{"title":"Practice","description":null,"products":[{"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":"scissor-skill-worksheets-a3290","title":"Scissor Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-35 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cutting-lines.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidslearningstation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs adults, it's difficult to remember that cutting with scissors is not an instinctive or natural action. It takes time (and practice!) to develop such fine motor mastery. The creators of Kids Learning Station provide an excellent series of scissor skill worksheets where your preschoolers can practice cutting everything from straight and curved lines to more challenging operations like zig zags and waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are these practice sheets great for repetition, you can also increase their difficulty level by printing them on paper of different weights (e.g. regular printer paper, 60 lb. cardstock, 100 lb. cardstock, etc.). Be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslearningstation.com\/fine-motor-skills\/scissor-skills.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Learning Station\u003c\/a\u003e and their sister site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allkidsnetwork.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e, for these and other wonderful learning aids!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your students are new to the art of cutting, these worksheets may seem a bit advanced. Here are a few tips for helping your students work their way up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper Grip. Begin by demonstrating how to properly grip the scissors. Invite your students to place their thumb in the upper hole, their middle and ring fingers in the lower hole, and let their index finger rest lightly on the outside of the handle to act as a stabilizer. Scissors should be held in the student’s dominant hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnipping. Have your students start small. Provide them with 1? strips of paper and invite them to practice snipping through the paper in just one cut. This will help them learn the motion needed for extended cutting exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFringing. Fringing is another great way to help students learn the quick open-close motion required to cut. Don’t have them worry about uniformity, just the movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine \u0026amp; Shape Cutting. After they’ve mastered snipping and fringing, graduate your students to cutting worksheets like those found at Kid Learning Station. Begin with straight and slightly curved lines, then move to zig zag and wavy lines, and finally, have your students begin cutting shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping the dexterity, coordination, and control needed to perform challenging cutting tasks takes time and patience, but is such a benefit to your preschoolers. Happy cutting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.S. You could also use these awesome worksheets for pre-writing practice! Just print, place in plastic document sleeves, and invite your students to trace the lines using dry erase crayons! They'll have oodles of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eAre you in need of some new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e?  Check out our online store at mpmschoolsupplies.com where you can get everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e materials like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-120-bulletin-board-sets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board sets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-135-bulletin-board-borders.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board trimmers\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088917017,"sku":"A3290","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cutting-lines.jpg?v=1522781602"},{"product_id":"fun-activities-using-brown-bear-brown-bear-a2883","title":"Fun Activities Using Brown Bear, Brown Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-450\" title=\"brownbear\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/brownbear.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle's Brown Bear cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eNot only is Eric Carle's classic early childhood tale \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28455-brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e perfect for story time, it has many practical learning applications for the classroom as well! Here are a few of our favorites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Welcome Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompile student pictures and names to help your kids get to know each other (e.g. Teacher, Teacher, who do you see? I see Mason looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake pictures of learning centers to help your students get familiar with the classroom layout (e.g. Teacher desk, teacher desk, what do you see? I see a student desk looking at me. Student desk, student desk, what do you see? I see the library looking at me. Library, library what do you see? I see the reading corner looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw or take pictures of important classroom procedures\/rules for students to familiarize themselves with (New student, new student, what do you see? I see the sign-in sheet looking at me. Sign-in sheet, sign-in sheet, what do you see? I see the homework bin looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake two weeks, assigning one of the nine classic colors presented in the book to each day. Have your students (and the rest of the hall if you can) wear the assigned color to school that day to strengthen student color recognition skills. On the tenth day, have students wear their favorite color for review!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the story characters to create a color matching game. Print the colored animals onto card stock, paint clothespins with corresponding colors, then invite your students to clip the proper clothespin on the proper card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Five Senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand on Eric Carle's theme and have your students create simple books (or create a book as a class) that include all of the following: What do you see?, What do you hear?, What do you Smell?, What do you feel?, and What do you taste?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeech \u0026amp; Vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kindergartners have Carle's classic memorized by this time. Use this opportunity to read the book aloud as a class, recording your students voices for them to hear later. Reading along and out loud will give your students confidence as readers, strengthen speech skills, and help them review important vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas, visit the full post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachers.net\/lessons\/posts\/561.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers.net\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089605145,"sku":"A2883","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/brownbear.jpg?v=1522781606"},{"product_id":"turn-your-classroom-into-a-construction-zone-a3702","title":"Turn Your Classroom Into A Construction Zone!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-54\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Igor Zhorov\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction vehicles, tools, and sites are fascinating and can be used to create a wonderful themed learning experience for your preschoolers! Here are some brilliant ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gettingmessywithmsjessi.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/can-we-build-it-yes-we-can.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. Jessi\u003c\/a\u003e, preschool teacher and learning center director, that your students are sure to respond to as well as some additions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Tuning Fine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHammer Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Provide students with blocks of Styrofoam, wooden golf tees, and a hammer inviting them to practice hammering the tees into the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNuts and Bolts.\u003c\/em\u003e Give students a large bin of nuts and bolts in various sizes. Invite them to match correct sizes and practice screwing the pieces together and taking them apart again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSanding Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Set out small pieces of wood and sanding blocks, inviting students to 'smooth' the wood scraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWrench Xylophone.\u003c\/em\u003e Collect wrenches in various sizes, line them up from smallest to largest, and invite students to use a screwdriver 'mallet' to play the wrenches like a xylophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConstruction Songs.\u003c\/em\u003e Teach your students new songs (sung to old tunes!). Try the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionsong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccplonline.org\/kids\/songs4tots\/constructionworkersong.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction Worker Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (click on the song titles for the words and tune provided by the Charles County Public Library) to teach children about different construction vehicles and the roles of construction workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem Solving \u0026amp; Matching Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Paint Swatches.\u003c\/em\u003e Get out your all your old paint chips and create a matching game (like the one found here) to help your preschoolers review their colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e...With Construction Vehicles.\u003c\/em\u003e Before class, collect four or five different construction vehicle toys. These should be obviously different and be different sizes. With craft paint in assorted colors, make a \"track\" collage and set aside to dry. Present students with the painting and the vehicles during class. Invite them to match the construction vehicles to their tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Zone Sensory Tub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd sand, pebbles, wooden blocks, and construction vehicles to your sensory tub. Provide students with old blueprints and invite them to pretend that they're the foreman at the construction site. Instead of actual blueprints, you might consider making your own 'drawings' and see if your students can follow the directions to create the structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the activities you could use during your construction unit, but hopefully they'll help to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090293273,"sku":"A3702","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Blueprint-Igor-Zhorov.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"apples-amp-patterns-a-wonderful-combination-a3703","title":"Apples \u0026amp; Patterns – A Wonderful Combination!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-69\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-.shock_.jpg\" alt=\"red apples\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePreschool is a wonderful time to introduce children to patterns! Jenae, educator and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/10\/apple-patterning.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a wonderful fall patterning activity using apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by creating apple coloring pages. You can do this by free-handing apple shapes onto a piece of card stock and making copies or by finding a black and white clip art print on the internet or through your word processing software, using it to create and print a coloring page. Have you students color in the apple coloring pages so that they have three different colors of apples - red, green, and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApple Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArm your preschoolers with crayons and invite them to practice coloring in the lines while creating their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint apple coloring pages onto watercolor paper then provide students with brushes, water, and watercolor paints, inviting them to paint their cutouts.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with scraps of red, green, and yellow construction paper and invite them to collage their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out shallow bowls of red, green, and yellow craft paint along with pre-cut apple stamps (made from real apples!) and invite your students to \"color\" their cutouts with the stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the apple coloring pages are colored and have been left to dry (if needed!), invite students to cut them out. This is another great fine motor building exercise. Armed with their cutouts, the patterning can officially begin! Start with simple patterns (e.g. using only two colors in an ABAB sequence) and graduate to harder patterns that use all three colors. Have students model their favorite pattern, gluing the cutouts to a piece of construction paper or stringing them together to create a festive garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise would also work well using pumpkins and gourds, popular Halloween characters, different colors of Indian corn, or various Halloween candy shapes. You might also consider creating pattern \"recipe cards\" where a particular pattern is modeled and students use their pieces to mimic the sequence for visual as well as verbal instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090489881,"sku":"A3703","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apples-.shock.jpg?v=1522781612"},{"product_id":"dress-up-halloweenies-a3299","title":"Dress Up Halloweenies","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-189  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dress-Up-Halloweenies.jpg\" alt=\"boy and girl paper dolls with Halloween costumes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: babalisme.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese adorable printables from the creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/babalisme.blogspot.com\/2009\/10\/halloweenie-dress-up-printable.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBabalisme\u003c\/a\u003e aren't just cute, they're a brilliant fine motor activity! Your students will think you're providing them with a treat (which of course you are!), but as they cut out each piece and manipulate the small flaps in order to dress their character, they'll be honing coordination, control, and focus - all important components of fine motor mastery!\n\nUse these delightful printables as an activity station during your classroom Halloween party, add them to your Halloween goodie bags for students to take home and enjoy, or set them out in the weeks leading up to Halloween as a fun \"free play\" activity! All you have to do is visit Bablisme for the template downloads (find the boy template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/babalisme.blogspot.com\/2009\/10\/halloweenie-dress-up-printable-boy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and the girl template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/babalisme.blogspot.com\/2009\/10\/halloweenie-dress-up-printable.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e), print them onto sturdy card stock, and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Dressing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091210777,"sku":"A3299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dress-Up-Halloweenies.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-the-magic-pumpkin-a2892","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: The Magic Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-133\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg\" alt=\"the magic pumpkin childrens book by martin and archambault\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson1\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator's Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. 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Have student volunteers categorize each story card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more of Short's recommended activities, be sure to read her full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091505689,"sku":"A2892","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg?v=1522781618"},{"product_id":"clothespin-number-match-game-a3300","title":"Clothespin Number Match Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-200 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Clothespin-Number-Match.jpg\" alt=\"colorful dots on counting discs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Erica, preschool curriculum developer and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/prek-numbers-shapes-colors-review.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e, this fabulous clothespin number match game will help your preschoolers strengthen number recognition and counting while also honing fine motor skills! Incorporate this activity into your prepared math lessons, leave it on your students' desks as a morning warm-up drill, or add the exercise to your free play math center - however it works for you, your students are sure to love this colorful game!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothespin Number Match Game Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica suggests printing and laminating the game discs then scripting numbers one through twenty onto mini clothespins, inviting your students to match each clothespin to their appropriate spot on the game wheel. You might also consider one of the following exercises for more and varied use in the classroom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-5-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-5\"\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\"\u003eProvide students with laminated game discs, mini clothespins and mini craft pom poms. Have students use the clothespin to transfer a pom pom to each dot on the game disc as they count. For a greater challenge, invite students to identify and match the color of the pom pom to the game disc dot.\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 game disc printouts and small round stickers. Invite them to place a sticker over each dot as they count. For a greater challenge, invite students to match the sticker color to that of the game disc dot.\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\"\u003eProvide students with the laminated game disc, a shallow dish of water, and a small dropper. Invite students to place a small drop of water on each dot as they count. Instruct them to wipe the game disc off with a paper towel before moving to the next number section.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such versatility, this match game printout would make a great addition to any preschool classroom! Be sure to visit Erica's full post for the download and, while you're there, be sure to check out her other fantastic early childhood ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Counting \u0026amp; Matching!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092390425,"sku":"A3300","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Clothespin-Number-Match.jpg?v=1522781624"},{"product_id":"maps-in-kindergarten-rosie-s-walk-a2897","title":"Maps in Kindergarten: Rosie’s Walk","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-190\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Map.jpg\" alt=\"map and keys\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Steven Husk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the age of GPS and MapQuest, it's important for your students to orient themselves with maps as well as practice giving and following directions. Patricia Bentham, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergarten-lessons.com\/kindergarten_maps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten-Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests using Pat Hutchins' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosie's Walk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to introduce classroom map activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess what students already know about maps (i.e. why they're important, what they're used for, types, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce and practice the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the concept of viewpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to create a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-2-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBentham suggests introducing the concepts of sequencing and mapmaking by having students create a story map. Provide students with a piece of card stock and walk them through creating a map of the barnyard including the important landmarks that Rosie visited on her walk. Students can design landmarks with graphic art tools, construction cutouts, etc. When finished help students re-tell the story using their maps.\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\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-178\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo learn about viewpoints, Bentham suggests designing a fun, hands-on exercise. Using blocks from the classroom play center, she suggests creating a small village with several buildings. Equipped with crayons and a small blank booklet, have your students observe and draw the 'village' from different viewpoints (i.e. from the side, from the top, etc.). Have them predict which viewpoint \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e maps are drawn from then show them several maps of your area as you discuss the topic further.\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\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo further strengthen student mapmaking skills and introduce map functions, consider dividing the classroom into small sections. Assign a section to each student, inviting them to observe and draw what they see (adding labels if they can). When finished, assemble each child's drawing to create a large map of the room. Examine the map as a class, determining whether a new student or parent would be able to navigate the classroom and find each important center, station, etc. Ask students whether there are any details they should add by asking them about the map's functionality (i.e. will a new student know where to place completed classwork, how to sign in every morning, where to hang their coat, etc.).\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\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-4.jpg\" alt=\"4\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-180\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate a slideshow of the different types of maps (i.e. physical, topographic, etc.). Discuss how each is used and have your students brainstorm why each is important.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the lesson, students should have a pretty good grasp of how maps are used, why they're important, and how to make their own! For helpful lesson pictures and greater activity detail, be sure to read Bentham's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093373465,"sku":"A2897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Map.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"maps-in-kindergarten-creative-writing-amp-mapmaking-a2898","title":"Maps in Kindergarten: Creative Writing \u0026 Mapmaking","description":"\u003cp\u003ePat Hutchins' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosie's Walk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides a great introduction to maps in your kindergarten classroom. It \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c\/em\u003e inspires several wonderful projects to help strengthen your students' creative writing, sequencing, and mapmaking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Writing \u0026amp; Mapmaking As A Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to create a story together. Provide them with two settings - the playground or the park - and have them vote on which \u003cem\u003eadventure\u003c\/em\u003e they would like to go on. Armed with a camera (to take pictures of your students acting out each phrase), head outside and \"write\" a new story:\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-197\" alt=\"park and playground story examples\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nAfter reviewing the story, have students create a story map. With a piece of card stock and graphic art tools or construction paper cutouts, invite students to design a map of the playground or park, including the important story landmarks. Have them trace a path through the map, denoting the order in which each place was visited.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Creative Writing \u0026amp; Mapmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a manner similar to Hutchins' book, have students (with the help of an adult) detail their morning route to school.\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Individual-Writing-Project.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-201\" alt=\"example individual writing project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Individual-Writing-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nAlso have them create a story map like the example below.\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Individual-Mapmaking-Project.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-202\" alt=\"story map including a bus house pothole railroad crossing sign bridge library and school house\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Individual-Mapmaking-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\nYour students will have a blast as they brush up on their writing, sequencing, and mapmaking skills!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093504537,"sku":"A2898","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Walk.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"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":"writing-patterns-a3311","title":"Writing Patterns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-348 \" title=\"Writing Patterns\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Writing-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with zig zags, waves and other patterned lines for pre-writing practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-writing activities are encouraged during the preschool years because they help to build essential, \u003cem\u003efoundational\u003c\/em\u003e fine motor skills like movement in different directions, effective hand position, effective writing tool position, and hand strength, while also helping children differentiate between drawing and writing. Designed by Shirley Erwee, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com\/preschool-writing-patterns.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShirley's Preschool Activities\u003c\/a\u003e, this series of eleven unique pattern writing worksheets is bound to get your future-writers off on the right foot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint them for individual practice, create a reusable class set by placing the worksheets into plastic document protectors and inviting students to trace the lines with dry erase crayons, or, when all tracing is complete, double the fine motor practice by using them as scissor skill worksheets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen completing these and other pre-writing exercises, consider providing students with shorter writing utensils (e.g. finger crayons, shortened colored pencils, etc.). This will promote proper grasp of the writing tool, discouraging students from trying to \"fist\" the utensil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring this pre-writing exercise, have students lie on their bellies with the worksheet on the floor or attach the worksheet to an easel or wall workstation. Both of these positions promote proper wrist position and grasp of the writing utensil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an supplement to the worksheet series, provide students with play-dough mats, play-dough and toothpicks. Invite them to flatten their dough onto the mat and use the toothpicks to copy the writing patterns from the worksheets onto the dough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Shirley's awesome preschool site for the download and other great activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Writing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" title=\"Kayla\" 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":1734094782489,"sku":"A3311","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Writing-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781638"},{"product_id":"homemade-building-discs-a3320","title":"Homemade Building Discs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-421 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Slotted-Building-Discs-3.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture made from colorful homemade slotted discs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the simplest (homemade!) toys offer the greatest opportunity for learning, skill building, and fun! Take these\u003cem\u003e fantastic\u003c\/em\u003e homemade building discs created by Joel Henriques - father, artist, and creative soul behind the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/slotted-building-discs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel\u003c\/a\u003e. Vibrantly colored and handily stored in a recycled mint tin, students won't realize that the newest addition to the play corner can \u003cem\u003eactually\u003c\/em\u003e be used to build the following skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-25-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-25\"\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\u003eFine Motor Skills.\u003c\/b\u003e Sliding the discs together strengthens the hand muscles and improves coordination, while building focus and accuracy.\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\u003eProblem Solving Skills.\u003c\/b\u003e Whether following a model or building from their own imagination, the process of creating and figuring out how the discs fit together offers a brilliant opportunity for ingenuity and problem solving.\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\u003eSocial Skills.\u003c\/b\u003e As children build and play together, they learn how to share, hold conversations, work through disagreements, and successfully interact with their peers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-422 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Slotted-Building-Discs-Print-1.jpg\" alt=\"printable circles\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the template picture to visit Made by Joel - there you'll find the download, printing instructions, and helpful tips for making your very own set of slotted building discs! And while you're there, be sure to look around. Joel offers tons of great projects to try out in the classroom. Best of all, he offers templates for most of them to help take the guesswork out of making your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Building!\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":1734097666073,"sku":"A3320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Slotted-Building-Discs-3.jpg?v=1522781656"},{"product_id":"multi-skill-christmas-themed-printables-a3323","title":"Multi-Skill Christmas Themed Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you ever need to breathe new life into your preschool curriculum, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/preschool-christmas-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e. Erica - mother, educator, and creator of both the site and the amazing printables - offers lots of great resources and inspiration for exercises and activities year round. Recently, she released her Christmas printables and we just had to share! Here are our 'favorites' (to be honest, it was hard to pick because they're \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e fantastic!):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-438 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Pre-writing-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas themed worksheet for pre-writing practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Pre-Writing Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered with festive Christmas trees, students will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e tracing the shapes, lines, and letters found on this series of worksheets! They'll build hand strength and fine motor coordination needed for future writing success, as well as begin to understand directional movement and differentiate between mere drawing and writing. Print worksheets onto regular paper and have your preschoolers practice with pencils, or print onto card stock, laminate, and provide dry erase crayons to create reusable practice mats.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-440  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Star-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"preschool worksheet featuring christmas trees with different amounts of ornaments and matching number stars\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Star Counting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthen student number recognition and counting skills with these cheerful Christmas trees and stars. Students are charged with the task of counting the ornaments on each tree and matching to it the appropriate number star. Works great as individual practice worksheets or reusable classroom learning station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReusable Classroom Learning Station\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate tree worksheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate and cut apart number stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one half of a Velcro dot on the back of the number star and the other half on top of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Velcro will make it easy for your preschoolers to complete the activity then clear the boards for the next group of students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-439 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/COAH-Roll-A-Christmas-Tree-Game.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet for homemade dice game to build a Christmas tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll A Christmas Tree Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo your students it will seem as if you're taking a break from lessons and 'learning', but in reality, this game will help them brush up on following directions, number recognition, and matching! Here's a simple breakdown of the game:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents are given a Christmas tree worksheet along with a page of 'tree trimmings'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach tree trimming corresponds with a number - one through six. For example, the star corresponds to \"6\", the orange ornament to \"1\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents roll a die and add the tree trimming that coordinates with the number they rolled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica really outdid herself on this set of worksheets so be sure to visit her site for the downloads!\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":1734098550809,"sku":"A3323","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/COAH-Pre-writing-Practice.jpg?v=1522781661"},{"product_id":"gingerbread-themed-skill-worksheets-a3324","title":"Gingerbread Themed Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"\/\/i2.photobucket.com\/albums\/y37\/jolantheerb\/HomeschoolCreationsSidebarButtoncop.jpg\" alt=\"Homeschool Creations\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool Creations, designed and maintained by mother and educator, Jolanthe Erb, is a blog that every preschool teacher should bookmark! With spectacular tips, inspiration, and printables, this site is a marvelous supplemental resource for your curriculum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time for the holidays, Jolanthe has released a series of baby gingerbread themed preschool worksheets to compliment the use of Jan Brett's twist on the classic tale, \u003cstrong\u003eGingerbread Baby\u003c\/strong\u003e (or other gingerbread themed children's literature!). They're simple, explore a wide range of skills, and are sure to compliment any classroom! Here are a few of our favorite worksheets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColor Recognition \u0026amp; Writing Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will love identifying the color of each gingerbread man's buttons and tracing each color word. For extra fun, invite students to cut each card apart, mount them onto matching construction paper, then use a hole punch and binder ring to create their very own baby gingerbread color book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Color-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"gingerbread men with different colored buttons\" class=\"featured\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatterning Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students begin with simple patterns like AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, then try trickier arrangements ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e and so on. It might also be fun to assign each student a particular character and make \"people\" patterns (i.e. students line up when their character is needed in the chain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Patterning-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"gingerbread men, gingerbread women, and fox patterning worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScissor Skill Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to love this scissor work! With zig zags, waves, curves, and more, they're sure to be challenged as they strengthen fine motor skills. Consider offering the worksheets on paper of different thicknesses for an extra challenge (i.e. thin paper will challenge their coordination as they hold the paper and cut, while thicker paper will challenge their strength).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Scissor-Cutting-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"fox and gingerbread man themed scissor cutting practice worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Sequencing Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students place these gingerbread men in order - smallest to largest and largest to smallest - they'll strengthen sequencing skills and learn new vocabulary words (i.e. largest, larger, larger than, smaller than, smaller, smallest, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Themed-Size-Sequencing-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"different size gingerbread men size sequencing worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Jolanthe's full post for these and other great printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":1734098747417,"sku":"A3324","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Themed-Color-Practice.jpg?v=1522781662"},{"product_id":"weaving-exercises-for-fine-motor-development-a3731","title":"Weaving Exercises for Fine Motor Development","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3497657769.jpg\" alt=\"Ball of Yarn 5-1-09 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/10506540@N07\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteven Depolo\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/10506540@N07\/3497657769\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is the perfect time to help your kiddos \"fine tune\" their fine motor skills. While there are a plethora of activities to consider, lacing and weaving exercises are great because they strengthen hand muscles, promote focus, test hand-eye coordination, and reinforce problem solving skills - all hallmarks of fine motor mastery! Here are some essentials for your fine motor activity station...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLacing Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacing cards are actually quite simple to make and can be fully customized to fit any theme, unit, or lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\/my_montessori_journey\/2008\/12\/christmas-sewing-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Montessori Journey\u003c\/a\u003e creator uses recycled greeting cards to create unique lacing experiences for her kiddos! No scissors necessary, all you need is a paper punch and plenty of yarn! While greeting cards are usually made from sturdier paper, you might consider laminating them just in case!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Montessori-Journey-Greeting-Card-Lacing-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"greeting card lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: My Montessori Journey\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon, over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=3422\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e, recommends creating lacing cards from colorful craft foam sheets. The soft, \"squishy\" foam will provide a unique sensory experience for your preschoolers and stand up to the wear and tear of extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shannons-Tot-School-Foam-Lacing-Card.jpg\" alt=\"homemade foam lacing card\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Shannon's Tot School\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreeting cards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/arrowoodzoo\/783062\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArrowood Zoo\u003c\/a\u003e. WonderFoam®. How about regular card stock? Print, copy, or trace the appropriate image onto the paper, cut it out, laminate it, and you're set! For more versatility and fun, create black and white cards, allowing students to color the pictures before laminating them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Homeschool-Blogger-Card-Stock-Lacing-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"card stock lacing cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Arrowood Zoo\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're not up for making your own lacing cards, Melissa \u0026amp; Doug and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-66-beads-lacing.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMPM School Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e (among other educational toy suppliers) provide handy lacing card kits that make a great addition to any preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/MPM-Lacing-Shapes-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"lacing card activities\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: MPM School Supplies\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere To Find Lacing Card Images \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline. Find free templates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/lacing_cards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=3422\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e, and other preschool activity sites. Look for printable coloring pages and clip art that can be adapted\/printed onto card stock and made into lacing cards. Or just browse for inspiration in making your own. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcareland.com\/lacing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChildcare Land\u003c\/a\u003e offers some great cards to purchase or use to get the creative juices flowing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord processing software. Most come with a gallery of clip art that can be printed onto card stock and adapted for lacing cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazines. If you find fun pictures\/objects that are big enough, cut them out, glue them to a piece of card stock, and laminate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoring books. Copy the desired page onto card stock, cut out, and laminate! Or, if you need just one, laminate the original coloring book page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCereal box panels. No need to laminate, just cut apart, punch some holes, and get to lacing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled storybook pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreeting cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLacing \u0026amp; Weaving Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry these toilet paper roll lacing tubes from Jenn at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/simply-made-lacing-tools.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Totally-Tots-Toilet-Paper-Roll-Lacing.jpg\" alt=\"recycled toilet paper roll lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Totally Tots\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a simple lacing activity with peg board like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unschoolme.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/weaving-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJourney Into Unschooling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JIU-Pegboard-Lacing-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"peg board lacing activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Journey Into Unschooling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycle a round wooden cabinet organizer and make a unique lacing\/weaving toy like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unschoolme.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/pattern-weaver.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJourney Into Unschooling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JIU-Circle-Pattern-Weaver.jpg\" alt=\"homemade circle peg pattern weaver\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Journey Into Unschooling\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this plastic basket and ribbon weaving activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2010\/12\/working-on-weaving-in-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Teach-Preschool-Plastic-Basket-Weave.jpg\" alt=\"using ribbons to weave patterns on plastic baskets\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Teach Preschool\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycle metal closet shelves or a wire shelf organizer for a weaving activity like this at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2010\/05\/weaving\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PreKinders-Wire-Rack-Weaving.jpg\" alt=\"using ribbons to weave patterns into wire shelf racks\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: PreKinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students are sure to love each of these unique weaving and lacing activities! Be sure to check out each projects site for further insights, directions, and other early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100385817,"sku":"A3731","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3497657769.jpg?v=1522781672"},{"product_id":"winter-themed-multi-skill-worksheets-a3328","title":"Winter Themed Multi-Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Snowman-Clip-Art.jpg\" alt=\"snowman clip art\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just \u003cstrong\u003elove\u003c\/strong\u003e when our favorite worksheet creators design series' of themed printables that incorporate multiple skills and concepts! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/worksheets\/winter\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e offers a wonderful winter themed worksheet set that will help your preschoolers practice everything from matching and counting to writing skills and same\/different relationships. The best part is, because the printables are not tied to a specific holiday, you won't have to rush to use them before Christmas break. You have all winter to incorporate these little gems into your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a look at a few of our favorite worksheets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Counting-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"winter counting preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCounting Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to count and recognize numbers are important building blocks to future math success. What we like about this worksheet is that, like word problems that offer more information than necessary and have to be analyzed for \u003cem\u003erelevant\u003c\/em\u003e information, students are given a grouping of objects out of which they have to select the correct number. In some problems they select all of the objects, and in others they must select only a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Different-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"find the winter object that is different preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifferent.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is a great time to develop differentiation skills - big\/little, tall\/short, same\/different, etc. This worksheet has preschoolers look at a group of objects and find which one doesn't belong. Because each grouping contains the same \u003cem\u003etype\u003c\/em\u003e of object, students must observe individual object details (i.e. color, style, etc.) in order to find which one is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Same-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"chose the winter object that is the same preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSame.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite to the concept above, with this worksheet, students will practice finding objects that are the same. Instead of starting with a group of items, students are given one object then are charged with the task choosing its match from the selection of objects beside it. Once again, the objects are the same type, so students must observe item details to make the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your preschoolers my only be able to recognize letters and not the words as a whole, this handwriting worksheet offers great fine motor practice and exposure to both new vocabulary words and the concept of word formation (e.g. words are just letters strung together). Additionally, students will begin to differentiate between drawing and writing, as writing uses purposeful strokes and directional movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Handwriting-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"winter handwriting preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Picture-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"match winter objects preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis worksheet offers another way to help students distinguish like objects from a group. It's also a great way to introduce the importance of order in problem solving - for example invite students to use the following process when completing the worksheet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with the object at the top of the first column. Observe the object details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen, starting at the top of the second column, use your finger to scroll down the page, stopping at each object and comparing it to the one in the first column before moving to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a match is found, draw a line between the two items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue with the second object in the first column. Observe the details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce again, starting at the top of the second column, look at each item in turn to find the match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving an ordered approach, even in the simple exercises, will strengthen their problem solving skills now and in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy these winter selections from All Kids Network! Be sure to visit their site for the download and for a heap of other great early childhood printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":1734100484121,"sku":"A3328","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Snowman-Clip-Art.jpg?v=1522781673"},{"product_id":"three-two-one-blast-off-a3732","title":"Three…Two…One…BLAST OFF!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2940634813.jpg\" alt=\"Coronet Cluster: A Neighbor of Star Formation\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/25053835@N03\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSmithsonian Institution\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/25053835@N03\/2940634813\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThematic units provide a great way for your students to explore different concepts in a creative, yet focused manner. If you're looking for a way to spice up your curriculum this January, consider looking up - introducing your students to ASTRONAUTS \u0026amp; SPACE! Here are some great ideas to get your unit started:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Bin Fun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa, homeschooler and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cheeriosunderfoot.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/solar-system-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheerios Underfoot\u003c\/a\u003e, created this spectacular outer space sensory bin using black marbles, homemade planets, and space themed erasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Solar-System-Sensory-Bin-e1294102082649.jpg\" alt=\"outer space sensory bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Cheerios Underfoot\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/january-sensory-tub-playdough.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e designed this exciting sensory bin - its navy aquarium rocks reminiscent of the night sky while the super (bouncy) balls and jacks double as planets and stars. For a complete list of items, be sure to visit Mari-Ann's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Sensory-Bin.jpg\" alt=\"space sensory bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Counting Coconuts\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFine Motor Fun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some great fine motor fun, try some of the following activities, created by Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/on-our-shelves-january.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstellation Pin Punching. Print individual constellation dot-to-dots, have students complete the exercise then, armed with a jumbo push pin, have students punch a hole in each dot. [Shown left]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanet Lacing. Create card stock or craft foam planet shapes, punch holes around the edges, and invite your students to practice lacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSifting Planets. Place several marbles into a large bowl filled with rice (dyed navy to resemble the night sky). Provide students with a flat, slotted turner (kitchen utensil) and have them sift for planets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/CC-Constellation-Pin-Punching.jpg\" alt=\"constellation pin punching\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Counting Coconuts\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpace Math\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/SpaceCountdownCards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e created these countdown to blastoff cards to help your preschoolers practice number recognition and counting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/MLF-Countdown-Sequence.jpg\" alt=\"space themed math counting game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Making Learning Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her Astronaut Preschool Pack, Jolanthe of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/astronaut-preschool-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e provides an awesome worksheet to help your preschoolers distinguish between small, medium, and large rockets as well as practice sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Rocket-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with little to big rockets for sequencing practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkill Worksheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/astronaut-preschool-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJolanthe's\u003c\/a\u003e Astronaut Preschool Pack is this color recognition\/matching exercise among other great activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Color-Rockets.jpg\" alt=\"space themed color recognition exercise\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Place in Space by Joan Sweeney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's No Place Like Space by Dr. Seuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn The Moon by Anna Milbourne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Want to be an Astronaut by Byron Barton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Launch Pad by Michael Dahl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious George and the Rocket by H. A. Rey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFun Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake miniature planetariums using recycled paper towel rolls. Tape a piece of black paper to one end and use push pins to gently create constellations in the black paper. Hold the tube up to the light to see the constellation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover a table with a large piece of black fabric. Use glow in the dark stars to create constellations on the underside of the table and take turns stargazing in your homemade planetarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate stardust jars using oil, water, food coloring, and glitter in a recycled plastic bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all of these great exercises, activities, and lessons, your students are sure to love exploring SPACE from the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100942873,"sku":"A3732","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2940634813.jpg?v=1522781675"},{"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":"more-dental-health-lessons-a3744","title":"More Dental Health Lessons","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5284089639.jpg\" alt=\"December 3, 2010\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Mike Willis\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/67248612@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMike Willis\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'December 3, 2010'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/67248612@N00\/5284089639\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you still don't have enough “toothy” activities to close out children's dental health month, here are a few more of our favorites from Sarah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcarelounge.com\/general-themes\/dental-tooth.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChild Care Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothbrush Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a tooth cutout, a toothbrush, and some toothpaste (or paint) and have them explore painting a different way. Invite them to try making unique texture prints with their brushes and discuss how painting with toothpaste (a thicker, gel-like substance) differs from regular paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a messy variation, thin out the toothpaste or paint and invite students to “splatter paint” by running their fingers over the bristles of a toothbrush that's aimed at the cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase various 'types' of toothbrushes (i.e. different bristle strengths, designs, etc.) for creating unique designs that can later be compared. For example, a softer brush may fan out more to create a feathered look, while harder bristles will create more rigid, wire-like marks. Toothbrushes that have gum cleaners, cross section brushes, deep clean tips, etc. will provide a menagerie of interesting markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross Motor Toothbrush Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah suggests testing students' gross motor skills with a simple game. Collect several empty water bottles, pour several inches of sand in the bottom of each to weigh them down, and set them up like bowling pins. Tape off a line two feet from the bottles, inviting your students to drop a toothbrush into the opening of each bottle while keeping their feet behind the line and only bending at the waist. [NOTE: Arms may be extended to reach above the bottles, but should go no lower than waist high.] Another option for the game, as recommended by Sarah, is to have students lean over the back of a chair when dropping the toothbrushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToothpaste Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students vote of their dental health favorites\/habits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite toothpaste flavor – bubble gum, cotton candy, or mint?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite color toothbrush – pink, red, blue, or green?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI squeeze the toothpaste tube – in the middle or at the end?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate graphs of these questions and discuss the results as a class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103990297,"sku":"A3744","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5284089639.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"lacing-ordering-sight-words-amp-more-dental-health-month-printables-a3341","title":"Lacing, Ordering, Sight Words \u0026 More - Dental Health Month Printables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-686 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tooth-Lacing-Card.jpg\" alt=\"printable tooth lacing card dental health month activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.earlylearningactivities.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these dental health activities from Childcare Land via Mrs. Kilburn's Kiddos and think they'd be perfect for carrying the tooth hygiene theme across subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Sight Words Flip Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will love that this flip book has \"layers\". Each page features tooth flaps that, when lifted, reveal common {simple!} sight words beneath. Read the book as a class, use the flip books for small group instruction,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Lacing Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovett's tooth lacing card makes a great addition to your fine motor center. Here are a few ways to use it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the worksheet onto colorful card stock, laminate it, then use a paper punch to create holes around the outer edge. Place the cutout in a clear tub with several types of string - yarn, thin ribbon, cord, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the worksheet onto card stock and cut out, creating a traceable template. Trace the tooth shape onto colorful foam sheets and cut it out, using a paper punch to create holes around the outer edges. Place the foam lacing cards in a basket with several types of string.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the worksheet onto colorful card stock, laminate it, then use a paper punch to create holes around the outer edge. Attach the cutout to piece of foam, placing it in a basket with golf tees and a small wooden hammer, inviting students to tap tees into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the worksheet onto colorful card stock, laminate it, and attach the cutout to a piece of foam. Place the cutout in a clear tub with a shallow dish of tacks, inviting students to practice pushing pins through the circles around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Teeth Number Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can never have too many sets of number cards. Here are some great activities to try using Lovett's teeth number cards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students build number recognition, counting, and ordering skills by placing the number cards in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread the number cards out on the floor, call out a number, and have students take turns trying to hit the right number card with a bean bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide the cards around the room and invite your students to go on a counting\/number scavenger hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with clothespins {or another manipulative}, inviting them to clip or place the appropriate number of clothespins\/counters on the number cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy \"Toothy\" Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com\/thematic-units\/dental-health\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDental Health | Mrs. Kilburn's Kiddos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.earlylearningactivities.com\/PDF\/tooth2swflapbook.pdf\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTooth Two Letter Sight Word Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.earlylearningactivities.com\/PDF\/toothlacingcard.pdf\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTooth Lacing Card\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.earlylearningactivities.com\/PDF\/teethnumbersequence.pdf\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTooth Number Sequencing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104055833,"sku":"A3341","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tooth-Lacing-Card.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"giraffe-play-dough-counting-mat-a3348","title":"Giraffe Play Dough Counting Mat","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-733  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Giraffe-Play-Dough.jpg\" alt=\"giraffe play dough counting mat preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: prekinders.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed independently or reserved for use in an animal unit {or other relevant unit of study!}, this giraffe play dough counting mat from Karen Cox of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2011\/03\/feed-the-giraffe-mats\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e would make a great math and fine motor center activity for your preschoolers! Students strengthen number recognition as they identify the numeral at the top of the mat and build fine motor\/counting skills as they pinch the appropriate number of 'leaves' from their ball of green play dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is, you can 'get more miles' out of this activity by changing up the math manipulatives used to complete it. Here's a non-exhaustive list of possibilities {...that will also allow you to reuse the activity mats}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat floral marbles {in green, of course!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam leaf cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGumdrops, M\u0026amp;Ms, skittles, or other green candies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall silk leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen beads, gems, or buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried beans or pasta died green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Considerations...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate the mats {or place them in plastic document protectors}, inviting students to draw the leaves in using a dry erase marker or crayon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with mats and a shallow dish of green paint, having students place the appropriate number of fingerprint 'leaves' onto the worksheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students complete the activity using leaf stickers or leaf stamps\/ink pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to use these mats, you can be certain that your students will be getting some great counting practice! Head over to PreKinders for the download and be sure to check out Karen's other fantastic resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Counting!\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":1734105399321,"sku":"A3348","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Giraffe-Play-Dough.jpg?v=1522781703"},{"product_id":"rainbows-for-st-pattys-day-a3751","title":"Rainbows for St. Patty's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eJolanthe at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/preschool-corner-rainbows-and.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fun lesson plan for St. Patrick's Day featuring rainbows and leprechauns! While you'll have to visit her site for the full details {printables, links, etc.} - here are a few of the highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science of Color Mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-632 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-4.jpg\" alt=\"science rainbow color mixing st. patrick's day preschool activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up six {clear} containers in a circle. Fill alternating containers {three in total} three-quarters full with water. [NOTE: It might to fun to add in a lesson on measuring, labeling each container like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/earlylearning-eaton.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/first-lesson-of-measurement-volume.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eones below\u003c\/a\u003e and inviting your students to 'be precise' when mixing.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IPhone-Pictures-Eaton-25-months-548.jpg\" alt=\"clear containers marked for measuring and volume preschool activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: earlylearning-eaton.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd red, yellow, and blue food coloring or liquid watercolor paints to the water in the cup, one color for each prepared container. Then have fun mixing neighboring colors, pouring one-fourth of the colored liquid from each cup into the empty container. At they end, you'll have all six colors of the rainbow and each cup will be half full of liquid.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-634 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-6.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow size sequencing preschool printable lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Size Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the printable from Erica at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/prek-letter-r.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e {Jolanthe provides a link to the worksheet in her resource list}, have your students practice size discrimination and sequencing by ordering the rainbow cutouts from largest to smallest, then from smallest to largest, and discussing vocabulary such as...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, smaller, smallest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig, bigger, biggest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller than\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigger than\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Fun Activities...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a rainbow game from Erica at Confessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a leprechaun game from Jessica at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Meacham's Classroom Snapshots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure hunt sensory bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM\u0026amp;M rainbow sorting mat from Jo at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Jolanthe's site for more great links, lessons, printables, and resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105464857,"sku":"A3751","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-4.jpg?v=1522781703"},{"product_id":"sight-word-leprechaun-coloring-page-a3350","title":"Sight Word Leprechaun Coloring Page","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-743 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Leprechaun.jpg\" alt=\"sight word leprechaun St. Patrick's Day preschool printable coloring page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brilliant printable from the St. Patrick's Day mini-unit designed by Rachelle of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e, used as is or as inspiration for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e worksheet, makes a great addition to any celebration because it cultivates several skills all at once:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents learn\/review common sight and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents practice matching and following directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents develop the fine motor coordination and hand muscles {as they color} needed for writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that, the printable is festive and will provide a fun learning center activity for your St. Patrick's Day classroom celebration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet \u0026amp; Activity Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned before, this worksheet can be used as is or as inspiration for your own customized skill worksheet. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on counting skills, replace the sight words with a specified number of dots. Students will then have to count the number of dots and match it to the appropriate numeral in the key at the bottom in order to find the correct color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on simple addition\/subtraction, replace the picture sight words with problems and sight words in the key with the various answers. Students must then solve the problem to find the correct color. [The best part is, multiple problems can have the same answer so you don't have to use repeats.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on sequencing, replace the picture sight words with a step and the sight words in the key with a numeral. You will know if the students were able to put the steps in order by whether their picture has been colored correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few ideas {they may or may not make sense! Sometimes you just have to \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e it and we, unfortunately, do not have any examples of the worksheet variations}! Be sure to visit Rachelle's full post at What the Teacher Wants! for the download and for some other fantastic St. Patrick's Day resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105661465,"sku":"A3350","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Leprechaun.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"creating-calendar-books-in-kinder-a2932","title":"Creating Calendar Books in Kinder","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-543 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"calendar binder or book kindergarten learning tool and lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese calendar books from Kathleen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/calendar-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e are going to blow your socks off! A fantastic morning activity, with the comprehensive activity students are sure to learn new concepts, build upon old ones, and gain new skills that span across several subjects. Here's a sneak peek at a few of our favorite activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first order of business is to identify the day's month and date {as well as review the day of the week}. On the blank calendar in their notebook, students then pencil the correct numeral in the appropriate column\/box. The twist - Kathleen has her students practice patterning by writing the dates in a specific color order. Consider beginning with simpler patterns {i.e. AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e}, then move onto more challenging patterns that involve more variables\/colors {i.e. ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, etc.}.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Math\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the provided worksheet, students are asked to 'make the date' in coins. For example, on March 2nd, students would draw two pennies in the correct box, on March 15th they would draw one dime and one nickle or three nickles, etc. Not only do students learn the proper value of coins, they also strengthen counting and adding skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Tally \u0026amp; Weather Graph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a bit of science and math into the calendar book, Kathleen invites her little 'weather watchers' to observe the temperature and weather conditions. To incorporate temperature, Kathleen divided a thermometer into colored regions {i.e. zero to eighteen degrees Fahrenheit corresponds with purple, nineteen to thirty-eight with blue, etc.}. In the morning, a student volunteer reads the digital thermometer display or references The Weather Channel website, the actual temperature is compared to the colored zones and a tally is placed in the correct color box. To keep track of weather conditions, students are given a weather graph to mark off the type of weather being experienced each day during that month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Calendar Book Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic: Kathleen has her students sing the days of the week and the months of the year as they fill out their calendars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Students are asked to write out the numeric date {i.e. 3-17-11} and correctly pen the day of the week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath: Students decide if the numeric date is an odd or even number and practice counting by 2s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Practice: Students practice telling time with an analog clock, then write the time in their binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd SO MUCH MORE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic way to get your students ready for the day! Be sure to visit Kathleen's site for pictures, additional calendar book activities, and other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105989145,"sku":"A2932","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"fine-motor-skills-amp-counting-a3756","title":"Fine Motor Skills \u0026amp; Counting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe found these great {and super simple!} fine motor math exercises at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/quiet-box-3.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTons of Fun\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share - they'd make a wonderful addition to your math centers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-656 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_3332.jpg\" alt=\"preschool counting and fine motor activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Sticks \u0026amp; Mayo Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver notice how squeezable mayonnaise containers have a long, flat opening? Well they \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e, and that makes them the perfect compliment for craft stick counting! Provide students with a clean container and a handful of craft sticks and invite them to build both counting and fine motor skills as they maneuver the sticks through the slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut strips of construction paper in various colors, gluing one around each bottle. Create an assortment of craft sticks - some painted to match the bottle colors and others with the color words written on them. Invite your students to match both sets of craft sticks to the correct bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a lesson on color theory, add one colored strip of construction paper (orange, green, purple, and black) to each mayonnaise bottle. Using all the colors of the rainbow, paint craft sticks. You'll need: 2 of each primary color and 1 of each secondary color. When dry, invite your students to select the colors that are mixed together to create the color designated on the bottle, placing the proper craft sticks in the container (i.e. students should place a red and yellow craft stick into the orange mayo bottle, all the colors in the black mayo bottle, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel each bottle with a different numeral, inviting students to count out and place the correct number of craft sticks in each container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel each container with a sum and script numerals onto each craft stick. Invite your students to find two craft stick numerals that add up to equal the displayed sum and place them in the mayo bottle (i.e. students could place craft sticks labeled with a \"2\" and a \"3\" in the container labeled \"5\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-657 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_3333.jpg\" alt=\"preschool math activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Cleaner \u0026amp; Drinking Straws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some counting {or even patterning!} and fine motor fun, provide students with chenille stems\/pipe cleaners and various colored drinking straws that have been cut into 1\" sections. Invite your students to string the straw segments onto the pipe cleaner, counting as they go along or practicing various patterns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/quiet-box-3.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTons of Fun: Quiet Box #3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106447897,"sku":"A3756","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_3332.jpg?v=1522781709"},{"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":"baby-farm-animal-match-up-a3357","title":"Baby Farm Animal Match Up","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-777 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Baby-Animal-Match.jpg\" alt=\"baby farm animal preschool matching game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: momto2boys24.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the animal theme we've had going on lately, we discovered a fun \"Farm Life Unit Study\" created by Lauren, mom, homeschooler, and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/momto2boys24.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/unit-study-farm-life.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLAWTEEDAH\u003c\/a\u003e. The adorable graphics are sure to draw your preschoolers in and the activities will certainly pique their interest - especially the baby animal match up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most of your kiddos have been making the distinction during play time or reading time between \"mommy\" or \"daddy\" animals and \"baby\" animals, they'll be delighted to learn that each animal baby has a proper name! Students will learn new vocabulary words, practice visual discrimination, and strengthen problem solving skills as they complete this cute matching exercise.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Extensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-43-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-43\"\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\"\u003eLauren includes five different matches {chicken\/chick, sheep\/lamb, pig\/piglet, horse\/foal, cow\/foal}. Consider expounding on this activity incorporating other common farm animal matches - dog\/pup, cat\/kitten, goat\/kid, etc.\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 old National Geographic magazines, zoo pamphlets, etc., inviting them to find and cut a picture that will match each set.\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\"\u003eAdd a listening component to your matching game. Find and play for your students a track of each animal sound, inviting your kiddos to hold up the correct set of animal cards as you go.\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\"\u003eAdd a sensory component to your matching game. Provide your students with different textures:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, coarse fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, soft fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd an assortment of other textures...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nAs students make matches with the cards, have them choose the texture that matches (or closely resembles) that of the animal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Lauren's site for the download and check out the other activities in her farm life study unit!\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":1734106906649,"sku":"A3357","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Baby-Animal-Match.jpg?v=1522781712"},{"product_id":"april-with-eric-carle-a-thematic-unit-a2939","title":"April with Eric Carle - A Thematic Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-592 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle kindergarten thematic unit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Eric Carle {and the activities they inspire!} are a fabulous way to herald in the spring season! We found this great thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/april-eric-carle.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Alphabet Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by kindergarten teacher, Julie Hicks. Her teaching partner, Susan Johnson, brought the lesson to their classroom a few years back and it's become a spring staple! Here's a rundown of literature selections, learning objectives\/goals and\/or activities {you'll have to visit her site for the \u003cem\u003efull\u003c\/em\u003e workup though!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about butterflies - their habitat, what they eat, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle through drawing, illustration, and manipulative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice telling time with a word problem timelines of when the hungry caterpillar ate each item in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about symmetry using butterfly wings as examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story using a story board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify colors and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story as they place character cards in the correct order on a story poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grouchy Ladybug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the ladybug life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild fine motor skills and simple addition skills by having students use a hole punch to make the correct number of 'bite marks' in leaf cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice storytelling, sequencing, and identifying the basic parts of a story (beginning, middle, and end) by having students retell the story with puppets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice problem solving skills and visual discrimination by putting together puzzles of the book cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives measure how big\/long\/tall classroom objects are in ladybug units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page listing information learned about spiders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare\/contrast spiders with insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice simple addition skills by having students draw the correct number of legs on spider bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiny Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fact page about the parts of a plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the stages of the plant life cycle, as well as explore the circular nature of a life cycle, through drawing and illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild measuring skills (with non-standard units) by using ladybug manipulatives to measure how many ladybugs tall student flower crafts are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many, many more project ideas - crafts, geography studies, author studies, etc - at The Alphabet Garden so be sure to head on over there for activity write-ups and pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107627545,"sku":"A2939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eric-Carle-2-017.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"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":"you-can-read-high-frequency-word-program-a2946","title":"You Can Read! - High Frequency Word Program","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reading-1.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten literacy center activity shape words\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile she hasn't released the free printables yet, Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/you-can-read.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fantastic high frequency word program that will have you saying, \"You can read!\", to your exuberant kinders! Here's a glimpse at a few of the exercises in the packet - model your literacy center activities after them or hold out for the freebies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, your kiddos will locate and connect the dots between matching high frequency words. At the end of the exercise they'll be surprised to find that shapes have emerged on their mat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this exercise, students gain exposure to high frequency words\/new vocabulary and build fine motor skills by tracing the line between matching words. As a variation, have students use scissors to cut the line, or provide them with ink pads and have them create a 'fingerprint line' to connect the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Puzzles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will practice problem solving, hone visual discrimination skills, and learn to recognize high frequency words with this fun puzzle activity. Set out a laminated base page for students to use as a guide, inviting them to match the letter puzzle pieces to their proper place on the sight word board, and when comfortable, remove the base page for a more challenging exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Up Fonts.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, students must search out and circle matching sight words using the color specified in the key. The challenge; the words are printed in different fonts making it important for students to look closely in order to make the correct matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Play Dough Mats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help your kiddos strengthen fine motor skills, review proper letter formation, and gain exposure to high frequency words with fun play dough mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther activities you'll find at 1+1+1=1...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh frequency word search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord tracing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord BINGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor by Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive high frequency word reading program is sure to be a great supplement to your lessons and the activities a fantastic addition to your literacy centers! Be sure to visit Carisa's blog for the details and updates about it's release!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109167641,"sku":"A2946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/reading-1.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"product_id":"spring-birds-thematic-unit-part-2-a3375","title":"Spring Birds Thematic Unit, Part 2","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-916 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Birds6.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bird Preschool Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Jolanthe of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolcreations.com\/birdpreschoolpack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e and Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\/preschoolpackbirds.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e have teamed up to create this \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efabulous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e spring bird preschool pack! 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We'd love to feature each and every worksheet, but here's a small taste of what she has in store...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-912\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/birds-11.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bird Writing Patterns Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to try their hand at a little pre-writing practice with this fun pattern writing exercise. As students complete the activity {with a pencil or dry erase marker}, they will build hand muscles important for writing, learn proper pencil position, and discover the directional movement of writing. 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Students build fine motor coordination as they cut and paste the activity tiles to the proper column and, while it may be overly simplified, this can be a great introduction to differentiating between living and nonliving things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-914\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/birds-31.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bird Sight Word Recognition Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for your literacy center, students will build vocabulary and sight word recognition as they search through this guided story worksheet for the high frequency words listed on their accompanying activity sheet. Consider assigning a specific stamp, sticker, or symbol to each sight word, inviting your students to place the identifying mark below\/on the words in the story to ensure proper identification and completion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110248985,"sku":"A3375","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Birds6.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"police-lapbook-for-preschool-a3379","title":"Police Lapbook for Preschool!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1102\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/lapbook-e1304952316155.jpg\" alt=\"Police Preschool Printable \" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning a community helpers or policeman unit, consider using these fun activities from Jolanthe at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/preschool-corner-police-lapbook.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e. Originally, designed as a lapbook - a file folder of activities - you can keep the same format or separate the activities into individual learning stations. Either way, your preschoolers are sure to have a blast learning about these helpful members of the community! Here are two of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerprint Counting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e In this activity, students will practice identifying numerals in order to create the correct number of fingerprints the police detective found at each scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Signs \u0026amp; Shapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e With this practical shape application, students are presented with pictures of common road signs and must discern the basic shape it favors. For example, the \"Yield\" sign is shaped like a triangle, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of other exercises that will have your students practicing scissor skills, pre-writing skills, letter recognition, color recognition, matching, and much more! Be sure to head over to Homeschool Creations for this fantastic download {and for directions on putting these printables in lapbook format}!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111592473,"sku":"A3379","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/lapbook-e1304952316155.jpg?v=1522781738"},{"product_id":"sculpting-simple-amp-3d-shapes-a3779","title":"Sculpting Simple \u0026amp; 3D Shapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great way to help your preschoolers master shapes is through sculpture - learning through creation. We found several great center activities to get the ideas flowing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-935\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/play-dough-7.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor and Shapes Preschool Lesson Plans\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puttiprapancha.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eTry colorful play dough and toothpick sculptures like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puttiprapancha.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/play-dough-sculptures-and-more.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePutti Prapancha\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-936\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gumdrop.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor and Shapes Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tinkerlab.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e...use sugary gumdrops and toothpicks like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tinkerlab.com\/2011\/03\/gumdrop-sculptures\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTinkerLab\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-937\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/marshmallow.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor and Shapes Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: artfulparent.typepad.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e...or try a marshmallow-toothpick combination like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artfulparent.typepad.com\/artfulparent\/2011\/01\/marshmallow-and-toothpick-sculptures.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Artful Parent\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider trading out toothpicks for one of the following materials...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncooked spaghetti noodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee stirrer straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChenille stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...although you need to be conscientious of what you're using to hold them together. For instance, drinking straws may not work well with gumdrops {the ends are too 'blunt'}, but should do just fine if working with malleable play dough. Uncooked spaghetti noodles may not have the strength to push through a gumdrop without breaking, but would work okay with marshmallows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111952921,"sku":"A3779","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/play-dough-7.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"scissor-practice-in-preschool-a3781","title":"Scissor Practice in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/336511240.jpg\" alt=\"Scissor Kit\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2006 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Lauren \" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/lollyknit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLauren \"Lolly\" Weinhold\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Scissor Kit'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96466040@N00\/336511240\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering the art of scissor cutting takes oodles of practice and, of course, the right technique. Amy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.com\/2011\/05\/scissor-practice-for-preschoolers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Mama \u003c\/a\u003esuggests starting out by demonstrating and helping students develop a proper grip, then build coordination and hand strength with lots of practice exercises. In case you're out of ideas, Amy has also put together a fantastic list of activities and exercises that will help you incorporate scissor practice into your classroom routine! Here are a few of the highlights {with some extra ideas thrown in!}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Who can...\" Contest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the smallest triangle. Cut the most perfect circle. Cut enough confetti to fill their yogurt cup the fastest {make sure safety is of utmost priority in this one!}. To get your preschoolers interested in cutting and to hone their skills, give them special tasks to complete. They're certain to have loads of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor, Number \u0026amp; Shape Boxes. \u003c\/strong\u003eUsing a simple grid system, provide students with several boxes containing color word, numeral, or shape\/shape word headings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColor boxes\u003c\/em\u003e - provide your kiddos with scraps of each color, inviting them to cut three {or another number of your choice} pieces of each color and glue them in the appropriate box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNumber boxes\u003c\/em\u003e - have students cut and glue the appropriate number of pieces in each box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShape boxes\u003c\/em\u003e - invite students to cut and glue the proper shape in each box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay Dough Cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Invite your kiddos to roll out a giant play dough \"snake\", snipping little portions from it. You might also consider having students roll out their play dough and use cookie cutters to create various shapes to cut apart one strip at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more fantastic cutting exercises be sure to visit Teach Mama!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112280601,"sku":"A3781","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/336511240.jpg?v=1522781743"},{"product_id":"how-do-frogs-catch-their-food-exploring-science-a3788","title":"How Do Frogs Catch Their Food? - Exploring Science","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-980\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/frog-tongue-activity.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Science Pond Life Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.creativetots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this adorable science lesson at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.creativetots.com\/blog\/science-discovery-how-do-frogs-catch-their-food\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreative Tots\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would go great with a spring animal or pond life unit! Through it, students will discover not only what frogs eat, but {hands on!} how a frog catches their food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber or plastic insect toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, pass out a party blower to each of your students. Invite them to blow through the hole, extending the streamer so that you can attach a 2-inch strip of Velcro on the bottom of it {so that the Velcro will be on the outside as the streamer curls back up}. Scatter small rubber or plastic insects, each adorned with small piece of Velcro around the activity table, and invite your students to pretend they are frogs, sticking out their 'tongues' to pick up their dinner. Your kiddos are certain to have a blast {and a few giggles!} with this activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension: Make it a game! Scatter Velcro bugs throughout the room and have your little frogs race to fill up their cups {or 'lily pad plates' to be a bit more 'froggy'!}. 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They'd go 'swimmingly' with a summer pond or ocean unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting with Fishing Poles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured at right}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic way to improve both fine and gross motor skills - and, of course, explore a \u003cem\u003eunique\u003c\/em\u003e method of painting. Suit up your kiddos in art smocks, tie a rubber or plastic ocean creature to the string of a fishing pole, and get ready for some slippery, swishy painting! [NOTE: Consider shortening the string on the 'painting poles' so little arms don't get so tired holding the fishing rod above their heads\/your students have more control, or have them stand to create.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Magnet Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen used scraps of colorful bulletin board borders to create mini fishing ponds filled with fun {magnetic} sea creatures. Have your kiddos fish for pure enjoyment {and to hone fine\/gross motor skills} or include a literacy or math component for continued learning. For example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Spelling Sight Words. Create letter labels from round white stickers, placing one onto each sea creature, then set out a stack of sight word cards. Invite your kiddos to 'fish for sight words' by choosing a sight word card, then checking the letters on their 'catch', either placing it next to the letter on the card if it matches or tossing it back if it doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Matching Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Letters. Script upper case letters onto round white labels, placing them on the sea creatures. Provide students with lower case letter cards and have them match each of their 'catches' to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting Practice. Script numbers onto round white labels, sticking them to the sea creatures. Provide your kiddos with dotted counting cards, inviting them to match the numerals to the card with the correct number of dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Simple Addition. Set out cards with simple addition {or subtraction} problems, placing a sea creature with the correct answer scripted onto a round white dot into the pond\/ocean. Have your students fish for the correct answer, matching each sea creature to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe list could go on and on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118375449,"sku":"A3796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg?v=1522781780"},{"product_id":"an-ice-cream-shop-in-preschool-a3797","title":"An Ice Cream Shop in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1036\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Pretend Play Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.spelloutloud.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your pretend corner into an ice cream shop this summer with this adorable idea from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spelloutloud.com\/2011\/06\/pretend-play-preschool-ice-cream-store.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpell Outloud\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings You'll Need...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful Play Dough\u003c\/a\u003e {store bought or homemade}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear tubs with lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream flavor labels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream scoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful bowls and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream shop menus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register and play money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are sure to have a blast scooping and selling their summer treats! You might also consider making a batch of uncolored play dough that can be used for 'new flavor creation' or providing students with worksheets that can be used for jotting down flavor ideas {that you can make later}. See our example below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1038\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Ice-Cream-Lab-WS.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Spell Outloud for this and other fantastic early childhood activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118801433,"sku":"A3797","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg?v=1522781783"},{"product_id":"busy-bag-activities-pony-bead-patterns-a3800","title":"\"Busy Bag\" Activities: Pony Bead Patterns","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4273846588.jpg\" alt=\"Eight drinking straws in rainbow colors\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Horia Varlan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/horiavarlan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHoria Varlan\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Eight drinking straws in rainbow colors'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/10361931@N06\/4273846588\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolly, featured contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redshift.com\/~bonajo\/preschool_activities.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaula's Archives\u003c\/a\u003e, also likes to use \"Busy Bags\" with her preschooler. She designed this fun patterning activity your kiddos are sure to love and, despite the inevitable errant pony beads laying around the classroom, you'll love it too because it strengthens numerous skill sets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful drinking straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite drinking straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePony beads in various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft glue or low temp glue gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by creating sample pattern straws - stringing pony beads onto the colored drinking straws in various simple and complex patterns {i.e. AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AA\u003cem\u003eBB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, etc}. Be sure to glue the beads at both ends so that the samples do not come apart. Add a handful of white drinking straws, extra pony beads, and small cups to the Ziploc, inviting your students to first, sort the pony beads by color into the small cups, then practice copying the patterns on the samples using the empty straws and newly sorted beads. [NOTE: If you don't want to mess with sorting, consider storing each color of pony bead in a separate bag or clear craft tin to make the exercise easier.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs they complete this activity students build fine motor skills, practice patterning, and review color recognition. For this and other \"Busy Bag\" ideas from Dolly, be sure to visit Paula's Archives! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026gt;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734119063577,"sku":"A3800","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4273846588.jpg?v=1522781784"},{"product_id":"ugly-bugs-math-fine-motor-amp-more-a2981","title":"Ugly Bugs! - Math, Fine Motor, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-985\" alt=\"Bug Math and Fine Motor Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/uglybug2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: raisingsparks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003cem\u003eloved\u003c\/em\u003e this fantastic math center activity idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/raisingsparks.com\/math-activities\/ugly-bug-ball-maths\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRaising Sparks\u003c\/a\u003e! [We loved it so much that we were inspired to make some of the suggested prompts into worksheets that you can download to go along with the lesson!] Not only will this activity have your kiddos practice counting and simple addition\/subtraction, it'll strengthen hand muscles and fine motor control while also sparking their imagination and giving them a fun science review of bugs! {It's pure kinder teacher gold!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful drinking straws {the 'bendy' kind}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChenille stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUgly bug math worksheets {pictured\/free download below}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-986\" alt=\"Summer Bug Printable Worksheets and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ugly-bug-math-worksheets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach prompt invites your kiddos to create a new creature in order to solve a problem. For instance, if asked, \"How many shoes does an ant need?\" - students can use the play dough and other materials to create the ant, counting the number shoes as they attach them to their \"ugly bug\" creations. 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In it your kiddos will find practice for a menagerie of skills - size sorting and sequencing, pre-printing\/pattern writing, fine motor scissor skills, patterning, graphing, and so much more! Our favorite activity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll \u0026amp; Graph Fireworks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the patriotic clip art die {included in the pack}, students take turns rolling and recording the results until one column is completely filled {i.e. the item has been rolled ten times}. 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But the learning doesn't stop there - students will also strengthen letter recognition and enjoy a bit of printing practice as they complete the activity, as well as practice using scissors, build hand strength\/coordination, and learn to follow directions as they assemble their 'itsy bitsy' alphabet books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fantastic thing about these mini booklets is that they require no glue, tape, staples, etc. They hold together strictly by folding and cutting! 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Your kiddos will have fun...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning \"Very Hungry Caterpillar\" ABCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing different size objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and much much more! 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Simply make up a \u003cem\u003esilly sentence\u003c\/em\u003e, one that's mixed up in some way, and invite your kiddos to listen and tell you what is silly about it. Consider tailoring the sentences to something you're learning. 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