{"title":"Preschool Weather Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tools-for-your-morning-routine-in-the-early-childhood-classroom-a2193","title":"Tools for Your Morning Routine in the Early Childhood Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids thrive with routine and, in truth, most teachers enjoy the sense of normalcy and order that schedules provide. If you're wondering how to set up a great morning routine for your preschoolers and early childhood students, here are some great tips from various early education teachers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21708-calendar-pocket-chart.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to review the day, date, and year at the beginning of the day. Provide a large, interactive classroom calendar where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can strengthen letter recognition and spelling as they review the relevant month of the year.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will sharpen numeracy and counting skills as they review the date (e.g. if it's the 10th of the month students count to ten).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can learn the days of the week and the month of the year through fun songs repeated each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Morning Board\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will a morning board help your students settle into the flow of a new day, it will strengthen valuable skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay review.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the calendar provides a great help, extend the activity by having student volunteers choose from pre-crafted labels (or write with dry erase markers on laminated sheets) to fill in the following items: \"Today is...\", \"Yesterday was...\", and \"Tomorrow will be...\" so that your students begin to make connections and understand the relationships between days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays in school review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a chart to keep track of the number of days your class has been in school, then use the status to practice place value (e.g. at 93 days a student volunteer would place a 9 in the tens place and a 3 in the ones place). Carissa of 1+1+1=1 blog has a great printout for this section of the morning board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students check a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24122-classroom-thermometer-15h-x-3w-fahrenheitcelsius.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to record the temperature and look outside to describe the day's forecast (e.g. cloudy, sunny, rainy, stormy, snowy, etc.). Find a fun weather song to go along with it. It could also be fun to have a \"weather bear\" that student's \"dress\" for the conditions outside (e.g. rain boots, umbrella, parka for rain, winter coat, gloves, and hat for snow, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of these great posts for more ideas, printables, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.com\/Calendar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1...Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/homeschool-calendar-morning-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Calendar \u0026amp; Morning Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/calender-and-morning-board-routine.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalender and Morning Board {Routine!}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087082009,"sku":"A2193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"making-weather-charts-a2288","title":"Making Weather Charts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather_chart13.jpg\" alt=\"paper plate weather chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Blissfully Domestic\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have a classroom version {i.e. dress Mr. Bear for the weather, \"Today the weather is...\" interactive chart, etc}, helping your students create a personal weather chart can be educational and quite fun! We found this simple paper plate clip chart at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlissfully Domestic\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be a great fit, especially if you have younger 'weather watchers'.\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e {or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21259-array-card-stock-classic-colors-100-count-85-x-11.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e} in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton balls\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-337-large-spring-clothespins-natural-2-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden spring clothespin\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\"\u003eCrayola® Markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6543-art-yarn-neon.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy used die-cut shapes, but if you don't have access to a machine, create card stock templates of a sun, snowflake, umbrella, and arrow for your kiddos to trace onto pieces of construction paper or card stock. You might also consider finding a black and white clip art image to print directly onto the colored paper for students to cut out. Along with these shapes, provide your students with a paper plate, a clothespin, and three cotton balls. Before tackling the plate, have your students glue their arrow cutout to one side of the clothespin and set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate in hand, demonstrate how to measure and divide the surface into quarters - using a marker to trace the lines - then invite your students to paste the rest of their colored shapes onto the plate {one per section}. In the last section, have them fluff their cotton balls {pulling them apart ever so slightly} and glue them in a clump to create a cloud. Have them write or use typed sticky labels to label each section. Use the hole punch and yarn to string the crafts up if you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your students to be 'weather watchers', updating their weather chart when they walk into class in the morning to prepare for the group session. Consider gluing a small graph to the back where students can keep a tally of how many days are sunny, rainy, snowy, or cloudy for future comparison and discussion. At the end of the year, you can even attempt to break the weather trends down by month for a visual representation of the weather in your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blissfullydomestic.com\/2009\/weather-charts-for-preschoolers\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Charts for Preschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105628697,"sku":"A2288","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather_chart13.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"blown-away-exploring-weather-a3752","title":"\"Blown Away\" - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-639 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pinwheels.jpg\" alt=\"pinwheels for preschool weather lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.preschoolplaybook.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind is a fun and curious concept to explore - especially when the 'wind storm' is indoors. Trish at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2011\/03\/blown-away.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e posted these fun introductory activities to help your preschoolers learn about this fascinating weather phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Exploration of Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a hair dryer {one with different speed and temperature settings!}, Trish invited her students to use their senses to explore different 'types of wind'. They discovered that wind can be soft, gentle, and quiet, as well as strong and loud. Additionally, if you have temperature settings on your dryer, your preschoolers can also discover that wind can bring gusts of cold and warm air.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Predictions: Will It Blow Away?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, Trish collected several items from around the classroom {a balloon, a tissue, a sheet to paper, a pencil, a toy action figure, a block, etc.} and invited her students to use their knowledge of wind to determine if the object would blow away or be able to stand against the wind. Have students fill out a simple worksheet to record their predictions or make a classroom graph to keep a tally of votes for each object. Once each item has been tested, compare the actual results with the predictions and discuss any discrepancies, etc. Consider adding a mini-graphing lesson, creating visual representations of the results and teaching your students how to interpret them. For fun, Trish kept a box fan running during student play time, giving students the opportunity to test their own items and predictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindy Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few fun ideas for incorporating wind into your craft time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake pinwheels {like Trish and her students} to test, creating wind with your mouth, the blow dryer, and fan, identifying which \"wind making device\" turns the wheel the fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a wind sock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake wind chimes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full lesson, visit Preschool Playbook!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105694233,"sku":"A3752","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pinwheels.jpg?v=1522781705"},{"product_id":"who-has-seen-the-wind-exploring-weather-a3753","title":"\"Who Has Seen the Wind?\" - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5183271840.jpg\" alt=\"The windmill\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Tambako The Jaguar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8070463@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTambako The Jaguar\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'The windmill'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8070463@N03\/5183271840\" 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\u003eIf you need more wind inspiration for your weather unit, we found another great lesson plan at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschoolscience.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Discovery\u003c\/a\u003e where your preschoolers can explore more vocabulary, uses, and practical applications for wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your students have no doubt witnessed, wind can make other things move. Explain that, in some cases, we can harness the wind's energy for our own use. Have students brainstorm objects that have been specifically designed to make use of wind energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome forms of transportation use wind including sailboats, hot air balloons, etc. Provide your students with the necessary materials to make a sailboat {Science Discovery suggests Styrofoam, toothpicks, and paper, but there are certainly other ways as well}. Have students take turns placing their boats into the sensory tub or other prepared containers and blowing them across the water. You might consider creating 'lanes' by stringing corks together and having races!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindmills harness the wind's energy to create electricity. Show your students pictures of wind farms and describe for them just how big a wind turbine is {in terms they can understand like \"It's as tall as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e school buildings, etc.\"}. Also, to remind them how important electricity is in our daily lives, have students describe their morning routine. After several students have had the chance to share, go back through and describe where electricity was used in each step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind strength can vary from nearly nonexistent to hurricane force. Introduce and describe weather terms relating to wind strength: breeze, gust, hurricane, tornado, etc. Have your students explore how wind speed affects various objects in the classroom {a balloon, a tissue, a wooden block, etc}, placing them in front of a fan or hair dryer and measuring how far they move at different speed settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Windy Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind Painting. Place a blob of paint in the center of a piece of craft paper, arm your students with a drinking straw, and invite them to blow the paint across the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend Play. Turn on a fan, provide your students with streamers in various shades of blue, and have them pretend to be the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeather Play. Provide each of your students with a craft feather, inviting them see how long they can keep it in the air by blowing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other great ideas, be sure to visit Science Discovery for the full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105759769,"sku":"A3753","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5183271840.jpg?v=1522781705"},{"product_id":"shoes-matching-amp-races-exploring-weather-a3754","title":"Shoes, Matching, \u0026amp; Races - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2641816595.jpg\" alt=\"Rain boots for kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/28481088@N00\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etanakawho\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/28481088@N00\/2641816595\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to join you for a little weather fun with this seasonal weather race! Perfect for a rainy day {and when your students are pining for warmer spring weather}, it might take a bit to get all your materials collected, but the result will be so much fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Collect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult winter coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves or mittens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult snow boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult rain coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmbrella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult rubber rain boots or galoshes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult tank top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwim goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflatable swim ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult water shoes or flippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult sweater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseball cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult windbreaker jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult windbreaker pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult tennis shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDressing Appropriately for the Weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have the gear, there are several fun ways you an incorporate it into your weather unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprise your students by 'dressing up' {changing your costume behind a fabric panel or easel} and have them guess what season your apparel is appropriate for. Discuss how seasonal clothing choices differ in other parts of the world. For example, when summer arrives in the Northeast United States, people in Australia are getting ready for winter and probably wouldn't be wearing tank tops or bathing suits!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a tote for each seasonal outfit, adding them to the pretend play corner for students to use during your weather unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the apparel to play a fun matching game {you'll have to collect several \u003cem\u003esets\u003c\/em\u003e of each outfit, but it's worth the effort!}. Divide your students into teams of four or five. Call out a season and see which team can outfit one of their members with the correct outfit the fastest. For a fun gross motor extension, consider having students try to complete a small obstacle course\/challenge {i.e. when \"spring\" is called, the first group to dress their teammate in the rain gear and have one student successfully balance the umbrella on their open palm or \"jump in puddles\" along the length of the classroom, is the winner of the round, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are sure to love the chance to dress up and even compete with this fun weather activity!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105956377,"sku":"A3754","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2641816595.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"weathertime-pageantry-exploring-weather-a3755","title":"Weathertime Pageantry - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-651 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thunderstorm-b.jpg\" alt=\"painting a thunderstorm preschool weather unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fairydustteaching.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicing up your weather unit with hands-on races and activities is great and so is adding in some 'weathertime pageantry'! We found some awesome crafts and parade ideas from Sally at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fairydustteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/weather-parade.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFairy Dust Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePageant Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's a parade without pageant sticks? Sally had her students brainstorm the types of weather they encountered - sunny, cloudy, rainy, foggy, snowy, cold, etc. - and invited them to illustrate the different types using paint and poster board. They then mounted their dried creations onto dowel rods\/flag sticks adding colorful streamers to the back and edges for extra color, visual interest, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeathertime Pageantry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways to use the pageant sticks. You can use them like Sally's class did, observing the morning weather, picking the correct stick and singing the appropriate verse of their weather song. [Be sure to visit the full post for the song lyrics. It's a great selection because the words are simple and easy to remember.] You might also consider singing the entire song, providing each child with a pageant stick, and dance around the classroom, pretending to be each type of weather as you sing the appropriate verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love when lessons involve a hands-on approach {and provide a chance for your students to get their wiggles out while learning!}. Be sure to visit Sally's full post for more tips and ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106185753,"sku":"A3755","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thunderstorm-b.jpg?v=1522781708"},{"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-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":"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":"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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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":"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":"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. 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A mixture of tracing, coloring, matching, and more - as they learn various facts about the Olympics and the host country, students will also study and build early science, math, social studies, and handwriting skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the booklet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Olympics-Printable-Booklet-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaps. Weather. Historical symbols. We know your kiddos will have a blast learning with this booklet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please note that the booklet was designed for double-sided printing! 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