{"title":"Preschool Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spring-scavenger-hunt-a3764","title":"Spring Scavenger Hunt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-706 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-carton-spring-scavenger-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"egg carton preschool spring scavenger hunt activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the temperatures are warmer and the earth is beginning to 'bloom', take your preschoolers on a scavenger hunt around the schoolyard. Cheri of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-scavenger-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Am Momma - Hear Me Roar\u003c\/a\u003e provides a wonderful example hunt with stunning visual aids, recycled materials, and 'treasure' indigenous to the region and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting the Hunt Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by creating a list of spring plants and objects indigenous to your area\/region {you'll need twelve, one for each egg cup in an egg carton}. Consider different flowering plants, tree leaves, grasses, soil, seeds, nuts, etc.  Also, as Cheri shows, you'll need a picture of each of the items on your final list - either collect a sample from the yard and take pictures using a light background or find and print images online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're Going on a Treasure Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide students into groups of two or three, providing each group with a picture list and an empty egg carton. Have your kiddos glue the image sheet to the top of the carton and ready their sleuthing skills. As they tour the schoolyard, have your students place their collected samples into the proper egg cups {those that correspond with the pictures on the top of the carton} for further examination in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108413977,"sku":"A3764","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/egg-carton-spring-scavenger-hunt.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"learning-about-plants-in-preschool-a3766","title":"Learning About Plants in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in doing a spring botany or gardening unit {spring really is a great time to cover these topics}, we found some great activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/790\/sorting_nature\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Activities Blog\u003c\/a\u003e {from Erin F.} that you should consider when putting your unit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-718  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/preschool-1.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden flower color and sorting nature match preschool activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidsactivitiesblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fun nature 'treasure hunt', equipped with a sectioned container for collecting samples, students will head out to the school yard in search of natural items that match the color swatches displayed in each of the container sections. Through this process students will not only strengthen color recognition, they'll learn about and practice collecting samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce matches have been made, have your students meander back inside for some sorting fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort 'living' items from 'nonliving' items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort objects by type {flowers, gravel, leaves, wood, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort samples by color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-719 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/preschool-2.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden preschool math counting activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidsactivitiesblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounting Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/918\/counting-garden\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath center activity\u003c\/a\u003e. Using a large aluminum roasting pan and cardboard, create a garden with two distinct sections. Fill one section with rice, dried beans, popcorn kernels, etc. and leave the second section empty. Next, create flower number paddles {one through ten} using colorful construction paper and popsicle sticks. Armed with these paddles and ten large seeds, use the garden to practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-to-one correspondence. As you drop a seed into the empty side of the garden, have your student plant a flower. Continue the pattern - seed, flower, seed, flower - until all ten flowers have been planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening and counting. Erin suggests having your student close their eyes and listen as you drop the seed(s) into the garden, then count out and plant the correct number of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple addition and subtraction. Create simple word problems for students to \"act out\" using their flower paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor these and other fun preschool plant activities, be sure to visit the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Activities Blog!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109102105,"sku":"A3766","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/preschool-1.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"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":"outdoor-adventures-amp-summer-fun-a3802","title":"Outdoor Adventures \u0026amp; Summer Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe just love the idea of learning outdoors and came across three activities you and your kiddos should try this summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1077\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Picture-223.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: sunscholars.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Scavenger Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first comes from Rachel at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sunscholars.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/nature-scavenger-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSun Scholars\u003c\/a\u003e, who invites moms and teachers to take their kids out to the backyard\/schoolyard, a nearby park, or campground to embark on a nature scavenger hunt! Not only is this a great way to help your little scientists learn about the various natural elements {plants, seeds, etc.} that are found in your region, it will help them hone observation skills, learn to work in a team setting, and hopefully, offer them a break from the stuffy classroom! [NOTE: Along with the \"hunting\", Rachel recommends having your kiddos \"scavenge\" - collecting samples of the items on their list. These samples are fantastic for extra exploration indoors after the scavenger hunt. Set out trays of microscopes and magnifying glasses, having your little explorers check out their items up close!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1078\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/color-walk.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Color and Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bedtimemonsters.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Walk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering what to do with the old paint chips you have lying around? Try this fantastic color walk activity from Darcy at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bedtimemonsters.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/things-to-do-color-walk.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Monsters in My Bed\u003c\/a\u003e. With samples in hand, your kiddos will love holding the chips up to objects around your yard\/park for comparison, in an attempt to make a match. When a color match is made, invite your kiddo to pen the name of the object onto the paint chip. It's sure to be a colorful good time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLetterboxing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fantastic outdoor adventure to try this summer is 'letterboxing' - \"an intriguing mix of treasure hunting, art, navigation, and exploring interesting, scenic, and sometimes remote places\" [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.letterboxing.org\/faq\/faq.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLetterboxing in America\u003c\/a\u003e]. Search online to find boxes in your area and head out on an adventure! [NOTE: As Beth of Acorn Pies and her kiddos found out, some of the listed boxes had either been removed or lost, so it might be a good idea to make sure they're still there before dragging the little ones along!] For more information on letterboxing, be sure to visit: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.letterboxing.org\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLetterboxing North America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet out and explore this summer with these exciting activities - your kiddos are sure to love these unique nature experiences!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119260185,"sku":"A3802","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Picture-223.jpg?v=1522781785"},{"product_id":"creating-abc-charts-a3809","title":"Creating ABC Charts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1123\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Chart-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABC charts make a great addition to any preschool literacy center. Simply provide students with sheets of paper to tape together, a long strip of bulletin board paper, or a piece of poster board along with some letter tiles to paste along the bottom and let the fun begin! Using their knowledge of the alphabet and beginning letter sounds, your kiddos will have a blast searching throughout the classroom {or a prepared bin of objects} to find an item that starts with each letter on their chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1124\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Chart-2.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLeft to right: magnet, noodles, oatmeal, pen, quarter, ruler, straw, toothpick.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Considerations...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students script the letters at the bottom of the page instead of providing letter tiles. Great for more advanced learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript the letters of the alphabet along the bottom of the chart, inviting students to match their letter tiles to the correct place on the mat. Great for beginning learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734120374297,"sku":"A3809","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Chart-1.jpg?v=1522781793"},{"product_id":"lots-of-colorful-lego-fun-a3819","title":"Lots of Colorful LEGO fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've been haunting some of our favorite teacher bloggers and just loved these fun LEGO activities we stumbled across. If you have some of these colorful blocks in your play area, consider repurposing them for some new and exciting learning activities! Try...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1185 \" title=\"5616138366_e12ab8b7c9\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5616138366_e12ab8b7c9.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO Math Measuring Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nurturestore.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun LEGO measuring activity like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/nurturestore.co.uk\/measuring-with-lego\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNurtureStore\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1186\" title=\"IMG_3914\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_3914.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade LEGO Puzzle Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating LEGO puzzles like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/06\/animal-mix-up-legos\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1187 \" title=\"Picture-169-500x650\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Picture-169.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO Bingo and Scavenger Hunt Game Preschool Printable and Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.livinglocurto.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying LEGO Bingo with this free printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livinglocurto.com\/2010\/07\/free-printable-lego-bingo-game\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Locurto\u003c\/a\u003e {or using the printable to complete a scavenger hunt!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1188\" title=\"Picture 015\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Picture-015.jpg\" alt=\"Spelling and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForming letters and spelling words with LEGOs like this idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/spelling-with-lego.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Beginnings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1189 \" title=\"IMG_0204 (Medium)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_0204-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"Addition Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving LEGO math problems like the ones we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/lego-math-other-activties.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead on over to these fantastic sites and have a look! There are \u003cem\u003etons\u003c\/em\u003e of fabulous lesson ideas for you to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734124437529,"sku":"A3819","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5616138366_e12ab8b7c9.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"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":"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-sensory-bin-scavenger-hunt-a3855","title":"Fall Sensory Bin \u0026 Scavenger Hunt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1419 \" title=\"Fall-Sensory-Scavenger-Hunt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Sensory-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Thanksgiving Sensory Bin, Patterning, and Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mymommyhoodjourney.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought this sensory scavenger hunt exercise from the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymommyhoodjourney.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/preschool.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMommyhood\u003c\/a\u003e, would be a great addition to your fall\/Thanksgiving plans! Simply fill a bin with fall themed objects - pumpkins, turkeys, acorns, pine cones, colored leaves, etc. - then create scavenger hunt cards that contain a picture of the object to be \"hunted\" and the number to be found {in dot and numeral format}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider creating other application cards...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate object cards for students to use when sorting the materials in the bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing clip art images, create patterning strips - completed practice strips where students simply match items from the bins to the cards and incomplete strips where students are invited to finish the sequence started on the card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Mommyhood for this and other fabulous fall activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132367385,"sku":"A3855","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Sensory-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg?v=1522781860"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-fun-with-olympic-sports-flash-cards-a3956","title":"Summer Olympics - Fun with Olympic Sports Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2255\" title=\"Olympic-Sports-Flash-Cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Olympic-Sports-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics Sports Flash Cards Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sparklebox.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you can certainly use Carisa's fabulous Olympic themed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3954\/summer-olympics-calendar-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecalendar connections cards\u003c\/a\u003e as flash cards, we also thought these Olympic sports flash cards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox.co.uk\/previews\/7776-7800\/sb7789-olympic-sports-flash-cards.html#.UAmYTrRrNLc\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e would make a fun learning tool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere are a few suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets - creating an individual file folder matching game activity or inviting your kiddos to play Concentration, Go Fish!, or another fun group game!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a full set inviting them to put the cards in ABC order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on a beginning letter sound scavenger hunt. Select a card and find items around the classroom that start with the same letter as the sport on the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint multiples, inviting students to use the cards to create various patterns - i.e. AAB, ABB, ABC, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are tons of ways to incorporate these fun Olympic sports flash cards into your summer learning! Be sure to visit SparkleBox for this and lots of other great downloads!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152781849,"sku":"A3956","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Olympic-Sports-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781983"},{"product_id":"first-day-of-school-getting-oriented-a3967","title":"First Day of School - Getting Oriented","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2312\" title=\"treasure hunt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/treasure-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School and First Day of School Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this first day of school {or Open House\/'Meet the Teacher\" night} activity from Katie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlekinderwarriors.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/kindergarten-orientationopen-house.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Warriors\u003c\/a\u003e! As a way to get her kinders more comfortable with routines and acclimated to the room, she sent them on a scavenger hunt and invited them to find important items and locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might include...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir locker and desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teacher's desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trash can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calendar and\/or classroom schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reading center or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe computer table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pretend play corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fun way to help your kiddos explore and get comfortable with the in their new learning environment! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154518553,"sku":"A3967","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/treasure-hunt.jpg?v=1522781993"},{"product_id":"winter-sensory-fun-names-in-the-snow-a4015","title":"Winter Sensory Fun - Names In The Snow","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2617\" title=\"Sight-Word-Find\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Find.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Name Recognition and Sensory Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: scottsbricks.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple activity created by Scott, early childhood educator and blogger over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/scottsbricks.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/whats-in-that-bowl.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrick by Brick\u003c\/a\u003e, is sure to catch your kiddos attention as well as offer a fun addition to your winter lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your kiddos' names, printed on strips of paper, to a bowl of shredded paper {or \"snow\"!} and invite your preschoolers to go on a name hunt - finding their name and their friend's names! This is great for name recognition and the shredded paper offers a fun sensory element! As an extension, you might consider creating a game mat with your preschoolers photos that students can use to match the drawn name slips to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2616\" title=\"Winter-Sight-Word-Find\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Sight-Word-Find.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Sight Word Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis game can also be tailored to fit other concepts and skills you're working on with your preschoolers. Sight words, for example. Hide sight word slips and invite your students to record their finds on a recording worksheet - i.e. type the words up and invite students to mark each find with a BINGO dauber or sticker, etc. {See picture above}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2615\" title=\"Read_Build_Write_collage-457x223\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Read_Build_Write_collage-457x223.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.com\/Read_Build_Write_Printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRead! Build! Write! vocabulary mats\u003c\/a\u003e would also be great. Students could place the sight word slip at the top, use the included letter tiles to build the word, then practice writing the sight word on the laminated mat with a dry erase or transparency marker. The mat then wipes clean and is ready for the next word found!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168838169,"sku":"A4015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Find.jpg?v=1522782081"},{"product_id":"100th-day-game-hunting-for-hershey-kisses-a4026","title":"100th Day Game - Hunting for Hershey Kisses","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2710\" alt=\"100th Day of School Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-Day-HersheyKissHunt.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kinder-pond.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinder-pond.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/100th%20Day\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Hoppenings\u003c\/a\u003e, Shannon adds a sweet twist to counting and numeral recognition - inviting her kiddos to go on a 100th day scavenger hunt for Hershey kisses! While her students are out of the classroom, Shannon sets about hiding chocolate candies that have been labeled with numbers {from one through 100} using adhesive circle labels all around the room. Upon their return, students are invited to go on a scavenger hunt, collecting a specified number of candies and then working to match each candy to the appropriate space on the game mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA unique way to practice early math skills, we think this would make an excellent addition to your 100th day of school lesson plans!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173229081,"sku":"A4026","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/100th-Day-HersheyKissHunt.jpg?v=1522782108"},{"product_id":"fun-sensory-bin-for-groundhog-day-a4027","title":"Fun Sensory Bin for Groundhog Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2718 \" alt=\"Groundhog Day Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Letter-O-and-P-and-Groundhog-Day-012.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have special plans for Groundhog Day? We found this sensory bin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/01\/exploring-groundhog-day-in-preschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fun addition to your plans. While simple, it offers a great opportunity for sorting practice and playing games!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame Ideas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eGlue two wiggle eyes onto a medium brown pom pom. Hide the \"groundhog\" among the colored craft puffs and invite your students to take turns finding it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide vocabulary\/sight word, letter, or number cards among the pom poms. Invite students to take turns finding a card and identifying the word, letter, or numeral. If they identify it correctly, they get to keep the card. If not, have them put the card back in the box. The student with the most cards at the end, wins! [NOTE: For extra complexity, add a shadow card and sun card. If a student draws the shadow card, they must place all their cards back in the box. If a student draws the sun card, the game ends immediately and the student with the most cards wins.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few ideas! Be sure to visit Teach Preschool for this activity and lots of other learning resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173327385,"sku":"A4027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Letter-O-and-P-and-Groundhog-Day-012.jpg?v=1522782109"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Sight-Word-Find.jpg?v=1530027921","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-scavenger-hunt-lesson-plans\/skill-memory.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}