{"title":"Preschool Problem Solving Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"turn-your-classroom-into-a-construction-zone-a3702","title":"Turn Your Classroom Into A Construction Zone!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-54\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Igor Zhorov\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction vehicles, tools, and sites are fascinating and can be used to create a wonderful themed learning experience for your preschoolers! Here are some brilliant ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gettingmessywithmsjessi.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/can-we-build-it-yes-we-can.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e, preschool teacher and learning center director, that your students are sure to respond to as well as some additions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Tuning Fine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHammer Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Provide students with blocks of Styrofoam, wooden golf tees, and a hammer inviting them to practice hammering the tees into the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNuts and Bolts.\u003c\/em\u003e Give students a large bin of nuts and bolts in various sizes. Invite them to match correct sizes and practice screwing the pieces together and taking them apart again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSanding Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Set out small pieces of wood and sanding blocks, inviting students to 'smooth' the wood scraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWrench Xylophone.\u003c\/em\u003e Collect wrenches in various sizes, line them up from smallest to largest, and invite students to use a screwdriver 'mallet' to play the wrenches like a xylophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConstruction Songs.\u003c\/em\u003e Teach your students new songs (sung to old tunes!). Try the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionsong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionworkersong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Worker Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (click on the song titles for the words and tune provided by the Charles County Public Library) to teach children about different construction vehicles and the roles of construction workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem Solving \u0026amp; Matching Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Paint Swatches.\u003c\/em\u003e Get out your all your old paint chips and create a matching game (like the one found here) to help your preschoolers review their colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Construction Vehicles.\u003c\/em\u003e Before class, collect four or five different construction vehicle toys. These should be obviously different and be different sizes. With craft paint in assorted colors, make a \"track\" collage and set aside to dry. Present students with the painting and the vehicles during class. Invite them to match the construction vehicles to their tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Sensory Tub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd sand, pebbles, wooden blocks, and construction vehicles to your sensory tub. Provide students with old blueprints and invite them to pretend that they're the foreman at the construction site. Instead of actual blueprints, you might consider making your own 'drawings' and see if your students can follow the directions to create the structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the activities you could use during your construction unit, but hopefully they'll help to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090293273,"sku":"A3702","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"careers-pilots-a3714","title":"Careers: Pilots","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-198\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg\" alt=\"passenger aircraft taking off\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: JCVStock\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is national aviation month and what better way to introduce a unit on air transportation than to teach your preschoolers about the duties and responsibilities of a pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Pilot Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways begin each new lesson with an attention-grabbing introduction. Consider transforming the classroom into a small jet (e.g. push the desks out of the way and line up desk chairs in two long rows with an aisle in between - in one row form groupings of two chairs and in the other create groupings of three chairs. Label each different row of chairs, as well as each seat, and fashion fake 'seat belts' for students to secure as they board.) As students enter the classroom, provide them with a ticket and, after stowing any 'carry-on items' in their desk, help them find their assigned seat. You might also consider donning a pilot uniform (at least wearing a hat and pilot 'wings') as you introduce the duties and responsibilities of an airline pilot, what they wear, how high they fly, and other details about the 'plane'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students learn about aviation through crafts, pretend play, and music:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students pretend that they're flying in a real airplane. Armed with sketchbooks and graphic art tools, invite your students to draw the sky and ground as it might look from the window of the plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use during free play, transform the pretend corner to look like the inside of a plane. Include a mock-up of the cockpit as well as passenger seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach your students several new songs about aviation. Consider Barney's \"The Airplane Song\" or any of the selection of songs featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/sair.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Education\u003c\/a\u003e. There are several with added motions that your students are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Styrofoam-Airplane.jpg\" alt=\"model airplane made from stryofoam pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake A List...Check It Twice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds like Santa, right? In reality, to keep passengers safe during travel, pilots are responsible for numerous flight checks where they verify that the instruments, controls, engines, and other flight systems on their craft are functioning the way they should, checking off each flight system as they finish inspection. To properly perform this task, pilots must be observant, knowledgeable of their craft, and excel at performing step-by-step processes. To help your preschoolers learn these same skills, set up a mock 'flight check' exercise. Present them with a completed Styrofoam airplane (you can find a craft template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/airtransportation\/a\/styrofoamairplane.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e - you'll just need to create a smaller foam piece to attach to the tail as the picture shows above). Have them observe the shape of each piece as well as how each part fits together. Create and display four different plane models around the classroom. On three of the four models, 'mistakenly' attach a part wrong (e.g. install the body of the plane upside down, attach the wings severely off center, bend the tail down, etc.). The fourth model should be 'flight ready'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a clip board and a simple flight check sheet for each model, invite students to inspect each model and decide whether the plane should be approved for flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flight-Check-Form.jpg\" alt=\"example lesson worksheet where students perform a sample flight check\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the exercise, have your students design and assemble their own Styrofoam airplane to take home and share with their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eWe hope you have fun introducing aviation month to your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094028825,"sku":"A3714","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"patterning-caterpillars-patternpillars-a3758","title":"Patterning + Caterpillars = Patternpillars!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-667 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/patternpillars.jpg\" alt=\"preschool animal theme patterning exercise and lesson plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.creativetots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatterning exercises help students strengthen observation skills, build problem solving skills, develop visual discrimination, and reinforce early math skills. We found this adorable animal-themed patterning exercise at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.creativetots.com\/blog\/patternpillars\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreative Tots\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would provide your preschoolers the perfect introduction to patterns {although, your students will still love the activity even if they're already familiar with the concept!}. What do you get when you cross patterning with caterpillars? \u003cem\u003ePATTERNPILLARS!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile the original project makes use of a simple AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, if you feel your students are up to it, try more complicated patterns with more than two colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create patternpillars based on pom pom \u003cem\u003esize\u003c\/em\u003e rather than color {i.e. big, little, \u003cem\u003ebig, little\u003c\/em\u003e or big, little, little, \u003cem\u003ebig, little, little\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with both pom poms and spherical wooden beads {or another such material}, inviting them to determine patterns based on how the material feels - soft\/hard, fuzzy\/smooth, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107004953,"sku":"A3758","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/patternpillars.jpg?v=1522781713"},{"product_id":"diy-file-folder-guessing-game-a3783","title":"DIY - File Folder Guessing Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/what-is-it.jpg\" alt=\"Science Guessing Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: strongstart.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivate a thirst for learning, help your preschoolers learn how to ask the right questions, and teach your kiddos to be great observers and problem solvers with this fantastic guessing game from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/strongstart.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/what-is-it-guessing-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStrongStart\u003c\/a\u003e! All you need are a few simple supplies from your office supply closet and your magazine rack, and you're set to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing file folders with magazine images glued inside and a small 'viewing window' on the outside {pictured above with directions at Maureen's full post}, students are given a sneak peek of each image and are invited to make an educated guess as to what the picture might be of. To encourage the scientific investigator in your curious kiddos, invite them to follow a simple procedure when attempting to deduce the answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord observations. \u003cem\u003eWhat color is it? Does it appear to have a texture? Are there any 'unique' markings?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake and record a preliminary guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk questions! \u003cem\u003eIs the image of a living or nonliving thing? Is it an animal? Does it have any distinguishing characteristics? What is it used for? Where is it used? In what room {of the house} is it stored? Have them think of the traditional - who, what, where, when, how, and why - when coming up with questions to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking the new information into account, revise and record your new guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf needed, ask for hints\/clues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a final, educated guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour naturally inquisitive preschoolers are sure to respond to this fantastic exercise! Be sure to visit StrongStart for the full write-up!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112903193,"sku":"A3783","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/what-is-it.jpg?v=1522781746"},{"product_id":"choosing-teams-can-be-puzzling-a3827","title":"Choosing Teams Can Be 'Puzzling'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your kiddos have a tendency to gravitate toward the same group of friends every day, change things up a bit, inviting your students to get to know someone new, with this fun exercise for choosing teams - using puzzles! You can use store-bought puzzles or create your own, like we did! Here's what to do...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1242\" title=\"Puzzle-Teams-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Puzzle-Teams-1.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine how many groups you need, selecting the same number of images. [NOTE: Old calendar pages work great for this!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1243\" title=\"Puzzle-Teams-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Puzzle-Teams-3.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a puzzle template or find one online - we got our four piece puzzle template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makeitcrafty.com.au\/tag\/puzzle\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake It Crafty\u003c\/a\u003e - and trace or use word processing software to create puzzles from the selected images. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1244\" title=\"Puzzle-Teams-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Puzzle-Teams-4.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eIf you created the puzzles on the computer, print them out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1245\" title=\"Puzzle-Teams-5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Puzzle-Teams-5.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out the pieces of each puzzle, placing them in a bag and mixing them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1246\" title=\"Puzzle-Teams-6\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Puzzle-Teams-6.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students choose a puzzle piece, then set about finding their classmates with matching pieces, putting the puzzle together. This will be their group for the next activity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you don't need to create groups, this can be a fun problem solving activity for your preschoolers to participate in!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126305305,"sku":"A3827","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Puzzle-Teams-1.jpg?v=1522781823"},{"product_id":"roll-the-creation-game-a3831","title":"Roll-the-Creation Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1272\" title=\"Roll-the-Creation-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Roll-the-Creation-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Nature and Bible Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity is great for a Bible lesson about creation or can simply be used as part of a nature unit. It's easy to create and your kiddos will practice counting, following directions, and taking turns, as well as develop fine motor and problem solving skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our \"Roll-the-Creation\" game, we created simple game mats from blue and brown construction paper, providing students with a creation \"backdrop\" of air, land, and sea. To go along with the different days of creation, we selected several objects\/items...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouds for Day 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tree\/flower for Day 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sun for Day 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish and bird for Day 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lion for Day 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and created clip art cutouts or found foam stickers for students to use to fill their game mats. We assigned each object\/item a different number\/side of the dice and created a key for students to follow when playing the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play - have your kiddos take turns rolling the die, determining the number of rolled and adding the corresponding item to their game mat. The student who adds all the objects from the key, wins! [When finished, we had them add a final touch - the key Bible verse - and gave them a sweet treat for playing!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127157273,"sku":"A3831","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Roll-the-Creation-Game.jpg?v=1522781828"},{"product_id":"can-you-build-it-block-center-idea-a3838","title":"Can You Build It? - Block Center Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1311 \" title=\"Can-You-Build-It\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Can-You-Build-It.jpg\" alt=\"Building and Following Directions Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolpond.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this block center idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolpond.com\/blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Pond\u003c\/a\u003e - create a book of \"building plans\" for your kiddos to copy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery building center has different materials, so take inventory of your selection...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-513-lego.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLEGO Duplos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-513-lego.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLEGOs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-242-wooden-blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1919-gears-gears-gears0174-super-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10192-grid-blocks-32-piece-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrid blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8891-magneatos0153-curves-50-piece-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagnetos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10845-skyscraper-building-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkyscraper blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10597-foam-building-blocks-set-68-pieces-primary.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFoam building blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera, etcetera!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis takes a bit of time to put together, but work with each separate building material, creating fun patterns, buildings, towers, letters, etc. Take a picture of each creation from multiple angles then arrange the prints into the building \"manual\" for students to copy. Create a separate book of plans for each building medium, or create a giant book of blueprints with tabbed sections. This is a great way to strengthen visual discrimination and problem solving skills, as well as provide your kiddos with practice following directions! You might also include a \"Free Build\" section, adding pictures of generic creations - a bridge, a house, etc. - that your students can interpret and create on their own using whatever building materials they desire {even a combo!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We also love the signs placed in the building center at Preschool Pond (pictured below) - \"Work in Progress - STOP!\" They're fantastic for students who need to take a bathroom break, etc. in the middle of their work!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1310 \" title=\"Building-Center-Sign\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Building-Center-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"Gross Motor and Problem Solving Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolpond.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Preschool Pond for more pictures and ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128336921,"sku":"A3838","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Can-You-Build-It.jpg?v=1522781835"},{"product_id":"easter-fun-guess-whats-in-the-egg-a3898","title":"Easter Fun - Guess What's in the Egg!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1689  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/429165701_cb38620185_z.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Problem Solving Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2007 Jennifer Murawski, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your kiddos' analytical minds into high gear with this fun Easter themed problem solving activity! Not only will it provide an opportunity for your students to use their powers of observation, it's also a fun way for your students to get their \u003cem\u003efamilies\u003c\/em\u003e in on the fun! Here's the idea...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend home a plastic Easter egg and a note, inviting parents to help their child a) choose something to put in the egg and b) write several clues (3+) about what is inside the egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students present their egg to the class, one at a time, reading off the clues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students pass around their egg and, based on the clues as well as their observations (i.e. what it sounds like when you shake it, the weight of the egg, etc.), have them invite their classmates to guess what they think is in the egg!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe project is simple and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142361625,"sku":"A3898","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/429165701_cb38620185_z.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"easter-literacy-critical-thinking-whats-in-the-egg-a4057","title":"Easter Literacy \u0026 Critical Thinking - What's in the Egg?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2956\" alt=\"Easter Critical Thinking and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whats-in-the-Egg.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fun-in-first.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fun Easter game that will have your kiddos using their critical thinking skills! First, Jodi of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fun-in-first.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/easter-and-april-morning-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun in First\u003c\/a\u003e provided each of her kiddos with a plastic Easter egg and a note {she provides the adorable printable for FREE at her blog}, inviting them to select an item from home to put in the egg then come up with three clues to describe it. Back in class, her kiddos pretended to be super Easter sleuths as they listened to classmates read their clues and tried to figure out what was inside. Oh what fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame variation...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we were thinking about this game, we thought it might also be a fun way to help your preschoolers practice beginning letter sounds. Placing letter tiles or magnets in each plastic egg, read off three words that have that beginning letter sound and invite your kiddos to identify what letter is in the egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the original lesson idea and the adorable printable {shown above!}, be sure to visit Fun in First!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181355545,"sku":"A4057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Whats-in-the-Egg.jpg?v=1522782155"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Puzzle-Teams-1.jpg?v=1530027903","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-problem-solving-lesson-plans\/subject-social-studies.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}