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Two-sided game boards\nfor multiple skill level play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Trend Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1720054218777,"sku":"02-T-58104","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/t58104-positions-mm-box-30p.jpg?v=1522176928"},{"product_id":"learning-the-days-of-the-week-through-song-a1851","title":"Learning The Days Of The Week Through Song","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe process of singing promotes use of both the left and right brain. As a child learns and recites lyrics, their left-brain engages to comprehend, make sense of, and store new information. When these lyrics are put to a tune and a child begins to link words with sounds and rhythm, the right side of the brain is engaged. Because of this, singing and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-96-music.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emusic\u003c\/a\u003e stimulate the brain, making kids more capable of processing and retaining information.\n\nCaillou, a popular children’s cartoon created by PBS, offers a Days of the Week song. Found at PBSkids.org, there is an audio track that can be played for students and a page of lyrics that can be printed to promote word recognition. A to Z Kids Stuff provides four different learning songs set to well-known tunes including “Oh My Darlin’ Clementine” and the Addams Family theme song. Additionally, Learning Games for Kids has archived an educational video that combines a mixture of animation, words, and song for fun and easy learning. With these wonderful resources, your students will be on their way to learning the days of the week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abchomepreschool.com\/PreschoolEducationBlog\/2010\/03\/01\/how-to-teach-preschoolers-the-days-of-the-week\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow to Teach Preschoolers the Days of the Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our shopping site which has all kinds of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecircle time rugs\u003c\/a\u003e and other school furnishings!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074957849,"sku":"A1851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"understanding-your-restless-classroom-a1902","title":"Understanding Your Restless Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs children learn, they employ short-term, long-term, and working memory. Working memory is a newer concept, different from short-term memory, in that it encompasses the ability to store information, while also recalling and manipulating it to reach a certain cognitive goal, rather that just parroting back facts. Working memory is needed to perform various activities including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-221-reading-comprehension.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ereading\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-213-spelling.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003espelling\u003c\/a\u003e, comprehension, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath\u003c\/a\u003e. Because it is related to many essential skills, it is important that teachers partner with their students to strengthen working memory. Activities that incorporate reading challenging material, completing brain teasers, participation in simple memory exercises, etc. have a dramatic effect on this skill.\n\nUnfortunately, if a student fails to foster working memory capabilities, there can be noticeable consequences. Difficulties with working memory can exhibit themselves in many different ways. Typically, students are found to have a reduced attention span and easily become distracted. In addition, these students tend to forget about the task at hand, have trouble remembering directions, fail to complete tasks, make careless mistakes, and have difficulty solving problems. While encouraging appropriate exercises to strengthen these crucial skills, teachers should also remember that students who are having trouble with working memory take longer to process material and plan accordingly. Time exercises are generally ineffectual and fast paced lessons make it more difficult to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.parenting.com\/article\/Child\/Health\/The-Upside-of-Fidgeting\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Upside of Fidgeting - Parenting.com\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076760089,"sku":"A1902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"infant-and-toddler-activities-a1910","title":"Infant and Toddler Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes it's difficult to come up with activities for your infants and toddlers. While playing and sensory exploration of their surroundings is key, many teachers feel that they should be providing at least a \u003cem\u003efew\u003c\/em\u003e structured activities each day to help stimulate their young students and enhance the learning process. Emily Barrow, Child Care Answers contributor, has compiled a list of several activities that are appropriate for these age groups.\n\nFrom birth to one year, Barrow suggests making each child a 'memory block'. Collect small boxes from home and ask parents to bring in a few pictures of their child with siblings, grandparents, parents, etc. If parents do not feel comfortable bringing in family photographs, spend some time going through magazines and finding pictures of other babies, families, different expressions, animals, etc. Also, as a supplement to images, find fun textures that can be glued to the sides of the boxes. These may include, but are not limited to, aluminum foil, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2575-chenille-stems-assorted-12-stems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebumpy chenille stems\u003c\/a\u003e, velour paper, foam with magnetic backing to stick blocks together, etc. Make certain to spend time with each child explaining the different pictures and textures. The great thing is, block pictures and textures can be changed periodically to keep them interesting to your students!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other ideas, including age groups 12 to 24 months and 24 to 36 months, be sure to read Barrow's full article!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/childcareanswers.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/activities-for-your-little-one.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChild Care Answers - Blog: Activities for your little one\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076956697,"sku":"A1910","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"how-problems-with-attention-memory-affect-math-performance-a2120","title":"How Problems with Attention \u0026 Memory Affect Math Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile attention and memory are important in \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e subject, they are especially critical to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath\u003c\/a\u003e success. Tammy Andrew, feature writer for Suite 101's teacher tips and training section, discusses how to identify poor math skills stemming from problems with one or both of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Attention Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent overlooks important details. This will be especially evident in word problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn problems with multiple steps, student frequently skips one or more parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent makes random errors (e.g. adding instead of multiplying), showing that they have not taken the time to read the problem in full or check over their work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Memory Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent has difficulty recalling single facts or those needed to solve multi-step problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent has difficulty identifying the type of problem presented and how to solve it.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teaching-strategies-mentorship.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/how-to-identify-poor-math-skills-caused-by-attention-or-memory\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow to Identify Poor Math Skills Caused by Attention or Memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084067353,"sku":"A2120","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"getting-to-know-your-students-in-preschool-a2198","title":"Getting To Know Your Students in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome teachers fail to realize that they're not the only ones who have to learn the names during the first week of school. In \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epreschool\u003c\/a\u003e especially, where most of the children haven't met before, it can seem like a daunting task to keep track of every new acquaintance. (And almost nearly impossible for children that have difficulty with names in the first place!) Karen Cox, featured in the Teachers.Net Gazette as well as the creator of PreKPages, has compiled a list of activities that you can complete with your preschoolers to help them get to know one another and start off the year on the right foot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-443-physical-education.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBean Bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding common ground and making associations can sometimes make it easier to learn names. Have your students form a circle then toss a bean bag to a student asking them to introduce themselves and answer a fun question (e.g. what's your favorite ice cream topping, color, game, etc.). After answering, have the child toss the bean bag back to you then repeat with another student.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriend B-I-N-G-O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate B-I-N-G-O cards with photos of your students. As preschoolers won't have a school picture from the year before, take time out of class the first day to snap a picture of each student. Also create a set of \"calling cards\". Throughout the first week, play the game every day and keep watch for children who need extra help. In some cases they may just have trouble with recall or they may not be as social, etc. and need help getting to know their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas, be sure to read Cox's full post at Teachers.Net and visit her blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachers.net\/gazette\/wordpress\/karen-cox\/getting-to-know-you-activities-karens-pre-k-page\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGazette » Getting to Know You Activities – Karen’s Pre-K Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087344153,"sku":"A2198","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sticker-matching-memory-games-a2210","title":"Sticker Matching \u0026 Memory Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed new games for your preschool or kindergarten classroom? Here are two simple ideas that are fully customizable, will keep your students occupied for hours, and won't break the bank!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Sticker-Matching-Game1.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1930 alignright\" title=\"Sticker Matching Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sticker-Matching-Game1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHeavy card stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Word processing software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun stickers\u003c\/a\u003e (make sure there are two of each sticker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5283-velcro-tape-58-round-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVelcro dots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Plastic sheet protectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-395-contact-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eContact paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSticker Matching Game Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our examples, we found fun animal stickers and made a farm animal matching game as well as a sea animal matching game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/leaf?id=0B4sTE2kpHqYENDJhMGRlMDktOTlhZi00NmY4LWJkMDUtNjZlMzgzYTA1NmRi\u0026amp;sort=name\u0026amp;layout=list\u0026amp;num=50\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egame board template\u003c\/a\u003e, changing the title, labels, and colors to match you sticker theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint onto sturdy card stock and place your customized game board into the plastic document sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/leaf?id=0B4sTE2kpHqYEN2JhMTkzOWUtMjM3Yi00YjhhLWI5YTYtZDVkNDQ4NWRlZDZh\u0026amp;sort=name\u0026amp;layout=list\u0026amp;num=50\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egame piece template\u003c\/a\u003e. Place your chosen stickers within the game piece squares. You'll need 6 distinct stickers (i.e. for our farm theme we chose a horse, sheep, pig, cow, dog, and chicken).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out the sticker game cards and use contact paper to laminate each piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace half of each Velcro dot within the squares of the game board (apply directly to the plastic document sleeve) and the other half to the back of the game cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo play, students will be given the pile of game cards and must stick the picture to it's proper label and place on the game board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSticker Memory Game Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing identical stickers, create a second set of game cards. Shuffle the cards and place them face down on a flat surface. Play as you would any other memory game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087770137,"sku":"A2210","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sticker-Matching-Game1.jpg?v=1522781595"},{"product_id":"silhouette-shape-matching-game-a3289","title":"Silhouette Shape Matching Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-7  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Shape-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette Shape Matching Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching games are a great way to improve memory, teach the concepts of grouping and sorting, strengthen problem solving skills, and teach critical thinking. Joel Henriques, artist and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/match-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade By Joel\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this silhouette shape matching game printable that your students are sure to love! It has spectacular graphics (be sure to pull out the crayons and markers because your students will certainly be asking to color in these quirky characters!) and the silhouettes provide a unique matching challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it on your students' desks as a surprise morning warm-up, keep a stack at the writing center for individual fun, or build it into a lesson on shapes, making observations, or creative writing (e.g. have your students pretend that the characters have \"lost their shadows\", inviting them to describe how they lost it and their adventures in trying to get it back). Be sure to visit Henriques' \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e for the download and take the time to check out his other great early childhood posts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your preschool classroom?  Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elearning carpets\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088622105,"sku":"A3289","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Made-by-Joel-Shape-Match.jpg?v=1522781600"},{"product_id":"if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-a-lesson-in-economics-a2882","title":"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1834\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies and Children's Literature Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile your kindergartners may not understand the term 'economics', they'll certainly understand what it means to \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e something. Mary Suiter, lesson contributor to A to Z Teacher Stuff, has designed a relevant economics lesson for your students that will help them comprehend the concepts of cause and effect, demand, and the difference between a good and a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-850-drawing-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28401-if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIf You Give A Mouse A Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuiter suggest beginning the lesson with a discussion on cause and effect using simple sentence examples your students will understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cause-Effect-Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discussing several examples, invite your students to come up with their own cause\/effect statements or provide them with several cause statements (e.g. \"Morgan decided not to clean her room...\", \"Daniel sat quietly at his desk and finished his work...\", etc.) and invite them to finish them with effect statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect, introduce and read Numeroff's \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". (NOTE: Before reading, it can be fun to pose the title as a cause statement and invite students to predict the effect statement!) After finishing the story, Suiter recommends completing the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the events of the story. This can be done playing a memory \"chain\" game. Have students create a circle. Ask for a student volunteer to start the game. Pass them a bean bag and have them say the first item the mouse wanted after being given a cookie (milk). Instruct them to pass the bean bag to a friend anywhere in the circle who is to recite the first \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e second things (milk, straw). As your students pass the bean bag, continue building up the list until you've recounted every item. Not only will your students be strengthening memory and gross motor skills, they're sure to have a blast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concepts of cause and effect. Use the events in the story to construct cause and effect statements. Discuss as a class why these statements make sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concepts of goods and services. Everything that the mouse wanted could fall under the umbrella of a good or a service. Give students the definitions of these terms and invite them to brainstorm other goods and services that they use every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of demand. Describe the difference between wants and needs. Introduce to students the idea that they themselves are consumers (just like the mouse, or their parents, or their neighbors, etc.) who have specific and unlimited wants and needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the concepts to create and illustrate a story. As a class, create your own story, modeled after \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". Here students will get extra practice with cause and effect, practice distinguishing between goods and services, and make connections between related goods as well as demand. Provide students with drawing materials and have each student illustrate a different part of the class story. This can later be bound and put in the classroom library or sent home for children to share with their families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is certainly not a complete list, Suitor gives some great ideas on how to bridge the gap between economics and this delightful children's storybook. Your students are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ecedweb.unomaha.edu\/lessons\/mouse.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson: Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089048089,"sku":"A2882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg?v=1522781603"},{"product_id":"fall-leaves-that-sparkle-a2238","title":"Fall Leaves That Sparkle","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/liliesandbees\/1055433499\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2106\" title=\"Glitter - lilies and bees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Glitter-lilies-and-bees.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Flickr | lilies and bees | Britney M\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat toddler or preschooler doesn't enjoy using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e? That's what Jennifer, creator of the blog Ramblings of a Crazy Woman, thought when she designed this simple, yet festive fall leaf craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow aluminum baking pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFoam paint brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst things first, you'll need to take your tots on a nature adventure! Take them on a tour around the schoolyard and invite them to collect *two* of their favorite fall leaves. Not only will this give your students practical experience with numbers and counting (however small), it will give them a \u003cem\u003especific\u003c\/em\u003e goal to fulfill which is important in keeping young children on task!\n\nBack in the classroom, set up the workspace. Provide students with shallow baking dishes or plastic trays (great to keep on hand for keeping messes in check!), small containers of glitter, a shallow dish of school glue, a foam paint brush, and a piece of wax paper. Demonstrate the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint glue on one side of the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition a leaf on the glue. Allow the glue to set just a bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint glue onto the leaf and the other side of the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a color of glitter and sprinkle it over the leaf and the glue on the wax paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold the excess (now glittered) wax paper over top the leaf and press it flat. Set aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen glue has set, trim around the outside edges of the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your students to repeat this process with their second leaf. Offer help if they ask (or if you observe they require it!), but use their second creation as a test of their memory and ability to follow directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all the glitter leaves have dried, use them as window decorations, string them together to create a beautiful garland, hand them from the ceiling at different heights for beautiful falling leaves, or incorporate them into a bulletin board! The possibilities truly are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089211929,"sku":"A2238","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Glitter-lilies-and-bees.jpg?v=1522781604"},{"product_id":"community-helpers-police-officers-a3701","title":"Community Helpers: Police Officers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-47\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Police.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePolice officers help to keep our communities orderly and safe. Here are some great lesson ideas for the next chapter in your community helpers unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Police Officer Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, begin by introducing the day's community helper. We didn't mention it before, but it can be fun to create a character (e.g. Sheriff Nelson, Officer Nelson, etc.) and dress up as that character when making the introduction. If anything, your students will enjoy a bit of silliness to start the day! Detail the different roles of a police officer, what they wear, and even what they drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning About Safety Through Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the importance of road signs and motor vehicle safety rules. Explain that police officers help to ensure that these rules are followed. Build on this idea by reminding students that, as pedestrians, they also have road safety procedures to remember. Discuss crosswalks, looking both ways, listening for cars, etc. Use songs like \"Look Both Ways\" by The Wiggles and \"Walk Across The Street\" by Barney to help your students remember the rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemind your students that talking to strangers is dangerous. Also, discuss with them that they should never let anyone touch them who makes them feel unsafe. To help them learn about 'stranger danger' teach them Barney's \"Stranger Song\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Officer Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolice officers ensure that members of the community follow the \"rules\" (laws). Provide students with the challenge of following directions. Create recipe instruction cards (like the ones featured \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2010\/09\/recipe-card-collages\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e at Irresistible Ideas) that incorporate common police objects (e.g. badge, whistle cutouts, etc.). Have students follow the \"recipe\" to create fun collages while brushing up on their math and direction following skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Officer Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with ink pads and sheets of paper. Invite them to create fingerprints. Discuss how everyone has a different fingerprint and, armed with magnifying glasses, have your students tour the classroom and examine their classmate's prints. You can also mix them up to create a matching game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoliceman Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Lois Lenski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficer Buckle and Gloria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Peggy Rathmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider taking a field trip to the police station or organizing an evening \"tour\" for students and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089867289,"sku":"A3701","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Police.jpg?v=1522781608"},{"product_id":"abc-flash-cards-a3301","title":"ABC Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-210 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"colorful alphabet and pictures\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you certainly can't force precise letter recognition and alphabet mastery in preschool, it never hurts to capitalize on your child or students' natural curiosity or find ways to incorporate both letters and numbers into daily exploration for increased exposure. Created by Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/preschool-printables-new-abc-powerpoint.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, these adorable alphabet flash cards make the perfect addition to any preschool classroom or learning setting, not only because of their dynamic design but because they offer such versatility in learning!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eABC Flash Card Learning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-6-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eChoose a group of five or six letter flash cards to work with. Set them out face up and invite the student (or group of students) to identify the letter and picture on each. Have them close their eyes while you remove one of the flash cards and, when finished, invite them to guess which card was taken away. This activity is best used during one-on-one instruction or in a small group setting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the flash cards for a scavenger hunt! If your classroom has labels (i.e. clock, desks, etc.), have your students identify a particular letter in the words found around the classroom, invite students to find objects in the classroom that start with a particular letter, or write a sentence on the board (perhaps from their favorite book) and have students \"hunt\" for and underline a particular letter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eFor more advanced students, invite them to try putting the alphabet flash cards in order. You might consider doing this on a smaller scale by offering the student four or five letters at a time to place in order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarisa also shares some great activity suggestions so be sure to read her full post when you visit her site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe alphabet flash card set featured includes only upper-case lettering. Consider creating a second set of lower-case alphabet cards for exposure and fun matching practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong with case, you may wish to analyze the card objects (e.g. in Carisa's set there is an \u003cem\u003eant\u003c\/em\u003e on the \"A\" card). Consider making sure your two sets of flash cards (upper- and lower-cases) capture all the long\/short and hard\/soft letter sounds. It may seem like an advanced concept, but if you're making them anyway, every bit of exposure counts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Practicing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"Kayla\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092947481,"sku":"A3301","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"fun-with-color-wheels-a3302","title":"Fun with Color Wheels","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-223 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Wheel.jpg\" alt=\"color wheel\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mama-jenn.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen teaching your preschoolers about colors and their relationships with one another, a color wheel can be very useful. But instead of just displaying and talking about it, how about having students create their own? Jenn, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/printable-color-wheel-activity.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e, offers an exciting color wheel printable that will help you introduce the concepts of primary and secondary colors to your child or students - \u003cem\u003eand offer them fun, hands-on exploration in the process\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Wheel Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenn recommends using colored water, eye droppers, and toothpicks to fill in each circle on the color wheel. Not only will your students learn about color theory, they'll be strengthening fine motor skills as they carefully drop water onto each dot and mix the colors with a toothpick. Be sure to visit her full post for a list of supplies and instructions! Once your students have completed this exercise a few times, consider the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with large circle cutouts in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Based solely on the combination of colored dots presented and what they have learned, invite students to match the cutouts to their appropriate place on the color wheel. If they find this tricky, have them \"test\" the colors again using Jenn's method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the color wheel printables as play-dough mixing mats, inviting students to follow the \"recipe\" found at each place (i.e. if the mat shows two red and two yellow dots, have students create two small red dough balls and two small yellow dough balls and knead them together).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a twist on Jenn's idea by adding shaving cream to the mix. Provide students with two color wheel worksheets - one to be used as a \"recipe card\" and the other for mixing colors. On the mixing card, place a dollop of shaving cream in each circle. Invite students to follow the \"recipe\" at each place on the color wheel, adding small drops of food coloring to the cream and mixing it with a toothpick or paint brush handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you visit Jenn's site for the download, be sure to check out the rest of her blog. She has many more great early childhood posts that your preschoolers are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Mixing!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093144089,"sku":"A3302","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Color-Wheel.jpg?v=1522781628"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-big-amp-small-animal-match-a3306","title":"Learning About Sizes: Big \u0026amp; Small Animal Match","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-257 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with large and small animals that students must match\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kids.scintro.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore heading off to kindergarten, it's important for your preschooler to be able to distinguish and categorize objects based on size including:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig and small.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTall and short.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong and short.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this big and small animal matching worksheet designed by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kids.scintro.com\/worksheets\/index.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScintro\u003c\/a\u003e, a resource for preschool science and lesson plans, you can introduce the first category of opposites, encouraging your students to observe and compare!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-12-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-12\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students simply draw a line from the small animal picture to its matching big picture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eProvide students with safety scissors, inviting them to cut out each animal picture. When finished have them sort the animal cards into two groups by size - big and small.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two worksheets and cut apart, creating two of each animal card. Laminate and place the cards face down on a flat surface. Have students use the cards to play a memory game where matches are made based on size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader book where students cut the animal pictures from the worksheet and glue them to the correct page of a pre-made book (like the example below).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-260\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small-Animals-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example book craft for identifying big and little animals\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-261\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small-Animals-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example book craft where students identify big and little animals\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book would continue until each animal card was identified and categorized! Be sure to visit Scintro for the download and, while you're there, take time to browse their other awesome resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094127129,"sku":"A3306","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Big-Small.jpg?v=1522781634"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-length-worksheets-a3308","title":"Learning About Sizes: Length Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-297 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Longest-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"activity worksheet featuring crayons and pencils where students must choose the longest object in each group\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidslearningstation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next series of size worksheets also comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslearningstation.com\/preschool\/length-worksheets.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Learning Station\u003c\/a\u003e and will help your preschoolers learn about length - the ability to distinguish between long and short objects. A total of ten unique printables, students will be asked to observe and compare objects in order to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify which objects in a group are long and which are short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the shortest and longest object within a group of objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice drawing an object that is shorter or longer than the object presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch short and tall objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the worksheets as designed or try one of these exciting activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-14-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-14\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eAfter completing the worksheet activity, pair students up and invite them to cut the images from their printables. Encourage them to play a memory matching game by placing the cards face down on a flat surface, taking turns flipping over cards, and making matches based on object length.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students use the worksheet image cutouts to create patterns. Start of with a simple AB pattern (e.g. long, short, long, short) and graduate to more complex patterning (e.g. short, short, long, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the worksheet images to create an interactive emergent reader booklet where your students can explore important vocabulary like: short, shorter than, shortest, long, longer than, longest, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample Interactive Emergent Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader cover page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-307\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-3.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-4.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Kids Learning Station for these awesome worksheets and other helpful early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094323737,"sku":"A3308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Longest-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-same-size-at-the-beach-a3309","title":"Learning About Sizes: Same Size at the Beach","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-321 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Same-Size-at-the-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"beach themed worksheet for learning to distinguish and match objects of the same size\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is it important for your child or student to be able to compare objects and distinguish between big and small, tall and short, and long and short items, it's also important for preschoolers to be able to differentiate groupings of objects to find those that are the same size. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/preschoolconcepts.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLS Books\u003c\/a\u003e, a great online resource for early childhood worksheets and printables, has designed this fun beach-themed worksheet to help your students master just that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-15-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-15\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students complete the worksheet as designed by coloring the objects in each group that are the same size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate an interactive matching game like the one below using the worksheet images. Invite the students to pull the tab, compare the image in the viewer window to the image on the worksheet, and select the matching picture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-316 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Size-Matching-Game-e1289316404730.jpg\" alt=\"homemade matching game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-317 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Size-Matching-Game-2.jpg\" alt=\"homemade matcing game with pull tabs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-16-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-16\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two worksheets and cut apart, creating two of each object card. Laminate and place the cards face down on a flat surface. Have students use the cards to play a memory game where matches are made based on size (same size).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader book - to review big, small, and same size objects - where students cut the beach pictures from the worksheet and glue them to the correct page of a pre-made book (see previous posts in the Learning About Sizes series for examples).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit TLS Books for the download and a multitude of other learning worksheets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094454809,"sku":"A3309","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Same-Size-at-the-Beach.jpg?v=1522781636"},{"product_id":"mnemonics-amp-memory-a2797","title":"Mnemonics \u0026amp; Memory","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-491 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4097561067_16cf6986ec.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Memory Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 digitalbob8, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever studied for a big test, having to memorize large amounts of data or long lists of information (like the 50 states and their capitals!), you've probably wondered, as you plodded through flashcard after flashcard, if there was an easier way to learn and recall the data. Mnemonic devices are one such memory technique that make use of acronyms, rhymes, and even diagrams to help improve recall of dates, figures, names, and other facts when it matters most - or so the experts say! In this human behavior project, students will explore whether mnemonic devices actually \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e help improve memory.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing several volunteers, the experimenter explore how well mnemonics help memory. Here are the basic steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a control group with a list of at least seven words to commit to memory. Dr. Michelle Maranowski, project creator and contributing \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/HumBeh_p044.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e staff member, suggests using the eight royal houses of England (e.g. Norman, Plantagenet, Lancaster, York, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsor) or another such list. [NOTE: The words should be difficult, but not too difficult that your test subjects will be intimidated.] Allow participants 5 minutes to study the words then send them to another room for 1 hour. After the hour has passed, call them back in, provide them with paper and a pencil, and time how long it takes for them to recall the seven terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a second group with the same list of seven words to commit to memory, but also provide them with a mnemonic device for the words. [If you need help coming up with a memory aid, be sure to check Dennis Congos' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.learningassistance.com\/2006\/january\/mnemonics.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e9 Types of Mnemonics for Better Learning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.] Give them the same 5 minutes to study the words and mnemonic, an hour of down time, then time how long it takes for participant recall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a list of experiment materials, project procedure, several variations, and helpful background information, be sure to visit Maranowski's project page at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or maybe some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e? Check out our online store where we have a great selection of educational products at very affordable prices!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734095142937,"sku":"A2797","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4097561067_16cf6986ec.jpg?v=1522781641"},{"product_id":"alphabet-turkey-hunt-a3313","title":"Alphabet Turkey Hunt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alphabet-Turkey-Hunt-A-C.jpg\" alt=\"upper and lower case letter matching game with an indian and turkey theme\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthen upper and lower case letter recognition and fine motor skills with this Thanksgiving-themed alphabet match game from Jo Kramer at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/NativeAmericanUpLowClipCard.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e. Twenty-six cards in all, each card features an Indian hunter marked with an upper case letter (there is a card for each letter of the alphabet) and three turkeys with various lower case letter selections. Students are charged with identifying the lower case letter that corresponds with the upper case letter displayed on the card, clipping a clothespin to the correct match. Your students are sure to have a blast with with activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrintable Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-19-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-19\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the printable cards as designed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eMemory Game. Cut the cards apart and laminate them to create a memory game where students can match upper case letters, lower case letters, or upper \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e lower case letters. The game ends when no more matches can be made.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eWriting Practice. Cut the cards apart, laminating them, and have students practice printing by tracing the letters with a dry erase crayon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eOrdering. Cut the cards apart and have student practice ordering both upper and lower case letter sets - A to Z (or even backwards for an extra challenge!).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo has many other Thanksgiving-themed printables so be sure to check them out when you head over to Making Learning Fun for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Hunting!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734095863833,"sku":"A3313","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alphabet-Turkey-Hunt-A-C.jpg?v=1522781644"},{"product_id":"turkey-number-bond-go-fish-game-a3315","title":"Turkey Number Bond “Go Fish” Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-379 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Number-Bond-Go-Fish-Game.jpg\" alt=\"homemade game cards with turkey graphics\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you've likely experienced, preschoolers love learning through games! While traditional worksheets can offer a calming, quiet-time activity and certainly have their place, the more you can get your students to engage in an exercise (e.g. the more appealing you can make it), the more connections they'll make and concepts they'll absorb. The creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/turkey-number-bond-go-fish-game.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e, offers this fun, Thanksgiving-themed printable to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept Alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor younger, less advanced learners, have students practice number recognition and counting skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor older, more advanced learners, have students practice number bonds, specifically two numbers that work together to make ten - the cards are specifically designed for this feature, the number in the upper left-hand corner of each \"pair\" (i.e. 6 and 4, 2 and 8, etc.) sports a matching color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-21-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-21\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGo Fish!\u003c\/b\u003e Print, cut apart, and laminate several copies of the game cards. Create \u003cem\u003eat least\u003c\/em\u003e two sets and keep adding by twos (e.g. 4, 6, etc.) for a greater challenge.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRules of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach player is dealt 3 cards with the remaining cards placed face down in the center of the table. [NOTE: The game is best played with 3-6 players.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach player looks through their hand and discards any pairs (younger children will discard matching numbers, older children will make pairs based on number bonds as described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe student left of the dealer starts the game by asking a specific player (regardless of their position in the circle) for a card that will help them make a match. If the player does not have the card they say \"Go fish!\" and the student must select a card from the middle. If the player has the card (or multiples of the card), they must give \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e of them to the student. The student then makes a pair and continues their turn until they're told to \"Go fish!\" by another player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the center pile is gone or a student has discarded all of their cards, the game ends and the student with the most discarded pairs wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld Maid.\u003c\/b\u003e Print, cut apart, and laminate two copies of the game cards. For younger students, remove one zero card, leaving its match without a pair, to create an \"Old Maid\" card. For older students, who are making matches based on number bonds, remove both ten cards and one of the zero cards (this means that the \"deck\" is composed of one zero card and two of each number card 1 through 9).]\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRules of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeal out all of the cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach player looks through their hand and discards any pairs (younger children will discard matching numbers, older children will make pairs based on number bonds as described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dealer begins the game by offering their cards, face down, to the student on their left. The student chooses a card in the hopes of matching it to one of those left in their hand. If a match can be made, the student places it with their rest of their matches. If a match cannot be made, the card stays in their hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter their turn, the student then offers \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e cards to the player on their left and the process is repeated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game continues this way until someone is left holding the unmatchable zero card (or \"Old Maid\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMemory.\u003c\/b\u003e Print, cut apart, and laminate two copies of the game cards. Place the cards face down on a flat surface.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRules of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students roll a dice to see who goes first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe player rolling the highest number starts out by flipping two cards over, revealing their numbers. If the numbers do not create a match, they are flipped back over and it is the next player's turn. If the numbers \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e create a match (refer above to the rules for younger and older players), the student claims the cards and continues by flipping over two more cards. This continues until a match cannot be made and then it is the next player's turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game continues until all matches have been made, the player with the most matches wins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nNOTE: The challenge is \u003cem\u003eremembering\u003c\/em\u003e where specific number cards that have previously been revealed are located in order to make matches!]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many variations (and the ability to make things easier or harder depending on the skill level of your students), these game cards are must haves for the preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Playing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096289817,"sku":"A3315","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Turkey-Number-Bond-Go-Fish-Game.jpg?v=1522781647"},{"product_id":"astronaut-preschool-skill-worksheets-a3332","title":"Astronaut Preschool Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-526 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Astronaut-Preschool-Pack.jpg\" alt=\"astronaut clip art\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe, homeschool mom and creator of the site Homeschool Creations, recently began a new space thematic unit with her kiddos and had the grace to share her \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/astronaut-preschool-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAstronaut Preschool Pack\u003c\/a\u003e with the rest of us fortunate souls! Get geared up for some 'far out' learning as we give you a sneak peek at a few of our favorite space themed printables!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstronaut Preschool Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstronaut Vocabulary Flash Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Vocab-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"space themed vocabulary cards\" class=\"featured\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will your preschoolers learn new unit vocabulary words, these fun flash cards can be used for many other activities as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice letter recognition and ordering by putting the flash cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and laminate two sets of flash cards for memory and matching exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to trace the vocabulary word at the bottom of each card for fine motor, letter, and handwriting practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Size Sequencing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Size-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"red clip art rockets of different sizes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers differentiate between small-, medium-, and large-sized objects with this fun sequencing exercise. Perfect for discussing terms like \"largest\", \"smallest\", \"larger than\", \"smaller than\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider using the rocket cutouts to create an interactive emergent reader like this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3734\/fun-snow-themed-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esnowman example\u003c\/a\u003e. As students complete the pages, they'll have to problem solve where to use each cutout so that the pages make sense (an added bonus!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace Silhouette Matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Silhouette-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"space themed shadow matching game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike regular matching games, your preschoolers will be required to make observations, pay attention to detail, and identify like objects in this activity. The silhouettes add additional complexity to the exercise, forcing students to rely on shapes rather than other, more noticeable colors and details. A great problem solving activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Scissor Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Scissor-Skills.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed scissor skill worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe provides two scissor skill worksheet variations so your students will get plenty of practice! Consider printing the worksheet onto different types of paper (i.e different thicknesses, different textures, etc.). This will help strengthen student hand muscles as well as fine motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print and laminate worksheets. Provide students with dry erase crayons and invite them to do some pre-writing practice by tracing the lines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Color Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Color-Recognition.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed color cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will students practice color and color \u003cem\u003eword\u003c\/em\u003e recognition with these adorable printables, they're just as versatile as the vocabulary flash cards. Here are some great exercise ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to trace the color words for printing practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students review letters and the concept of ordering by placing the color cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader color book (like the example below) that students can read over and over. On the first page they can glue the colored rocket and on the opposite page they can glue objects of the same color found around the classroom (i.e. a button, a pom pon, a magazine clipping, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Color-Book-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example rocket themed interactive emergent reader color book\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Color-Book-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example rocket themed interactive emergent reader color book\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese selections don't even make up \u003cem\u003ehalf\u003c\/em\u003e of the activities in Jolanthe's Astronaut Preschool Pack so be sure to check out her full post for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101270553,"sku":"A3332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/HC-Astronaut-Vocab-Cards.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"the-mitten-by-jan-brett-a3735","title":"The Mitten by Jan Brett","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-452 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/mitten_anniversary_jacket_300.jpg\" alt=\"Jan Brett's The Mitten book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: janbrett.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would winter be without warm, cozy mittens? In her distinct style, renowned children's author \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/janbrett.com\/bookstores\/mitten_book.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJan Brett\u003c\/a\u003e has created a wonderful winter story about a lost mitten and the woodland creatures who find it called, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mitten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - a book which Teachers.net lesson plan contributor Janet Lowe thinks makes the basis of a great winter lesson for your preschoolers and kindergartners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by reading the story to your students. Invite them to listen carefully, taking note of each of the woodland creatures who finds (and wiggles into!) Nikki's lost mitten. At the story's conclusion, test your students' listening skills by completing a sequencing activity where students are provided with mitten and animal cutouts then asked to place the creatures inside the mitten in the correct order. Jan Brett offers delightful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/janbrett.com\/put_the_animals_in_the_mitten.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprintables\u003c\/a\u003e for this activity on her website that you can print and distribute or you could have students draw their own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-451\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Mitten-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"example animal flash cards for Jan Brett's The Mitten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eArtwork Source: Jan Brett\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider using Brett's printables to create flash cards (like the ones shown at the right) where students can trace the animal names for letter and pre-writing practice as well as use the cards for ordering practice (alphabetical) and even memory\/matching games! The possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice with Adjectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowe also suggests providing students with a mitten cutout to decorate with craft supplies from around the classroom (i.e. yarn, pom pons, etc.) with the phrase \"My mitten is ____________.\" at the bottom, inviting students to brainstorm describing words. Once again, you can use one of Brett's printables and word processing software to create and print a project worksheet onto sturdy card stock (that will stand up to the demands of decorating!). Below is an example of a worksheet adapted using Jan Brett's artwork:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-454 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-mitten-is...craft_.jpg\" alt=\"example mitten craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: janbrett.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretend Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo reinforce the concept of sequencing, it might also be fun to have your students take turns dressing up as the characters in the book - Nikki and all the animals - and act out the story while it's being read. This offers a great creative outlet for your preschoolers while helping them to remember the story and practice sequencing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachers.net\/lessons\/posts\/3011.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson Plans: The Mitten lesson plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101532697,"sku":"A3735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/mitten_anniversary_jacket_300.jpg?v=1522781679"},{"product_id":"shamrock-pattern-matching-a3346","title":"Shamrock Pattern Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-721 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Pattern-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock pattern matching file folder game for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ran across this great shamrock pattern matching activity created by Preschool Printables while perusing one of our favorite homeschool sites, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/muffin-tin-monday-and-getting-start-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e. Originally designed as a file folder game, this free printable provides many great lesson ideas for your St. Patrick's Day unit!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-40-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-40\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the printable as designed, creating a file folder game for students to use during free time or at a classroom learning center. Students will certainly enjoy tackling the challenge independently.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eMount the patterned shamrocks onto blank index cards and laminate. Have your students use these to play a shamrock memory game in small groups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two sets of patterned shamrocks, inviting students to use the cutouts to complete simple patterning exercises - AABB, ABAB, ABBA, ABCABC, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to use these fantastic shamrock printables, your students are sure to have a blast! Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolprintables.com\/filefolder\/shamrock\/filefoldershamrock.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Printables\u003c\/a\u003e for the download and for some other great printable activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Matching!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104973337,"sku":"A3346","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Pattern-Matching.jpg?v=1522781700"},{"product_id":"all-kinds-of-weather-matching-worksheet-a3351","title":"All Kinds of Weather Matching Worksheet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-748 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weathermatch.jpg\" alt=\"preschool weather matching printable worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your preschoolers to develop their critical thinking skills with this weather-themed worksheet from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/preschoolthinkingskills.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLS Books\u003c\/a\u003e - a fantastic site for free printables! Featuring black and white graphics {that just beg for you to get out the art box and add a bit of color!}, students must decide which weather condition the child(ren) in the picture are suited for. In some cases, the clothing choices are important (i.e. the raincoat and umbrella signify rain, etc.), while in other cases, your preschoolers must take into account the activity in which the figure is engaged (i.e. flying a kite signifies wind). This exercise offers your students a chance to explore relationship-building, hone observation skills, and strengthen problem solving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet \u0026amp; Activity Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students use the images to begin a weather chart - paste a weather image in the header of each column, attach the appropriate\/matching picture in the column underneath, then find and paste pictures from old magazines, etc. that are relevant to each type of weather condition (i.e. an ice skater would be placed under \"Snowy\", a surfer would be glued under the heading \"Sunny\", etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter completing the exercise, use the images as journal prompts each day (i.e. Have your students glue the sun clip art image to the top of their paper and write or dictate, \"When it's sunny, I like to __________.\" or \"When it's sunny, I wear __________.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor further practice, cut the images apart, glue them to blank index cards, and use them to play a simple memory game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the download, be sure to visit TLS Books! And, while you're there, don't forget to peruse the awesome selection of free printables they offer!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105792537,"sku":"A3351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weathermatch.jpg?v=1522781705"},{"product_id":"zoo-animal-flash-cards-a3356","title":"Zoo Animal Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-771 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Zoo-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"preschool zoo animal flash card printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese adorable zoo animal flash cards can be found in the \"Z is for Zoo\" school packet at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/z-is-for-zoo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOopsey Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e {a blog designed and maintained by Alison a teacher, mother, and crafter who is kind enough to share her incredible creations!}. Along with other fantastic activity ideas and printables, these flash cards are sure to provide your preschoolers with tons of zoo animal fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few ways in which you can incorporate these cards into your lessons\/curriculum:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-42-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-42\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint, cut, and laminate the flash cards and have students use them to play a memory\/matching game.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint, cut, and laminate several sets of cards, inviting your students to practice simple patterning exercises {AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eInvite students to practice their sorting skills using unique parameters {i.e. animals I like vs. animals I dislike, animals I've seen vs. animals I have yet to see, etc.}. You might also consider using the cards to collect data about the class as a whole, having students 'vote' on different prompts {i.e. favorite zoo animal, least favorite zoo animal, etc.} and creating bar graphs of the results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students try their hand at \"Animal Charades\". Place the zoo animal flash cards into a basket, inviting student a volunteer to draw a card, act out the animal for their classmates, and continue giving clues until their fellow students guess the animal on the card. You could do a similar \"Pictionary\" activity, having a volunteer \u003cem\u003edraw\u003c\/em\u003e the animal while classmates guess.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-51.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 5\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students practice ordering the animals several different ways - alphabetically, from biggest to smallest {this exercise will take previous research as to animal weights, etc. and can be a fun learning activity even if students do not get the order correct}, tallest to shortest, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to use the cards, the adorable graphics and adaptability of the printable make them a great resource for the preschool classroom! Head on over to Oopsey Daisy for the download and, while you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the \"Z is for Zoo\" unit!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106742809,"sku":"A3356","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Zoo-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"product_id":"colorful-spring-bee-amp-flower-matching-a3359","title":"Colorful Spring Bee \u0026amp; Flower Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-788 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"spring flower and bee color matching game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.filefolderfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to give your preschoolers a spring challenge? Try this dynamic bee and flower color matching game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.filefolderfun.com\/Pages\/PreschoolColors\/BeautifulBees.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFileFolderFun.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Each cutout is composed of two colors - the bees with alternating stripes and the flowers with alternating petals - making the game much more complex and challenging for your kiddos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this printable students will...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen color recognition skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and refine visual discrimination skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice making observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen problem solving skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-44-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-44\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the worksheets to create a file folder game as originally intended by the creators of FileFolderFun.com.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint one set of worksheets, cutting them apart, and using them to play a memory matching game - inviting students to make bee\/flower matches. You might also consider printing two sets and having students play the same game, but making flower\/flower matches and bee\/bee matches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two {or more} sets of worksheets, separating the flowers from the bees, inviting your students to practice simple patterning exercises.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit FileFolderFun.com for the download and for other fantastic free printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Matching!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107463705,"sku":"A3359","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spring-flowers.jpg?v=1522781715"},{"product_id":"garden-vegetable-flash-cards-spring-botany-unit-a3363","title":"Garden Vegetable Flash Cards - Spring Botany Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-815  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2415781310_477234523c_b.jpg\" alt=\"printable vegetable flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a way to help your preschoolers recognize and distinguish common garden vegetables? These spectacular vegetable flash cards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jojoebidesigns.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ejojoebi designs\u003c\/a\u003e {we found via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/03\/31\/free-montessori-botany-materials-for-a-gardening-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e} are the perfect way! The vivid images are memorable, the text introduces new vocabulary for your little learners, and the cards can be introduced seamlessly into your classroom workshops and centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Card Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-46-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-46\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two copies of the flash cards, place them face down on a flat surface, and invite your students to play a memory\/matching game.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate three-part learning cards by printing two sets of flash cards, leaving one set whole, and cutting the second {image and text} apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students sort the flash cards based on different variables - color, like\/dislike, eaten\/not eaten, alphabetical, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit jojobi designs’ \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jojoebi\/sets\/72157604544026454\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr page\u003c\/a\u003e for the set of 20 printable vegetable flash cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108348441,"sku":"A3363","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2415781310_477234523c_b.jpg?v=1522781719"},{"product_id":"the-life-cycle-of-an-apple-spring-botany-unit-a3364","title":"The Life Cycle of an Apple - Spring Botany Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-823 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/apple-life-cycle.jpg\" alt=\"preschool printable apple life cycle\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.montessoriforeveryone.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring offers the perfect opportunity for your preschoolers to explore botany and gardening. And, as your students discover the many flowering plants and trees of spring, learn the difference between vegetables and fruits, and maybe even try their hand at gardening, reintroducing the concept of life cycles just seems to fit right in {we say reintroduce because there are many opportunities for delving into this concept - pumpkins, butterflies, spiders, etc. - and you may have already covered it in a different unit}. We found this great apple life cycle printable at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.montessoriforeveryone.com\/Cultural-Materials_ep_61-1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMontessori for Everyone\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would compliment the unit nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith it, students will...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the life cycle of an apple using both visual and textual clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn new vocabulary words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the cyclical nature of all life cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students use the cards to create their own chart of the apple life cycle, print two sets in order to play a memory\/matching game, create three-part learning cards by printing two sets and cutting one {text and picture} apart, or design an interactive emergent reader that makes use of the cards to tell the story of the apple. Be sure to visit Montessori for Everyone for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108577817,"sku":"A3364","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/apple-life-cycle.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"fruit-flash-cards-spring-botany-unit-a3365","title":"Fruit Flash Cards - Spring Botany Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-827 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1924825972_7afc98d9f9_b.jpg\" alt=\"fruit three part printable matching flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't believe we missed \u003cem\u003ethese\u003c\/em\u003e while we were gabbing about the awesome \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3363\/garden-vegetable-flash-cards-spring-botany-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003evegetable flash cards\u003c\/a\u003e at jojobi designs, but here are their counterparts - \u003cem\u003efruit\u003c\/em\u003e flash cards! There are plenty of ways to incorporate this phenomenal learning resource into your classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Card Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce students have had plenty of practice, combine these with the vegetable flash cards for sorting practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out and laminate each card, binding them together with a binder ring to create a handy flash card book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with the vegetable cards, use these to create:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA matching\/memory game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-part learning cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious sorting exercises - color, like\/dislike, eaten\/not eaten, alphabetical, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit jojobi designs' \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jojoebi\/sets\/72157604544094330\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr page\u003c\/a\u003e for the set of 24 printable fruit flash cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108708889,"sku":"A3365","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1924825972_7afc98d9f9_b.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"gardening-preschool-pack-from-homeschool-creations-a3368","title":"Gardening Preschool Pack from Homeschool Creations","description":"\u003cp\u003eJolanthe from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.com\/gardenpreschoolpack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e created this fantastic interdisciplinary, multi-skill printable gardening unit that would be perfect for spring and learning about the Earth. Featuring twelve colorful activities, here are a few of the highlights {as always, you'll have to visit Jolanthe's site for the full scoop}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-853\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gardening-1.v1.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden cutting and fine motor skill preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScissor Skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this exercise, students help 'water the flowers' by cutting on the line in order to connect the watering can to the colorful blooms. Jolanthe provides two scissor skill worksheets that can be printed onto different weights of paper to provide exercise variations. For additional fine motor practice, you might also consider laminating a copy of each worksheet, or sliding them into a plastic document sleeve, and placing a copy in the writing center along with a dry erase marker or crayon to use for tracing. Along with building hand strength, coordination, and learning how to properly hold a writing tool, the activity also provides pre-writing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-854\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gardening-2.v1.jpg\" alt=\"spring gardening writing patterns preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e While similar to the activity extension above, this pattern writing worksheet offers much more complex pre-writing practice - helping students practice directional movement, apply proper hand position, recognize the difference between drawing and writing, etc. Print onto the back of recycled worksheets or laminate for use with dry erase crayons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-855\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gardening-3.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden colors and shapes preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors \u0026amp; Shapes in Bloom.\u003c\/strong\u003e This activity is great because it requires your students to practice several concepts\/skills at once - shapes, colors, color word recognition, and shape word recognition. Cut the descriptions from the flowers, inviting students to match the pieces, or have your students paste the blooms into a booklet, highlighting the color words and circling the shape words {or both!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-856\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gardening-4.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden parts of a plant preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts of a Flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this fun puzzle worksheet, students will learn new vocabulary words and about the basic parts of a plant. First, invite students to construct the flower, placing the cards in the correct order, then match the appropriate vocabulary words to each part. Once they've had exposure to the words, have them play memory\/matching games with the flower and vocabulary cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-857\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gardening-5.jpg\" alt=\"spring garden story sequencing preschool printable activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Sequencing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This activity goes along with the book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJack's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, by Henry Cole. After reading the story, invite your students to take these story event strips and put them in the correct order. This can be done as a class, in small groups, or as an individual assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the incredible activities Jolanthe has in store for your kiddos in her gardening unit. Be sure to visit her blog for more information and for the free download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning! \u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-25 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109069337,"sku":"A3368","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gardening-1.v1.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"product_id":"uppercase-letter-tracing-cards-a3386","title":"Uppercase Letter Tracing Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1144\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Uppercase-Letter-Cards-Collage7.jpg\" alt=\"Traceable Printing Practice Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tracing cards made by Jolanthe of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/uppercase-letter-tracing-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e are a gem! Print them onto sturdy card stock, laminate, and bind with a key ring to create a reusable activity for the writing center. Print onto paper, inviting students to cut and paste the cards {in order} into a small booklet for individual printing practice and review. Create two sets of the laminated card stock cards for students to use in a memory matching game where students take turns making matches and practice tracing the letters when a pair is made. However you use them, these letter tracing cards are invaluable in the preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe is also working on a set of lowercase letter tracing cards that can be used in the same way! Or, as a fun twist, have students complete the memory matching game with one set of uppercase and one set of lowercase cards...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Homeschool Creations for this download and be sure to bookmark the site so you can check back for the lowercase printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734114508825,"sku":"A3386","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Uppercase-Letter-Cards-Collage7.jpg?v=1522781756"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-matching-game-a3387","title":"Dinosaur Matching Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1149 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dinosaur-match-game.jpg\" alt=\"Dinosaur Match Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: projectsforpreschoolers.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny of your kiddos going through a dinosaur phase? Does your classroom explore a dinosaur unit at some point during the year? This dinosaur matching game printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.projectsforpreschoolers.com\/dinosaur-match-game\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eProjects for Preschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e would be the perfect addition to your free play or game area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing real photos and featuring more than just one dinosaur in each shot, students are certain to strengthen visual discrimination and visual memory skills as they attempt to pair identical cards. They'll also build problem solving, practice making observations, and strengthen social skills as they break into groups to play this fun game with their classmates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Projects for Preschooler for this and other educational downloads for your kiddos!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734114803737,"sku":"A3387","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/dinosaur-match-game.jpg?v=1522781758"},{"product_id":"stunning-alphafantastical-decor-or-classroom-printables-a3389","title":"Stunning! - 'Alphafantastical' Decor or Classroom Printables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1165\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/alphabet_wall_art_.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Alphabet Cards Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.thehandmadehome.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll we can say is, WOW! These alphabet printables from Ashley at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehandmadehome.net\/2011\/05\/freebie-of-the-month-club-alphafantastical-insta-decor\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Home\u003c\/a\u003e are simply stunning and, whether you have a place for them at the moment or not, FIND ONE, because every preschool classroom needs a set of these!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace them in simple white frames and hang as a wall grouping in your reading nook {like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mekhart.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/nursery-room-book-shelves-filled.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKara's Korner\u003c\/a\u003e!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a clothesline effect wall grouping like Ashley did. {Better yet, set the line at 'kid-level' and have your preschoolers practice letter recognition and placing them in the proper order!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the artwork in a smaller size, creating a deck of educational alphabet cards for your preschoolers:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate and hold together with a binder ring to create an alphabet flip book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and laminate two copies to play an alphabet memory matching game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame the full sized prints, placing one on each desk in the classroom, then have your kiddos go on a scavenger hunt - finding items from around the room that begin with the letter and setting them on the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibilities are endless!!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike we said, EVERY preschool classroom needs a set of these alphafantasical prints - they're gorgeous, versatile, and best of all, educational! Be sure to head on over to Handmade Home for the download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115328025,"sku":"A3389","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/alphabet_wall_art.jpg?v=1522781762"},{"product_id":"color-by-number-sight-word-flash-cards-a3397","title":"Color-by-Number Sight Word Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-luSpcEzALA8\/TdS0LAsGJNI\/AAAAAAAAAis\/d8mk0m5NUS8\/s320\/IMG_6866.JPG\" alt=\"Literacy Sight Word Flash Cards Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: moffattgirls.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing directions. Identifying sight words {including color words}. Numeral recognition. Pre-printing practice. These little color-by-number sight word flash cards make a fantastic addition to your literacy center! We found two options for you to choose from...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first, from Annie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/pre-primer-sight-word-flashcard.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e, includes four cards to a page and invites students to rely on their knowledge of color words to help them complete the activity. The second, from Carisa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\/SightWordColorbyNumber.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e and inspired by Annie's printables, includes two cards per page, using colored font to help students identify the color that corresponds with each number, but adding a word tracing element that provides your kiddos with some pre-printing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith either set, students will gain exposure to high frequency words and learn to follow directions, while the finished product provides a valuable tool for classroom learning. For example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy putting two sets together, students can play a sight word memory matching game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiding the flash cards around the classroom, students can go on a sight word scavenger hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminating the cards and holding them together with a binder ring, students can make a sight word flip book for future practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy spreading them around the floor, students can play all sorts of fun sight word review games - 1) Have students toss a bean bag to the sight word called, 2) Invite students to run and find the sight word called or rolled {see Carisa's '\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/kindergarten-with-krash-review.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoll \u0026amp; Find\u003c\/a\u003e' game}, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to their blogs to check out these and other fantastic early childhood printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118473753,"sku":"A3397","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_6866.jpg?v=1522781781"},{"product_id":"lots-o-dots-fourth-of-july-games-deco-amp-more-a3404","title":"Lots~O~Dots - Fourth of July Games, Deco, \u0026amp; More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1257 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6a00d8341c5c8953ef0148c79ed555970c-800wi.jpg\" alt=\"Fourth of July Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: allsorts.typepad.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cute little patriotic circles created by Jenny Harris of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allsorts.typepad.com\/allsorts\/2011\/01\/freebie-friday-lots-o-dots.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllsorts\u003c\/a\u003e are a fantastic resource for your Fourth of July Unit! Why? Because, not only are they super cute, they're also über versatile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse them as...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGame pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e Print two copies, cut out, and laminate, inviting your kiddos to place them face side down on a flat surface and play a memory\/matching game!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSorting coins.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kiddos to come up with various ways to sort the \"coins\". For instance, \"has flowers v. does not have flowers\", \"has dots v. does not have dots\", \"has dots, has flowers, has both,\" etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePatterning coins.\u003c\/em\u003e Print multiples, cut out, and laminate, inviting your preschoolers to create various patterns with the coins - AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCounting discs.\u003c\/em\u003e Have your preschoolers use the circles as simple counting manipulatives. The activities are endless!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClassroom\/Home decoration.\u003c\/em\u003e String the discs together to create a fun garland to hang on the hearth, around windows, along the staircase, around a bulletin board, etc. You might also hang them vertically to create a \"mobile\" of sorts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBuilding discs.\u003c\/em\u003e Cut four small slits in the sides of each laminated disc and invite your kiddos to build\/create! {Similar to this activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.com\/2010\/02\/slotted-building-discs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to mention, if you're making any special holiday treats, these little circles make adorable cupcake toppers, favor bag labels, etc! Head on over to Allsorts for this awesome printable!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119686169,"sku":"A3404","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6a00d8341c5c8953ef0148c79ed555970c-800wi.jpg?v=1522781788"},{"product_id":"itty-bitty-teeny-tiny-word-books-a3409","title":"Itty-Bitty Teeny-Tiny Word Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1302 \" title=\"ib-book-farm\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ib-book-farm.jpg\" alt=\"Farm Literacy Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jmeacham.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the resource link for these fantastic itty-bitty teeny-tiny word books at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/emergent.readers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Meacham's Classroom Snapshots\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! With three available themes - zoo, farm, and neighborhood - each booklet provides students with exposure to new vocabulary words, strengthens letter recognition, and builds pre-reading skills {along with some coloring fun!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike little themed dictionaries, these word booklets can be...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashioned into emergent readers {as designed}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut apart and used as flash cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaced in a flip book and used for independent study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed together to play a sorting game {i.e. separate the animals\/items that belong  \"on the farm\" from those that belong \"at the zoo\"}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut apart and used to play a memory\/matching game {e.g. concentration}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Jessica's classroom website for these and other great downloadable resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734120505369,"sku":"A3409","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ib-book-farm.jpg?v=1522781793"},{"product_id":"wild-about-alphabet-cards-a3417","title":"Wild About Alphabet Cards!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1352  \" title=\"alphabet-cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/alphabet-cards.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet and Literacy Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: wildaboutkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Preschool Printables, we don't think you can ever have too many sets of alphabet cards! We love this versatile set created by Mrs. Johnson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wildaboutkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/freebie-alphabet-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWild About Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e - the cutesy graphics are sure to go with any theme and we \u003cem\u003eadore\u003c\/em\u003e the leopard print border she used to to tie them all together, creating a custom ABC border in her classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the Printable in Your Classroom...\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint each alphabet card onto an 8.5\" x 11\" sheet of card stock, laminate, and use as decoration for the classroom. {Be sure to mount the cards onto colorful sheets of paper and add an awesome border like Mrs. Johnson did or purchase inexpensive frames for a more 'homey' look!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a laminated 8.5\" x 11\" of each card, spread them out on the classroom floor and play a letter or beginning letter sound recognition game {i.e. call out a letter or make the beginning letter sound and invite your students to find the matching card}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cards, printed onto smaller paper {i.e. 4\" x 6\" blank index cards}, as flash cards or to create a flip book for individual letter practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating two sets of cards {using blank index cards}, have your kiddos test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are so many possibilities! Be sure to head on over to Wild About Kindergarten for this awesome download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123257881,"sku":"A3417","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/alphabet-cards.jpg?v=1522781808"},{"product_id":"summer-star-unit-constellation-activity-cards-a3418","title":"Summer Star Unit - Constellation Activity Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1359 \" title=\"ConstellationCards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ConstellationCards.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Space Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLeft: www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca | Right: www.science-teachers.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer, with its warm clear nights, is the perfect time of year to do some star gazing and, subsequently, tackle a space unit! We found two sets of constellation cards that would make a great introduction to the unit. While your little ones probably won't catch onto names like 'Sagittarius the Archer' or 'Cassiopeia the Queen', they'll be amazed to find that, just as they search for shapes in the passing clouds, shapes can be found in the night sky too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the first set of cards at the National Research Council Canada website {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/on-our-shelves-january.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e}. Eight cards total, each card comes with a brief summary of how the constellation came to be. The second set is a bit more comprehensive {i.e. includes more constellations} with 28 constellation cards, but does not provide a history with each card. We found the second set at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.science-teachers.com\/constellation_flashcards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience-Teachers.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstellation Card Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your kiddos with a fun fine motor activity, inviting them to use a jumbo push pin for a little constellation pin punching! Either set will work great for this exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of constellation cards and have your kiddos test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration. The larger set of cards would probably work better for this activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing several sets of the cards, invite your kiddos to play a game of constellation 'Go Fish'! This exercise will work best once your students have had some exposure to the different constellations {and their names!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123356185,"sku":"A3418","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ConstellationCards.jpg?v=1522781809"},{"product_id":"sight-word-sentences-bingo-a3421","title":"Sight Word Sentences \u0026 BINGO","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1384\" title=\"110809-reading-sight-word-sentences\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/110809-reading-sight-word-sentences.jpg\" alt=\"Sight Word Game and Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.schoolsparks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the colorful worksheets created by Renee and Heather of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolsparks.com\/blog\/sight-word-sentences-and-bingo-for-early-reading-practice\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe School Sparks Blog\u003c\/a\u003e and these sight word printables are no different! Providing a logical progression of learning and \"chunking\" for easier learning, you'll find five sets of preschool level sight word flash cards, a worksheet of sight word sentences to go along with each set, and five unique BINGO cards to use for review when your kiddos have completed all five sets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Flash Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash cards are a great way to introduce new vocabulary words because they're so versatile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets, lay them face down, and have your kiddos test their matching\/memory skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets, cutting one set into 2- or 3-piece puzzles. Have your kiddos use the un-cut set as a guide to put the other cards back together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a flip book - laminating the cards, punching a hole in the top left corner, and using a binder ring to hold the cards together. Students can then use this book for individual study and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Sentences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger learners, who may need a bit more practice before tackling the worksheet without help, cut the worksheet to create individual sentence strips. Invite them to match a set of sight word flash cards to the sentence strip on which the word can be found. For older learners, simply provide them with a worksheet and a highlighter, inviting them to find the focus sight word in each sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word BINGO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe culminating activity (that will test your students' knowledge of all the sight words studied) - BINGO - is pretty self explanatory. Although you might consider using it as a word list for a sight word \"scavenger hunt\". Similar to the sight word sentences, prepare a special paragraph or newsletter in which your students must find the listed words, circling them on the paper and crossing them off their BINGO card\/list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few of the fun worksheets at The School Sparks Blog. Be sure to head over for these and other great downloads!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734124371993,"sku":"A3421","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/110809-reading-sight-word-sentences.jpg?v=1522781812"},{"product_id":"letter-sound-flash-cards-a3425","title":"Letter Sound Flash Cards!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1408 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/103_5021.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Reading Alphabet Flash Cards Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: projectsbyjess.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these \u003cem\u003efabulous\u003c\/em\u003e flash cards that teach letter sounds at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/projectsbyjess.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/leap-frog-letter-factory-flash-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRunning With Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e, a crafty blog created by the talented Jessica! She actually drew each one - \u003cem\u003eby hand\u003c\/em\u003e - and has been gracious enough to share them with others who might find them useful. And useful they most certainly are...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of the cards and invite your kiddos to test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your preschoolers practice sequencing\/ordering and letter recognition by putting the cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the letter cards - face down -  in the center of the table. Have students take turns picking up a card and identifying the letter\/letter sound. For correct answers, have students keep the card. At the end of the game, students tally up how many cards they have and the one with the most is the winner!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to sift through the cards to find the letters of their name. Provide them with a list of the names of their classmates and have them 'build' their names as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Jessica created these spectacular cards to go with Leap Frog's Letter Factory DVD. If you own\/purchase this classroom resource, there are many other applications for the cards! You can find some of them at Running With Scissors.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't miss out on these great cards! Visit Running With Scissors for a full color download or a black and white version that your kiddos can help you color!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125191193,"sku":"A3425","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/103_5021.jpg?v=1522781816"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-preschool-memory-a3821","title":"Back To School Preschool Memory","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1203\" title=\"DSC_2116\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSC_2116.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers get to know each other this school year with a fun game of memory, like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/kindergarten-memory.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Place Called Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the first day of school, invite your kiddos to pose for a picture. Consider setting up a fun background, providing props, etc. to get you preschoolers excited. [NOTE: Sometimes it can be a stretch to get shy students to take a picture. You might also consider having students pose for pictures at \"Meet the Teacher Night\" when their parents are nearby and can provide some support.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop wallet sized prints of the photos - 2 of each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate game cards from card stock {like the ones created by Jonelle at A Place Called Kindergarten}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue each picture to a game card, adding small adhesive labels with student names scripted or printed on them. [NOTE: You'll need two name labels for each student.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider creating a \"game board\" {i.e. a piece of poster board with game card outlines} to help your kiddos learn how to line the cards up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this game, your students will know each of their classmates by name within the first few weeks of school! What spectacular fun!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125256729,"sku":"A3821","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSC_2116.jpg?v=1522781816"},{"product_id":"bug-themed-number-cards-a3426","title":"Bug Themed Number Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1414  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Number-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"Counting and Number Recognition Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.thecraftyclassroom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bug number cards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thecraftyclassroom.com\/HomeschoolPrintablesBuggyBoards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Crafty Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e are a great resource to keep on hand. Not only will they go great with any spring\/insect unit, they can easily be incorporated into your math center or kept on hand as a fun transition activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on a number hunt - \"Can you find number '1'?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your kiddos put the numbers in order for smallest to largest and from largest to smallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of number cards, inviting your students to test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBind the set of number cards together with a binder ring to create a flip book for individual practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave participating students place a set of number cards, face up, in front of them. Equipped with two dice, have your kiddos take turns rolling them. Invite them to add up the number of dots on both die faces, turning over the corresponding number card. The first student to turn all their number cards face down, wins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more game ideas and, of course, the fantastic printables, be sure to visit The Crafty Classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125355033,"sku":"A3426","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bug-Number-Cards.jpg?v=1522781817"},{"product_id":"transportation-and-occupations-flash-cards-a3429","title":"Transportation and Occupations Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1440    \" title=\"When-I-Grow-Up-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/When-I-Grow-Up-4.jpg\" alt=\"Transportation and Occupations Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: owensfamily-gwyn.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a community helpers or \"faces of the community\" unit {even a transportation unit!}, these printables created by Gwyn and offered for free on her blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/owensfamily-gwyn.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/when-i-grow-up-printable.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Printables\u003c\/a\u003e, are a great resource for the preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate \"Transportation\" and \"Occupation\" flip books to introduce the new vocabulary to your students and strengthen word recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your kiddos sort the flash cards {transportation v. occupation} then match the occupation cards to the mode of transportation used in that line of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cards in your writing center, inviting students to complete various activities - trace the word, build the word using letter tiles, stamp the word using alphabet stamps, decorate the word, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of the cards and invite your preschoolers to test their matching\/memory skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrating their knowledge of the alphabet, invite your kiddos to put the flash cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head over to Gwyn's site for these awesome flash cards!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125584409,"sku":"A3429","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/When-I-Grow-Up-4.jpg?v=1522781819"},{"product_id":"ocean-animals-math-game-a3432","title":"Ocean Animals Math Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1467\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ocean-Animals-Math-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Math and Science Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost your preschoolers counting skills, while introducing the concepts of 'odd v. even' and 'less v. more' with this fun ocean animal themed math game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thehomeschoolden.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/ocean-animals-math-game-for.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Homeschool Den\u003c\/a\u003e. Best played in pairs, here's the premise...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo start the round, have each child take a turn rolling the die and, based on the numeral\/number of dots displayed, count out the correct number of ocean animal cards to place on their mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, spin the homemade spinner. The marker will land on one of four options - odd, even, less, more. In general, the student whose pile of animal cards fits the criteria displayed, wins. It may be possible for both students to have an odd number of cards or an even number of cards. In this case, there is a tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther considerations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your students cut out the animal cards themselves is a great fine motor activity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting two sets of animal cards creates the opportunity for your kiddos to test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy leaving the animal cards intact {i.e. as a full sheet}, students can play a grid game. See the full post at The Homeschool Den for directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for a summer or ocean unit, be sure to head on over to The Homeschool Den for this great download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126043161,"sku":"A3432","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ocean-Animals-Math-Game.jpg?v=1522781821"},{"product_id":"working-with-environmental-print-a3012","title":"Working with Environmental Print","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1192 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/EnviromentalPrintRestaurantsandStores.pdf.00.jpg\" alt=\"Reading and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fountaincityes.knoxschools.or\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarian Hodge, kindergarten teacher and consultant as well as contributor to Cheryl Sigmon's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/fun_a.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher resource site\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests having your early readers work with environmental print to promote literacy and confidence. Hodge begins by having students collect and bring in examples of environmental print - a picture of a stop sign, the Applebees logo from a take-out menu, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe then uses their collection of recognized print, to create fun literacy games...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding the logos, signs, and words to printable grids, Hodge suggests providing kiddos with fun manipulatives in order to play a game of \u003cstrong\u003eBINGO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the environmental print to create cards, print two of each card and, placing them face down on a flat surface, have students test their memory and matching skills with a game of \u003cstrong\u003eConcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the logos and other environmental print into 9 x 9 grids, inviting students to partner up and play a game of \u003cstrong\u003eTic-Tac-Toe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate grids of the environmental print and play a \u003cstrong\u003eLotto\u003c\/strong\u003e game, calling out clues and having your students cover or cross off the appropriate print {i.e. \"cross off the red sign that cars must stop at\", etc}. By the end, students should only have one square uncover\/not crossed off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Cheryl's site for more great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126862361,"sku":"A3012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/EnviromentalPrintRestaurantsandStores.pdf.00.jpg?v=1522781826"},{"product_id":"ship-shapes-file-folder-game-a3436","title":"\"Ship Shapes\" File Folder Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1491\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ship-Shape-File-Folder-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Shapes and Matching Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: muckmonsters.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant your preschoolers to work on shape identification? We found this adorable \"Ship Shapes\" file folder game at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolprintables.com\/filefolder\/ship\/filefoldership.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Printables\u003c\/a\u003e {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/muckmonsters.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/shapes-ship-shape-file-folder-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMuck Monsters\u003c\/a\u003e}. Students are sure to strengthen visual discrimination, along with shape recognition, as they attempt to match the playing pieces - each piece features a ship with four sails and four different shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a file folder game, as intended, so that students can complete the activity on their own or use the playing cards to create an interactive poster\/bulletin board and place in your math center. You might also consider creating ship \"playing cards\" that students can use to test their memory and matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Preschool Printables for the download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127353881,"sku":"A3436","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ship-Shape-File-Folder-Game.jpg?v=1522781829"},{"product_id":"halloween-words-mat-for-the-writing-center-a3445","title":"Halloween Words Mat for the Writing Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1542\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Literacy Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Words.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's crazy to think that Halloween season is right around the corner! To get your writing center ready for the holiday, we found this adorable word mat from kindergarten teacher, Kerri, at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/halloween-already-yup-thats-right.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacher Bits and Bobs\u003c\/a\u003e. As a word mat, it provides a great introduction to the vocabulary the kiddos will be encountering and provides them with a list of new words to incorporate in their creative writing\/writing prompts. Cut apart, this printable offers a whole lot of extra applications for your kiddos to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch and Trace.\u003c\/strong\u003eCreate a worksheet or interactive emergent reader where students must cut and paste the word cards to the page\/line that features the matching word then trace each vocabulary word.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Halloween Interactive Emergent Reader Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Words-ER.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample interactive emergent reader pages\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Print two mats, cut word cards apart, and have your kiddos test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Part Cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Create three-part matching cards by printing two word mats. From the first mat, cut the cards apart, leaving them whole. From the second mat, cut the cards apart, then separate the vocabulary word from the picture. Students will then have to match both the picture and the word to the correct vocabulary card.\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Halloween Literacy Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Words-3PartCards.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Teacher Bits and Bobs for this awesome {versatile!} Halloween printable!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734128893977,"sku":"A3445","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Halloween-Words.jpg?v=1522781839"},{"product_id":"silhouette-fruit-vegetable-cards-a3454","title":"Silhouette Fruit \u0026 Vegetable Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1596\" title=\"silhouette-card01_thl\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/silhouette-card01_thl.jpg\" alt=\"Nutrition and Gardening Fruit and Vegetable Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: cp.c-ij.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this free fruit and vegetable card game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cp.c-ij.com\/en\/contents\/2023\/10195\/index.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCanon\u003c\/a\u003e {We found it via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amuslimchildisborn.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/silhouette-cards-for-fruits-and.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Muslim Child Is Born\u003c\/a\u003e}. It would go perfectly with a November nutrition unit or a spring gardening unit!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply set out the cards face down on a flat surface and invite your kiddos to take turns turning over two cards in an attempt to make a match. Students will have to use their visual discrimination skills in order to determine which silhouette belongs to the fruit or vegetable card. Canon not only offers these fun printable cards, but a cute box to store them in! All you do is print and fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Canon to find this and other fantastic printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130827289,"sku":"A3454","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/silhouette-card01_thl.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"decorate-a-christmas-tree-a3464","title":"Decorate A Christmas Tree","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1639  \" title=\"Decorate-A-Christmas-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Decorate-A-Christmas-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Fine Motor and Storytelling Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: babalisme.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspire some Christmas cheer with this cute tree printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/babalisme.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/lets-decor-tree.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBabalisme\u003c\/a\u003e. On the surface it may look like a \"just for fun\" craft, but we think it can be much more! First of all, as your kiddos cut and handle the small pieces, they're developing fine motor muscles\/coordination. Second of all, we think this is a great way to inspire creativity and storytelling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs they decorate their Christmas tree, have your students mentally create a \"First, Then, Last\" how-to for decorating a holiday tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to picture helping their families decorate the Christmas tree and put the items on in the same order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students select an item on the decorated Christmas tree and tell you a story about it {i.e have them select a gift and tell you what it is, who it's for, where it was purchased, who wrapped it, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the fun exercises you can do with your kiddos while they assemble their tree! Be sure to head on over to Babalisme for the Christmas tree download!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133219353,"sku":"A3464","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Decorate-A-Christmas-Tree.jpg?v=1522781864"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-national-symbols-game-a3493","title":"President's Day - National Symbols Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1785\" title=\"National-Symbols-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/National-Symbols-Game.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Goodman, kindergarten teacher and face behind the classroom blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\/2012\/02\/national-symbols-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goodman's Frog Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, designed a fabulous game that would be perfect for the upcoming holiday. Full of national symbols - monuments, currency, presidents, and more - your preschoolers will get a great introductory social studies lesson about our nation and develop important social skills as they play this fun patriotic game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the game cards as designed - for a game of 'Go Fish' - or consider one of the following alternatives...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the cards face down on a flat surface and invite your kiddos to test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the game cards as flash cards - inviting students to test their memory and yell out the name of each item as you present it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd vocabulary extensions to the cards to create 3-part matching cards {see example below}. Students will not only practice identifying the various national symbols, but will be introduced to how the various words are spelled.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1784\" title=\"3-Part-Card\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3-Part-Card.jpg\" alt=\"President's Day Social Studies Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate and bind the cards with a binder ring, creating a flash card flip book for your students to explore independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are lots of great things you can do with these cards. Be sure to swing by Mrs. Goodman's Frog Blog to pick up your copy to use this Monday!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139478041,"sku":"A3493","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/National-Symbols-Game.jpg?v=1522781902"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/ShapesMemoryGame.jpg?v=1530027919","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/skill-memory.oembed?page=2","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}