{"title":"Spring Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-anticipation-of-spring-a1840","title":"The Anticipation Of Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this February and proclaimed six more weeks of winter, most teachers groaned. Blustery winter \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-331-weather.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather\u003c\/a\u003e and monotonous days cooped up in the classroom have the potential to spark cabin fever, riddling even the most well behaved classes with restless boredom and incidents of behavioral misconduct. As a teacher, it is your job to channel this anticipation and pent-up energy into something constructive. A positive exercise to keep students engaged during the long winter months is to discuss and observe the signs proving that spring is indeed on its way. Shannon C'de Baca, educator and creator of “HotChalk Science”, has compiled a detailed resource to accomplish just that!\n\nBy observing and recording animal patterns, experts have learned a lot about the transition of winter to spring. C’de Baca suggests using the resources from Journey North which, through the use of frogs, earthworms, birds, etc. as examples, teaches students how to make their own observations and records about migration patterns and annual cycles. Additionally, the website allows students to submit their data, connecting their own observations with those of other students’ around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to read C’de Baca’s full article to discover more signs of spring and dynamic ways to incorporate their study into your lessons. While it’s certainly not here, the proof that spring is on its way can be found all around us. You just have to look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hotchalk.com\/mydesk\/index.php\/editorial\/143-experts-corner\/884-signs-of-spring#\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSigns of Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational area rugs\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal for circle time and classroom activities.  We have a great variety on our shopping site!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074564633,"sku":"A1840","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"march-comes-in-like-a-lion-a1872","title":"“March comes in like a lion…”","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the popular saying, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”, the first month of spring wouldn’t be complete without a lesson on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-331-weather.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather\u003c\/a\u003e. Explaining to your students that this saying illustrates the weather transition from winter to spring, invite them to brainstorm what characteristics make weather ‘ferocious’ and those that are deemed ‘calm’. Topics to discuss may include temperature, wind speed, type of precipitation, etc.\n\nHave each student predict if the weather conditions will keep with the saying this year or if they will stray setting aside a small space on the front \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-224-chalkboards-map-rails.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echalkboard\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-442-dry-erase-boards-marker-boards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edry erase board\u003c\/a\u003e to record a tally of votes. Provide each student with a blank calendar template and invite them to use a planner or other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-284-classroom-calendars.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom calendar\u003c\/a\u003e to fill in the correct dates and labels. Students should keep this printout in their science folder so that they can access it every day to record weather conditions. Have students decide after completing observations each day whether it was a ‘lion’ or ‘lamb’ day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement this lesson with fun crafts. Just For Fun blog creator, Sandy, has provided instructions and pictures on how to create your own lion from construction paper handprints and, to illustrate the rest of the saying, blogger Michaele Sommerville has created a fun lamb craft for all ages. Use these simple lesson and craft ideas to learn about weather and test the infamous March saying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/just4funwithsandy.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/in-like-lion.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJust For Fun: In Like a Lion...\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidney-garden.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/in-like-lambs.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten's 3 R's: Respect, Resources and Rants: In Like Lambs...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving the right \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom carpets\u003c\/a\u003e can make any classroom feel more comfortable.  Browse our collection of rugs today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075678745,"sku":"A1872","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-april-a3722","title":"Hand Print Calendar: April","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar with yellow hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of  the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the  “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If  completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and  functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApril\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cem\u003eofficial\u003c\/em\u003e first day of spring comes the end of March, it seems that the true, \u003cem\u003ephysical\u003c\/em\u003e signs of spring burst forth in April. Along with warmer temperatures and new life (and soggy rains of course!), April is also the month in which Easter is celebrated. Commemorate both of these events with a cute and quirky hand print chick on your homemade calendar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Chick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April.jpg\" alt=\"april calendar featuring hand print chick\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to press their painted hand firmly to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a print. Continue making prints until you reach the number of desired chicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1259.jpg\" alt=\"Two yellow hand prints on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarker\u003c\/a\u003e to create eyes, feet, and the outline of wings. Add a small fingerprint of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1268.jpg\" alt=\"yellow hand print chickens on pink construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby Chick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeck, peck, peck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the warm, brown egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut comes a leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a chick,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's not been about,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf how to get out?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock and invite your students to mount it on the left side of their calendar page (opposite the chicks). Not only are chicks a great representation of Easter, they also help symbolize the growth and new life of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097797145,"sku":"A3722","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Calendar-Shot-e1291314049598.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-may-a3723","title":"Hand Print Calendar: May","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange handprint flower on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of   the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the   “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If   completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and   functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay is the time of year when spring blooms in full force! With the popular saying, \"April showers bring May flowers\", it seems fitting that the calendar month is represented with a hand print flower - a daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8262-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/May.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and orange hand print flower with flower poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their entire hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8250-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1258.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted with yellow paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their fingers close together, instruct students to create four yellow prints in a semi-circle (reloading on paint before each print). As the picture shows, the palms should face outward and the fingers should face inward, toward a common point. These will be used as the daffodil petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, help students paint their hand with orange craft paint and invite them to make a center print. This will create the daffodil cup (or corona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1269.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower petals in yellow and orange\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, create the daffodil stem using green paint and a paintbrush (or finger!). Then use a black marker to outline the petals and draw the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1272.jpg\" alt=\"hand print flower\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-317\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow cup,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow frill,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little yellow star,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that's a daffodil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e~ Author Unknown\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate poem cards using card stock (adding a decorative border) and invite students to mount the poem beside their hand print daffodils for a fresh spring look!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098288665,"sku":"A3723","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/May-Calendar-Shot-e1291684969927.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"fancy-spring-pinwheels-a2290","title":"Fancy! - Spring Pinwheels","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/pinspinner-inspiration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pinspinnersfloor.jpg\" alt=\"colorful spring pinspinners\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mmmcrafts\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerald in the brilliance of spring {and teach your students a little about wind} with this fancy pinwheel craft from Larissa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emmmcrafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterned scrapbook or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinspinner templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft detail scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-66-beads-lacing.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower (or another shape of your choice) paper punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil with eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle and thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the link at mmmcrafts to download the various pinspinner templates and to find the craft tutorial at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allsorts.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllsorts\u003c\/a\u003e, then use these colorful creations for various classroom needs!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a vibrant garland or bouquet of \"spring flowers\" to decorate the classroom. Larissa shows you how to skip the pencil and mount the pinspinners onto ribbons that can be hung on walls, around doorways, and on bulletin boards! And to make a bouquet, just stick the pinspinner {pencil and all} into a vase with some filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse these fun crafts to teach your students about wind. Discuss terms relating to wind {i.e. breeze, gust, gale, etc.}, demonstrating how different wind strengths affect the pinspinner. First, have students turn the pinwheel by blowing on it, then graduate to a hair dryer with various speeds and\/or a box fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure you'll be able to figure out a great use for these fancy spring pinwheels!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/pinspinner-inspiration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emmmcrafts: Pinspinner Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106316825,"sku":"A2290","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pinspinnersfloor.jpg?v=1522781708"},{"product_id":"learning-about-butterflies-a3760","title":"Learning About Butterflies Preschool Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-683 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/eric-carle-sorting.jpg\" alt=\"eric carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar preschool counting and sorting activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the spring season with a lesson on butterflies! Beth, preschool teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/preschool-butterfly-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrom The Hive\u003c\/a\u003e, designed some fun activities that should give you a head start in your planning! Here are a few of our favorite exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeth suggests reading Eric Carle's popular children's tale, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, to introduce your students to the life cycle of a butterfly. She found {among her daughter's books} a fun edition with large colorful pages and a plush caterpillar toy that can actually traverse the holes in the pages. While your preschoolers have probably heard the story numerous times, if you can get your hands on this edition, your kiddos will have a blast volunteering to move the hungry little caterpillar through the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarle-Inspired Sorting \u0026amp; Counting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking from the fruits of the story - apple, pears, plums, and more - Beth created felt fruit manipulatives and some fabric numbers. First her preschoolers were charged with the task of sorting the fruit by kind, then Beth invited them to count each grouping, matching the correct numeral to each bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Life Cycle Interactive Emergent Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents created a fun interactive emergent reader using a combination of finger, fist, and hand prints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A little egg lay on a leaf.\" - Students create a small egg with their fingerprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Out hatches a caterpillar. He eats and eats and grows and grows.\" - Students make a caterpillar print using their entire finger. For fun, have students alternate the color between knuckles!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The caterpillar builds a chrysalis.\" - Beth had students make their hand into a fist, then trace it (upside down so the 'fat' part is on the bottom) on the paper and color it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A few days later, a beautiful butterfly pops out!\" - Students create a butterfly body with their finger, then trace a full hand print on either side to create a butterfly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Consider having students make the prints using craft paint for more vibrant pages.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a list of songs and fingerplays (as well as lyrics!), a tutorial on cute butterfly finger puppets, butterfly snack ideas, and other fun learning center activities, be sure to visit Beth's full post at From The Hive!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107430937,"sku":"A3760","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/eric-carle-sorting.jpg?v=1522781715"},{"product_id":"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 - 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Students roll two dice {for more of a challenge}, determine the number of dots, check the key for the correlating numeral and color, and place the appropriately colored candy on their rainbow game board. The only downside to this game - your students may eat all the 'markers' before they get their rainbow built! [NOTE: Stick around and peruse Katherine's full post for more phenomenal rainbow activities!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-692 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spider-match.jpg\" alt=\"spider preschool color match game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puppydogtails.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpider Color Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/tot-school-day-4.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e developed this adorable spider color match that will help your kiddos practice problem solving, develop visual discrimination, and review colors. [NOTE: To add in color word practice, switch out the colored dots on the webs, for color word labels.] Along with these skills, your students will also strengthen fine motor skills as they craft their spider game pieces! If spiders aren't your specialty, consider creating colored frogs to match to lily pads, caterpillars to place next to the appropriate chrysalis, or even ladybugs and matching leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-693 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-sensory-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"preschool rainbow sensory bottles\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Sensory Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some relaxed fun, set out these rainbow sensory bottles from Deborah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/03\/rainbow-play-and-getting-out-of-the-way-in-preschool-plus-a-rainbow-linky\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e. Your students will have a blast as they order, shake, roll, line up, stack, and \u003cem\u003eexplore\u003c\/em\u003e these exciting new materials. As Deborah observed, your students will also cultivate communication and social skills as they interact with each other during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope you enjoy the selections and have fun incorporating 'Find-A-Rainbow' Day into your classroom activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107856921,"sku":"A3762","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/roll-a-rainbow-game.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"demonstrating-a-rain-cloud-exploring-weather-a3763","title":"Demonstrating A Rain Cloud - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-697 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/raincloud.jpg\" alt=\"preschool science weather lesson demonstrating a raincloud\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou wouldn't know it in Northeast Ohio {we received a nice dumping of snow this past Wednesday that has yet to melt}, but spring \u003cdel\u003eis supposed to bring\u003c\/del\u003e brings warmer temperatures and rain as its most common form of precipitation. While your preschoolers have likely experienced many facets of a rain storm - watching the storm clouds gather, hearing {and even feeling!} the rumbling of thunder, seeing the flashes of lightening, having to cancel outside play\/after school activities, getting caught in the cold drops, jumping in puddles - they may not understand how rain clouds form and function. We found this great Montessori-inspired weather activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/three-lessons-on-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moveable Alphabet\u003c\/a\u003e (via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2011\/03\/28\/activity-of-the-week-montessori-inspired-spring-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e) where your students can see, up close, just how rain clouds work!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow dish of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyedropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently pull the cotton ball apart, fashioning it in the shape of a cloud. As you slowly place drops of water onto the top of the \"cloud\" with they eyedropper, explain that the heat from the sun \u003cem\u003eevaporates\u003c\/em\u003e water on the Earth's surface where it, and other dust particles, 'stick' together to form a cloud. As more and more of these molecules accumulate, there comes a point when the cloud is too 'full', causing water droplets to fall back to the Earth as \u003cem\u003eprecipitation\u003c\/em\u003e {rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.}. By about the twelfth drop from the eyedropper, the cotton ball should be so saturated that 'rain' begins 'falling'. Continue this process, pointing out the drops that form at the bottom of the cotton ball. Finally, set aside the dropper and squeeze all of the water out of the cotton ball, showing students how much water 'clouds' can collect. [NOTE: When finished, consider setting the materials in the science center for individual exploration during free play.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this, and other great rain\/weather projects, be sure to visit the full post at The Moveable Alphabet!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108119065,"sku":"A3763","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/raincloud.jpg?v=1522781718"},{"product_id":"growing-plants-in-kindergarten-a2941","title":"Growing Plants in Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril is National Gardening Month and, with it being spring {the time of year for budding blooms and new life}, it's the perfect time of year to introduce a unit on botany and gardening! For a fully hands-on learning experience, consider creating a classroom 'garden' for your students to tend and observe. Worried about the mess? Here are some great indoor garden solutions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eNaomi Shulman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/home-garden-projects\/gardening-nature-crafts\/nature-crafts\/plastic-bottle-herb-planters-994871\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great tutorial for making planters from recycled plastic bottles, that are self-watering and fit perfectly on the classroom windowsill! The clear plastic will allow your students to see below the surface and keep a growth journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eGot any old trading-card sleeves floating around? FamilyFun's Naomi Shulman provides spectacular instructions for making this clever hanging {and space-saving} garden using these recycled sleeves. No cups to tip over or worrying about getting your plants the proper sunlight, just good old-fashioned learning and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gardening-growing-plants.jpg\" alt=\"spring kindergarten gardening science activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.littlegiraffes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eWant your students to plant, cultivate, and observe their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e 'gardens' rather than make it a classroom affair? \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\/plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, a resource for kindergarten teachers, provides directions for creating individual 'greenhouses' where students simulate proper growing conditions {minus the messy soil!} and observe actual sprouts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-608 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gardening-4.jpg\" alt=\"spring gardening science activity for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eEver consider plastic food handling\/service gloves an essential part of gardening? Little Giraffes Teaching Ideas shows how this simple kitchen item can be turned into a small, individual 'garden' - allowing for several different types of plants, using an alternative {and less messy!} version of 'soil', and offering a 'picture window' for making observations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit these sites for pictures and directions! Using one {or several} of these projects is sure to make the unit unforgettable!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108282905,"sku":"A2941","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gardening-growing-plants.jpg?v=1522781719"},{"product_id":"spring-scavenger-hunt-a3764","title":"Spring Scavenger Hunt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-706 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/egg-carton-spring-scavenger-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"egg carton preschool spring scavenger hunt activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the temperatures are warmer and the earth is beginning to 'bloom', take your preschoolers on a scavenger hunt around the schoolyard. Cheri of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-scavenger-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Am Momma - Hear Me Roar\u003c\/a\u003e provides a wonderful example hunt with stunning visual aids, recycled materials, and 'treasure' indigenous to the region and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting the Hunt Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by creating a list of spring plants and objects indigenous to your area\/region {you'll need twelve, one for each egg cup in an egg carton}. Consider different flowering plants, tree leaves, grasses, soil, seeds, nuts, etc.  Also, as Cheri shows, you'll need a picture of each of the items on your final list - either collect a sample from the yard and take pictures using a light background or find and print images online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're Going on a Treasure Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide students into groups of two or three, providing each group with a picture list and an empty egg carton. Have your kiddos glue the image sheet to the top of the carton and ready their sleuthing skills. As they tour the schoolyard, have your students place their collected samples into the proper egg cups {those that correspond with the pictures on the top of the carton} for further examination in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108413977,"sku":"A3764","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/egg-carton-spring-scavenger-hunt.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"spring-weather-journals-exploring-weather-a3765","title":"Spring Weather Journals - Exploring Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile you may already have a weather component in your morning\/daily routine, as you take a closer look at weather and nature this spring, consider having your little \"meteorologists\" keep their own weather journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-1.jpg\" alt=\"preschool file folder weather journal\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile Folder Journals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bern of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/spring-weather-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMom to 2 Posh Lil Divas\u003c\/a\u003e suggests pasting journal pages into a file folder to keep during the week {or whatever period of time you decide}. She offers a printable worksheet on which your kiddos practice printing weather words as well as weather stickers to place on each entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-2.jpg\" alt=\"weather flash cards and weather flash cards for preschool\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal Pages \u0026amp; Weather Flash Cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e You might also consider providing your students with these journal pages and weather flash cards to use. Have your kiddos punch a hole in the top of each page and hold the pages together with a binder ring. Each day, students will practice printing weather words then cut out the appropriate weather flash card and paste it in the box on the page. [NOTE: We found the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3345\/weather-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather flash cards here\u003c\/a\u003e.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weather-journal-3.jpg\" alt=\"preschool spring weather journal graph\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Graph.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your little ‘weather watchers’ with this weather graph we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/calendar-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e. Each morning students will consult and mark off the type of weather being experienced. Keeping the results in graph form allows your preschoolers to compare types of weather at the end of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108545049,"sku":"A3765","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weather-journal-1.jpg?v=1522781720"},{"product_id":"gardening-writing-center-activities-for-spring-a2943","title":"Gardening Writing Center Activities for Spring","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-620 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seed-book.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten spring gardening writing center activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with your spring gardening theme {and \"Encourage a Young Writer Day\"!}, we thought we'd share some great gardening writing center activities we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Seed Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out Kelly's interactive emergent reader printable, inviting your students to cut out the gardening and other vocabulary words {planted, raked, watered, forgot, went, away} and glue them to the correct page. Where there are writing spaces, have your students practice using and scripting the common sight word \"it\". While the pictures will help guide your students through the story, it might also be nice to complete an example book, presenting it at the beginning of the week so that students know what to expect when completing the writing center activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Gardening Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students make special gardening journals using laminated seed packets for the covers {see our previous post on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2917\/valentine-s-day-unit-writing-amp-literacy-center-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplaying card and recycled valentine journals\u003c\/a\u003e for directions\/inspiration!}. Each day, have students complete a prompt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite fruit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite vegetable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would you like to grow in your garden?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend that you planted a magic seed. Tell what happened!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe what a gardener needs to do to make seeds grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly suggests creating a prompt sheet that students can cut apart and paste into their journal each day. {She offers a free printable with the above prompts on her site!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope these writing center activities will help your students connect with the unit and be inspired to continue writing at school \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e home!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108676121,"sku":"A2943","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seed-book.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"thank-you-earth-earth-day-activities-a2944","title":"\"Thank You, Earth\" - Earth Day Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eApril 22nd is \"Earth Day\" - the day we celebrate our planet, appreciate the beauty of nature, and learn ways to protect our environment. Here are some fantastic exercises {via April Larremore of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e} to work into your lessons as you help your kinders understand the importance of taking care of our earth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-626 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day writing activity worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you, Earth!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by reading Megan Halsey's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 Planting Pandas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Recycle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ellie Bethel, or another Earth Day literature selection. Invite your students to brainstorm a list of their favorite outdoor activities. Discuss with your students that when we pollute our environment {the land, the atmosphere, the water}, there are consequences and remind them of the importance of keeping our planet clean, conserving resources, etc. To wrap up the activity, provide your kiddos with pieces of paper and graphic art tools, inviting them to draw and write about their favorite outdoor activity! [NOTE: You might also consider using the clip art images provided in April's Earth Day unit and word processing software to create a custom worksheet for this activity like we did. It's simple!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-625  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-promise.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten collaborative hand print Earth Day earth art project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Promise Our Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great way to inspire your students to be conscious of their impact on the environment is with a promise board. Discuss with your students what a promise is {and what it means to make a promise}. Invite your kinders to recount a time in which they promised someone something. In honor of Earth Day, brainstorm things you might \"promise\" to do or not do in order to keep the environment clean and healthy. Have your students draw and write about their personal promise(s) to the Earth. End with this collaborative hand print Earth art project to display in the classroom! Students will love the 'hands-on' project and the opportunity to squish paint between their fingers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108807193,"sku":"A2944","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Favorite-Outdoor-Activity.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"reduce-reuse-recycle-earth-day-activity-a2945","title":"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! - Earth Day Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs part of your Earth Day discussions, invite your students to explore these new vocabulary words and concepts - reduce, reuse, recycle! We found some fantastic worksheets and exercises to help with this lesson from Rachelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Earth%20Day\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e and April at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-639  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reduce-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity reduce printable worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to describe what they think happens to our garbage after it's picked up by the truck. Talk about landfills and bring in examples of common 'garbage can items' in order to talk about how long it takes for those particular items to decompose\/break down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper = 2.5 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bags = 10 to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin can = 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyrofoam = NEVER!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Information from the New York Times via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thatdanny.com\/2008\/06\/06\/how-long-does-it-take-a-plastic-bag-or-a-glass-bottle-to-decompose\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThat Danny!\u003c\/a\u003e] \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss what reduce means {i.e. what it means to make something small} and use this fantastic worksheet to brainstorm ways to reduce our consumption, conserve our Earth's precious resources, the amount of garbage we throw away, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-640 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reuse-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity printable reuse worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the following vocabulary words - waste, resources, conserve, etc. Invite your kinders to recount a time they wasted something they knew could be used again. Use Rachelle's worksheet to brainstorm ways in which our Earth's resources can be conserved by using something over instead of throwing it away and\/or actions we can take to prevent waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-638 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/recycle-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day activity printable recycle worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are likely to be more familiar with this concept, but revisit the term and its meaning {i.e. taking an old\/used product and making it into a new one}. Without embarrassing anyone, poll students to see if they sort and recycle trash at home. Discuss ways in which recycling can be simplified or how to organize a \"recycling revolution\" at home. Use the printable worksheet to brainstorm and list items that can {and should!} be recycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-637 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Do-not-throw-away-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten Earth Day reduce reuse recycle printable worksheet activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a way to wrap up the lesson {and see if they've been listening!}, have your students complete April's Earth Day worksheet - drawing and describing a particular item that shouldn't be thrown away and giving two different ways in which it can be used for something else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, consider setting out sorting mats and provide students with tangible items or pictures and have them sort the objects into the correct category - reduce, reuse, or recycle. With these comprehensive exercises, your students are sure to remember the importance of keeping the earth clean and how they each have a role to play!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108938265,"sku":"A2945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/reduce-worksheet.jpg?v=1522781723"},{"product_id":"preschool-flower-shop-spring-dramatic-play-a3767","title":"Preschool Flower Shop - Spring Dramatic Play","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/flower.jpg\" alt=\"arranging flowers preschool spring garden activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: educationofours.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDramatic play areas offer powerful opportunities for learning, cultivating imagination, and just plain fun! To go along with your spring unit on plants and gardening, consider turning your pretend corner into a flower shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need {a Non-Exhaustive List}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowerpots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Misting\" bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic vases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyrofoam balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper pads\/order forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cards {to place with arrangements}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils and pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider creating three distinct spaces - a 'greenhouse' area where flowers are grown and tended, an arrangement center, and a front counter where your little \"florists\" can interact with their customers. With these simple items and pretend areas, your kiddos can practice ordering arrangements, taking  orders, arranging, and delivering flowers to their classmates. They'll have so much fun they'll beg you to keep the flower shop \"open\" year round!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/early-childhood\/articles\/53774.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Flower Shop Dramatic Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2030\/a-flower-shop-at-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Flower Shop at Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/educationofours.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/flower-arranging-spring-is-coming.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Education Of Ours: Flower Arranging, Spring is Coming!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109265945,"sku":"A3767","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/flower.jpg?v=1522781725"},{"product_id":"cherry-blossom-math-a2948","title":"Cherry Blossom Math","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-658  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSC_0043.jpg\" alt=\"spring cherry blossom kindergarten math center activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrswillskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a center \"multi-tasker\", here's a great spring craft-math from Deedee at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrswillskindergarten.com\/2011\/04\/math-and-art-at-same-time.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Wills Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17655-construction-paper-9-x-12-sky-blue-peacock-colorburst.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8270-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-magenta.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epink\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable recording sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by having your kiddos draw or trace a tree shape {trunk and branches} onto their construction paper. You might consider finding a black and white clip art image of a tree online {like the one \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wpclipart.com\/plants\/trees\/barren_tree.png.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e}, printing it directly onto the blue construction paper, and having your kiddos \"trace\" the lines with the brown craft paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dry, provide your kinders with shallow dishes of pink and white craft paint and a pencil, inviting them to dip the pencil eraser into each color and press it to the paper, creating clusters of blossoms. Deedee suggests adding a skip counting component by having students add a specific number of blossoms to each cluster {for her classroom the magic number was 5}. When the tree has been fully decorated, students should then count the total number of blossoms, by 5's or whatever interval they're practicing, and record the figure on the worksheet provided. A successful project for multi-taskers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109397017,"sku":"A2948","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSC_0043.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"a-twist-on-the-easter-egg-hunt-a3768","title":"A Twist - On the Easter Egg Hunt!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-730 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg\" alt=\"spring Easter preschool counting egg hunt\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning an Easter egg hunt for your preschoolers this year? Consider this fun twist from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/easter-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e! Begin with a basket of colorful plastic Easter eggs - fill them with with pom poms in assorted colors, Easter erasers, or another type of math manipulative - and set them up in the math center with egg counting cards {like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-activities-lapbook.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e}. Invite your students to \"hunt\" through the plastic eggs, counting the number of items in each and matching them to the proper number card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out egg \u003cem\u003ealphabet\u003c\/em\u003e cards, filling the eggs with items that begin with different letters of the alphabet. Have students make matches based on beginning letter sound {i.e. match the key to the \"K\" card, the bouncy ball to the \"B\" card, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice working with sight words. Set out sight word egg mats and fill the eggs with slips of paper printed with the sight words in various fonts and colors. Have students hunt and make matches, setting the matching eggs on the appropriate mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an Easter egg puzzle {find and print a clip art egg, cutting it into several strips}, filling each egg with a different piece, and invite students to construct the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to enjoy these \"twists\" on the traditional Easter egg hunt!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109495321,"sku":"A3768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-1-e1302752693404.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"easter-math-ideas-for-kindergarten-a2949","title":"Easter Math Ideas for Kindergarten","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1586208492.jpg\" alt=\"I \u0026lt;3 jelly beans 04\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2007 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Roman Pinzon-Soto\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/ninjanoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoman Pinzon-Soto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t|\n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'I \u0026lt;3 jelly beans 04'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/24657869@N00\/1586208492\" 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\u003eA visit from the Easter bunny. Candy. Treats. Scavenger hunts. There's so much to be 'egg-cited' about during the Easter season! If you're looking to overhaul your math centers for the holiday, consider one {or more} of these great activities from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.angelfire.com\/la\/kinderthemes\/eastermath.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ayers' KinderThemes\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Candy Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace various types of Easter candy in a basket. Invite your kiddos to work in groups, sorting out the candy by type, and recording the number of each candy in the basket. Consider having students sort the candy in other ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy wrapper type {i.e. \"Shiny\", \"Not shiny\", \"No wrapper\", etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Candy Estimation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace jelly beans of assorted colors in a clear jar or vase. Invite your kiddos to estimate how many pieces of candy they think are in the jar. At the end of the week, count the jelly beans and compare the final number to the predictions. Consider sorting the jelly beans by color to find how many there are, which color was represented most, which had the least, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a laminated sheet of graph paper and construction paper egg cutouts in various sizes. Have students predict how many \u003cem\u003efull \u003c\/em\u003esquares {on the graph paper} will be covered by the cutout, then place the egg on the paper, trace it with a dry erase marker, shade and count the number of actual squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other fantastic ideas, be sure to visit Mrs. Ayers' KinderThemes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109560857,"sku":"A2949","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1586208492.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"earth-day-math-ideas-a3769","title":"Earth Day Math Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-735  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/globe.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day preschool math activities\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.googolpower.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for some fun math ideas to use in your Earth Day celebration on April 22nd, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.googolpower.com\/content\/free-learning-resources\/seasonal-math\/earth-day\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGoogol\u003c\/a\u003e, a fantastic math resource for educators, offers some great activities that will get your kiddos outdoors and excited about learning! You'll have to visit the full post for an entire list, but here are a few of the highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on a nature hunt for geometric shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect sticks {or other natural elements} using them to create various geometric shapes for study and comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to collect natural math manipulatives {rocks, seeds, nuts, etc.} - use these to practice counting, patterning, sorting, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for natural objects that are symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the length of natural objects using standard and non-standard units of measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect and measure rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list could go on and on! For more math lessons inspired by nature, be sure to visit Googol's full post and spice up your Earth Day activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109593625,"sku":"A3769","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/globe.jpg?v=1522781727"},{"product_id":"easter-shake-up-math-center-activity-a2950","title":"Easter Shake-Up - Math Center Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-669 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Egg Carton Addition Kindergarten Math Center Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic spring\/Easter math center activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missmillersfirsties.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/spring-shake-up.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss. Miller's Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e and thought, even though it was originally created for first graders, it could be adapted to meet the skill level of your kinders too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled egg carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayola marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring or Easter themed erasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the markers to script a number to the bottom of each egg cup in the carton {you might also consider penning the numbers onto circle labeling stickers for easy adaptation}. Invite students to place two erasers into the egg carton, close the lid, then shake the carton around. They'll be able to hear the erasers rattling around in the carton. Upon opening the carton, have students record the number each eraser landed on and find the sum. Provide a bowl of extra erasers for counting help\/practice, or design a recording sheet with a place to show work {i.e. write and count tally marks} like the one below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-670\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Shake-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Counting and Addition Kindergarten Math Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample Recording Sheet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003eContinue to adapt the game {using larger numbers, including both addition and subtraction, etc.} to provide your kinders with a challenge! This math center is easy to make, so you can design one for each season\/unit of study, and your students are sure to love it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109823001,"sku":"A2950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Shake-Up.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"easter-literacy-center-activities-a3770","title":"Easter Literacy Center Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-739 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-lit.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Easter Literacy Center Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love these colorful literacy center activities Vanessa Levin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/springanimals\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e put together for Easter! From letter recognition and sight word identification to beginning letter sounds and reading simple sentences, there's something for everyone {and certainly enough to keep your preschoolers busy during the holiday!}. While we can't describe each and every center idea, here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Sight Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Easter egg cutouts, use a marker to script new or review high frequency words and laminate the set. Place these in the center along with a small basket, egg coloring cup, etc. of plastic, foam, wooden, and\/or magnetic letters and invite your students to spell the sight words out on the egg mats. Builds sight word recognition and fine motor skills. [Extension: Laminate larger sight word eggs to use as play dough mats.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Beginning Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose three beginning sounds to review\/learn, scripting each one onto a blank index card {or cute cutout} and using the card to label an Easter basket. Collect several small items from around the classroom that start with the appropriate letters\/sounds and place them into colorful plastic Easter eggs. Gather the eggs into a large basket, then invite your students to open and sort them into the proper 'sound basket'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic Easter literacy center activities, be sure to check out the full post at Pre-K Pages!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109855769,"sku":"A3770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-lit.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"easter-science-center-ideas-a2951","title":"Easter Science Center Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-678 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Kindergarten Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you prepare for Easter, here are a few science center ideas you might consider using! With a little instruction, your kiddos will be on their way to discovering new concepts and completing some cute projects as they go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChromatic Creations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/April.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs' kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e classroom, students explore color, saturation, and absorption with coffee filters and markers. Since your kiddos will be folding the paper to complete the activity, consider throwing in a lesson\/some practical experience with symmetry or even color theory {cool colors, warm colors, etc.}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals \u0026amp; Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderpond.com\/springunits.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderpond\u003c\/a\u003e, Jessica's kindergartners explore animals and eggs through several science center activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with actual pictures of the eggs laid by different animals {i.e. chicken, ostrich, platypus, turtle, robin, etc.} as well as animal cards, Jessica invited her students to match the eggs to their source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJessica's students practiced problem solving and sorting skills by classifying animals cards by whether they do\/do not lay eggs. [Activity Alternatives: Place a magnet on the back of each animal card and invite your students to complete the activity at the white board, provide construction paper sorting mats on which you kinders can place the animal cards, or provide a columned recording sheet with cut and glue animal 'cards'.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ideas are simple, but offer a fantastic scientific connection for spring and Easter!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109921305,"sku":"A2951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-1.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-easter-a3771","title":"The Science of Easter!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fun science activity to explore with your preschoolers during the Easter season, we found some very unrelated, but still very cool projects for you to attempt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-747 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Gardening Science Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: science-at-home.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake seedling Easter baskets like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/science-at-home.org\/handmade-paper-with-seeds\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience@home\u003c\/a\u003e! The process is quite involved, but this activity can be a great precursor to your spring gardening\/botany unit. Use them as window or desk decorations through the holiday season, then find a warm moist place for them to grow and - voila! - a classroom garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-748 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ourcraftsnthings.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave some Easter fun with Humpty Dumpty the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ourcraftsnthings.com\/2011\/04\/science-sunday-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Crafts ~N~ Things\u003c\/a\u003e way! Invite your kiddos to hypothesize what will happen if 'hard boiled Humpty' has a great fall. Hypothesize and compare the results of a fall by 'raw Humpty'. Next, invite your students to hold both a hard boiled egg and raw egg. Have them describe any similarities\/differences. As they observe, give them a closer look at the inside of both eggs. Once again, have them describe what they see - how it is the same and how it differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-749 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/science-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Preschool Science Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: casamarias.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a flubber race like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/casamarias.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/greatest-flubber-race.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCasa Maria's Creative Learning Zone\u003c\/a\u003e! Students will have a blast observing how differently the substance interacts with each container identifying variables like drip speed, string width, string length, etc. and making comparisons between the drippings and real world objects!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109986841,"sku":"A3771","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/science-1_3f41d770-85c5-4b13-be65-0223c8fc10fd.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"sight-word-activities-amp-games-for-easter-a2952","title":"Sight Word Activities \u0026amp; Games for Easter","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-682 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/literacy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Sight Word Kindergarten Literacy Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly, kindergarten teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed some fantastic Easter sight word activities that would be ideal for spicing up your literacy centers this holiday season {she even offers a few printables!}. Here are a few center ideas that can be adapted to fit the needs of your classroom...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kinders to strengthen sight word recognition and reading skills with these easy to create egg puzzles. Simply script a CVC\/sight word sentence onto the top half of a colorful egg cutout, adding an appropriate sticker or illustration on the bottom half, then laminate and cut apart {with unique lines - i.e. wavy, puzzle piece, zig zag, etc.}, inviting your students to make correct matches. Instead of full sentences, you could also script the CVC\/sight word onto both halves for more focused\/less complex matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-684\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Spelling.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Egg Sight Word Game Mat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg-cellent Spelling Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents won't even know they're \"learning\" with this fantastic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Games\/DollarStore\/dollar_store_delights_and_big_lo.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCVC\/sight word spelling game\u003c\/a\u003e! Best played in a group of two or more, here's a list of the things you'll need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Easter basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster eggs in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pails or Easter baskets {one for each player}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster spoon or tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious CVC\/sight word game mats {like the one above}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a marker to script a letter onto the side of each plastic egg or place letter 'cards' inside the eggs {include each unique letter from the focus sight words}. Invite students to take turns scooping several eggs from the Easter basket and placing them in their personal game pail\/basket. As each child takes their turn, encourage the other players to begin opening their eggs and recording\/spelling the sight words on their game mat. After each player has had a turn, all eggs should be returned to the basked, carefully mixed, and the process repeated until someone has spelled all of the sight words on their game mat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110183449,"sku":"A2952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/literacy-1.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"easter-sensory-overload-sensory-bin-inspiration-a3772","title":"Easter Sensory Overload! - Sensory Bin Inspiration","description":"\u003cp\u003eActually, it's just the right amount! If you're wondering how to switch over your sensory tub for the Easter\/spring season, here's some colorfully fantastic inspiration {for this year or to put in the inspiration folder for next year!}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-754 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-756 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinkprincesskingdom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkprincesskingdom.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/march-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKingdom of the Pink Princesses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-757 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-4.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Tub\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-sensory-tub-playdough.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-758 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-5.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Tub\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschooladventures3.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschooladventures3.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/april-sensory-tub-easter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOur Cup of Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-759 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-6.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Bird Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.homeschoolmo.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolmo.com\/2011\/04\/april-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Mo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-755 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: puppydogtails.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/puppydogtails.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/easter-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSnails and Puppy Dog Tails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-760 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-7.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mydeliciousambiguity.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydeliciousambiguity.com\/2010\/03\/easter-spring-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Delicious Ambiguity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-761 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sensory-8.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter April Preschool Sensory Bin\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: threequeensaking.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threequeensaking.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/springeaster-sensory-tub.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThree Queens \u0026amp; A King\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow's \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e for a short list of brilliant Easter sensory tub ideas?! 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We found some fantastic ideas from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekcrew.net\/spring.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe K-Crew's spring unit\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/April.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs' Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e that you don't want to miss!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal Prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two-part prompt from The K-Crew, your kinders will be invited to use their imaginations, learn about empathy, and explore\/practice describing emotions. On the first day, have your students begin by drawing an egg with a tiny crack in it. After looking at pictures of animals that hatch from eggs, invite your kiddos to determine what type of animal might be waiting to hatch from \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e egg {real or imagined!}. Set out markers, crayons, and other graphic art tools with which to decorate the egg {hopefully, the decorating process will inspire imaginative egg inhabitants!}. Below the illustrations, invite your students to think about how an animal trying to hatch might feel and what they might be thinking. Have them write a short response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second day, have your kiddos draw and color the fully hatched animal. Revisit how the animal might have felt before and invite your kinders to brainstorm how they might be feeling\/what they might be thinking now! Have them script several sentences in response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Chick Pop-Up Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Beggs invites her students to strengthen sight word recognition, practice letter formation, and practice reading aloud with her Easter pop-up book activity that follows the story of a hatching chick. For each page, students create {cut out and glue!} illustrations, copy the story text, and, when finished, take turns reading the story to their groupmates. 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We found this great \"tornado in a jar\" science experiment at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.weatherwizkids.com\/experiments-tornado-jar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWeather Wiz Kids\u003c\/a\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onehookwonder.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/montessori-monday_09.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Hook Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e and thought your kiddos might appreciate the re-creation of this powerful natural disaster. All it takes are a few simple ingredients from home...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled jar {a mayonnaise or canning jar is suggested}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear liquid soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter and\/or food coloring {optional}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is really quite simple, so invite your students to help with a class tornado jar or even create their own at the science center - measuring and combining the ingredients in the proper order {with supervision, of course!}. Consider creating illustrated \"recipe cards\" to help younger 'scientists' along. When finished, as your kiddos shake up their jars and practice getting the circular motion \"just right\", they'll be amazed at what they see forming in their jar! Who knew funnel clouds could be formed indoors?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For younger students, consider creating smaller versions of the experiment. 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Armed with journal pages {like our examples}, a pencil, crayons, and a magnifying glass, send your students out for a tree study! Invite them to observe, describe, draw and\/or record the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a picture of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a map of the tree's location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude a rubbing of the tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude a rubbing of one of the tree leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the diameter of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the height of the tree {if possible!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw {or trace!} and describe the shape of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the texture and color of the tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsider adding a few of these extensions to the lesson:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your kiddos to spend a few minutes observing the tree. 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Have your kiddos order the samples from oldest to youngest, discussing how the diameter of the tree is indicative of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734112051225,"sku":"A3780","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Tree-Study.jpg?v=1522781742"},{"product_id":"magnificent-may-math-center-ideas-a2962","title":"Magnificent May Math Center Ideas!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllie Magnuson, Scholastic Classroom Solutions blogger, has put together an incredible list of math activities, exercises, and games for the month of May! Her exciting themes, spanning from \"The Price Is Right, Kindergarten Edition\" to a classroom \"Counting Party\", are sure to get your kinders excited and ready to learn! We especially loved her frog themed center ideas and thought we'd share a few of the highlights along with some extensions {as always, you'll have to head on over to Allie's blog for the full scoop!}...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-869\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fly-Counting-Cards-2.jpg\" alt=\"May Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatching Flies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allie made fly counting cards, set them up as a \"game mat\" on the floor {or another hard surface}, and invited her students to take turns tossing a bean bag frog onto the mat, counting the number of dots on the fly counting card on which it landed, and collecting the appropriate number of plastic flies. 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Have students take turns drawing a card, identifying the number of dots, numeral, etc. and counting out the correct number of flies into their cup. To make the game interesting, add several extra cards to the stack. For instance, you might include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive 2 flies to the player on your right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree flies escape, place them back in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother frog steals your flies, place them all back in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents continue play until one player collects 30 flies {or another number of your choosing}. For younger students, who may not prefer to keep a running total, add in one 'frog card' to the deck. The student who draws this card wins the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more fantastic May math ideas, be sure to visit Allie's full post \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/05\/merry-math.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMerry Math Ideas for May\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112149529,"sku":"A2962","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fly-Counting-Cards-2.jpg?v=1522781742"},{"product_id":"eating-the-parts-of-a-plant-a2963","title":"Eating the Parts of a Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fantastic way to end your spring plant\/botany unit, try this fun activity from Ms. Lopez of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/coloroutsidelines.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/eating-plants.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColoring Outside The Lines\u003c\/a\u003e that will have your kiddos snacking through the parts of a plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"plant-part-thinking-map\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-873 \" alt=\"Parts of a Plant Spring Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/plant-part-thinking-map.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: coloroutsidelines.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare for your plant tasting party, Ms. Lopez suggests creating a thinking map of the parts of a plant. If they haven't already, invite your students to copy the scientific diagram in their science journals and reflect on the following prompt - What might it be like to eat a plant? Describe what a flower, stem, leaf, and roots might taste like. Have your students decide if they would want to eat a plant or if they'd rather not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Tasting Party\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore school put together a tray of plant parts...roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and even seeds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots = Carrots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem = Celery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves = Lettuce or spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower = Cauliflower or broccoli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds = Corn or peas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit = Tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd in a bit of dip and let the snacking begin! Have students record their reactions in their science journal. Did they expect to be handed a carrot when they agreed to sample a root? Broccoli as a flower? While, of course, some of your students will not be partial to vegetables, most of your kiddos will love this fun exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe noticed the printable worksheet we were linking to from WSU.edu no longer exists so we decided to create our own version. Hope you enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Eating the Parts of a Plant Worksheet\" alt=\"Eating the Parts of a Plant Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eating%20the%20Parts%20of%20a%20Plant.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734112313369,"sku":"A2963","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/plant-part-thinking-map.jpg?v=1522781743"},{"product_id":"fantastic-flower-fun-a3782","title":"Fantastic - Flower FUN!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-952 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/i-spy-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Spring or Summer Flower I-Spy Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the weather in your area has been anything like Northeast Ohio, you haven't had to spend \u003cdel\u003etoo much\u003c\/del\u003e \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time watering the flower beds, hanging baskets, or garden in your backyard or schoolyard. But if you happen to be able to unearth some 'un-drowned' blossoms, we stumbled across some utterly fantastic flower activities at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8861\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e that would make a great addition to your spring or flower\/botany lessons! Here are a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI-Spy with Flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e {Pictured above in Katherine's stunning style!} Collect several glass vases, small toys\/items, potting soil, and, of course, some colorful blossoms. As you arrange the flowers, 'hide' the collected items in and on the soil, in the flowers, and anywhere else you can fit them. As your kiddos play, have them describe the item spied, thinking about colors, locations, unique attributes, etc. until their classmates guess which object they've located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Math.\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherine provides two fun options for your kiddos to try. The first is a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8861\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edaisy math puzzle\u003c\/a\u003e. Students are challenged to recognize the numeral in the center of each flower, then count and paste the correct number of petals around it. In the second activity, students use spoon flowers and Styrofoam blocks, solving simple word problems or practicing numeral recognition in order to 'plant' the correct number of flowers in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Katherine Marie's site for these and other fantastic flower projects {you don't want to miss the adorable arts\/crafts ideas or flower sight word game!} - your kiddos will have a blast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112575513,"sku":"A3782","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/i-spy-flowers.jpg?v=1522781745"},{"product_id":"bug-themed-sorting-and-classifying-activity-a2964","title":"Bug Themed - Sorting and Classifying Activity!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile your kinders practice sorting throughout the day {and many times without even recognizing that they're using the skill!}, invite them to use their sorting and classifying know-how in this spring or summer math\/science center activity. They'll have to put their problem solving hats on and get ready to make astute observations in order to put these unique bugs in the proper category. Best of all, students will be introduced to a new way of organizing data - a Venn Diagram! Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-879\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Math-Cards-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sorting Cards Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a black and white clip art image online and use it to create bug sorting cards. Add spots in different shapes {we used circles, stars, triangles, and left others blank} or create different patterns and print the finished cards onto construction paper in various colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-880\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Math-Venn-Diagram-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a scrap piece of bulletin board paper or wrapping paper, draw a large Venn Diagram, labeling each section with a specific variable your students must use when classifying the bug cards. In our activity, we included the headings \"Pink\", \"Circle Spots\", \"Both\" {where the pink and circle spot sections overlap}, and \"None\" {around the outside edges of the diagram}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-878\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Math-Activity-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with the stack of bug cards and the Venn Diagram, invite your students to sort the cards into their appropriate categories. Because they're looking at both the color of the card and the shape of each bug's spots, this activity is certain to challenge their classifying skills!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112673817,"sku":"A2964","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bug-Math-Cards-1.jpg?v=1522781745"},{"product_id":"learning-about-weather-through-pretend-play-a2965","title":"Learning About Weather Through Pretend Play","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4938639714.jpg\" alt=\"Thermometer\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Ged Carroll\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/renaissancechambara\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGed Carroll\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Thermometer'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/39435232@N00\/4938639714\" 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\u003eAllie Magnuson, Scholastic's Classroom Solutions blogger for the preschool and kindergarten classroom, has put together a phenomenal article on incorporating weather into your pretend play corner! The fantastic thing about this combination is that the activities derived from it are cross-curricular, extending into every subject, and Allie's suggestions are all unique and engaging - some require technology, some require homemade tools, and others require a showcase of your kiddos sparkling {and creative!} personalities! Here are a few of our favorite ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Word Write-Up.\u003c\/strong\u003e In their own unique style, have students use weather word cards and symbols to make forecasts. Armed with a seven-day forecast chart, a map of the United States, and a hand-held microphone, your kiddos will have a blast reporting that today is warm and sunny with a high of 78 degrees. This is a fabulous way for students to review and use new vocabulary words, practice communication skills, make connections between weather patterns in different parts of the country, and learn how to work with peer collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Thunderstorms.\u003c\/strong\u003e What kindergartner would pass up the chance to make noise in the classroom? Allie suggests inviting you kiddos work together to simulate and track a thunderstorm. This activity is fantastic for team building, learning to take accurate measurements, practicing converting data into comparable units, and all around fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind more great ideas, pictures, and suggestions for incorporating weather in the pretend play corner at Allie's blog! She's thought of everything from simple weather measuring gadgets {i.e. rain gauges, thermometers, sun clocks, and the like} to tornadoes and volcanoes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/05\/literacy-in-kindergarten-dramatic-play-centers-part-4.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiteracy in Kindergarten Dramatic Play Centers, Pt. 4: Weather Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112804889,"sku":"A2965","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4938639714.jpg?v=1522781746"},{"product_id":"seed-graphing-a3784","title":"Seed Graphing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/seed-graphing.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Plants and Seeds Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.creativetots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother downfall of all the rain here in Northeast Ohio is that many are having to wait until the water recedes to plant their gardens. If you're finding spring planting a bit delayed too, here's a fun seed math activity that your preschoolers will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwich Ziploc bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 different seeds {in varying quantities}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElmer's glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall paint brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3385\/graphing-seeds-amp-analyzing-the-data\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSeed graphing worksheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the Ziploc bags with the various seeds - make sure each bag has at least one of each seed and that there are different quantities of each variation - then script a student's name onto each. To start the exercise, have your kiddos find their bag and sort the seeds by type. Then, armed with a shallow dish of Elmer's glue and a paint brush, invite your students to paste the seeds onto the graphing worksheet. When finished with the glue, have your students count the number of each type of seed, scripting the appropriate numeral at the bottom of or beside each bar, and circling it when double-checked. Discuss terms like more than, less than, most, least, exactly, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.creativetots.com\/blog\/seed-graphing\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSeed Graphing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734113525785,"sku":"A3784","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/seed-graphing.jpg?v=1522781750"},{"product_id":"3-simple-science-activities-for-kinders-a2966","title":"3 Simple Science Activities for Kinders","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-893\" title=\"potions3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/potions3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.activekidsclub.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to provide hands on activities for your curious little scientists to explore. Here are three simple exercises that we're sure they'll enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Potions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed with recycled jam jars, spoons, and pitchers of water, invite your kiddos to explore the wild plants in the schoolyard, using them to make special potions. Encourage them to think about smell and appearance as they mastermind unique combinations. Twisting a lid onto their jars, have your kiddos complete a write-up back in the classroom {or out in the grass!}. Invite them to record and draw each of the ingredients, write down the exact \"recipe\" {to the best of their knowledge}, name their special potion, and consider what it could be used for. [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activekidsclub.com\/spring\/art-crafts\/make-potions.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActiveKidsClub.com\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Clouds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring is a fantastic time for cloud watching. Take your kiddos outside, lay on your backs in the cool grass, and talk about these awesome formations {i.e. the types, how they're formed, etc}. See if your students can identify the type(s) of clouds they see in the sky. Of course, you'll want to throw in a few minutes of imaginative play, asking your kiddos to describe the shapes\/objects they can see in the clouds. Consider having your kinders take their science journals with them in order to draw and label their findings {i.e. cumulus puppy dog}. Back in the classroom, with a few household items, your kiddos will be delighted to find that clouds can be made - indoors! [\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4crazykings.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/making-clouds.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e4 Crazy Kings\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Kaleidoscope. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith milk, food coloring, and dish soap, your students can make their own kaleidoscopes! This may be a great supplement to a lesson on attraction and repulsion as the kaleidoscope and \"movement\" result from the detergent repelling the fat in the milk. 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Modeled after Eric Carle's \u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e, invite your kiddos to craft their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e adventure! When finished have your students copy the text onto the appropriate page and illustrate, or provide them with premade book pages like the examples at Primary Perspective. This activity is great for reviewing the days of week, numbers, and food vocabulary, as well as practicing writing in a particular style. Be sure to visit the original post for page examples!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pigeon Munches...\u003c\/strong\u003e To help her students review the months of the year, Brooke had her students write and illustrate a classroom book modeled after Mo Willems' \u003cem\u003eThe Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog\u003c\/em\u003e. Students were invited to finish this prompt, \"In ___________ [insert month of the year], the pigeon finds a\/an ___________\" for an assigned month of the year. 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Through it, students will discover not only what frogs eat, but {hands on!} how a frog catches their food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber or plastic insect toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, pass out a party blower to each of your students. Invite them to blow through the hole, extending the streamer so that you can attach a 2-inch strip of Velcro on the bottom of it {so that the Velcro will be on the outside as the streamer curls back up}. Scatter small rubber or plastic insects, each adorned with small piece of Velcro around the activity table, and invite your students to pretend they are frogs, sticking out their 'tongues' to pick up their dinner. Your kiddos are certain to have a blast {and a few giggles!} with this activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension: Make it a game! Scatter Velcro bugs throughout the room and have your little frogs race to fill up their cups {or 'lily pad plates' to be a bit more 'froggy'!}. The student with the most bugs at the end, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115426329,"sku":"A3788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/frog-tongue-activity.jpg?v=1522781762"},{"product_id":"backyard-abcs-a3793","title":"Backyard ABCs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1010\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're antsy little learners are in need of some sunshine and fresh air, load on the sunscreen and head outside to give this fun literacy activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/our-alphabet-hunt-backyard-treasures.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoots of Simplicity\u003c\/a\u003e a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-95-sidewalk-chalk-paper-chalk.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSidewalk chalk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat section of sidewalk or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEager learners with loads of imagination!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set-up is simple - using the sidewalk chalk, have your students work in groups or together as a class to create a 26-square grid {over at Roots of Simplicy, they suggest creating a 5 x 5 square grid and adding an extra square at the bottom}, writing one letter of the alphabet in each. Then, go on a nature hunt to find objects to place in each square that have the same beginning sound. If your preschoolers can't find an actual object, have them use the chalk to \u003cem\u003edraw\u003c\/em\u003e something from nature {i.e. a bird, a waterfall, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love the extension at Roots of Simplicity – adding a bit of gross motor fun to the ABC grid by jumping from letter to letter to create focus vocabulary and sight words! Head on over to see pictures and get more great early childhood activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116737049,"sku":"A3793","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"sidewalk-chalk-story-quilt-a3794","title":"Sidewalk - Chalk - Story Quilt","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1015 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/chalk-quilt-1597.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flaxandtwine.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound this adorable art idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flaxandtwine.com\/2011\/05\/sidewalk-quilt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlax \u0026amp; Twine\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it could be a cute reading\/literacy activity for your kiddos this summer! While you may not have divided sections of concrete at your disposal, this works just as well with a chalk grid!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidewalk chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection from your classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat section of sidewalk or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love the brilliant colors and freely created patterns displayed at Flax \u0026amp; Twine, we also imagined students having a blast with a \u003cem\u003edirected\u003c\/em\u003e project, creating colorful story quilts {by themselves, in small groups, or even as a class!}. First, read a story - a new literature selection or a class favorite - then have your kiddos to think about one or more of the following ideas\/prompts as they design a 'quilt square'...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho was your favorite character?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was your favorite part of the story?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrate an alternate ending to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might even consider using a 'compound prompt'. For instance, here's a three-part quilt prompt: 1) Have students select a color that best represents the book as a whole, using it to outline their square, 2) Just inside the colored lines, invite student to draw a repeating pattern of three symbols that best represent the book, and 3) In the center of the square, have your preschoolers draw their favorite scene or character from the selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1016\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/story-quilt-square.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to have a blast exploring and thinking critically about literature, creating beautiful art work and designs, and learning outside in the sunshine and fresh air!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116868121,"sku":"A3794","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/chalk-quilt-1597.jpg?v=1522781771"},{"product_id":"chameleon-caterpillars-craft-a2332","title":"Chameleon Caterpillars Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2809\" title=\"Chameleon-Caterpillar-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Fine Motor and Patterning Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how this kid-friendly caterpillar craft makes use of stripes on a striped background. It reminds us of a chameleon! Whether you pair it with a unit on butterflies, a literary study of Eric Carle's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a fun summer craft, your kiddos are sure to have a great time with this project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite art paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2594-foam-brush-classpack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkinny foam roller brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e caterpillar template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, have your kiddos prepare the background, using the skinny foam roller brushes and the colorful craft paint to place parallel diagonal lines across the white art paper {this is a \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e way to learn new vocabulary!}. Set the background prints aside to dry, inviting your students to use the caterpillar template to trace and cutout a caterpillar cutout from construction paper. Using scissors and construction paper that has been pre-cut lengthwise into 4-inch wide strips, have your students snip strips of various colors to glue onto their cutout. This process is great for building hand strength and fine motor skills, it also provides a great opportunity to discuss the art of patterning with your kiddos! Add construction paper antennae and legs, then glue the chameleon caterpillar onto the dry background and watch it 'disappear'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For a more chameleon-like effect, have your students trace the caterpillar shape onto white construction paper!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734117064729,"sku":"A2332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg?v=1522781772"},{"product_id":"gone-fishin-fishy-activities-for-preschool-a3796","title":"Gone Fishin' - Fishy Activities for Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1030\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Pond or Ocean Kids Craft Preschool Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: strongstart.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe loved these 'fishy' activities from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/strongstart.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/gone-fishing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStrongStart\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! They'd go 'swimmingly' with a summer pond or ocean unit...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting with Fishing Poles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n{pictured at right}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic way to improve both fine and gross motor skills - and, of course, explore a \u003cem\u003eunique\u003c\/em\u003e method of painting. Suit up your kiddos in art smocks, tie a rubber or plastic ocean creature to the string of a fishing pole, and get ready for some slippery, swishy painting! [NOTE: Consider shortening the string on the 'painting poles' so little arms don't get so tired holding the fishing rod above their heads\/your students have more control, or have them stand to create.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Magnet Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaureen used scraps of colorful bulletin board borders to create mini fishing ponds filled with fun {magnetic} sea creatures. Have your kiddos fish for pure enjoyment {and to hone fine\/gross motor skills} or include a literacy or math component for continued learning. For example...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Spelling Sight Words. Create letter labels from round white stickers, placing one onto each sea creature, then set out a stack of sight word cards. Invite your kiddos to 'fish for sight words' by choosing a sight word card, then checking the letters on their 'catch', either placing it next to the letter on the card if it matches or tossing it back if it doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Matching Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Letters. Script upper case letters onto round white labels, placing them on the sea creatures. Provide students with lower case letter cards and have them match each of their 'catches' to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting Practice. Script numbers onto round white labels, sticking them to the sea creatures. Provide your kiddos with dotted counting cards, inviting them to match the numerals to the card with the correct number of dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Simple Addition. Set out cards with simple addition {or subtraction} problems, placing a sea creature with the correct answer scripted onto a round white dot into the pond\/ocean. Have your students fish for the correct answer, matching each sea creature to the appropriate card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe list could go on and on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118375449,"sku":"A3796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fishing-rod-painting.jpg?v=1522781780"},{"product_id":"an-ice-cream-shop-in-preschool-a3797","title":"An Ice Cream Shop in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1036\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Pretend Play Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.spelloutloud.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your pretend corner into an ice cream shop this summer with this adorable idea from Maureen at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.spelloutloud.com\/2011\/06\/pretend-play-preschool-ice-cream-store.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpell Outloud\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings You'll Need...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful Play Dough\u003c\/a\u003e {store bought or homemade}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear tubs with lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream flavor labels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream scoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful bowls and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cream cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hsprintables.com\/icecream.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIce cream shop menus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register and play money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos are sure to have a blast scooping and selling their summer treats! You might also consider making a batch of uncolored play dough that can be used for 'new flavor creation' or providing students with worksheets that can be used for jotting down flavor ideas {that you can make later}. See our example below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1038\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Ice-Cream-Lab-WS.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ice Cream Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Spell Outloud for this and other fantastic early childhood activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118801433,"sku":"A3797","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/icecreamflavors_thumb3.jpg?v=1522781783"},{"product_id":"around-the-world-vacation-a2339","title":"Around the World \"Vacation\"!","description":"\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2860 \" title=\"trip2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/trip2.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies, Geography, and Culture Elementary Lesson Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo time for a family vacation this year? Embark on your own virtual \"Around the World\" journey inspired by Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellescharmworld.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/join-us-on-virtual-vacation-around.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMichelles Charm World\u003c\/a\u003e! Through guidebooks, websites, travel books, and more, your kiddos will be able to visit all \u003cem\u003esorts\u003c\/em\u003e of cool places of your choosing. Spend a week on safari in the Serengeti. Enjoy 'canoeing' the rivers and traipsing through the jungles of the Amazon. Study the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the Parthenon, the Pyramids, you name it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the vacation feel real, create...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassports and stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets to\/from your destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuggage tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you \"visit\" each location think about...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture {food, clothing, homes, customs, religions, music\/instruments, art, etc. of the native inhabitants}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants found in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...incorporating these elements into your research and learning. You also might consider a bit of pretend play. For instance, while visiting Paris, create a small cafe where your kiddos can pretend to eat beignets and drink \"cafe\" while watching the pedestrians on the busy thoroughfare. In Athens, \"hike\" to the Acropolis and use colored pencils {or another art medium} to sketch the Parthenon. And, as with any trip, don't forget the maps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncorporating an \"Around the World\" vacation will make this a summer your kiddos will never forget! 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Stephanie also put together some fun activity worksheets to go along with the lesson that she offers as a free download on her site. Be sure to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{You'll love the various funky fonts! 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It's simple really - all you need is a tree for observation, graphic art tools, and your eager little scientists\/observers! Throughout the year, have your kiddos pack up their 'tools' and head out to the {same!} tree to observe and record the changes brought on by each different season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created reproducible journal pages to help you and your students complete this fun exercise...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Four-Seasons-Tree-Science-Journal\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1095 aligncenter\" alt=\"Four Seasons Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Kindergarten Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Four-Seasons-Tree-Science-Journal.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...providing a place to record the date of observation, a scientific drawing of the tree during each season, and record written observations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734123159577,"sku":"A2997","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Four-Seasons-Tree-Science-Journal.jpg?v=1524673031"},{"product_id":"easter-suncatcher-craft-and-holiday-literature-selections-a3897","title":"Easter Suncatcher Craft and Holiday Literature Selections!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1684 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Suncatcher-b11.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Craft for Preschoolers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jellyfishjelly.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with some fun Easter literature selections {see our list of favorite books below}, this Easter egg suncatcher craft from Miya Maeda of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jellyfishjelly.com\/?p=920\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJellyfish Jelly\u003c\/a\u003e would be the perfect holiday project for your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-1293-paint-accessories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft paint in assorted pastel colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2012-colossal-brushes-set-of-10-assorted-colors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3461-teacheroffice-shears-8.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellophane or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5735-spectra0174-deluxe-art-tissue0153-assortments-50-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart tissue paper in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10167-economy-glue-classpack-28oz-30count-clear.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlue stick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hole punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5507-heavy-rug-yarn-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA few considerations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Miya offers a fabulous tutorial on her site, we had a few thoughts about the project. We love the idea of cutting an egg shape out of \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e paper plates, exposing the cellophane or tissue paper on both sides, and allowing sunlight to shine through. Constructing the plates this way, whether you hang them on the window or let them dangle from the ceiling, you're sure to get vibrant color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this craft with some fun Easter reading...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEaster Bunny's Amazing Egg Machine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Wendy Cheyette Lewison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome for a Bunny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaret Wise Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bunny's Easter Surprise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jeanne Modesitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Easter Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Brett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Biggest Easter Basket Ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Steven Kroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy Easter, Mouse!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Before Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Natasha Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and you'll have a fun craftivity that your preschoolers are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Jellyfish Jelly for the full project tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-13007\/easter-suncatchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this project!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141870105,"sku":"A3897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Suncatcher-b11.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"product_id":"jelly-bean-sorting-amp-graphing-a3086","title":"Jelly Bean Sorting \u0026amp; Graphing","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1638 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jelly-Bean-Math.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: garates.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for fun Easter activities for your kiddos, we stumbled across Sara's blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/garates.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easter-kindergarten-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarate Gnus\u003c\/a\u003e, and loved the Easter activity she captured while helping out at her daughter's kindergarten spring\/Easter celebration. 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