockets.org\/articles\/books\/c356\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReading Rockets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-appropriate as well as engaging, these book suggestions from Jenae over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2012\/07\/books-about-the-olympics\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e invite your kiddos to explore how the Olympic Games have evolved - from their inception in Ancient Greece to their place in our world today {including the Special Olympics}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, these lists are simply a few of the book selections available! Here are a few others you might not want to leave out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"How to Train with a T-Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael Phelps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Ann Malaspina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Winners Never Quit\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Mia Hamm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out these awesome book lists - or talk to your library media specialist for their suggestions - and get learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152683545,"sku":"A3955","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Books-about-the-Olympics.jpg?v=1522781982"},{"product_id":"learning-about-martin-luther-king-jr-a4022","title":"Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2686 \" alt=\"MLK Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1-MLK-Brace-Map.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday, January 21st we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. If you haven't already, here are some fun lesson ideas to help your preschoolers learn a little bit more about this important historical figure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading About MLK Jr.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the topic with picture books! The colorful illustrations are sure to help your preschoolers connect with the story and new information. We found a list of 20 titles over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ownadaycare.com\/blog\/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-free-worksheets-and-reading-list-for-preschoolers\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOwnADaycare.com\u003c\/a\u003e that provides a great starting point, but you could also ask your library media specialist to recommend several books as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganizing New Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a brace map to help your preschoolers organize the new information about Martin Luther King Jr! Erin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eberhartsexplorers.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/peek-at-my-week-and-thank-you-lord.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEberhart's Explorers\u003c\/a\u003e provides a great example {pictured above} as well as FREE handouts for your preschoolers to fill out as you go along!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMLK Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter learning about the various themes of MLK Day - harmony, diversity, equality, etc. - work together with your preschoolers to write a peace poem like this one from April over \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/few-more-mlk-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e! She offers a great template that will help your kiddos think about what peace looks like, sounds like, etc. [Not to mention, April shares lots of other great MLK Day activities and resources!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172573721,"sku":"A4022","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1-MLK-Brace-Map.jpg?v=1522782104"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-poetry-anchor-chart-fun-a4053","title":"St. Patrick's Day Poetry \u0026 Anchor Chart Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentered around such mischievous and whimsical characters, St. Patrick's Day offers a lovely opportunity to introduce some fun poetry to your preschoolers! We especially enjoy these selections, and the colorful way in which they're displayed, found at several of our favorite blogs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSCF1442.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradefresh.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/classroom-happenings.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Fresh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2926 aligncenter\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Poem-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Lucky Clovers\u003c\/em\u003e via Jeffco Public Schools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2927 aligncenter\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Poem-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Want To Catch A Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingblogaddict.com\/2012\/03\/i-want-to-catch-leprechaun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Blog Addict\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday also provides a great opportunity for some fun classroom discussions! Check out the four adorable anchor charts created by Vickie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/plantspress.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/lucky-leprechauns.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Plant's Press\u003c\/a\u003e. Exploring everything from what your kiddos would do if they found a pot of gold to what your students are lucky to have, we know these will spark some great conversations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2928\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Anchor Chart and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: plantspress.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor all of these great lesson ideas - and for the rest of Vickie's festive anchor charts - be sure to visit these fantastic blogs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179291161,"sku":"A4053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSCF1442.jpg?v=1522782144"},{"product_id":"veterans-day-part-1-a4097","title":"Veterans Day - Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you decided what you're going to do with your preschoolers on Veterans Day? While they may not get the full significance of the holiday, there are many ways that you can help your kiddos make connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a veteran?\n\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A veteran is someone who used to be in the military. There are five branches in the United States military - U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. All of these branches help keep us safe and protect our freedoms every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Veterans Day?\n\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th. It is a day set aside to honor and thank all of the men and women who are serving or have served in the military. While it is mainly to honor the men and women who are still living - who, while they did not die in the line of duty, made many sacrifices to serve and protect our Country's great legacy of freedom - we often also honor and remember those who gave their lives while in service (even though Memorial Day is the 'official' day on which we honor their memory).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these new ideas in mind, introduce a few famous veterans that your students might have heard of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore \"Dr. Seuss\" Geisel, etc. and ask if your students know any veterans. {\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsthankavet.com\/?path=famous\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e for other famous vets}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVeterans Day Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this poem floating around Pinterest - written by Cheryl Dyson - and thought it might make a good shared reading activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3299\" alt=\"Veterans Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Veterans-Day-Poem.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a great jumping off point for discussing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eNew vocabulary - i.e. honor, freedom, brave, bold, rights, pride, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe characteristics of a soldier\/veteran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734193807385,"sku":"A4097","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Veterans-Day-Poem.jpg?v=1522782231"},{"product_id":"springtime-lapbook-idea-for-preschool-a6999","title":"Springtime Lapbook Idea for Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Idea for Preschool\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Lapbook Idea for Spring\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you believe it?  Spring has finally arrived! In celebration of the sun's return we've been on the hunt for lesson plans and ideas revolving around all things Spring. In our search we came across this incredible Springtime Lapbook idea featured on \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/06\/springtime-lapbook_13.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for ideas to get your preschooler practice in writing, matching, sorting, cutting, music, puzzles...well, you get the idea...you need to check out this lapbook! It covers virtually every skill you can imagine - all in a convenient lapbook, and all about Spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpringtime Lapbook\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting the lapbook together will be relatively simple. Here's a list of what you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 File folders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral envelopes (varied sizes and colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotebook paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring stickers {optional}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue, Scissors, Stapler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree printables (provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/06\/springtime-lapbook_13.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all of your supplies in hand you can get to work creating the different activities and putting together your lapbook.  Here are a few pictures of the complete book (you can follow the specific directions provided on \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/06\/springtime-lapbook_13.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can piece the elements together however you choose!):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Song Envelop\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-songs.jpg\" alt=\"Song Envelop for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Folder 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-folder1.jpg\" alt=\"Folder 1 for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Folder 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spingtime-lapbook-folder2.jpg\" alt=\"Folder 2 for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the provided example, the two file folders are glued together to create a larger lapbook. They also take the lapbook one step further by creating an additional workbook out of notebook paper and storing it inside the first file folder. Checkout a few pages from the additional workbook:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Additional Workbook Page 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-workbook1.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Workbook Page 1 for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Additional Workbook Page 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-workbook2.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Workbook Page 2 for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Springtime Lapbook Additional Workbook Page 3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springtime-lapbook-workbook3.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Workbook Page 3 for Springtime Lapbook\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Springtime Lapbook truly does contain an incredible assortment of ideas for Preschool practice - everything from fine motor skills, to pre-writing practice, to matching, sorting and even planting your very own flower garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to swing by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/06\/springtime-lapbook_13.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e to print the FREE worksheets and get your Springtime Lapbook started! The activities are sure to keep your Preschooler engaged and excited to learn all about Spring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207340569,"sku":"A6999","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/springtime-lapbook-cover.jpg?v=1522782311"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Veterans-Day-Poem.jpg?v=1530028034","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-poetry-lesson-plans\/season-spring.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}