{"title":"Preschool Spring Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-april-a3722","title":"Hand Print Calendar: April","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar with yellow hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of  the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the  “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If  completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and  functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApril\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cem\u003eofficial\u003c\/em\u003e first day of spring comes the end of March, it seems that the true, \u003cem\u003ephysical\u003c\/em\u003e signs of spring burst forth in April. Along with warmer temperatures and new life (and soggy rains of course!), April is also the month in which Easter is celebrated. Commemorate both of these events with a cute and quirky hand print chick on your homemade calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Chick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April.jpg\" alt=\"april calendar featuring hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to press their painted hand firmly to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a print. Continue making prints until you reach the number of desired chicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1259.jpg\" alt=\"Two yellow hand prints on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarker\u003c\/a\u003e to create eyes, feet, and the outline of wings. Add a small fingerprint of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1268.jpg\" alt=\"yellow hand print chickens on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby Chick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeck, peck, peck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the warm, brown egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a chick,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's not been about,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf how to get out?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock and invite your students to mount it on the left side of their calendar page (opposite the chicks). Not only are chicks a great representation of Easter, they also help symbolize the growth and new life of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097797145,"sku":"A3722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-may-a3723","title":"Hand Print Calendar: May","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange handprint flower on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of   the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the   “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If   completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and   functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay is the time of year when spring blooms in full force! With the popular saying, \"April showers bring May flowers\", it seems fitting that the calendar month is represented with a hand print flower - a daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange hand print flower with flower poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8250-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their fingers close together, instruct students to create four yellow prints in a semi-circle (reloading on paint before each print). As the picture shows, the palms should face outward and the fingers should face inward, toward a common point. These will be used as the daffodil petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, help students paint their hand with orange craft paint and invite them to make a center print. This will create the daffodil cup (or corona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1269.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower petals in yellow and orange\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, create the daffodil stem using green paint and a paintbrush (or finger!). Then use a black marker to outline the petals and draw the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1272.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-317\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow cup,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow frill,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow star,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that's a daffodil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e~ Author Unknown\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate poem cards using card stock (adding a decorative border) and invite students to mount the poem beside their hand print daffodils for a fresh spring look!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098288665,"sku":"A3723","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"learning-about-butterflies-a3760","title":"Learning About Butterflies Preschool Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-683 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/eric-carle-sorting.jpg\" alt=\"eric carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar preschool counting and sorting activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the spring season with a lesson on butterflies! Beth, preschool teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/preschool-butterfly-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrom The Hive\u003c\/a\u003e, designed some fun activities that should give you a head start in your planning! Here are a few of our favorite exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeth suggests reading Eric Carle's popular children's tale, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, to introduce your students to the life cycle of a butterfly. She found {among her daughter's books} a fun edition with large colorful pages and a plush caterpillar toy that can actually traverse the holes in the pages. While your preschoolers have probably heard the story numerous times, if you can get your hands on this edition, your kiddos will have a blast volunteering to move the hungry little caterpillar through the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarle-Inspired Sorting \u0026amp; Counting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking from the fruits of the story - apple, pears, plums, and more - Beth created felt fruit manipulatives and some fabric numbers. First her preschoolers were charged with the task of sorting the fruit by kind, then Beth invited them to count each grouping, matching the correct numeral to each bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Life Cycle Interactive Emergent Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents created a fun interactive emergent reader using a combination of finger, fist, and hand prints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A little egg lay on a leaf.\" - Students create a small egg with their fingerprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Out hatches a caterpillar. He eats and eats and grows and grows.\" - Students make a caterpillar print using their entire finger. For fun, have students alternate the color between knuckles!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The caterpillar builds a chrysalis.\" - Beth had students make their hand into a fist, then trace it (upside down so the 'fat' part is on the bottom) on the paper and color it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A few days later, a beautiful butterfly pops out!\" - Students create a butterfly body with their finger, then trace a full hand print on either side to create a butterfly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Consider having students make the prints using craft paint for more vibrant pages.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a list of songs and fingerplays (as well as lyrics!), a tutorial on cute butterfly finger puppets, butterfly snack ideas, and other fun learning center activities, be sure to visit Beth's full post at From The Hive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107430937,"sku":"A3760","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/eric-carle-sorting.jpg?v=1522781715"},{"product_id":"find-a-rainbow-day-activities-a3762","title":"Find-A-Rainbow Day Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril 3rd is 'Find-A-Rainbow Day' so we tried to scare up a few cute activities for you to try with your kiddos, just in case you needed an excuse to add a bit of color to your classroom and lessons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-691  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/roll-a-rainbow-game.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow preschool math game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll-A-Rainbow Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthen counting skills, review color and color word recognition, build numeral recognition, and 'fine tune' those fine motor skills needed to pluck and place candy math manipulatives with this fun game from Katherine at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8314\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e. Students roll two dice {for more of a challenge}, determine the number of dots, check the key for the correlating numeral and color, and place the appropriately colored candy on their rainbow game board. The only downside to this game - your students may eat all the 'markers' before they get their rainbow built! [NOTE: Stick around and peruse Katherine's full post for more phenomenal rainbow activities!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-692 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spider-match.jpg\" alt=\"spider preschool color match game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puppydogtails.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpider Color Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/tot-school-day-4.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e developed this adorable spider color match that will help your kiddos practice problem solving, develop visual discrimination, and review colors. [NOTE: To add in color word practice, switch out the colored dots on the webs, for color word labels.] Along with these skills, your students will also strengthen fine motor skills as they craft their spider game pieces! If spiders aren't your specialty, consider creating colored frogs to match to lily pads, caterpillars to place next to the appropriate chrysalis, or even ladybugs and matching leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-693 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-sensory-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"preschool rainbow sensory bottles\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Sensory Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some relaxed fun, set out these rainbow sensory bottles from Deborah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/03\/rainbow-play-and-getting-out-of-the-way-in-preschool-plus-a-rainbow-linky\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e. Your students will have a blast as they order, shake, roll, line up, stack, and \u003cem\u003eexplore\u003c\/em\u003e these exciting new materials. As Deborah observed, your students will also cultivate communication and social skills as they interact with each other during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope you enjoy the selections and have fun incorporating 'Find-A-Rainbow' Day into your classroom activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107856921,"sku":"A3762","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/roll-a-rainbow-game.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"demonstrating-a-rain-cloud-exploring-weather-a3763","title":"Demonstrating A Rain Cloud - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-697 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/raincloud.jpg\" alt=\"preschool science weather lesson demonstrating a raincloud\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou wouldn't know it in Northeast Ohio {we received a nice dumping of snow this past Wednesday that has yet to melt}, but spring \u003cdel\u003eis supposed to bring\u003c\/del\u003e brings warmer temperatures and rain as its most common form of precipitation. While your preschoolers have likely experienced many facets of a rain storm - watching the storm clouds gather, hearing {and even feeling!} the rumbling of thunder, seeing the flashes of lightening, having to cancel outside play\/after school activities, getting caught in the cold drops, jumping in puddles - they may not understand how rain clouds form and function. We found this great Montessori-inspired weather activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/three-lessons-on-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moveable Alphabet\u003c\/a\u003e (via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/03\/28\/activity-of-the-week-montessori-inspired-spring-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e) where your students can see, up close, just how rain clouds work!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow dish of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyedropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently pull the cotton ball apart, fashioning it in the shape of a cloud. As you slowly place drops of water onto the top of the \"cloud\" with they eyedropper, explain that the heat from the sun \u003cem\u003eevaporates\u003c\/em\u003e water on the Earth's surface where it, and other dust particles, 'stick' together to form a cloud. As more and more of these molecules accumulate, there comes a point when the cloud is too 'full', causing water droplets to fall back to the Earth as \u003cem\u003eprecipitation\u003c\/em\u003e {rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.}. By about the twelfth drop from the eyedropper, the cotton ball should be so saturated that 'rain' begins 'falling'. Continue this process, pointing out the drops that form at the bottom of the cotton ball. Finally, set aside the dropper and squeeze all of the water out of the cotton ball, showing students how much water 'clouds' can collect. [NOTE: When finished, consider setting the materials in the science center for individual exploration during free play.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this, and other great rain\/weather projects, be sure to visit the full post at The Moveable Alphabet!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108119065,"sku":"A3763","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/raincloud.jpg?v=1522781718"},{"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":"spring-weather-journals-exploring-weather-a3765","title":"Spring Weather Journals - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile you may already have a weather component in your morning\/daily routine, as you take a closer look at weather and nature this spring, consider having your little \"meteorologists\" keep their own weather journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-1.jpg\" alt=\"preschool file folder weather journal\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile Folder Journals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bern of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-weather-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMom to 2 Posh Lil Divas\u003c\/a\u003e suggests pasting journal pages into a file folder to keep during the week {or whatever period of time you decide}. She offers a printable worksheet on which your kiddos practice printing weather words as well as weather stickers to place on each entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-2.jpg\" alt=\"weather flash cards and weather flash cards for preschool\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal Pages \u0026amp; Weather Flash Cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e You might also consider providing your students with these journal pages and weather flash cards to use. Have your kiddos punch a hole in the top of each page and hold the pages together with a binder ring. Each day, students will practice printing weather words then cut out the appropriate weather flash card and paste it in the box on the page. [NOTE: We found the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3345\/weather-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather flash cards here\u003c\/a\u003e.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-3.jpg\" alt=\"preschool spring weather journal graph\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Graph.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your little ‘weather watchers’ with this weather graph we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/calendar-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e. Each morning students will consult and mark off the type of weather being experienced. Keeping the results in graph form allows your preschoolers to compare types of weather at the end of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108545049,"sku":"A3765","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather-journal-1.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"preschool-flower-shop-spring-dramatic-play-a3767","title":"Preschool Flower Shop - Spring Dramatic Play","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/flower.jpg\" alt=\"arranging flowers preschool spring garden activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: educationofours.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDramatic play areas offer powerful opportunities for learning, cultivating imagination, and just plain fun! To go along with your spring unit on plants and gardening, consider turning your pretend corner into a flower shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need {a Non-Exhaustive List}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowerpots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Misting\" bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic vases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyrofoam balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper pads\/order forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cards {to place with arrangements}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils and pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider creating three distinct spaces - a 'greenhouse' area where flowers are grown and tended, an arrangement center, and a front counter where your little \"florists\" can interact with their customers. With these simple items and pretend areas, your kiddos can practice ordering arrangements, taking  orders, arranging, and delivering flowers to their classmates. They'll have so much fun they'll beg you to keep the flower shop \"open\" year round!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/early-childhood\/articles\/53774.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Flower Shop Dramatic Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2030\/a-flower-shop-at-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Flower Shop at Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/educationofours.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/flower-arranging-spring-is-coming.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Education Of Ours: Flower Arranging, Spring is Coming!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109265945,"sku":"A3767","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/flower.jpg?v=1522781725"},{"product_id":"a-twist-on-the-easter-egg-hunt-a3768","title":"A Twist - On the Easter Egg Hunt!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-730 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg\" alt=\"spring Easter preschool counting egg hunt\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning an Easter egg hunt for your preschoolers this year? Consider this fun twist from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/easter-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e! Begin with a basket of colorful plastic Easter eggs - fill them with with pom poms in assorted colors, Easter erasers, or another type of math manipulative - and set them up in the math center with egg counting cards {like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-activities-lapbook.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e}. Invite your students to \"hunt\" through the plastic eggs, counting the number of items in each and matching them to the proper number card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out egg \u003cem\u003ealphabet\u003c\/em\u003e cards, filling the eggs with items that begin with different letters of the alphabet. Have students make matches based on beginning letter sound {i.e. match the key to the \"K\" card, the bouncy ball to the \"B\" card, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice working with sight words. Set out sight word egg mats and fill the eggs with slips of paper printed with the sight words in various fonts and colors. Have students hunt and make matches, setting the matching eggs on the appropriate mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an Easter egg puzzle {find and print a clip art egg, cutting it into several strips}, filling each egg with a different piece, and invite students to construct the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to enjoy these \"twists\" on the traditional Easter egg hunt!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109495321,"sku":"A3768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"earth-day-math-ideas-a3769","title":"Earth Day Math Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-735  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/globe.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day preschool math activities\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.googolpower.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for some fun math ideas to use in your Earth Day celebration on April 22nd, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.googolpower.com\/content\/free-learning-resources\/seasonal-math\/earth-day\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGoogol\u003c\/a\u003e, a fantastic math resource for educators, offers some great activities that will get your kiddos outdoors and excited about learning! You'll have to visit the full post for an entire list, but here are a few of the highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on a nature hunt for geometric shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect sticks {or other natural elements} using them to create various geometric shapes for study and comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to collect natural math manipulatives {rocks, seeds, nuts, etc.} - use these to practice counting, patterning, sorting, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for natural objects that are symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the length of natural objects using standard and non-standard units of measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect and measure rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list could go on and on! For more math lessons inspired by nature, be sure to visit Googol's full post and spice up your Earth Day activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109593625,"sku":"A3769","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/globe.jpg?v=1522781727"},{"product_id":"easter-literacy-center-activities-a3770","title":"Easter Literacy Center Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-739 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-lit.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Easter Literacy Center Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love these colorful literacy center activities Vanessa Levin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/springanimals\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e put together for Easter! From letter recognition and sight word identification to beginning letter sounds and reading simple sentences, there's something for everyone {and certainly enough to keep your preschoolers busy during the holiday!}. While we can't describe each and every center idea, here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Sight Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Easter egg cutouts, use a marker to script new or review high frequency words and laminate the set. Place these in the center along with a small basket, egg coloring cup, etc. of plastic, foam, wooden, and\/or magnetic letters and invite your students to spell the sight words out on the egg mats. Builds sight word recognition and fine motor skills. [Extension: Laminate larger sight word eggs to use as play dough mats.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Beginning Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose three beginning sounds to review\/learn, scripting each one onto a blank index card {or cute cutout} and using the card to label an Easter basket. Collect several small items from around the classroom that start with the appropriate letters\/sounds and place them into colorful plastic Easter eggs. Gather the eggs into a large basket, then invite your students to open and sort them into the proper 'sound basket'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic Easter literacy center activities, be sure to check out the full post at Pre-K Pages!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109855769,"sku":"A3770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-lit.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-easter-a3771","title":"The Science of Easter!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fun science activity to explore with your preschoolers during the Easter season, we found some very unrelated, but still very cool projects for you to attempt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-747 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Gardening Science Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: science-at-home.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake seedling Easter baskets like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/science-at-home.org\/handmade-paper-with-seeds\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience@home\u003c\/a\u003e! The process is quite involved, but this activity can be a great precursor to your spring gardening\/botany unit. Use them as window or desk decorations through the holiday season, then find a warm moist place for them to grow and - voila! - a classroom garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-748 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ourcraftsnthings.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave some Easter fun with Humpty Dumpty the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ourcraftsnthings.com\/2011\/04\/science-sunday-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Crafts ~N~ Things\u003c\/a\u003e way! Invite your kiddos to hypothesize what will happen if 'hard boiled Humpty' has a great fall. Hypothesize and compare the results of a fall by 'raw Humpty'. Next, invite your students to hold both a hard boiled egg and raw egg. Have them describe any similarities\/differences. As they observe, give them a closer look at the inside of both eggs. Once again, have them describe what they see - how it is the same and how it differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-749 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: casamarias.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a flubber race like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/casamarias.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/greatest-flubber-race.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCasa Maria's Creative Learning Zone\u003c\/a\u003e! Students will have a blast observing how differently the substance interacts with each container identifying variables like drip speed, string width, string length, etc. and making comparisons between the drippings and real world objects!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109986841,"sku":"A3771","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-1_3f41d770-85c5-4b13-be65-0223c8fc10fd.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"easter-sensory-overload-sensory-bin-inspiration-a3772","title":"Easter Sensory Overload! - Sensory Bin Inspiration","description":"\u003cp\u003eActually, it's just the right amount! If you're wondering how to switch over your sensory tub for the Easter\/spring season, here's some colorfully fantastic inspiration {for this year or to put in the inspiration folder for next year!}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-754 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-756 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinkprincesskingdom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkprincesskingdom.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/march-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKingdom of the Pink Princesses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-757 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-4.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Tub\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-sensory-tub-playdough.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-758 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-5.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Tub\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschooladventures3.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschooladventures3.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/april-sensory-tub-easter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Cup of Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-759 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-6.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Bird Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolmo.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolmo.com\/2011\/04\/april-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Mo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-755 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puppydogtails.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/easter-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-760 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-7.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mydeliciousambiguity.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydeliciousambiguity.com\/2010\/03\/easter-spring-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Delicious Ambiguity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-761 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-8.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: threequeensaking.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threequeensaking.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/springeaster-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThree Queens \u0026amp; A King\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow's \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e for a short list of brilliant Easter sensory tub ideas?! Be sure to follow the link back to each of these fabulous blogs for more pictures, supply lists, and other fantastic early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110347289,"sku":"A3772","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sensory-1.jpg?v=1522781731"},{"product_id":"tornado-in-a-jar-science-experiment-a2315","title":"Tornado in a Jar Science Experiment","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2795365370.jpg\" alt=\"Parker Tornado\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Ryan-o\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/roper\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRyan-o\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Parker Tornado'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/11805212@N00\/2795365370\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore the topic of weather with your students, don't forget to include fun science extensions to help your visual learners {and, of course, for some hands on fun in the classroom!}. We found this great \"tornado in a jar\" science experiment at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weatherwizkids.com\/experiments-tornado-jar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Wiz Kids\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onehookwonder.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/montessori-monday_09.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Hook Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e and thought your kiddos might appreciate the re-creation of this powerful natural disaster. All it takes are a few simple ingredients from home...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled jar {a mayonnaise or canning jar is suggested}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear liquid soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter and\/or food coloring {optional}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is really quite simple, so invite your students to help with a class tornado jar or even create their own at the science center - measuring and combining the ingredients in the proper order {with supervision, of course!}. Consider creating illustrated \"recipe cards\" to help younger 'scientists' along. When finished, as your kiddos shake up their jars and practice getting the circular motion \"just right\", they'll be amazed at what they see forming in their jar! Who knew funnel clouds could be formed indoors?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For younger students, consider creating smaller versions of the experiment. 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Armed with journal pages {like our examples}, a pencil, crayons, and a magnifying glass, send your students out for a tree study! Invite them to observe, describe, draw and\/or record the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a map of the tree's location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude a rubbing of the tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude a rubbing of one of the tree leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the diameter of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the height of the tree {if possible!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw {or trace!} and describe the shape of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the texture and color of the tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsider adding a few of these extensions to the lesson:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your kiddos to spend a few minutes observing the tree. Have them write down all the living things they see, drawing pictures of some of the animals {squirrels, spiders, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students sit by the tree and listen. Ask them to write about what they hear in or near the tree {leaves fluttering, squirrels chattering, birds singing, branches moving, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to use a magnifying glass to look more closely at the tree. Have them record any new observations about the tree, its bark and leaves, or the living things on\/around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the diameters of the trees in the study. 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But if you happen to be able to unearth some 'un-drowned' blossoms, we stumbled across some utterly fantastic flower activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8861\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e that would make a great addition to your spring or flower\/botany lessons! Here are a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI-Spy with Flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e {Pictured above in Katherine's stunning style!} Collect several glass vases, small toys\/items, potting soil, and, of course, some colorful blossoms. As you arrange the flowers, 'hide' the collected items in and on the soil, in the flowers, and anywhere else you can fit them. As your kiddos play, have them describe the item spied, thinking about colors, locations, unique attributes, etc. until their classmates guess which object they've located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Math.\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherine provides two fun options for your kiddos to try. The first is a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8861\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edaisy math puzzle\u003c\/a\u003e. Students are challenged to recognize the numeral in the center of each flower, then count and paste the correct number of petals around it. 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If you're finding spring planting a bit delayed too, here's a fun seed math activity that your preschoolers will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwich Ziploc bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 different seeds {in varying quantities}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElmer's glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall paint brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3385\/graphing-seeds-amp-analyzing-the-data\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSeed graphing worksheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the Ziploc bags with the various seeds - make sure each bag has at least one of each seed and that there are different quantities of each variation - then script a student's name onto each. To start the exercise, have your kiddos find their bag and sort the seeds by type. Then, armed with a shallow dish of Elmer's glue and a paint brush, invite your students to paste the seeds onto the graphing worksheet. When finished with the glue, have your students count the number of each type of seed, scripting the appropriate numeral at the bottom of or beside each bar, and circling it when double-checked. 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Invite students to use as many of the ice cream scoops that have been labeled with various numerals to make the sum. For example, if the cone displays a \"5\" students could use any of the following combinations...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3, 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2, 2, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2, 1, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1, 1, 1, 1, 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Subtraction.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your students to use the ice cream scoops scripted with various numerals to create the difference labeled on each ice cream cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeginning Letter Sounds.\u003c\/em\u003e Label each ice cream cone with a focus beginning letter sound. Draw or glue a clip art image of various objects onto the ice cream scoops. Invite you students to sort the objects to their proper beginning sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe possibilities are truly endless with this fun summer themed math and literacy activity! 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Through it, students will discover not only what frogs eat, but {hands on!} how a frog catches their food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber or plastic insect toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, pass out a party blower to each of your students. Invite them to blow through the hole, extending the streamer so that you can attach a 2-inch strip of Velcro on the bottom of it {so that the Velcro will be on the outside as the streamer curls back up}. Scatter small rubber or plastic insects, each adorned with small piece of Velcro around the activity table, and invite your students to pretend they are frogs, sticking out their 'tongues' to pick up their dinner. Your kiddos are certain to have a blast {and a few giggles!} with this activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension: Make it a game! Scatter Velcro bugs throughout the room and have your little frogs race to fill up their cups {or 'lily pad plates' to be a bit more 'froggy'!}. The student with the most bugs at the end, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115426329,"sku":"A3788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/frog-tongue-activity.jpg?v=1522781762"},{"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":"sidewalk-chalk-story-quilt-a3794","title":"Sidewalk - Chalk - Story Quilt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1015 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/chalk-quilt-1597.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flaxandtwine.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound this adorable art idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flaxandtwine.com\/2011\/05\/sidewalk-quilt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlax \u0026amp; Twine\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it could be a cute reading\/literacy activity for your kiddos this summer! While you may not have divided sections of concrete at your disposal, this works just as well with a chalk grid!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidewalk chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection from your classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat section of sidewalk or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love the brilliant colors and freely created patterns displayed at Flax \u0026amp; Twine, we also imagined students having a blast with a \u003cem\u003edirected\u003c\/em\u003e project, creating colorful story quilts {by themselves, in small groups, or even as a class!}. First, read a story - a new literature selection or a class favorite - then have your kiddos to think about one or more of the following ideas\/prompts as they design a 'quilt square'...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho was your favorite character?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was your favorite part of the story?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrate an alternate ending to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might even consider using a 'compound prompt'. For instance, here's a three-part quilt prompt: 1) Have students select a color that best represents the book as a whole, using it to outline their square, 2) Just inside the colored lines, invite student to draw a repeating pattern of three symbols that best represent the book, and 3) In the center of the square, have your preschoolers draw their favorite scene or character from the selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1016\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/story-quilt-square.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to have a blast exploring and thinking critically about literature, creating beautiful art work and designs, and learning outside in the sunshine and fresh air!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116868121,"sku":"A3794","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/chalk-quilt-1597.jpg?v=1522781771"},{"product_id":"chameleon-caterpillars-craft-a2332","title":"Chameleon Caterpillars Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2809\" title=\"Chameleon-Caterpillar-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Fine Motor and Patterning Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how this kid-friendly caterpillar craft makes use of stripes on a striped background. It reminds us of a chameleon! Whether you pair it with a unit on butterflies, a literary study of Eric Carle's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a fun summer craft, your kiddos are sure to have a great time with this project!\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-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite art paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2594-foam-brush-classpack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkinny foam roller brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e caterpillar template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, have your kiddos prepare the background, using the skinny foam roller brushes and the colorful craft paint to place parallel diagonal lines across the white art paper {this is a \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e way to learn new vocabulary!}. Set the background prints aside to dry, inviting your students to use the caterpillar template to trace and cutout a caterpillar cutout from construction paper. Using scissors and construction paper that has been pre-cut lengthwise into 4-inch wide strips, have your students snip strips of various colors to glue onto their cutout. This process is great for building hand strength and fine motor skills, it also provides a great opportunity to discuss the art of patterning with your kiddos! Add construction paper antennae and legs, then glue the chameleon caterpillar onto the dry background and watch it 'disappear'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For a more chameleon-like effect, have your students trace the caterpillar shape onto white construction paper!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734117064729,"sku":"A2332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg?v=1522781772"},{"product_id":"gone-fishin-fishy-activities-for-preschool-a3796","title":"Gone Fishin' - Fishy Activities for Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Pond or Ocean Kids Craft Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: strongstart.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe loved these 'fishy' activities from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/strongstart.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/gone-fishing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStrongStart\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! They'd go 'swimmingly' with a summer pond or ocean unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting with Fishing Poles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured at right}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic way to improve both fine and gross motor skills - and, of course, explore a \u003cem\u003eunique\u003c\/em\u003e method of painting. Suit up your kiddos in art smocks, tie a rubber or plastic ocean creature to the string of a fishing pole, and get ready for some slippery, swishy painting! [NOTE: Consider shortening the string on the 'painting poles' so little arms don't get so tired holding the fishing rod above their heads\/your students have more control, or have them stand to create.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Magnet Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen used scraps of colorful bulletin board borders to create mini fishing ponds filled with fun {magnetic} sea creatures. Have your kiddos fish for pure enjoyment {and to hone fine\/gross motor skills} or include a literacy or math component for continued learning. For example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Spelling Sight Words. Create letter labels from round white stickers, placing one onto each sea creature, then set out a stack of sight word cards. Invite your kiddos to 'fish for sight words' by choosing a sight word card, then checking the letters on their 'catch', either placing it next to the letter on the card if it matches or tossing it back if it doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Matching Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Letters. Script upper case letters onto round white labels, placing them on the sea creatures. Provide students with lower case letter cards and have them match each of their 'catches' to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting Practice. Script numbers onto round white labels, sticking them to the sea creatures. Provide your kiddos with dotted counting cards, inviting them to match the numerals to the card with the correct number of dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Simple Addition. Set out cards with simple addition {or subtraction} problems, placing a sea creature with the correct answer scripted onto a round white dot into the pond\/ocean. Have your students fish for the correct answer, matching each sea creature to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe list could go on and on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118375449,"sku":"A3796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg?v=1522781780"},{"product_id":"an-ice-cream-shop-in-preschool-a3797","title":"An Ice Cream Shop in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1036\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Pretend Play Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.spelloutloud.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your pretend corner into an ice cream shop this summer with this adorable idea from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spelloutloud.com\/2011\/06\/pretend-play-preschool-ice-cream-store.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpell Outloud\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings You'll Need...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful Play Dough\u003c\/a\u003e {store bought or homemade}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear tubs with lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream flavor labels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream scoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful bowls and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream shop menus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register and play money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are sure to have a blast scooping and selling their summer treats! You might also consider making a batch of uncolored play dough that can be used for 'new flavor creation' or providing students with worksheets that can be used for jotting down flavor ideas {that you can make later}. See our example below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1038\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Ice-Cream-Lab-WS.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Spell Outloud for this and other fantastic early childhood activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118801433,"sku":"A3797","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg?v=1522781783"},{"product_id":"around-the-world-vacation-a2339","title":"Around the World \"Vacation\"!","description":"\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2860 \" title=\"trip2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/trip2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies, Geography, and Culture Elementary Lesson Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo time for a family vacation this year? Embark on your own virtual \"Around the World\" journey inspired by Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/join-us-on-virtual-vacation-around.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMichelles Charm World\u003c\/a\u003e! Through guidebooks, websites, travel books, and more, your kiddos will be able to visit all \u003cem\u003esorts\u003c\/em\u003e of cool places of your choosing. Spend a week on safari in the Serengeti. Enjoy 'canoeing' the rivers and traipsing through the jungles of the Amazon. Study the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the Parthenon, the Pyramids, you name it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the vacation feel real, create...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassports and stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets to\/from your destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuggage tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you \"visit\" each location think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture {food, clothing, homes, customs, religions, music\/instruments, art, etc. of the native inhabitants}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants found in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...incorporating these elements into your research and learning. You also might consider a bit of pretend play. For instance, while visiting Paris, create a small cafe where your kiddos can pretend to eat beignets and drink \"cafe\" while watching the pedestrians on the busy thoroughfare. In Athens, \"hike\" to the Acropolis and use colored pencils {or another art medium} to sketch the Parthenon. And, as with any trip, don't forget the maps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncorporating an \"Around the World\" vacation will make this a summer your kiddos will never forget! Be sure to head on over to Michelles Charm World for more ideas and fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119456793,"sku":"A2339","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/trip2.jpg?v=1522781787"},{"product_id":"butterfly-life-cyclein-noodles-a3816","title":"Butterfly Life Cycle...In Noodles!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1164\" alt=\"Science Butterfly Life Cycle Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.somewhatsimple.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we reserve talk of life cycles and butterflies for the spring season since it seems to fit so well, but we found this awesome project created by Stephanie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.somewhatsimple.com\/2010\/06\/monarch-butterflies.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSomewhat Simple\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! {It's too good \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e to go in your inspiration folder for next year!} The concept is simple - the traditional butterfly life cycle - but the project materials are quite unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; twigs collected from the yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried white beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried rotini, shells, and bowtie pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife cycle labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have a blast as they use the natural elements and dried food items to construct their own version of the butterfly life cycle - a fantastic hands-on learning experience! Stephanie also put together some fun activity worksheets to go along with the lesson that she offers as a free download on her site. Be sure to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{You'll love the various funky fonts! Just print, cut out, and glue!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734123094041,"sku":"A3816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg?v=1522781808"},{"product_id":"easter-suncatcher-craft-and-holiday-literature-selections-a3897","title":"Easter Suncatcher Craft and Holiday Literature Selections!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1684 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Suncatcher-b11.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Craft for Preschoolers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jellyfishjelly.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with some fun Easter literature selections {see our list of favorite books below}, this Easter egg suncatcher craft from Miya Maeda of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jellyfishjelly.com\/?p=920\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJellyfish Jelly\u003c\/a\u003e would be the perfect holiday project for your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-1293-paint-accessories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft paint in assorted pastel colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2012-colossal-brushes-set-of-10-assorted-colors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3461-teacheroffice-shears-8.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellophane or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5735-spectra0174-deluxe-art-tissue0153-assortments-50-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart tissue paper in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10167-economy-glue-classpack-28oz-30count-clear.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlue stick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hole punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5507-heavy-rug-yarn-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA few considerations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Miya offers a fabulous tutorial on her site, we had a few thoughts about the project. We love the idea of cutting an egg shape out of \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e paper plates, exposing the cellophane or tissue paper on both sides, and allowing sunlight to shine through. Constructing the plates this way, whether you hang them on the window or let them dangle from the ceiling, you're sure to get vibrant color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this craft with some fun Easter reading...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEaster Bunny's Amazing Egg Machine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Wendy Cheyette Lewison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome for a Bunny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaret Wise Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bunny's Easter Surprise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jeanne Modesitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Easter Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Brett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Biggest Easter Basket Ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Steven Kroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy Easter, Mouse!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Before Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Natasha Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and you'll have a fun craftivity that your preschoolers are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Jellyfish Jelly for the full project tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-13007\/easter-suncatchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this project!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141870105,"sku":"A3897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Suncatcher-b11.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"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":"10-fun-easter-egg-learning-games-a3899","title":"10 Fun Easter Egg Learning Games!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1695\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Letter-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan and Learning Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephanie from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/playinghouseinmaryland.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/10-fun-learning-games-using-plastic.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlaying House\u003c\/a\u003e created a {\u003cem\u003emost egg-cellent!\u003c\/em\u003e} list of learning games that you and your preschoolers can play using plastic Easter eggs and, it was simply so awesome, we had to share! We originally arrived at her site on a quest to find an upper and lower case letter matching activity, but we hit the jackpot, finding soooo much more than we bargained for!\n\nVisual discrimination. Counting. Spelling. Matching. Memory. These are just a few of the skills\/concepts your kiddos will explore using Stephanie's fun creations. Our favorite activities from the list include the sound eggs, where students must work to match plastic eggs based solely on sound, and the upper and lower case letter matching game, where students create whole eggs by matching the appropriate upper and lower case letters together {pictured above}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Play House the complete list of games! We know your kiddos will have a blast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142427161,"sku":"A3899","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Letter-Match.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"spring-unit-fun-with-birds-a3900","title":"Spring Unit - Fun with Birds!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1702  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/436405956_b48c3b9b82_b.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2007 greenacre8, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of my favorite signs of spring is the return of the birds that have migrated south for the winter. To get in the spirit of spring, we found this cute bird lesson from Amanda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/naturallychicmama.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/learning-at-home-birds.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNaturally Chic Mama\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a great addition to your lesson plans! While you'll have to visit her blog for the full list of activities, here are a few of our favorites...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCookies...they're for the birds!\u003c\/em\u003e We love that Amanda and her boys made cookies for the birds! This can be a super fun activity to do with your preschoolers. Talk about what birds like to eat, then have them help you mix and form cookies from the dough. You'll have to tote them home to bake, but your kiddos will be delighted to find the perfect tree placement for their gift to the birds!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBird watching.\u003c\/em\u003e With your treats ready and waiting, take time each day to observe the wildlife\/birds your offerings attract. Talk about the qualities of a good bird watcher - ability to be quiet, ability to use binoculars properly, knowledge of birds in the area, etc. Arm your kiddos with their bird watching tools - binoculars and a flip book of the most popular birds in your area - and head out. You might consider having your students keep track of all their findings in their science journals. Each day, have them draw\/record how much of their bird cookies are left, the number of birds they observed, if they saw any other animals, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor literature suggestions, a great craft, the recipe for bird cookies, and lots of other great lesson ideas - be sure to visit Naturally Chic Mama!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142623769,"sku":"A3900","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/436405956_b48c3b9b82_b.jpg?v=1522781921"},{"product_id":"spring-literacy-activity-indoor-easter-egg-hunt-a3904","title":"Spring Literacy Activity - Indoor Easter Egg Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1933\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Indoor-Easter-Egg-Hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eI {Kayla} teach a preschool class at church and, this year, I surprised my kiddos with an indoor Easter egg hunt! As a twist to the original hunt, I created paper Easter eggs to hide instead of plastic eggs and added a reading component, printing a word from our focus verse onto each cutout. I hid the cutouts around the room, inviting my preschoolers to work together to find them and, to ensure they arranged them in the correct order, match them to the appropriate egg card in the pocket chart. When they'd matched all the eggs, we read the verse as a class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity would also work well with...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower case letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors and color words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjects and beginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy kiddos had a blast! It was a fantastic team building exercise {it was super cute to see them helping each other find the egg cutouts!} and it was a fun way to review sight words as well as the verse we had been studying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Making the egg cutouts was actually quite simple. I used the fantastic background tiles from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vblibrary\/collections\/72157628687335641\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEnokson's Flickrstream\u003c\/a\u003e and an egg template I found online. Easy peasy!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday! Happy learning!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143410201,"sku":"A3904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Indoor-Easter-Egg-Hunt.jpg?v=1522781926"},{"product_id":"60-egg-activities-for-kids-a3908","title":"60 Egg Activities for Kids!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1988 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/60-egg-activities.005-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Crafts for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tinkerlab.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow awesome is this?! Rachelle over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tinkerlab.com\/2012\/03\/60-egg-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTinkerLab\u003c\/a\u003e compiled this fabulous list of egg decorating ideas, things you can do with plastic eggs, Easter games, crafts, science projects, and more ~ and we think this \"ginormous list of kid-friendly egg activities for Easter and Easter Egg Hunts\" {as described by Rachelle!} is quite timely! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for use at home or in the classroom, we love that there is such a variety of ideas to choose from. Our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster Egg-speriments from Paint Cut Paste. Jen talks about all the different methods she and her daughter used to color Easter eggs! Seriously, we never knew there were SO many ways to decorate an Easter egg!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFancy Shaker Eggs from Mama Smiles. MaryAnn created an assortment of vibrant plastic egg shakers - filling them with different materials to create a variety of sounds - for the kiddos to explore. They're just beautiful and would make a great addition to any early learning environment!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack Open the Egg and Paint from Teach Preschool. Deborah decided to give her preschoolers a unique painting experience, filling plastic eggs with watered down paint, and inviting students to \"crack them\" over a piece of paper for a fun splatter effect! She actually details 3 different ways to paint with the plastic Easter eggs and we know your kiddos will love them all!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just three of the fabulous ideas we found over at Tinker Lab. Be sure to visit Rachelle's Easter showcase for the links to these projects and check out the other \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Easter craft\/activity ideas!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have a wonderful Easter!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144098329,"sku":"A3908","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/60-egg-activities.005-600x400.jpg?v=1522781931"},{"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":"earth-day-experiment-can-you-undo-water-pollution-a3911","title":"Earth Day Experiment - Can You Undo Water Pollution?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2006\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Polluted-Water.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Pollution Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gironlife.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual demonstrations and hands on experiments offer fantastic learning opportunities! Especially when it comes to science, when your students can see, feel, smell, etc. the various concepts you're talking about, they're more likely to connect with and grasp the material. We just \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this experiment from Cindy over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gironlife.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/experiment-can-you-undo-water-pollution.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlong the Way\u003c\/a\u003e - it's great for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time of year, but with Earth Day coming up, we think it would be a fabulous addition to your lesson plans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some forms of pollution can be remedied or reversed - this isn't always the case. That's why prevention is so important. Cindy wanted to demonstrate this very idea to her kiddos, so she offered them a tub of water and a menagerie of pollutants and invited them to dirty the water. Once finished, charged them with the task of returning the water to its previously sparkling state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer kiddos found that this was impossible. While the larger pieces of trash could be picked out, the other pollutants had left a lasting impact on the tub of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot only is this a fun sensory exercise {every preschooler likes to play in water!}, it's also a great reminder that we need to be careful and treat our earth with respect. To see what 'pollutants' Cindy had her kiddos use, be sure to visit Along the Way!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144720921,"sku":"A3911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Polluted-Water.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"earth-day-craft-handprints-around-the-world-a3912","title":"Earth Day Craft - Handprints Around the World","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2014 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.meetthedubiens.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJill over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meetthedubiens.com\/2012\/04\/handprints-around-world.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e shared this awesome craft she did with her kiddos for Earth Day and, with its inspirational message, we thought it would make a nice addition to your lessons. While Earth Day is the perfect time to talk about pollution, recycling, and doing our part to take care of the earth, we also agree with Jill in that it offers a fabulous opportunity for talking about diversity - \"teaching our kids that there are people of different color, race, and religion all over this world, but we are all the same and we need to treat everyone kindly and with respect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Meet the Dubiens! And, while you're there, stick around - Jill is one crafty lady and she has a lot of great craft ideas that would work great in the classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144917529,"sku":"A3912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522781936"},{"product_id":"sensory-earth-day-craftivity-a3913","title":"Sensory Earth Day Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2020\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth_Day_Craft7.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Sensory Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlerunningteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheryl Golangco over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlerunningteacher.com\/giant-earth-for-earth-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLittle Running Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e shared this fabulous sensory craftivity and we thought it would make a fun addition to your Earth Day plans! It's super simple and we \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e your kiddos will love feeling the squishy paint between their toes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/fadeless-white-paper-roll-24x12-14383\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crayola-washable-paint-16-oz-green-8255\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crayola-washable-paint-16-oz-blue-8254\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblue craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle or squirt gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow pan or tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the different elements of the project - spray bottle painting is great for fine motor control and creating prints with their feet provides a super fun sensory experience! As they work, invite your kiddos to discuss how the paint feels - wet, squishy, etc. We also love the idea of having students work together to create the earth print! [NOTE: When dry, the finished Earth cutout would make a great bulletin board decoration.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair this fantastic craft with some Earth Day literature, perhaps a memorable Earth Day poem, and this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! For the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Little Running Teacher!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145015833,"sku":"A3913","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth_Day_Craft7.jpg?v=1522781936"},{"product_id":"easter-bunny-application-a3914","title":"Easter Bunny Application","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2024 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Bunny-Application.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Preschool Printable and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pattonspatch.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one for the inspiration folder for next year! Aren't these Easter Bunny applications from Colleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pattonspatch.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/easter-bunny-applications.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Patton's Patch\u003c\/a\u003e simply adorable? She found the printable application over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/hop-and-easter-bunny-application.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome to Room 36\u003c\/a\u003e {for FREE} and we know your preschoolers will love answering the cutesy questions - what would make them a good Easter Bunny, what their favorite jelly bean flavor is, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love that Mrs. Patton didn't stop at the application. She had her students mount their applications onto pink construction paper and add a photo of themselves as the Easter Bunny! When lined up, the applications turned into an adorable display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis one is a 'don't miss'! Be sure to head over to Mrs. Patton's Patch to see her cutesy Easter display and Welcome to Room 36 for this awesome activity printable!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145277977,"sku":"A3914","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Bunny-Application.jpg?v=1522781938"},{"product_id":"april-showers-bring-may-flowers-craftivity-a3918","title":"April Showers Bring May Flowers Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2040\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Showers-Bring-May-Flowers-b.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Weather Theme Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: everythingexceptthegrill.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently stumbled across this adorable craft from Amber of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/everythingexceptthegrill.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/april-showers-bring-may-flowers.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEverything Except The Grill\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fun spring or weather themed classroom craftivity! Not only that, the finished products will make cute classroom decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-610-sargent-art0174-watercolor-magic0174.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiquid watercolor paints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1786-tapered-water-color-brush-716-long-size-2-set-of-6.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWatercolor paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-102-spectra-tissue-assortments-bright-colors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt tissue paper in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1794-kleencut-kids-scissors-classpk-sharp.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber had her kiddos create an umbrella from the paper plates - handle and all - and then attach cute, colorful tissue paper flowers. The results were adorable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair this project with some fun spring literature and we know your kiddos will have a blast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-14308\/april-showers-bring-may-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this craftivity!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145769497,"sku":"A3918","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Showers-Bring-May-Flowers-b.jpg?v=1522781941"},{"product_id":"pretend-play-making-perfume-a3919","title":"Pretend Play - Making Perfume","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2044 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/making-perfume-pretend-play-00.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Mother's Day Sensory Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.growingajeweledrose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.growingajeweledrose.com\/2012\/04\/pretend-play-perfume-concoctions.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing A Jeweled Rose\u003c\/a\u003e came up with a wonderful sensory pretend play exercise that we know your preschoolers will have a ball with! Perfect for spring explorations {or even Mother's Day activities}, we love that it makes use of natural elements, combining different textures and smells... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing bowls in assorted sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoons, whisks, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential oils {Crystal suggests lavender and rose}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can manage, do this activity outside to cut down on the mess and to allow your students a chance to explore the materials freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity, and lots of other great sensory play ides, be sure to visit Growing A Jeweled Rose!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146031641,"sku":"A3919","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/making-perfume-pretend-play-00.jpg?v=1522781943"},{"product_id":"soap-clouds-spring-weather-experiment-mothers-day-gift-in-one-a3920","title":"Soap Clouds - Spring Weather Experiment + Mother's Day Gift in One!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2048 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Soap-Clouds.jpg\" alt=\"Weather Science Experiment and Mother's Day Gift Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.ourbestbites.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that with a simple bar of Ivory soap and a microwave you can create a puffy cloud? Sara over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourbestbites.com\/2012\/04\/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Best Bites\u003c\/a\u003e recently created a fabulous tutorial showing just how easy it is! Not being a science major, we didn't know exactly why the bar of soap 'blew up' and, while we could make some educated guesses, we decided to check it out because we know your preschoolers first question will be, \"Why?\" Our search led us to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stevespanglerscience.com\/experiment\/soap-souffle\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteve Spangler Science\u003c\/a\u003e. He offers a fabulous explanation {we'll give you a hint - it has to do with water}, so be sure to check it out before conducting the experiment in class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is - these soap clouds can be returned to soap form and would be a great gift idea for Mother's Day! All you need is a bowl, an electric beater, some water, food coloring, and cookie cutter 'molds'. You might also consider adding a few drops of essential oil - lavender or rose, perhaps - to create sweet smelling soaps. [NOTE: This will only work in your favor if you can find unscented or lightly scented bars of Ivory soap!] Package the shaped soaps in candy bags, tie on a colorful ribbon, and you'll have cute \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e useful Mother's Day gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full tutorial, be sure to visit Our Best Bites!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146162713,"sku":"A3920","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Soap-Clouds.jpg?v=1522781943"},{"product_id":"cinco-de-mayo-literature-games-amp-more-a3922","title":"Cinco de Mayo - Literature, Games, \u0026amp; More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2058 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/MaxandEllie-418.jpg\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: maxandellie.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/maxandellie.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/cinco-de-mayo-preschool-lesson.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMax and Ellie\u003c\/a\u003e shared this fun lesson for Cinco de Mayo and we figured, since there's still a few days, you might have some time to incorporate these fun activities into your lesson plans! If they're like most, your kiddos are probably a bit 'spring-ed out' by this time of year and could use a change - even for a day! You'll have to visit Max and Ellie for the full lesson plan, but here's a sneak peek at our favorite activities... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimón Dice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your kiddos learn how to pronounce various body parts in Spanish, then play a game of Spanish 'Simon Says' - or 'Simón Dice'! Not only does this game encourage listening, your students are sure to have a blast learning basic words in another language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMexican Jumping Bean Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mix between marble painting and 'spin' art, we know students will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this activity! Tape a piece of paper to the bottom of a box, add dry beans that have been dipped in craft paint, cover the top of the box, and let your kiddos make the beans 'dance'! The results will be truly unique and display-worthy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full Cinco de Mayo lesson plan - literature suggestions, crafts, and more - be sure to visit Max and Ellie!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146752537,"sku":"A3922","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/MaxandEllie-418.jpg?v=1522781947"},{"product_id":"picnic-pest-counting-a3924","title":"Picnic Pest Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2079 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6862998296_bc117dc230_b.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Summer Themed Math Center Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2012 Kate Ter Haar, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a cute counting activity to include in your spring\/summer theme math center! It's super simple and will help your kiddos review numerals as well as practice counting! {Sorry we don't have a picture of the actual activity!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24640-busy-ants-accents-mini-size-variety-pack.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful ant cutouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3944-expo0174-2-low-odor-dry-erase-marker-chisel-tip-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack dry erase marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood accents - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18226-fruits-designer-cut-outs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efruit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18227-vegetables-designer-cut-outs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003evegetables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15693-pizza-slices-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epizza\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15734-cupcakesmini-variety-pk-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecupcakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15699-candy-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecandy\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript a different numeral onto each ant cutout, and to play, invite your kiddos to identify the number and load up each picnic pest with the appropriate amount of picnic food! We like the ease of purchasing accents, but you most certainly could make your own pieces - simply download various clip art images, print onto white card stock, and cut out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-14680\/picnic-pest-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this activity!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147047449,"sku":"A3924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6862998296_bc117dc230_b.jpg?v=1522781948"},{"product_id":"spring-garden-sensory-bin-a3925","title":"Spring Garden Sensory Bin","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2083\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/springsensorybox.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Garden Sensory Box and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: modernparentsmessykids.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow utterly adorable is this spring garden sensory box from Steph over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.modernparentsmessykids.com\/2011\/05\/diy-veggie-garden-sensory-box.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eModern Parents Messy Kids\u003c\/a\u003e?! The colors are gorgeous and the detail is amazing! If you're looking to revamp your sensory tub for a spring garden unit, this is where it's at. Colorful vegetables created with cardboard egg carton cups, paint, and green chenille stems. Printable veggie markers. Paper seed packs. Gloves, a toy watering can, and a gardening shovel. The elements are so well thought out and work together to create a life-like garden - what more could you ask for?! We even love the bright yellow tub!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome sensory bin {including FREE printbles}, and lots of other great early childhood activities\/resources, be sure to visit Modern Parents Messy Kids.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147309593,"sku":"A3925","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/springsensorybox.jpg?v=1522781950"},{"product_id":"end-of-the-year-actvities-a3929","title":"End-of-the-Year Actvities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2103\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/endofyearmemorybook1.jpg\" alt=\"End of the Year Preschool Lesson Plans\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlestlearners.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fantastic end-of-the-year resource from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlestlearners.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/end-of-year-activities-and-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittlest Learners\u003c\/a\u003e! When your kiddos get a little more antsy and special send-off events create a more chaotic schedule, \"it's important to have an arsenal of end-of-the-year activities to balance out the nostalgia for the school year and the anticipation of the vacation!\" We love these ideas and are sure they'll help keep your kiddos engaged!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMemory Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Pictured above} Great for writing development and practice, invite your kiddos to recall and record various things from the year...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA funny moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of their current favorites - book, food, color, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA description of their best friend - their name, qualities they like about them, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great writing exercise, invite students to list 10 things new students should know about you {the teacher}, your classroom, and preschool in general! We know that your students will feel special knowing that they can impart some wisdom to those who will come after them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are several fabulous end-of-the-year activity ideas and Littlest Learners has plenty more to share, so be sure to visit! Not only that, if you don't have time to create your own memory book pages, etc. - Littlest Learners offers an end-of-the-year 'survival kit' with printable templates for sale in their store!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148030489,"sku":"A3929","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/endofyearmemorybook1.jpg?v=1522781955"},{"product_id":"fun-with-cloud-jars-a3930","title":"Fun with Cloud Jars!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2108\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cloud-Jars.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Weather Science Experiment for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've seen these 'cloud jars' all over Pinterest and around the blogging community {we found these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2012\/03\/clouds-in-jars-and-on-the-table-top-too\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e}, and thought they would make a lovely compliment to your spring science center activities! They're super simple to create and offer an up-close look at how clouds collect moisture that turns into rain {or other types of precipitation} and falls to the ground. It also provides a fun opportunity for discussing the different types of clouds - perhaps you might start the experiment out by showing students pictures of various clouds and inviting them to determine which is the best match for their shaving cream 'cloud'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love how Deborah let the experiment unfold naturally - extending the exploration to table top clouds! For pictures of the process, suggestions for completing the experiment, and an unexpected art extension, be sure to read Deborah's full post over at Teach Preschool!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148194329,"sku":"A3930","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cloud-Jars.jpg?v=1522781956"},{"product_id":"fun-sidewalk-learning-games-a3935","title":"Fun Sidewalk Learning Games","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2131\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sidewalk-Games.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Gross Motor Learning Games and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlehandsbigwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the school year comes to a close, here's a super fun activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlehandsbigwork.com\/2010\/03\/fun-side-walk-games.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Hands, Big Work\u003c\/a\u003e to get your preschoolers moving. All you need is an empty parking lot and some sidewalk chalk! We love the the idea of having your kiddos follow color paths as well as 'race' through the circle maze! It would also be great {as mentioned} to use the sidewalk games to practice letter and number recognition...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a simple path - going straight, in a circle, etc. - and have your kiddos hop from circle to circle, identifying the letter or number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumble all the letters\/numbers up and have students jump from space to space, in the correct order. [NOTE: This will take a bit of planning since you don't want the letters too far away from each other!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple hopscotch, four square, and other traditional kids games are also great gross motor builders and help get some of those 'last days of school wiggles' out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, and links to more sidewalk games, be sure to visit Little Hands, Big Work!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149013529,"sku":"A3935","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sidewalk-Games.jpg?v=1522781961"},{"product_id":"ladybug-math-center-a3938","title":"Ladybug Math Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ladybug-math-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ladybug-math-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow adorable are these ladybug themed math activities from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/spring-time.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Montessori\u003c\/a\u003e?! We think they would make a cute addition to any spring\/summer math center - or even a bug or gardening unit! [NOTE: While the activities are similar, we love how this post shows that there are always multiple ways of presenting an activity.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more complexity, you might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating ladybugs with higher number sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the ladybugs to practice simple addition and\/or subtraction problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think these activities would be simple to create and are sure to be a hit with the kiddos! For these and other great spring\/summer themed Montessori style activities, be sure to visit Teaching Montessori!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149505049,"sku":"A3938","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ladybug-math-1.jpg?v=1522781964"},{"product_id":"alphabet-gardens-amp-watering-cans-a3944","title":"Alphabet Gardens \u0026amp; Watering Cans","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2194\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh air, sidewalk chalk, watering cans, and literacy - we can't think of a better combination! While perusing Pinterest for fun summer learning activities, we stumbled across this fabulous alphabet garden exercise from the lovely ladies, Kristina and E.J., of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2012\/06\/watering-alphabet-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e. It's sure to be a fast favorite with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love is that it can be tailored to fit your kiddos' learning goals - strengthening letter and\/or numeral recognition, building sight word recognition, reviewing shapes or colors, practicing math facts, whatever you need! {And, one thing we didn't think about, is the fine motor concentration and control pouring water from the watering can helps to develop!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tips and set-up suggestions, be sure to visit Toddler Approved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734150553625,"sku":"A3944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1Garden.jpg?v=1522781970"},{"product_id":"dicewalking-summer-fun-in-the-sun-a3952","title":"Dicewalking - Summer Fun in the Sun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2241\" title=\"Dicewalking\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dicewalking.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Summer Outdoor Active Play Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.artfulparent.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe didn't know what 'dicewalking' was until we saw this post by Jean over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artfulparent.com\/2010\/06\/dicewalkin.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Artful Parent\u003c\/a\u003e, but after reading a bit about it, we \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e it will be an instant hit with the kiddos this summer! All it takes is a homemade die with arrows on it and an adventurous spirit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and assemble the arrow die {Jean got hers from Keri Smith's book, \u003cem\u003e'The Guerilla Art Kit'\u003c\/em\u003e, but you could also make your own or check out the free printable template from FamilyFun!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead to the nearest sidewalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll the die and follow the arrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery time you reach an intersection, repeat Step 3!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, the places you'll go! Perhaps you trek through familiar streets or discover previously unknown paths - either way, we know that your preschoolers will L.O.V.E. it! And once you get back, you can have your kiddos write about their adventures...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo see pictures of their grand adventure and links to the arrow die, be sure to visit The Artful Parent!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152323097,"sku":"A3952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dicewalking.jpg?v=1522781980"},{"product_id":"interactive-ladybugs-independent-counting-practice-a3960","title":"Interactive Ladybugs - Independent Counting Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2280\" title=\"Counting-Ladybugs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Counting-Ladybugs.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Counting Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute are these interactive counting ladybugs created by Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/ladybug-math.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e?! Perfect for independent review, students are invited to determine the number of dots on each ladybug by counting them, then open up the wings to view the answer in numeral format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5988-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-scarlet-red.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5991-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4196-sanfords-sharpie-fine-point-markers-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12-brass-paper-fasteners-1-12.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrass paper fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadybug template {You can find a simple template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missanitachung.blogspot.com\/2009\/08\/ladybug.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, print it onto the colored paper, then cut and assemble to save time! All you'll have to do is draw the spots on and write the numbers inside.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You could also create interactive counting bees, inviting students to determine the number of stripes!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great early childhood learning ideas, be sure to visit Counting Coconuts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153502745,"sku":"A3960","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Counting-Ladybugs.jpg?v=1522781987"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/2795365370.jpg?v=1530027652","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-spring-lesson-plans\/holiday-easter.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}