{"title":"Literacy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"creating-little-authors-a1818","title":"Creating Little Authors","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarisa Constantinides has created this exceptional resource for helping children write their own storybooks! Directions for the creation of several types of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-175-childrens-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echildren's books\u003c\/a\u003e, ideas for focusing the purpose of the activity, and advice on organizing materials are just a few of the comprehensive tools provided.\n\nOn the blog Excellence in Early Childhood Education, Constantinides discusses the importance of encouraging student creativity, exercising imagination, and improving fine motor and literacy skills through the physical creation of written word. She also recognizes the benefit of introducing various forms of technology in the writing process, providing links to online tools that assist in creating electronic storybooks, including Storybird and Mixbook. Additionally, she supplies an example of a completed story using PowerPoint. If you wish to pursue a unit on story writing, but don't know how to go about it, this resource will certainly point you in the right direction!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/making-books-with-children.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExcellence in Early Childhood Education: Making books with children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073778201,"sku":"A1818","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"excited-to-read-a1835","title":"Excited To Read","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt seems that enthusiasm for reading dwindles as the years go by. Toddlers become enamored with the bright colors and pictures bringing parents or teachers stacks of books to explore over and over. Preschool audiences are captured by the artwork, rhymes, and stories anticipating the arrival of story time in their daily schedule. Kindergartners and first graders, who endeavor to conquer the challenging concepts of letters, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-225-word-building.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewords\u003c\/a\u003e, and sentences, feel pride in their reading accomplishments and are excited to build upon their skills. But unfortunately, for many middle and high school students, reading is simply tedious. Many educators have asked where this breakdown is coming from.\n\nWith so many other things competing for your students’ attention, it is more important than ever to encourage students’ passion for reading. As with most things in life, this starts young and continues with more fervor as time goes on. Sherri Osborn offers a brilliant idea for keeping your elementary students engaged in literature. She recommends designing a ‘story sack’ for each book or unit. This bag should contain not only the story that is going to be read, but appropriate crafts and games, supplementary books and videos, approved snacks, and anything else you can think of that will inspire your students’ interest and imagination. Osborn provides eleven sample sacks for well-known books targeting ages ranging from two to twelve. If you endeavor think outside the box, your students will learn a new appreciation for books and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/homemadebooks\/a\/storysackindex.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStory Sack Index - Make Your Own Story Sack\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\"\u003eClassroom carpet squares\u003c\/a\u003e are great for quiet reading time!  Take a look at our selection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074400793,"sku":"A1835","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"reading-for-math-a1860","title":"Reading For Math","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudents may not realize it, but reading for math takes a different strategy than reading for English and other subjects. While math textbooks are certainly written with a particular age group in mind, it seems that the magnitude of information and concepts presented per paragraph is greater than other texts causing distraction, confusion, and ultimately, no comprehension. David R. Wetzel, a Suite101 contributor and former math teacher, offers a look at reading strategies that support \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath education\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\nWetzel points out that, most often, educators will resort to direct instruction when faced with a question. Because of this, students aren’t forced to analyze the information given and make any decisions on their own. By providing students with an easy answer, the opportunity for strengthening analytical and problem solving skills is not taken advantage of. Wetzel suggests that guided problem solving is the answer. Teachers should ask leading questions like, “what information is available to help solve the problem?” instead of giving answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also important to note that the abundant use of technology has conditioned student reading habits as well. Most have been trained to read only about every four lines of text and then skim the left side margin for important concepts or words. While you aren’t an English teacher, it is important to remind your students that, in a textbook dense with information, skimming is not helpful to comprehension. Then begin a discussion on reading habits that are effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachertipstraining.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/reading-strategies-to-support-math-teaching\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReading Strategies to Support Teaching Math: Helping Students Learn the Abstract Language of Mathematics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for colorful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erugs for classroom circle time\u003c\/a\u003e?  Our shopping site offers a great selection at affordable prices!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075252761,"sku":"A1860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"folder-learning-games-a1879","title":"Folder Learning Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile you’ve attempted to plan out the entire day, interruptions or finishing lessons faster than planned can cause for moments of free time. Granting your students free time can be an effective remedy, but you can’t guarantee that valuable learning time won’t be wasted. A great solution is to provide \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6062-language-arts-file-folder-games-to-go-grade-1.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efile folder learning games\u003c\/a\u003e that can be completed individually or with a partner. These can be tailored to any age group and can range from fun busywork to challenging extra credit.\n\nTo get the most out of each folder game, be sure to brainstorm a list of concepts you think are appropriate to reinforce. Ordering activities that explore relationships like smallest to largest, lightest to darkest, etc. are great for younger children. Additionally, matching activities provide the opportunity for learning all kinds of concepts from numbers and letters, to word recognition and simple math problems. Whatever you choose to highlight, organize each concept or theme into separate file folders and use blank business cards or scraps of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e as the activity ‘building blocks’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllison McDonald of Family Education offers a simple example to use in classrooms of younger children. On blank cards taped to the inside of the file folder she scripted “Smallest”, “Small”, “Medium”, and “Large”. On corresponding manipulative cards she drew circles that fit these same descriptions. Students completing this folder game would then be instructed to match each picture with its description. A simple project that provides great educational benefit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.familyeducation.com\/parenting\/moms\/allison-mcdonald\/smallest-largest-easy-folder-activity\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSmallest to Largest : Easy Folder Activity Mom's Parenting Blog by Allison McDonald - FamilyEducation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful deals on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount educational rugs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075940889,"sku":"A1879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"reading-stories-aloud-a1930","title":"Reading Stories Aloud","description":"\u003cp\u003eA love for reading is acquired at a young age and, as many parents will tell you, it's not for lack of books that children begin to find other activities more stimulating, but rather the importance that's placed on story time and reading together by family members and (later on) educators. In order to encourage parents to making reading an essential part of their child's routine, Mem Fox, an award-winning children's author, has developed the \"Ten Read-Aloud Commandments\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn addition to making it an intentional part of your child's daily routine, Mem suggests the following guidelines: spending at least ten minutes doing the activity or reading at least three stories, whichever is shortest. Because, while it is an important exercise, it may take time for children who have seen it as unimportant to respond and engage during reading and, if this is the case, you certainly don't want to \u003cem\u003eforce\u003c\/em\u003e them into a prolonged story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMem also suggests reading with animation. This might make some parents and educators feel silly or even embarrassed, but bringing the characters to life with different voices, reading rhymes in in a sing-song voice, or improvising by asking questions about pictures or connecting character emotions with real emotions helps children to remember the story and make real-life associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading aloud to your child is important! Be sure to read the rest of Mem's commandments for help incorporating story time in your daily routine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.memfox.net\/ten-read-aloud-commandments.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMem Fox » Ten read-aloud commandments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077612057,"sku":"A1930","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"letter-matching-with-easter-eggs-a1974","title":"Letter Matching with Easter Eggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are so many wonderful activities out there for Easter. This exciting exercise comes from Heather, a stay-at-home mom and creator of the blog Eager Little Mind. All you need are colorful plastic Easter eggs and an \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1081-sharpie0174-king-size0153-permanent-marker-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack permanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\nInspired by Nancy Fetzer and Sandra F. Rief's resource \"Complete Alphabet Learning Center Activities\", this activity will \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-114-letter-recognition.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estrengthen letter recognition\u003c\/a\u003e and allow student's to make connections between letters, words, and pictures. Gathering twenty-six eggs, write an uppercase letter on on one half of the egg and five or six different lowercase letters on the opposite side. Be sure one of the lowercase letters matches the capital letter. Create an egg for each letter of the alphabet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, collect a small object, printed word, or picture beginning with each letter of the alphabet to place in each egg. Once students match the upper and lowercase letters, they will enjoy opening each egg to find the mystery object inside! An inexpensive activity your students will enjoy mastering!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eagerlittlemind.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/ABC%20Egg%20Twist%20activity\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEager Little Mind: ABC Egg Twist activity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079119385,"sku":"A1974","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"abcs-active-play-fun-a2002","title":"ABCs + Active Play = FUN!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Exercise-Cards.jpg\" title=\"ABC Exercise Cards\" alt=\"ABC Exercise Cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many of the 'tried and true' methods of teaching your preschoolers and kindergartners the alphabet certainly have merit, it can be fun to change up your routine every now and then, helping them to think about the material in a new and exciting way. Amy, mother of three, literacy consultant, and creator of the blog \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.com\/abc-exercise-cards-hooray\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Mama\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a brilliant alphabet teaching tool - ABC Exercise Cards - that she found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolshare.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Share\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach exercise card contains a letter of the alphabet, in both upper- and lower-case, as well as, an action that begins with that letter. For example, the \"Aa\" card displays, \"Make circles with your \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003enkle\" and the \"Bb\" card may display, \"\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003ealance on one foot.\" Not only will these cards promote letter recognition, they will also get your students on their feet and allow them to burn off some extra energy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABC Exercise Card Variations:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the actions in order (A to Z then Z to A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick cards randomly from a bag, ask your students to name the letter, then do the action on the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHide cards and have your students search around the classroom. As each is found, have the class stop, name the letter, and perform the activity on the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive each student a card and have them take turns demonstrating the action on their card. The class should try to guess what letter they had.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a fun way to get some exercise and practice \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-114-letter-recognition.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eletter recognition\u003c\/a\u003e! For more tips and tricks, activity variations, and directions on where to download the resource, be sure to visit Teach Mama!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e teaching resources check out our shopping site!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080069657,"sku":"A2002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Exercise-Cards.jpg?v=1522781549"},{"product_id":"abc-classroom-book-a2005","title":"ABC Classroom Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably won't be able to complete this project for \u003cem\u003eeach\u003c\/em\u003e of your preschoolers or kindergartners, why not do a classroom version of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-396-abcs-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eABC book\u003c\/a\u003e? Here's the plan:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap out each letter and begin collecting props (e.g. \"A\" is for \u003cu\u003eA\u003c\/u\u003epple so collect an apple, \"B\" is for \u003cu\u003eB\u003c\/u\u003eall so find a ball, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending upon the policies of your district, it may be prudent to draft a letter to parents explaining the project and what it will be used for, as well as, have them sign a photo release form allowing you to use their child's photo in the classroom. If a parent refuses to allow their child's photo to be used, find another way to incorporate them in the classroom project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesignate a day for the 'photo shoot'. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the pictures have been printed out, set aside a day to make the pages. Provide each student a piece of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher stickers\u003c\/a\u003e, and other craft supplies, encouraging them to make a page for the ABC book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the pages have dried, assemble the book. Write or print out headings for each page, add borders to pictures, and paste everything together. This project works best if pages are laminated or placed into plastic sheet protectors before being assembled in a binder or album.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may take some coordination, this book is sure to be a hit in the classroom! You may even choose to allow students to take turns bringing the book home to show their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/abc-baby-book.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun: ABC Baby Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080167961,"sku":"A2005","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"how-to-spice-up-your-easel-a2008","title":"How to Spice Up Your Easel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the easel has traditionally been used for painting and drawing, it can be used for so \u003cem\u003emuch\u003c\/em\u003e more, you just have to use your imagination and be willing to deal with the creative 'messes' left behind! Sherry and Donna, preschool teachers and creators of the blog Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning, did just that and were thrilled at the response and results!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Supplies:\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-38-kids-easels.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Easel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Easel or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28-chart-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echart paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1634-crayola0174-washable-tempera-set-3-ct-primary-colors-red-yellow-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Assorted \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint brushes for kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual Supplies:\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-623-feathers-bright-hues-1-oz-bag.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft feathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Cotton balls\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colorful baking cups (miniature)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Recycled greeting cards\u003cbr\u003e\n- Any other craft items you can think of!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding other craft supplies in the mix, your students will explore unique textures and dimensions in their artwork. Working with scissors will strengthen fine motor skills. Curiosity about recycled greeting cards will promote letter recognition and literacy. Overall, spicing up your classroom easel has little chance at failure. In reality, it can only introduce your students to new sensory experiences and genuine learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2010\/03\/easel-painting-and-pasting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIrresistible Ideas for play based learning » Blog Archive » easel painting and pasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734080266265,"sku":"A2008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"preschool-alphabet-game-a2060","title":"Preschool Alphabet Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a game that incorporates \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-114-letter-recognition.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eletter recognition\u003c\/a\u003e, creativity, and social interaction, all on a magnificently-designed, homemade game board. Use Joel's templates or create your own, but here's what you'll need: a game board for each player, a sack of letter tiles, and brightly painted rocks or other game pieces.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren should take turns drawing a letter tile from the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they can identify the letter, they are allowed to choose one of the colorful game pieces to place on their board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they can't identify the letter, remind them of what it is, then place it back in the sack and shake it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe player who fills their entire game board wins the game!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will students brush up on their alphabet, you'll be surprised at the patterning, sorting, and matching that goes one when the children choose their game pieces. For older children, Joel suggests having them choose several tiles at once. If they can create a word (3 letters or larger) from the letters, they can choose a game piece. This will certainly make it more challenging and allows younger and older children to play together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/modern-alphabet-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel: Modern Alphabet Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082035737,"sku":"A2060","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"homemade-sensory-bottles-for-your-toddler-classroom-a2063","title":"Homemade Sensory Bottles for Your Toddler Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great way to add color, introduce your students to various materials, and provide a stimulating sensory experience during play time in your toddler classroom is to make a variety of sensory bottles. Jenn, creator of the blog Delicious Ambiguity, shares her thoughts and insights on this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to your local craft or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply store\u003c\/a\u003e for some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5148-glittering-confetti-shaker-jar.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealphabet confetti\u003c\/a\u003e or other water-resistant letters. Fill an empty plastic bottle with water (about three-quarters full) and add a few drops of corn syrup. Add letters and shake well. Students can roll this on a flat surface and try to find each of the letters of the alphabet.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience Sensory Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this bottle, students will be able to explore the effects of static electricity. Tear small pieces of Styrofoam and brightly \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-504-art-tissue-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored art tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e, filling a completely dry plastic bottle halfway. Have your students rub the bottle on the carpet (or try rubbing it in their hair) and observe the reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Bottle Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Calming Glitter Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Lava Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bubble Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Starry Night Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Jenn's site for instructions and ideas for classroom integration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydeliciousambiguity.com\/2010\/04\/sensory-bottles.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDelicious Ambiguity: Sensory Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082134041,"sku":"A2063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"rainbow-lesson-plan-for-your-preschoolers-a2064","title":"Rainbow Lesson Plan for Your Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eJenn, contributor to Totally Tots, has developed a fun, comprehensive lesson plan about rainbows for your preschool classroom derived for Betty Ann Schwartz's children's book, \"What Makes a Rainbow?\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy\/Storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporate Schwartz's vibrantly colored book and learn about weather, colors, and so much more! Your students will love the 'magic ribbon' that creates a complete rainbow at the end of the story! Invite each of your students to share a story about a time when they saw a rainbow. Have them describe the difference in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-331-weather.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather\u003c\/a\u003e before and after they encountered the colorful phenomenon.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSorting\/Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect ribbon in the different colors of the rainbow. It is more visually interesting and provides a greater sensory experience in you can find different textures, materials, and widths. Cut these ribbons into small pieces. Invite your students to sort the scraps by color then create a ribbon rainbow on a piece of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7191-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnack Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarry the rainbow theme into your snack time. Line up healthy snacks according to color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed - Apple or strawberry pieces\u003cbr\u003e\nOrange - Orange wedges or carrots\u003cbr\u003e\nYellow - Diced cheese\u003cbr\u003e\nGreen - Green grapes or apple pieces\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue - Blueberries\u003cbr\u003e\nPurple - Purple grapes or raisins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more rainbow ideas, check out the rest of Jenn's post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/once-upon-book-what-makes-rainbow.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots: Once Upon a Book ~ What Makes a Rainbow?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082166809,"sku":"A2064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"activities-using-side-walk-paint-a2066","title":"Activities Using Side Walk Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's some great extension activities for the post about home made side walk paint made on May 6th. Provided by Allison McDonald, blogger for Family Education, these three outdoor activities will have your students learning while taking a break from the classroom.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-196-number-concepts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNumeracy\u003c\/a\u003e in Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare each square of side walk with a different letter or number. If  using letters, invite your children to collect items from around the  school yard that start with this letter or use the paint to draw an  item. To practice numbers, have your students work together to collect  the correct amount of items to match the number in the square (i.e. one  twig, two rocks, etc.).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n'Directed' Creative Expression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome children feel overwhelmed when you invite them to express their creativity, free of guidance or direction. A great way to satisfy \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e child's temperament is to prepare your side walk 'canvas' before beginning the activity. Take some of the lessons you've been learning about in the classroom and translate them into pictures for your students to color in, add detail to, and copy. This will reinforce concepts learned and inspire all of your students to be as creative as they want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSidewalk Spray\n\u003c\/b\u003eNot many classrooms will be able to get their hands on a garden hose, but if you can, this is a fun activity for your youngsters. Draw objects, letters, numbers, and other relevant items, then have your students take turns 'blasting' them away with water, yelling out what the item is as it disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082232345,"sku":"A2066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"making-paint-in-preschool-a2078","title":"Making Paint in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne thing that's nice about making your own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies\u003c\/a\u003e is that you can involve your students in the process. Not only does it provide an extra 'craft' for a rainy day, your children will be excited to \u003cem\u003euse\u003c\/em\u003e these materials in later projects because \u003cem\u003ethey've\u003c\/em\u003e created them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherry and Donna of Irresistible Ideas share their experience making \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-232-watercolor-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewatercolor paints\u003c\/a\u003e with their preschoolers. If you're not afraid of a little mess, your students are sure to have a blast with this one!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatercolor Paint Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- 1 tablespoons cornstarch\u003cbr\u003e\n- 1 tablespoons baking soda\u003cbr\u003e\n- 1 tablespoons vinegar\u003cbr\u003e\n- Food coloring or grated chalk for powdered coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with empty (and well cleaned) baby food jars. Instruct them to start by mixing the cornstarch, baking soda, and vinegar, stirring them until smooth. Then add food coloring to desired shade! Sherry and Donna, while helping their students along, also made a recipe board with pictures and simple instructions for their students to follow. A super easy 'craft' that promotes literacy, math and measuring, color theory, and so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.playbasedlearning.com.au\/2010\/05\/making-our-own-paint-magic\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIrresistible Ideas for play based learning » Blog Archive » making our own paint magic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734082625561,"sku":"A2078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tips-for-organizing-art-supplies-a2154","title":"Tips for Organizing Art Supplies","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a classroom of twenty-five plus students, organization is imperative for successful transitions between activities. Deborah J. Stewart discusses several ways in which art supplies can be stored for easy access, distribution, and clean-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Caddies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply caddies work great if supplies need to be shared among a group of students. Stock the organizer with a full set of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, a full set of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, several pairs of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8600-elmers0174-school-glue-4-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebottle of glue\u003c\/a\u003e, several \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1771-crafty-dab-glues-repositional-glue-6-per-pack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglue sticks\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5096-classroom-basic-ruler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eruler\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-320-staplers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estapler\u003c\/a\u003e, etc., store them on a shelf in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2278-teachers-lock-it-up-cabinet.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart cabinet\u003c\/a\u003e, and instruct a student volunteer of each group to automatically retrieve the a caddy when needed. Students will practice taking turns and won't take up desk space with bulky art boxes.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Art Bags or Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room, help your students develop their own art supply bag or box. Keep it simple for younger children by providing a plastic bag and name card, having them store a glue stick and a full set of crayons. Collect the art bags in a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-23135-tote-bins-one-each-blue-red-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplastic tote\u003c\/a\u003e and keep in on an art shelf. When the children need their supplies, dismiss them table by table to find their own bag. The name tags will help them find their supplies (and encourage name recognition, literacy, etc.). Keep additional supplies in the art center including scissors, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emodeling clay \u0026amp; dough\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. for other projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder children can keep a personal box of art supplies, providing their own markers, crayons, scissors, glue, pencils, erasers, etc. to be kept at their desk or work space leaving room in the art cabinet for other supplies used for projects and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/organizing-your-preschoolers-art.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExcellence in Early Childhood Education: Organizing your preschoolers art supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085378073,"sku":"A2154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"learning-about-coins-in-the-elementary-classroom-a2156","title":"Learning About Coins in the Elementary Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeaching children about money (e.g. the different denominations, the value of each different coin, etc.) can be a challenging job. Amy of Teach Mama suggests purchasing a package of play \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10319-money-kit.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emoney kit\u003c\/a\u003e and using these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-96-music.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esongs\u003c\/a\u003e\/poems to help children learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Pennies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne little, two little,\nThree little pennies.\nFour little, five little,\nSix little pennies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven little, eight little,\nNine little pennies.\nTen little pennies in a dime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Scott Foresman--Addison Wesley\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenny, penny,\nEasily spent\nCopper brown\nAnd worth one cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNickel, nickel,\nThick and fat,\nYou're worth five cents.\nI know that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDime, dime\nLittle and thin,\nI remember,\nYou're worth ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuarter, quarter\nBig and bold,\nYou're worth twenty-five\nI am told!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf dollar, half dollar\nThe biggest coin\nYou're worth fifty cents\nAnd are hard to find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Gavin--atozkidsstuff.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will these help you teach your elementary students about coins, having them read or chant the poems out loud will strengthen their literacy skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/money-poems-money-songs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteach mama: money poems, money songs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085443609,"sku":"A2156","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"chicka-chicka-boom-boom-summer-literature-collide-a1010","title":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Summer Beach Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-105\" title=\"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom\" alt=\"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Summer Themed Languate Arts Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: KinderArt.com | Nanette Sposito\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanette Sposito brings literature to life with this colorful bulletin board idea she submitted to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderart.com\/bulletin\/aloha.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderArt™\u003c\/a\u003e! Instead of doing a regular beach theme for the summer months, the space contributes to the learning-rich environment, covering concepts from a favorite class book, \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e motivating children with its fun, vibrant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eChicka Chicka Boom Boom! Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the sake of time (and attention spans!), it's usually best to divide the crafts for this bulletin board into two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Sandy Footprints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a piece of white card stock, there are several ways in which you can tackle creating the footprint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to trace their foot onto a piece of sandpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students trace their foot onto the paper, use a paint brush to apply a thin layer of glue to the print, then sprinkle it with sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruct your students to trace their foot onto the card stock, then use tan paint mixed with sand to paint their print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with a shallow dish of school glue and a paint brush. Invite them to paint their foot with the glue, make a 'print' on their piece of paper, then sprinkle sand over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare shallow dishes of tan paint (mix brown with white). Instruct your students to use a paint brush to cover one foot with paint, make a print on the card stock, then sprinkle sand over the wet paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Letter Palm Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete this craft your students will need one tree trunk, three palm fronds, and several coconuts. Depending upon the age of your students you can: 1) provide pre-made construction paper cutouts, 2) provide templates for tracing and construction paper, or 3) provide construction paper and have your students free-hand the shapes. When all the needed shapes are prepared, its time to add some paint. As with the last craft, there are several ways in which students can texture their trees:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate several painting stations. At each station place two trays, two marbles, and a shallow dish of washable brown paint or washable green paint. Instruct your students to place their cutout on the tray (the trunk and coconuts at the brown painting stations and the palm fronds at the green painting stations), dip the marble into the paint, and roll it around the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-up several painting stations. Place two large roasting pans, two ping pong balls, a handful of drinking straws, a small trash bag, and a shallow dish of washable green paint or washable brown paint at each station. Invite your students to place their cutout (whichever is appropriate based on the color of paint at the station) in the roaster, dip the ping pong ball into the paint, and use the drinking straw to blow it around the roaster and paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, help your students assemble their trees and add colorful foam letters to spell their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChicka Chicka Boom Boom! 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If you wish, create a large palm tree and write your students names, concepts being covered, etc. in the language of a coastal community!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre there any interesting ways in which \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e incorporate literature in your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom decoration\u003c\/a\u003e? Share your ideas and inspiration by leaving a comment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. It pretty much has everything a teacher could need including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies for teachers\u003c\/a\u003e and even larger items like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-505-alphabet-rugs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealphabet rugs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085509145,"sku":"A1010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom.jpg?v=1522781582"},{"product_id":"preschoolers-dry-erase-boards-a2176","title":"Preschoolers \u0026 Dry-Erase Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry erase boards aren't just for high school anymore. Deborah J. Stewart, early childhood professional and Teach Preschool blogger, provides several ideas for incorporating these great learning tools in the preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Erase Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-442-dry-erase-boards-marker-boards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLarge wall-mount boards.\u003c\/a\u003e These are great for instructional use, but not ideal for interactive activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-38-kids-easels.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEasel boards.\u003c\/a\u003e Adjustable legs allow this board to be used for both instructional and interactive learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper pads. Paper with dry erase surface features reusable sheets that can be mounted on walls, easels, and other clean surfaces when in use, then taken down and stored for future needs. Great for instructional learning, as well as interactive exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLap boards. Offers an ideal solution for individual practice and interactive learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-50-sentence-strips.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSentence strips.\u003c\/a\u003e Provide lined options for individual printing practice and interactive exercise participation.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint a student's name, the name of a color, a letter, number, or shape onto the board and, after helping them identify the object or word, have them copy it to the best of their ability onto their own board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint an object of word onto each child's board and invite them to trace it. After each child has had a chance to trace the item, work as a class to identify each object or word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of tracing the word or object with ink, invite your students to use the eraser to trace\/erase the word or object. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a blue, red, and orange square on the front board and ask a volunteer to come erase the blue square, etc,\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a word or series of letters on the front board and invite a volunteer to erase the \"A\", etc.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Preschool-Dry-Erase-Boards','http:\/\/deborahjstewart.com\/2010\/08\/dry-erase-activities-for-preschool\/']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Preschool-Dry-Erase-Boards');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry-erase board activities for preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086492185,"sku":"A2176","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"emergent-literacy-for-the-infant-classroom-a2178","title":"Emergent Literacy for the Infant Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoom to Grow blogger T. Wright offers a great list of activities you can complete with your infant children or students to foster important literacy concepts and connections that will lay the foundation for these skills later in life. For a full listing be sure to visit her blog - here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfants begin to understand sound and language long before they say their first word. At an early age they can distinguish speech from other sounds and even recognize the voices of the significant adults in their life. As you talk to your child or student about the world around them or describe for them the day's activities they begin to identify and catalog the distinct sound \"building blocks\" of language.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder why perfectly rational adults suddenly revert to \"baby talk\" when in the presence of an infant or small child? While infants do respond to regular speech patterns, saying the exact same phrases in a sing-song lyrical manner can actually enhance phonological connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverstimulation does little to help infants learn and grow. Like everyone else, their brain needs periods of rest in order to make sense of the information they've encountered and for learning to fully take place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Infant-Literacy','http:\/\/earlyliteracycounts.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/50-literacy-activities-for-babies.html']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Infant-Literacy');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoom to Grow: Making Early Childhood Count!: 50 Literacy Activities for Babies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for infant room or other age-appropriate supplies? MPM School Supplies has \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for teachers, parents, childcare providers, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086557721,"sku":"A2178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tools-for-helping-emergent-readers-master-the-concepts-of-print-a2182","title":"Tools for Helping Emergent Readers Master the Concepts of Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's never too early to start literacy activities with your emergent readers. Amanda Morgan of the blog Not Just Cute suggests that every successful reader must first master the concepts of print. Morgan reminds us that the important \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econcepts of print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetters are building blocks. When combined, they make words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords have meaning; they represent objects and ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper directionality includes reading from left to right and top to bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following are her recommendations for helping your emergent readers master these concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe cognizant during story time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Point out each book's title and author, use your finger or a pointer to follow the flow of words on the page as you read, and demonstrate important concepts like how to hold the book and the direction in which pages turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe intentional about words in the classroom environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Label familiar items (e.g. \"Clock\", \"Lockers\", etc.) around the classroom. Because of consistent exposure and their associations, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"these are often the first words children can 'read' by sight, because they become meaningful and familiar\". Along with labeling, try creating a \u003cem\u003eword wall\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eword binder\u003c\/em\u003e to draw attention to print in everyday life (See Morgan's full post for further instructions).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice name recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Label individual work areas and art work when possible, make use of nametags, provide opportunities for signing-in during activities, utilize classroom lists and charts, play name games, etc. These activities will show how words are built (by adding on, left to right) and are useful for recognizing differences in sounds, lengths, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to read Morgan's entire post for other great information and ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Concepts-Of-Print','http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2010\/08\/20\/words-words-words-building-print-concepts-with-preschoolers\/']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Concepts-Of-Print');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWords, Words, Words. Building Print Concepts with Preschoolers « Not Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed literacy resources for your classroom? Check out MPM School Supplies \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEnglish classroom and teacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e. They have everything from learning kits and flash cards to teacher resource books and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086688793,"sku":"A2182","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tools-for-your-morning-routine-in-the-early-childhood-classroom-a2193","title":"Tools for Your Morning Routine in the Early Childhood Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids thrive with routine and, in truth, most teachers enjoy the sense of normalcy and order that schedules provide. If you're wondering how to set up a great morning routine for your preschoolers and early childhood students, here are some great tips from various early education teachers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21708-calendar-pocket-chart.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's great to review the day, date, and year at the beginning of the day. Provide a large, interactive classroom calendar where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can strengthen letter recognition and spelling as they review the relevant month of the year.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will sharpen numeracy and counting skills as they review the date (e.g. if it's the 10th of the month students count to ten).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can learn the days of the week and the month of the year through fun songs repeated each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Morning Board\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will a morning board help your students settle into the flow of a new day, it will strengthen valuable skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay review.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the calendar provides a great help, extend the activity by having student volunteers choose from pre-crafted labels (or write with dry erase markers on laminated sheets) to fill in the following items: \"Today is...\", \"Yesterday was...\", and \"Tomorrow will be...\" so that your students begin to make connections and understand the relationships between days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays in school review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a chart to keep track of the number of days your class has been in school, then use the status to practice place value (e.g. at 93 days a student volunteer would place a 9 in the tens place and a 3 in the ones place). Carissa of 1+1+1=1 blog has a great printout for this section of the morning board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather review.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students check a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24122-classroom-thermometer-15h-x-3w-fahrenheitcelsius.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e to record the temperature and look outside to describe the day's forecast (e.g. cloudy, sunny, rainy, stormy, snowy, etc.). Find a fun weather song to go along with it. It could also be fun to have a \"weather bear\" that student's \"dress\" for the conditions outside (e.g. rain boots, umbrella, parka for rain, winter coat, gloves, and hat for snow, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of these great posts for more ideas, printables, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.com\/Calendar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1...Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/homeschool-calendar-morning-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Calendar \u0026amp; Morning Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/calender-and-morning-board-routine.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCalender and Morning Board {Routine!}\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087082009,"sku":"A2193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"improving-literacy-writing-with-name-practice-a2192","title":"Improving Literacy \u0026 Writing With Name Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine if you sat down with your morning cup of coffee, opened the newspaper to your favorite section, and realized that the courier had mistakenly delivered the paper in a foreign language. For preschoolers, trying to decipher written text is the same as a literate adult trying to decrypt a foreign language. A great way to reinforce letter recognition and show your preschoolers how letters work together to build words, is to practice with words they may (or may not) recognize - their names!\u003c\/p\u003e\nAnne, creator of the blog Teaching Two, suggests creating individual \"name pages\" where students can familiarize themselves with the letters that belong in their name, learn how these letters sound when strung together, and practice writing by tracing or copying their names.\n\n\u003cb\u003eCreating A \"Name Page\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to Kidzone's Custom Tracer Pages tool (http:\/\/www.kidzone.ws\/tracers\/index.htm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a theme for your page or select the \"Blank (No Pictures)\" option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a font - Standard Block Print, Script Type Print, or Cursive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType the student's name in the space provided. Try several different different formats for extra practice (e.g. all uppercase, upper- and lowercase, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the practice page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use these name pages, insert them into a plastic document sleeve and provide students with low-odor dry erase markers to practice tracing or copying. You could even turn it into a fun game. Make cards for each letter of the alphabet, place these into a bag, and draw them at random. Invite your students to cross off the letter if they have it in their name. The first student to cross off all their letters can then help draw from the bag, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingtwo.com\/2010\/08\/26\/name-writing\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Two » Name Writing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e or early childhood teaching supplies? MPM School Supplies has a wonderful selection of quality products including resource books, workbooks, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087114777,"sku":"A2192","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"language-arts-sequencing-activities-for-elementary-students-a2196","title":"Language Arts Sequencing Activities for Elementary Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn reading and writing, the order of things is important! At times, this can be a difficult task for many early learners to grasp. Susan Brooks and Bill Byles, creators of Internet4Classrooms, have put together a list of computer games that will help your elementary students master sequencing! Here are a few highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame Goo is learning site that features educational games created by Houghton Mifflin. In \u003cstrong\u003eMonkey Business\u003c\/strong\u003e, students are charged with helping their new monkey pal traverse the \"dangerous\" pathways of the jungle by building sentence bridges. Students are shown three planks, each with a different part of the complete sentence, and must use their mouse to put them in the proper order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarring characters from their popular kid's show, Arthur, PBS Kids has designed the sequencing game, \u003cstrong\u003eStory Scramble\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhere students are given three story frames complete with picture and description to put in order by dragging and dropping with their mouse. After making careful choices, students can have the story read back to them. If they have mis-ordered any of the frames, this is a great way for them to \u003cem\u003ehear\u003c\/em\u003e where they've made a mistake.\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracy Boyd, a elementary and middle school speech-language pathologist used Quia, an online tool for creating classroom activities and exercises, to design this \u003cstrong\u003ePeanut Butter \u0026amp; Jelly Sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e sequencing activity. Boyd describes the six steps needed to make a standard peanut butter and jelly sandwich in random order and students must put them in the correct order, typing the number in the box by each action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooks and Byles list several other games teachers can use to help students build their sequencing skills. Be sure to check out their full post for links and more ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ht.ly\/2tl8a\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInternet4Classrooms | 2nd Grade Language Arts Skill Builders \u0026gt; Sequencing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087213081,"sku":"A2196","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"fun-crafts-for-teaching-the-alphabet-a2197","title":"Fun Crafts for Teaching the Alphabet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe alphabet is an integral part to every preschool and kindergarten curriculum. Make it fun with these awesome ABC crafts from Totally Tots! Here's a glimpse at Jolanthe's creative craft for the first letter of the alphabet which will definitely leave you wanting more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA is for Alligator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nSupplies You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e sheets of green WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, sheets of white WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or construction paper, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool glue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack marker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the craft:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace and cut an uppercase \"A\" from the sheets of green WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; or construction paper for each student completing the craft. From the scraps and extra sheets, cut small triangles, preparing two for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the white WonderFoam\u0026amp;reg; sheets or construction paper cut small triangles. While a specific number isn't required, make sure you have at least five small triangles per student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assemble:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite students to turn their uppercase \"A\" onto its side to create the shape of an alligator opening its mouth to show its 'pearly whites'. Instruct your students to glue wiggle eyes to the two green triangles then secure these to the top of the \"alligator\". The white triangles will be used as teeth and should be glued to the inside of the alligator's \"mouth\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSneak Peek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- D is for Dinosaur\u003cbr\u003e\n- J is for Jaguar\u003cbr\u003e\n- P is for Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit the site for the complete alphabet craft collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totallytots.homestead.com\/NowIKnowMyABCs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTotally Tots ~ Now I Know My ABCs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087311385,"sku":"A2197","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sight-word-game-for-kindergarten-a2208","title":"Sight Word Game for Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003eKelly, homeschooler and creator of the blog The Every Day Home School, shares a great game for making sight words a little more fun for your kindergartner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJumbo craft sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Recycled can, plastic cup, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack Sharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a black permanent marker, pen the unit's sight words onto one end of the jumbo craft sticks then place them (word end first) into your recycled can, plastic cup, etc. Add several blank sticks or \"wild cards\" containing an interesting word on them (e.g. \"Moose!\", \"Unicorn!\", etc.). While craft sticks are certainly inexpensive, you may not have the room to store oodles of \"game pieces\". If this is the case, consider using word processing software to print each sight word, cut and laminate them, then, using Velcro dots on both the craft sticks and words, create interchangeable game pieces. With this method, you'll be able to play using one unit at a time, throw in surprise \"review\" words from previous units, or mix them all up at the end for a giant review game! (NOTE: Print the words of each unit in a different color so they can be separated at the end of the year and reused!)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying the Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the sight word game pieces and \"wild cards\" into the recycled can (word end first). Take turns drawing sticks and reading the word on them. If read correctly, place the stick in a pile in front of you. If read incorrectly, return the stick to the can. If the student draws the blank or \"wild card\" they must return their whole pile of sticks to the can, keeping the blank piece out. The game resumes and is played as before. Play continues until all blank game pieces are drawn. When the last one has been accounted for, the student with the most sticks at the time wins (i.e. if there are only two students playing, the student with \u003cem\u003eany \u003c\/em\u003esticks remaining will win!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theeverydayhomeschool.blogspot.com\/2009\/06\/fun-with-sight-words.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Every Day Home School: Fun with Sight Words\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087704601,"sku":"A2208","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"write-trace-wipe-off-practice-placemats-a2223","title":"Write \u0026 Trace Wipe-Off Practice Placemats","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile tracing worksheets can provide great practice tools for students learning to write, constantly making copies for continued use gets old and using up loads of paper (even in the name of education) can be wasteful. Allie, creator of the blog No Time for Flash Cards, recommends creating write and trace wipe-off practice placemats for your writing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Sheets of paper towel (or paper will do!)\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-395-contact-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eContact paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun stickers\u003c\/a\u003e and other decorative embellishments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the marker to create unique tracing sheets from the paper towel or paper. Cut strips of contact paper placing one on the front and one on the back, \"sandwiching\" the placemat between the two pieces of contact paper. Provide student with dry erase or washable markers and invite them to write, trace, and draw, on the contact paper surface then use a damp paper towel to wipe it off so another student can use the learning tool.\n\nThe great thing about homemade practice mats is that they're fully customizable. Here are a few suggestions for writing and tracing practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate tracing sheets to learn the entire alphabet (both uppercase and lowercase letters).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate placemats to go along with learning units (e.g. transportation, vegetables, fruits, colors, animals, shapes, etc.) using relevant vocabulary words and themed decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate individual letter tracing sheets. Incorporate both upper- and lowercase letters (e.g. \"Aa\", \"Bb\", etc.), relevant vocabulary words starting with the letter, and themed decorations.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/09\/write-and-trace-place-mats.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWrite and Trace Place Mats | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088327193,"sku":"A2223","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"learn-to-write-using-salt-a2224","title":"Learn To Write Using Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor some students, the practice it takes to learn to write can be tedious. Instead of overwhelming them with worksheets and homework, Amanda Morgan of No Time For Flash Cards suggests getting creative with practice drills. One that has really worked for her is salt writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Table salt (play sand, sugar, etc. would also work)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Jelly roll pan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the jelly roll pan with a thick layer of salt. Provide your student with a pencil, marker, or other graphic art tool (NOTE: You may also consider letting them use their finger to draw!) and invite them to practice making shapes, letters, etc. in the salt. Not only is this more exciting than completing a traditional worksheet, it provides students with a fun sensory experience as they practice!\n\nWith this learning tool, you could:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive students the freedom to practice on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit students into pairs and have them try 'mirroring' each others' shapes, figures, letters, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with students one-on-one, inviting them to copy the objects that you create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo \"erase\" the salt shapes and letters, all you have to do is gently shake the jelly roll pan back and forth and you're ready to have some more fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2010\/09\/20\/the-writing-in-the-salt\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Writing in the Salt « Not Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eearly childhood\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, be sure to check out the great selection of products at MPM School Supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088359961,"sku":"A2224","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"a-tracing-book-helps-students-master-writing-a2227","title":"A Tracing Book Helps Students Master Writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Tracing-Book-1.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2021\" title=\"Tracing Book 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tracing-Book-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for ways to make learning to write more exciting? Make a tracing book! Easy to make, fully customizable, and reusable, tracing books are a great addition to any classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-254-binders-folders.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBinder\u003c\/a\u003e\n- Plastic document sleeves\n- Printable tracing worksheets\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-1324-dry-erase-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry-erase markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracing Book Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Tracing-Book-21.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2023\" title=\"Tracing Book 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tracing-Book-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidzone (http:\/\/www.kidzone.ws\/tracers\/index.htm) offers customizable tracer pages for name, sight word, and vocabulary writing practice as well as pre-made tracing printables for teaching shapes, colors, etc. Use this website or another resource to create several sets of tracing worksheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint worksheets onto card stock and place in plastic document sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the document sleeves in a binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fun writing practice, invite students to use dry-erase markers directly on the plastic document sleeves to trace letters, words, and objects. Provide them with a damp paper towel to wipe off the sheets when finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is, if your students get bored with the worksheets all you have to do is create another set online, refill the plastic sheet protectors, and you have a \"new\" practice aid!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088458265,"sku":"A2227","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tracing-Book-1.jpg?v=1522781599"},{"product_id":"abc-matching-game-a2229","title":"ABC Matching Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost children are naturally playful and adventurous. As a preschool teacher, it can be difficult to come up with learning activities that not only satiate their need for fun and movement, but satisfy learning objects as well. Here is a great alphabet matching game from the creator of the blog Teach Mama that will help your preschoolers with letter recognition while letting them run off a little steam as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ribbon\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-337-large-spring-clothespins-natural-2-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden spring clothespins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphabet stickers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating The Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame Cards. With word processing software, create, print, and cut out alphabet game cards. You could also choose to make the cards by hand, cutting sheets of card stock into fourths and scripting a letter of the alphabet on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame \"Board\". Cut a long piece of ribbon, tying it between two chairs. With the alphabet stickers, label a clothespin with each letter of the alphabet and clip these (in order) on the ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying The Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the alphabet cards in a pile on the floor and have your students help mix them up. Then let the fun begin. Have students take turns finding the letters in order and clipping them to the game \"board\". For more advanced learners, you might consider doing the alphabet backwards or just having them pick up random letters to match. Along with strengthening letter recognition (and building the skills needed for reading), students will be building fine motor skill too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/abc-cards-and-clothespin-match.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteach mama: abc cards and clothespin match\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088556569,"sku":"A2229","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sight-word-flash-card-story-activity-a3698","title":"Sight Word Flash Card Story Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is a great time to strengthen pre-reading skills including exposing students to letters (including their shape and unique sounds) as well as building vocabulary and sight word recognition. The creators of Bob Books recommend a brilliant flash card activity that will help your students learn to recognize, get comfortable with, and commit to memory common sight words for improved fluency when learning to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld magazines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word flash cards. These can be purchased or created using word processing software and card stock (...or you can use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3292\/sight-word-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e, which were created using Literacy Connections \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.literacyconnections.com\/Dolch1.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elist\u003c\/a\u003e of basic sight words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting A Flash Card Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to look through the old magazines and pick out their favorite characters and items. Give them a few examples of what they might be looking for (e.g. a woman, a child, a dog, a pizza, etc.). When finished, take turns writing simple sentences using the sight word flash cards and each students' clippings. As each child creates a sentence, write it on the board. While the \"story\" might not have a defined plot, or a beginning, middle, or end for that matter, your students will be excited just to have the freedom to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore erasing the board, be sure to copy the class' story onto a piece of paper, noting which student wrote each of the sentences. Have students place their clippings in a small baggie, labeled with their name, and turn them in. You can then use the clippings and sentences to create a classroom book for students to share with their families!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbooks.com\/blog\/?p=515\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWrite a Story Using Flash Cards « Bob Books for Beginning Readers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088949785,"sku":"A3698","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781602"},{"product_id":"if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-a-lesson-in-economics-a2882","title":"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: A Lesson In Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1834\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Social Studies and Children's Literature Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile your kindergartners may not understand the term 'economics', they'll certainly understand what it means to \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e something. Mary Suiter, lesson contributor to A to Z Teacher Stuff, has designed a relevant economics lesson for your students that will help them comprehend the concepts of cause and effect, demand, and the difference between a good and a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-850-drawing-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28401-if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIf You Give A Mouse A Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\" by Laura Numeroff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuiter suggest beginning the lesson with a discussion on cause and effect using simple sentence examples your students will understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cause-Effect-Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discussing several examples, invite your students to come up with their own cause\/effect statements or provide them with several cause statements (e.g. \"Morgan decided not to clean her room...\", \"Daniel sat quietly at his desk and finished his work...\", etc.) and invite them to finish them with effect statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect, introduce and read Numeroff's \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". (NOTE: Before reading, it can be fun to pose the title as a cause statement and invite students to predict the effect statement!) After finishing the story, Suiter recommends completing the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the events of the story. This can be done playing a memory \"chain\" game. Have students create a circle. Ask for a student volunteer to start the game. Pass them a bean bag and have them say the first item the mouse wanted after being given a cookie (milk). Instruct them to pass the bean bag to a friend anywhere in the circle who is to recite the first \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e second things (milk, straw). As your students pass the bean bag, continue building up the list until you've recounted every item. Not only will your students be strengthening memory and gross motor skills, they're sure to have a blast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concepts of cause and effect. Use the events in the story to construct cause and effect statements. Discuss as a class why these statements make sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concepts of goods and services. Everything that the mouse wanted could fall under the umbrella of a good or a service. Give students the definitions of these terms and invite them to brainstorm other goods and services that they use every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of demand. Describe the difference between wants and needs. Introduce to students the idea that they themselves are consumers (just like the mouse, or their parents, or their neighbors, etc.) who have specific and unlimited wants and needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the concepts to create and illustrate a story. As a class, create your own story, modeled after \"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie\". Here students will get extra practice with cause and effect, practice distinguishing between goods and services, and make connections between related goods as well as demand. Provide students with drawing materials and have each student illustrate a different part of the class story. This can later be bound and put in the classroom library or sent home for children to share with their families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is certainly not a complete list, Suitor gives some great ideas on how to bridge the gap between economics and this delightful children's storybook. Your students are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ecedweb.unomaha.edu\/lessons\/mouse.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLesson: Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089048089,"sku":"A2882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-You-Give-A-Mouse-A-Cookie.jpg?v=1522781603"},{"product_id":"fun-activities-using-brown-bear-brown-bear-a2883","title":"Fun Activities Using Brown Bear, Brown Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-450\" title=\"brownbear\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/brownbear.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Carle's Brown Bear cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eNot only is Eric Carle's classic early childhood tale \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-28455-brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e perfect for story time, it has many practical learning applications for the classroom as well! Here are a few of our favorites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Welcome Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompile student pictures and names to help your kids get to know each other (e.g. Teacher, Teacher, who do you see? I see Mason looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake pictures of learning centers to help your students get familiar with the classroom layout (e.g. Teacher desk, teacher desk, what do you see? I see a student desk looking at me. Student desk, student desk, what do you see? I see the library looking at me. Library, library what do you see? I see the reading corner looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw or take pictures of important classroom procedures\/rules for students to familiarize themselves with (New student, new student, what do you see? I see the sign-in sheet looking at me. Sign-in sheet, sign-in sheet, what do you see? I see the homework bin looking at me, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake two weeks, assigning one of the nine classic colors presented in the book to each day. Have your students (and the rest of the hall if you can) wear the assigned color to school that day to strengthen student color recognition skills. On the tenth day, have students wear their favorite color for review!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the story characters to create a color matching game. Print the colored animals onto card stock, paint clothespins with corresponding colors, then invite your students to clip the proper clothespin on the proper card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Five Senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand on Eric Carle's theme and have your students create simple books (or create a book as a class) that include all of the following: What do you see?, What do you hear?, What do you Smell?, What do you feel?, and What do you taste?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeech \u0026amp; Vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kindergartners have Carle's classic memorized by this time. Use this opportunity to read the book aloud as a class, recording your students voices for them to hear later. Reading along and out loud will give your students confidence as readers, strengthen speech skills, and help them review important vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas, visit the full post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachers.net\/lessons\/posts\/561.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers.net\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089605145,"sku":"A2883","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/brownbear.jpg?v=1522781606"},{"product_id":"sight-word-flash-cards-a3292","title":"Sight Word Flash Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-111 alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eIntroducing your preschoolers to common sight words and helping them commit these words to memory can only help them become better readers in the future. Created using Literacy Connections list of basic sight words, these flash card printables are great to keep around for use during classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word B-I-N-G-O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an online B-I-N-G-O card generator (like the one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teach-nology.com\/web_tools\/materials\/bingo\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachnology\u003c\/a\u003e) to create game cards for your students. Place the sight word flash cards in a large bowl or bag, drawing and calling out the words to your students. This is a great way to review words or letters you've been working on in class. \u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with old magazines and invite them to clip their favorite \"characters\" and objects (e.g. a girl, a boy, a dog, a pizza, etc.). Using the sight word flash cards help each student make a simple sentence with their clippings (e.g. The boy \u003cstrong\u003ehas a\u003c\/strong\u003e dog.). As each child creates a sentence, write it on the board, compiling the sentences to create a class \"story\". While it will likely lack plot or even a true beginning, middle, or end, this is a great exercise for reviewing sight words as well as creative writing and sentence structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine up a selection of sight word flash cards at one end of the room. Divide students into two groups and have them line up single file. Call out a sight word and have the first two students in each line race to find the correct card. The student who finds it takes it back for their team and the process repeats until each student has had a chance to play (or until all the sight words have been reviewed). This helps with recognition, teamwork, and gives a bit of active play to help students \"get their wiggles out\"!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734089637913,"sku":"A3292","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Flash-Cards_0266da9e-6116-4db4-80aa-bede95b92fcb.jpg?v=1522781606"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-sound-amp-letter-matching-a2886","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Sound \u0026amp; Letter Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-79\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-is-for-Apple-Samantha-Grundy.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Samantha Grundy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhonics can be difficult to master, but is essential for building successful readers. Elaine Engerdahl, experienced early childhood educator and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderplans.com\/content.cfm?PageId=186\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderPlans\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests using the following activities in your learning center to help students with this tough topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSort By Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with pictures of various objects. Invite them to sort these pictures into piles by sound. The goal is not to confuse or overwhelm your students so work on no more than three sounds at a time. For advanced learners, consider providing only those pictures that begin with the letter \"t\", \"s\", and \"o\" sounds and have students sort the objects into the three sound groups or, for a less complicated task, have students make only two piles from the pictures (e.g. pictures that begin with the letter \"t\" sound and pictures that do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e begin with the letter \"t\" sound).\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch Pictures To Letters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the first activity, provide students with picture cutouts and a columned paper with letter headings. Invite students to match each picture to the letter sound they begin with (e.g. the picture of the tree would be matched to the column with the \"T\" heading, the octopus would be matched to the column with the \"O\" heading, etc.). Again, you can adjust this activity to the skill level of your students. Advanced students can work with several sounds at a time, while less advanced students can practice identifying one particular sound at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhonics Memory Game \u0026amp; Student Collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students work in pairs to match pictures to letters or sort pictures into groups based on letter sound, then invite students to take turns playing a memory game. As one student closes their eyes, have their partner take away one of the pictures. Have the other student open their eyes and try to guess which picture has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more explanation and other great early childhood resources, be sure to visit Engerdahl's website and blog!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090326041,"sku":"A2886","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/A-is-for-Apple-Samantha-Grundy.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"three-letter-word-phonics-game-a3295","title":"Three Letter Word Phonics Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-142 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flipflops-and-Applesauce-Three-Letter-Word-Game.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flipflopsandapplesauce.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhonics can seem tedious for young learners. Here's a silly game created by Chrissie, mother and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flipflopsandapplesauce.com\/2009\/08\/phonics-game-three-letter-words.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlipflops \u0026amp; Applesauce\u003c\/a\u003e, to help your kiddos review short vowel sounds and practice sounding out shorter vocabulary words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach game card features either two three letter words or the picture of a bicycle. To play, game cards are cut apart (and laminated to reduce wear and tear!), mixed up, and placed on the table face down. Students will then take turns drawing a card. If their selection is a word card, the child should then sound out the words and discard the game piece in the \"discard\" pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf their selection is a bicycle card, the child must do a silly dance and then places the card in front of them. At the end of the game, the player with the most bicycle cards wins! Be prepared for lots of laughs with this creative and fun phonics game! (And, of course, silly dances will help \"get the wiggles out\" on those days your students are particularly restless!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you feel that this game might be a bit advanced for your preschoolers, consider having students identify and name the letters found on the word cards instead of sounding them out. For the download, be sure to visit Chrissie's blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy playing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e teacher supply store\u003c\/a\u003e, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can get all of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-34-teacher-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and equipment including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoy kitchens\u003c\/a\u003e for kids to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulk colored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090424345,"sku":"A3295","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Flipflops-and-Applesauce-Three-Letter-Word-Game.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"dissecting-a-pumpkin-a3296","title":"Dissecting A Pumpkin","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-151 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dissect-A-Pumpkin-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nwf.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschoolers possess an innate curiosity about the world and their surroundings. Incorporating simple, yet stimulating science lessons and exercises into your  curriculum that address some of these curiosities will help them begin to order and make sense of the world around  them. Additionally, through these exercises your students will learn \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to ask questions and \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to go about finding the answer. If you're looking for a seasonally appropriate science experience for your kidders, here’s a great fall  activity designed by the creators of the National Wildlife Federation’s  children’s publication \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRanger Rick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that will aid your students in exploring pumpkins – inside and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercise Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will strengthen both math and science skill sets as they measure height, width, and circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will build upon their vocabulary as they describe what they observe during \"dissection\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will learn about the \"life cycle\" of a pumpkin as they explore both the seeds and the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will strengthen fine motor skills and use creativity as they draw pictures of their observations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will hone writing and literacy skills as they dictate their observations for record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will learn about scientific procedure, making observations, keeping accurate records, labeling, and using scientific instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are many extensions you can incorporate in this activity as well:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explain what a prediction is and invite your students to predict how many seeds the pumpkin holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more practice with the scale, have students weigh the pumpkin before being hollowed and again afterward to find out how much the \"goop\" weighs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the difference between a fruit and a vegetable and invite your students to determine which group a pumpkin belongs to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis list could go on and on. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a bit messy with this fun pumpkin science worksheet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy carving!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090620953,"sku":"A3296","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dissect-A-Pumpkin-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-sight-word-activities-a2887","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Sight Word Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alphabet-Blocks1.jpg\" alt=\"color letter alphabet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Erin Cadigan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping your kindergartners learn and master sight words is important to their future success as readers. In fact, continued exposure to these common words through classroom activities, games, and literacy center activities works to improve student fluency when learning to read. Educator and creator of the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderplans.com\/content.cfm?pageid=186\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderPlans\u003c\/a\u003e, Elaine Engerdahl, suggests using the following activities to help your students practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight Word Spin Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word game board. Create this using an aluminum pie tin. Fit and glue a construction paper circle into the bottom of the pan, use a marker to create sections, and pen the sight words your students are reviewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight word game cards. Pen the same sight words on to a piece of card stock and slide into a document sleeve. Create a game card for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry erase markers or crayons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will take turns spinning the top in the pie pan game board. Whatever word the spinner lands on, students must pronounce it correctly then use their dry erase marker or crayon to mark it off their game card. The student continues his or her turn until the top lands on a word they've already crossed off. Whoever crosses off all their sight words first wins the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Family Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngerdahl uses the following word family as an example, but there are certainly many others you could create: bug, hug, tug, mug, jug, dug, rug, slug. Create a card stock circle and divide it into eight sections (like you would a pie). At the end of each section, pen the beginning letter(s) of each word (e.g. b, h, t, m, j, d, r, sl). Mount the circle onto the left side of a full sheet of card stock with a brass fastener. The circle or wheel should be fully moveable. On the right side of the card stock, pen the word family \"ug\" next to the wheel. As the circle is turned, new words are created. Invite students to say each new word and identify the letters in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese activities are simple, but they'll certainly help your students as they attempt to commit to memory common sight words for future reading success!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Engerdahl's full post for more literacy center ideas as well as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3292\/sight-word-flash-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis complimentary sight word activity\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090686489,"sku":"A2887","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alphabet-Blocks1.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"improving-literacy-amp-writing-with-letters-from-the-teacher-a2888","title":"Improving Literacy \u0026amp; Writing With Letters From The Teacher!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-98\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mailbox.jpg\" alt=\"gray mailbox\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Secret Side\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a teacher, instilling a sense of excitement for reading and writing is important. While homework assignments and classroom exercises have their place, the can also garner a sense of tedium and obligation for some students. A great way to invite your students to sharpen literacy and composition skills (without them feeling as if they have to drudge through yet another exercise) is to write letters to them! Kelli Lewis, an Early Childhood Education graduate student and contributor to A Learning Experience, gives these suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe letters do not have to be personalized for each student (although they can if you desire). While this is a fun exercise, the goal is not for it to take a crazy amount of time out of your already busy schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a specific time set-aside during class for letter delivery and reading. Lewis suggests leaving the correspondence on your students’ desks in the morning before they get to school and having them complete this activity in the first few moments before the learning day begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter contents can be about anything, but make sure you give your students specific details (e.g. introduce them to your pet, tell them about an activity or class they will have that day, etc.). Most of all, keep the letters short.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to respond to your letter with pictures and words, or to write a new letter of their own. You might also consider having students write letters to their classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate lessons learned in class by making intentional spelling or grammatical mistakes and having your students catch and fix them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetter writing is a great way to help your students review lessons learned in class, get to know one another, and strengthen both reading and writing skills! Your students are sure to love this activity!\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/newsletter.schoolbox.com\/2010\/09\/26\/youve-got-mail-using-letters-to-connect-with-students\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090784793,"sku":"A2888","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mailbox.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"wow-words-bulletin-board-a1038","title":"WOW Words Vocabulary \u0026 Literacy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-399 \" title=\"WOW Words - Tlittlejohn\" alt=\"Language Arts Vocabulary Words Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WOW-Words-Tlittlejohn1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: izzyshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to learn about and display vocabulary words in the classroom? Montevallo Elementary's first grade teaching duo, contributors to the website Izzyshare, designed this dynamic \"WOW words\" bulletin board to do just that! With each literacy unit, students explore definitions, known synonyms, sentence usage, and picture \"definitions\" of new vocabulary words while still being able to review words from previous literary selections and units. Here's how you can make your own exciting vocabulary display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWOW Words Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"WOW Words!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorfully patterned trimmer, reading-themed bulletin border, complimentary solid colored bordette, or another bulletin board decoration of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Literary Selections: At the beginning of the year, make and laminate a black and white print of each book your students will read throughout the school year. Place these around the outside edge of the board. As each unit is completed and each book is read, create vocabulary word labels and tape these to the literary selection they came from. 2) Exploring Vocabulary Section. Gather a piece of poster board or a large piece of bulletin board paper and a marker. Create a rectangular box in the middle of the paper. This will display the focus vocabulary word, then divide the poster board into four squares (be sure not to draw lines in the middle rectangle). At the top of each box, pen a different heading (e.g. \"Definition\", \"Picture\", \"Synonyms\" or \"Other Words\", and \"Connection\"). Cover the poster with clear contact paper and, paired with dry erase markers, you can use the same poster over and over again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this board, students will be reminded of the various vocabulary words they've discovered throughout the year, parents entering the classroom will be able to see what books their child is reading, and the dynamic display will provide wonderful classroom decoration all year long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have a special vocabulary word display for your classroom? We'd love to hear about it! Leave a comment below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop on our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can get all of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-48-office-classroom-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom supplies\u003c\/a\u003e. Whether you need supplies for your middle school classroom or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epreschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, we have you covered!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091014169,"sku":"A1038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/WOW-Words-Tlittlejohn1.jpg?v=1522781615"},{"product_id":"environmental-print-a3706","title":"Environmental Print","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-86\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Road-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"green road sign\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Brenton W. Cooper\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour new-to-literacy preschoolers encounter words every day as they look through their favorite books, help their mom or dad collect the mail, and even as they take a ride through their neighborhood. Along with sight words, introduction and exposure to \u003cem\u003eenvironmental print\u003c\/em\u003e is important to creating successful readers as it will help them make connections between the phonics of these known words and new words and allow them to become more fluent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis literacy lesson created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/article.jsp?id=3486\u0026amp;FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3F_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26N%3D0%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FNty%3D1%26_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26Ne%3D659%26N%3D659%22%3EPreK+-+K%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3FNty%3D1%26_N%3D659%26isBrowse%3DY%26Nr%3DOR%28Resource_Type%3ALesson%2520Plan%2CResource_Type%3AInformal%2520Lesson%2520Article%2CResource_Type%3AUnit%2520Plan%29%26N%3D660%22%3EPreK%3C%2Fa%3E+%26gt%3B+Reading\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic's\u003c\/a\u003e Early Childhood Today will help you introduce the concept of environmental print to your students. Additionally, students will learn how to work together, practice writing skills, hone the fine motor skills needed to use a camera, and use critical thinking skills.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThese Are the Words in My Neighborhood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by taking your students on a tour around the neighborhood. Charge them with the task of locating words displayed around the community. Remind them to look for street signs, road signs, signs of local businesses, etc. Upon encountering the sample of environmental print, have students copy the word onto their lists, then take turns recording the word with the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to the classroom, discuss the types of words encountered and why they're important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Signs. They create order in the community by reminding motorists what is expected of them\/what to expect while driving (e.g. \"Stop\", \"Yield\", \"Road Construction Ahead\"). Adhering to road signs helps to keep community members safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet Signs. They provide points of reference and order in the community. Because each street has a unique name, when one person talks about \"Main Street\" their audience can know exactly where they're referencing (or find it, if they don't!). Additionally, they offer order, allowing officials and businesses to split the community into workable sections (e.g. police \/EMS response zones, delivery areas, mail routes, bus routes, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Signs. They designate business locations and sometimes they provide insight into the industry or type of business being carried out (e.g. Sunnyside Automotive; the name lets consumers and community members know that this business deals with cars).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Signs. At local businesses you might encounter closed\/open signs or hours of business, etc. Be sure to discuss the reason for each sign as the necessity for each will likely differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise will help your students become more aware of their surroundings, demonstrate the necessity of environmental print, and strengthen literacy skills! Be sure to visit the full post for more activities and lesson extensions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091243545,"sku":"A3706","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Road-Sign.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-the-magic-pumpkin-a2892","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: The Magic Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-133\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg\" alt=\"the magic pumpkin childrens book by martin and archambault\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson1\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator's Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick off the unit - and to use as a recurring theme throughout the lesson - Short suggests Martin and Archambault's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Pumpkin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote listening and comprehension skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon reading the story, Short recommends having your kindergartners recount it for you. While prompts here and there may be needed, this activity will show, not only if students were listening, but how much they comprehended. Consider creating story cards that depict the most important events in the book and use them in one of the following ways:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite student volunteers to place story cards in the correct order on a prepared story \"board\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide students into teams, provide each team member with a different story card, and have teams \"race\" to see who can line up in the correct order first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a 3-column organizational chart with the following headings - \"Beginning\", \"Middle\", \"End\". Have student volunteers categorize each story card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more of Short's recommended activities, be sure to read her full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091505689,"sku":"A2892","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Magic-Pumpkin.jpg?v=1522781618"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-little-critter-s-halloween-a2894","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Little Critter’s Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-143 alignright\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Little-Critters-Halloween.jpg\" alt=\"mercer mayer's childrens book little critter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson5\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will your students recognize the character of Short's next literature selection - Mercer Mayer's beloved Little Critter - they'll certainly be able to identify with the story as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about and be able to recognize different emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss how our moods can be affected by our feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen writing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story, Little Critter goes from grumpy to happy. Create a columned organizational chart with several emotion headings (e.g. \"Grumpy\", \"Happy\", \"Sad\", \"Mad\", etc.). Invite your students to brainstorm things that can evoke these emotions. Additionally, discuss how these feelings can affect our overall mood and how we interact with people and the world around us.\n\nConsider having your students create \"feeling\" books in the following format:\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-141\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Feeling-Book.jpg\" alt=\"exercise to learn about different emotions\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise will help your students better understand their emotions and how these feelings present themselves when interacting with others and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Short's activity suggestions, be sure to visit her full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092161049,"sku":"A2894","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Little-Critters-Halloween.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-arthur-s-halloween-a2893","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Arthur’s Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-137\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Arthurs-Halloween.jpg\" alt=\"arthur's halloween childrens literature by marc brown\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html#lesson2\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners will certainly recognize the characters of Short's next literature selection - it's PBS' Arthur and the gang!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote the skill of following directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the importance of helping people around us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess and promote observation skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to work together in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-Story Activity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore class starts, prepare a \"magic\" bag filled with various Halloween cutouts (e.g. witch's hat, black cat, broom stick, ghost, etc.). Since you don't usually carry a large tote bag around during class, use this as a way to assess student observation skills. Invite them to determine what's different about you, and once they do, have them come up to the reading circle\n\n\u003cem\u003ePost-Story Activities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon reading the story, discuss what Arthur and D.W. did to help Mrs. Tibble. Have students take turns describing a time when \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e helped someone. Invite your students to come up with a list of reasons why it's important to help others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of dismissing students back to their seat, play a game that will help to strengthen listening skills and get them back to their desks at the same time! Invite students to close their eyes as you pass out the Halloween cutouts in your \"magic\" bag. Recognize each individual item through song (e.g. To the tune of \"The Muffin Man\" - Do you have the jack-o-lantern, the jack-o-lantern, the jack-o-lantern? Oh, if you have the jack-o-lantern, please stand up.). After their turn, encourage your students to return to their seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Short's recommended activities, be sure to check out her full plan at Educator's Reference Desk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092193817,"sku":"A2893","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Arthurs-Halloween.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-pumpkin-patch-unit-project-a2895","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Pumpkin Patch Unit Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-164 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin patch\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rikki Degraz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference  Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your  kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature  selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Short details various daily activities to complete based on one literature selection or another, she also ties the unit together with two projects that span its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Patch Project Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about making predictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an overview of the project:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-1-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-1\"\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-2\"\u003eProject Directions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create a \"pumpkin patch\" by covering a classroom table with brown bulletin board paper or recycled paper bags. Use watercolor paints - mainly brown, white, black, and gray - for detailing (e.g. plow marks, etc.). Create small slits in the \"dirt\".\nAt the end of the first lesson, have students make pumpkin seeds from sturdy craft paper and invite them to \"plant\" it in the pumpkin patch. Have students create an opening entry in their nature journal, making predictions on what will happen in the life cycle of their pumpkin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed under the \"soil\"!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eDiscuss what pumpkin seedlings need in order to grow (e.g. \"food\" and water). Have students brainstorm where their pumpkin seeds will get these essentials.\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with blue sheets of construction paper and have them create \"raindrops\" with which to water their pumpkin seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to create a nature journal entry and, again, predict what the water will do for the seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create small green vines from bulletin board paper or construction paper and place them in the patch where the seeds have been planted. Have students compare their pumpkin's progress with their journal entry predictions on the first day. Did they expect that vines were part of the pumpkin \"life cycle\"? What are their revised predictions (if any)?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create several crows and place them in the pumpkin patch. Discuss the \"hardships\" pumpkins face while attempting to grow. Help students \"shoo\" the crows from their patch, then have them brainstorm (overnight) how to keep dangerous pests out of the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCompile a list of student suggestions for keeping crows out and vote on the best solution. One of them will likely have suggested scarecrows. Provide materials and templates for your students to create their own scarecrow and help them place their creations in the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed and vine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of the project directions, be sure to read Short's full lesson plan at Educator's Reference Desk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092881945,"sku":"A2895","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"abc-flash-cards-a3301","title":"ABC Flash Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-210 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Flash-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"colorful alphabet and pictures\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you certainly can't force precise letter recognition and alphabet mastery in preschool, it never hurts to capitalize on your child or students' natural curiosity or find ways to incorporate both letters and numbers into daily exploration for increased exposure. Created by Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/preschool-printables-new-abc-powerpoint.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, these adorable alphabet flash cards make the perfect addition to any preschool classroom or learning setting, not only because of their dynamic design but because they offer such versatility in learning!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eABC Flash Card Learning Exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-6-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eChoose a group of five or six letter flash cards to work with. Set them out face up and invite the student (or group of students) to identify the letter and picture on each. Have them close their eyes while you remove one of the flash cards and, when finished, invite them to guess which card was taken away. This activity is best used during one-on-one instruction or in a small group setting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the flash cards for a scavenger hunt! If your classroom has labels (i.e. clock, desks, etc.), have your students identify a particular letter in the words found around the classroom, invite students to find objects in the classroom that start with a particular letter, or write a sentence on the board (perhaps from their favorite book) and have students \"hunt\" for and underline a particular letter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eFor more advanced students, invite them to try putting the alphabet flash cards in order. You might consider doing this on a smaller scale by offering the student four or five letters at a time to place in order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarisa also shares some great activity suggestions so be sure to read her full post when you visit her site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe alphabet flash card set featured includes only upper-case lettering. Consider creating a second set of lower-case alphabet cards for exposure and fun matching practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong with case, you may wish to analyze the card objects (e.g. in Carisa's set there is an \u003cem\u003eant\u003c\/em\u003e on the \"A\" card). Consider making sure your two sets of flash cards (upper- and lower-cases) capture all the long\/short and hard\/soft letter sounds. It may seem like an advanced concept, but if you're making them anyway, every bit of exposure counts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Practicing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"Kayla\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092947481,"sku":"A3301","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Flash-Cards.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-creative-writing-project-a2896","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Creative Writing Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to Educator’s Reference Desk, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Short details various daily activities to complete based on one literature selection or another, she also ties the unit together with two projects that span its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Writing Project Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to work in a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen writing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort suggests presenting your students with a pre-printed book, including illustrations, with which they are to write a story as a class. Consider shaping the illustrations around the pumpkin patch project or another subject your kindergartners are familiar with. Here is an example of what your book could look like (remember, you'll only be including the pictures at first so that your students can write their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e story):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-156\" alt=\"pumpkin life cycle example writing project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003ePage Process\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent students with the illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to describe what is going on in the picture. Write down each child's suggestion (attempt to capture it word-for-word so that the book reflects their voice as well).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemind students to keep sequencing in mind (as it relates to the topic of the book) as well as whether the page belongs in the beginning, middle, or end of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students come to a consensus on which description is best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the unit, create a bound classroom copy of the book and present each child with a copy of their own to take home and share with their families!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and directions, be sure to visit Short's full lesson plan!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093045785,"sku":"A2896","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Unit-Writing-Project-Example.jpg?v=1522781628"},{"product_id":"maps-in-kindergarten-rosie-s-walk-a2897","title":"Maps in Kindergarten: Rosie’s Walk","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-190\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Map.jpg\" alt=\"map and keys\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Steven Husk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the age of GPS and MapQuest, it's important for your students to orient themselves with maps as well as practice giving and following directions. Patricia Bentham, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kindergarten-lessons.com\/kindergarten_maps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten-Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests using Pat Hutchins' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosie's Walk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to introduce classroom map activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess what students already know about maps (i.e. why they're important, what they're used for, types, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce and practice the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the concept of viewpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to create a map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-2-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-1.jpg\" alt=\"1\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBentham suggests introducing the concepts of sequencing and mapmaking by having students create a story map. Provide students with a piece of card stock and walk them through creating a map of the barnyard including the important landmarks that Rosie visited on her walk. Students can design landmarks with graphic art tools, construction cutouts, etc. When finished help students re-tell the story using their maps.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-178\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo learn about viewpoints, Bentham suggests designing a fun, hands-on exercise. Using blocks from the classroom play center, she suggests creating a small village with several buildings. Equipped with crayons and a small blank booklet, have your students observe and draw the 'village' from different viewpoints (i.e. from the side, from the top, etc.). Have them predict which viewpoint \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e maps are drawn from then show them several maps of your area as you discuss the topic further.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-3.jpg\" alt=\"3\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTo further strengthen student mapmaking skills and introduce map functions, consider dividing the classroom into small sections. Assign a section to each student, inviting them to observe and draw what they see (adding labels if they can). When finished, assemble each child's drawing to create a large map of the room. Examine the map as a class, determining whether a new student or parent would be able to navigate the classroom and find each important center, station, etc. Ask students whether there are any details they should add by asking them about the map's functionality (i.e. will a new student know where to place completed classwork, how to sign in every morning, where to hang their coat, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Lesson-Plans-Table-Number-4.jpg\" alt=\"4\" title=\"Kindergarten Lesson Plans Table Number 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-180\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate a slideshow of the different types of maps (i.e. physical, topographic, etc.). Discuss how each is used and have your students brainstorm why each is important.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the lesson, students should have a pretty good grasp of how maps are used, why they're important, and how to make their own! For helpful lesson pictures and greater activity detail, be sure to read Bentham's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093373465,"sku":"A2897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Map.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-big-amp-small-animal-match-a3306","title":"Learning About Sizes: Big \u0026amp; Small Animal Match","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-257 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with large and small animals that students must match\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kids.scintro.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore heading off to kindergarten, it's important for your preschooler to be able to distinguish and categorize objects based on size including:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig and small.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTall and short.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong and short.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this big and small animal matching worksheet designed by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kids.scintro.com\/worksheets\/index.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScintro\u003c\/a\u003e, a resource for preschool science and lesson plans, you can introduce the first category of opposites, encouraging your students to observe and compare!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-12-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-12\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students simply draw a line from the small animal picture to its matching big picture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eProvide students with safety scissors, inviting them to cut out each animal picture. When finished have them sort the animal cards into two groups by size - big and small.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two worksheets and cut apart, creating two of each animal card. Laminate and place the cards face down on a flat surface. Have students use the cards to play a memory game where matches are made based on size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader book where students cut the animal pictures from the worksheet and glue them to the correct page of a pre-made book (like the example below).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-260\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small-Animals-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example book craft for identifying big and little animals\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-261\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Big-Small-Animals-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example book craft where students identify big and little animals\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book would continue until each animal card was identified and categorized! Be sure to visit Scintro for the download and, while you're there, take time to browse their other awesome resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094127129,"sku":"A3306","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Big-Small.jpg?v=1522781634"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-height-worksheets-a3307","title":"Learning About Sizes: Height Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-284 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shortest.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with different types and sizes of trees that students put in order\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidslearningstation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslearningstation.com\/preschool\/height-worksheets.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Learning Station\u003c\/a\u003e provides a brilliant set of worksheets to help your students learn the concepts of tall and short - an important skill your preschoolers should have before heading to kindergarten. Six unique printables in all, students will practice observing and comparing objects in order to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the shortest and tallest object in a group of objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice drawing an object that is shorter or taller than the object presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch short and tall objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the worksheets as designed or try one of these exciting activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-13-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-13\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eOrdering. Have students cut out the objects on their worksheets creating individual object cards. Invite them to practice ordering the cards from shortest to tallest and tallest to shortest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eSorting. At the conclusion of the lesson, have students cut each of their worksheets apart, creating individual object cards. Invite students to practice sorting the cards by object size (shortest, short, tall, tallest, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eAs a twist, create an interactive emergent reader for your students to make. You'll need a book template (similar to the example below) for students to glue the individual object cards to.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample Interactive Emergent Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-280\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-281\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-282\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-3.jpg\" alt=\"emergent reader book page 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider including pages with slightly different wording. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-295\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tall-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-4.jpg\" alt='sentence that reads \"This rocket is tall. This rocket is short.\"' data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students pair objects in their emergent reader, they'll practice important vocabulary like short, shorter, shorter than, tall, taller, taller than, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Comparing!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094258201,"sku":"A3307","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shortest.jpg?v=1522781635"},{"product_id":"learning-about-sizes-length-worksheets-a3308","title":"Learning About Sizes: Length Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-297 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Longest-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"activity worksheet featuring crayons and pencils where students must choose the longest object in each group\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidslearningstation.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next series of size worksheets also comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslearningstation.com\/preschool\/length-worksheets.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Learning Station\u003c\/a\u003e and will help your preschoolers learn about length - the ability to distinguish between long and short objects. A total of ten unique printables, students will be asked to observe and compare objects in order to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify which objects in a group are long and which are short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the shortest and longest object within a group of objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice drawing an object that is shorter or longer than the object presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch short and tall objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the worksheets as designed or try one of these exciting activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-14-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-14\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eAfter completing the worksheet activity, pair students up and invite them to cut the images from their printables. Encourage them to play a memory matching game by placing the cards face down on a flat surface, taking turns flipping over cards, and making matches based on object length.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eHave students use the worksheet image cutouts to create patterns. Start of with a simple AB pattern (e.g. long, short, long, short) and graduate to more complex patterning (e.g. short, short, long, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the worksheet images to create an interactive emergent reader booklet where your students can explore important vocabulary like: short, shorter than, shortest, long, longer than, longest, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample Interactive Emergent Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader cover page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-307\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-3.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-308\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Long-Short-Objects-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-4.jpg\" alt=\"example interactive emergent reader page 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Kids Learning Station for these awesome worksheets and other helpful early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094323737,"sku":"A3308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Longest-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522781635"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Spring_20Word_20Wall_20words-Blog.jpg?v=1530027930","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/topic-literacy.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}