{"title":"Vocabulary Lesson Plans","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"how-to-expand-your-students-vocabulary-a2112","title":"How to Expand Your Students' Vocabulary","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes building \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-298-vocabulary-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003evocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e comprehension and exposure requires less complexity than you think. Carolyn Lingenfelter, a seventh and eighth grade \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e teacher, offers some practical ways to get your students involved and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLingenfelter suggests starting each week with a new activity sheet entitled \"Words of the Week\". At the beginning of each class period, present your students with a new word. As Chris Anderson commented, a year's worth of vocabulary can be planned in advance to ensure a logical progression and\/or relatedness. Additionally, word choices can be correlated with specific objectives (e.g. literacy topics or themes covered, linguistic origins, parts of speech, other subjects of study, etc.).\n\nAfter presenting the vocabulary word of the day, discuss the word's definition. Have your students copy it onto their activity sheet, write it's part of speech, then practice using the vocabulary word correctly in a sentence. Call on students to share their answers, providing them with a bonus point if they are correct. Throw in questions like: \"What is the origin of the word?\", \"What are related words?\", etc. and provide bonus points for correct answers here as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to develop your own system of awarding bonus points (e.g. five points = one full point to be added to your grade, etc.) so that things don't get out of hand, but the extra \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-374-incentive-charts-pads.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eincentive\u003c\/a\u003e will get your students involved and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nea.org\/tools\/tips\/Words-of-the-Week.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNEA - Growing Vocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083837977,"sku":"A2112","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":"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":"the-science-of-pumpkins-a2884","title":"The Science of Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-67 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkins-Tambako-the-Jaguar.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/tambako\/500089629\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fall in full swing, pumpkins make a great subject for science exploration and discovery! So roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a little messy with these excellent pumpkin activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit v. Vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the characteristics that classify produce as fruits or vegetables. The main point to stress is that, scientifically, if it has seeds, it should be classified as a fruit. Divide students into small groups and provide them with a pumpkin (top pre-cut) and metal spoons. Invite them to determine whether a pumpkin is a fruit or vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Predictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it means to make a prediction. Complete the following exercises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore class, cut a piece of yarn or string. Have students discuss and vote on whether they think the string will be long enough to fit around the entire outside of the pumpkin (it's circumference) or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a large bin with water. Have students vote on whether they think the pumpkin will float or sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter students have discovered that a pumpkin \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e have seeds and is indeed a fruit, invite them to estimate how many seeds the pumpkin contains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an extension of the above prediction exercise, have students measure the pumpkin's circumference using a piece of string and ruler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scale to weigh the pumpkin before and after the seeds have been removed to find the weight of the seeds\/goop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother extension to the above prediction exercises is to have your students count the seeds. Since there are usually a lot of seeds, have them group seeds into piles of fives or tens to help with increment or interval counting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor great vocabulary ideas, crafts, books, and sequencing ideas, be sure to read the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschoolscience.com\/ExploringPumpkins.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efull post\u003c\/a\u003e at Science Discovery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about pumpkins in a Science Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten with 75 free complete lesson plans online\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089703449,"sku":"A2884","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkins-Tambako-the-Jaguar.jpg?v=1522781607"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-magnets-a2905","title":"The Science of Magnets","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/197915236.jpg\" alt=\"Magnet Toys - 1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ephoto © 2006 \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Windell Oskay\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/17425845@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWindell Oskay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo children, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/topic-magnetism\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emagnets\u003c\/a\u003e can seem like magic! Capitalize on some of that wonder with an engaging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/subject-science\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e lesson about magnetism and magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like other key science concepts - gravity, electricity, motion, etc. - there are still many things that scientists don't know about magnets and magnetism. What they \u003cem\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e uncovered is a product of much experimentation and exploration; in essence, the properties of magnetism have been discovered by hands-on investigation. What better way to start the unit than to provide students with the opportunity to do the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each student (or group of students) with two magnets and ask them to describe how the two interact. Make a list of observations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce and discuss important vocabulary including poles, attract, and repel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine what a magnet is and why certain things are attracted\/repelled. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidskonnect.com\/subject-index\/15-science\/90-magnets.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidsKonnect.com's\u003c\/a\u003e background information on magnets is a great resource for this part of the lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a complete list of known properties of magnets (in terms your students will understand and with demonstrations when possible). \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coolmagnetman.com\/maghow.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCool Magnet Man\u003c\/a\u003e provides a list of magnet basics that can be adapted for use. Keep your students' list of observations handy in order to show them how, with simple experimentation, they discovered some of the same principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Extension: Fun with Animals \u0026amp; Magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension of the lesson, make a fun homemade play set with magnets! Inspired by an article in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney's FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e magazine, here's an adapted supply list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard gift box (at the very least you'll need a sweater box) - you'll only need the top or bottom portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/ceramic-disc-magnets-large-15928\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edisc magnets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarker cap (the cap from an old \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crayola-markers-12-count-assorted-colors-conical-tip-25663\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCrayola® marker\u003c\/a\u003e will work perfectly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/art-yarn-bright-colors-assortment-10-strands-50-1704\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArt yarn\u003c\/a\u003e or string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty thread spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic toy animals (like this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=plastic+animals\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ejumbo animals themed set\u003c\/a\u003e) and other box decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake half of the cardboard gift box and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/art-glue-and-adhesives\/products\/elmers-school-glue-1-1-4-oz-bottle-4841\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eglue\u003c\/a\u003e an empty spool to each corner - creating a \"platform\" of sorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the platform dries, take the marker cap (filling the small tube with glue) and attach a strong disc magnet to the end. Hold firmly for several seconds then set aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose several plastic toy animals - you could go with a zoo, jungle, safari, desert, etc. theme - gluing a disc magnet to the bottom of each. [NOTE: Make \u003cem\u003esure\u003c\/em\u003e to coordinate the poles of the animals with the exposed magnet pole on the marker cap. If the marker cap magnet's \u003cem\u003esouth pole\u003c\/em\u003e is exposed, make sure the \u003cem\u003enorth pole\u003c\/em\u003e on the animals is facing out and vice versa. The goal is for the magnets to \u003cem\u003eattract\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning that \u003cem\u003eopposite poles\u003c\/em\u003e must be showing.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the glue dries, create an animal habitat within the box. FamilyFun designed a desert theme, including sand and rocks, and offered several desert animals to play with. You can design whatever them you like - as simple or as complicated as you'd like. If you're up to the challenge, you might even create a zoo with separate habitats\/homes for each animal!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a long piece of yarn or string, tying one end to a spool on the habitat box and the other to the magnetic marker cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the animals inside the box lid. To use, have students maneuver the marker cap magnet under the box lid (hence the need for the spool \"platform\"). The magnetic field will penetrate the thin gift box, attracting the nearest animal magnet. Students will the be able to move the marker cap underneath the box and watch the animals move around their habitat - almost like magic!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project is great for continued play and for incorporating lesson concepts into the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097633305,"sku":"A2905","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/197915236.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"writer-s-block-a2907","title":"Writer’s Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/LG-9027_L.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an interesting way to help your kindergartners review vocabulary, learn about basic sentence structure, and practice building their own simple sentences? Here's an awesome idea from Lindsey Boardman - mother and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.filthwizardry.com\/2010\/07\/diy-spinny-spellers-and-repurposing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFilth Wizardry\u003c\/a\u003e. {It was even featured by Debra Immergut in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/magazine\/familyfun-magazine-archive\/familyfun-december-january-2011\/writers-block-954228\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney's FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e Magazine!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3279-lego0174-duplo-large-bulk-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLego Duplo blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank adhesive labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the activity compile a list of vocabulary or sight words your students have been working on, scripting them onto the labels. Apply each of these labels to the side of a Duplo block. Then have your students practice word recognition (ex. \"Can you find ______?\") and, once they're comfortable with the word choices available, help them \"build\" their own sentences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is unique, uses materials that can be found around the classroom, and breathes new life into a familiar classroom toy! There's even a starter list of vocabulary words for you and your students to enjoy if you visit FamilyFun!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099140633,"sku":"A2907","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/LG-9027_L.jpg?v=1522781665"},{"product_id":"how-animals-prepare-for-the-winter-a2911","title":"How Animals Prepare for the Winter","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4405088770.jpg\" alt=\"Deperessed and posing bear\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Tambako The Jaguar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8070463@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTambako The Jaguar\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Deperessed and posing bear'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8070463@N03\/4405088770\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilla, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/k-12\/articles\/9203.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBright Hub\u003c\/a\u003e lesson plan contributor, has written a wonderful lesson for teaching your kindergartners about animals and their special abilities for preparing for the winter and taking care of themselves. You'll discuss various concepts like hibernation, food storage, growing thicker fur, etc., building vocabulary and problem solving skills in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilla suggests reading Carls R. Sams II and Jean Stoick's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStranger in the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as an introduction to the lesson. The book contains pictures of real animals in their winter habitat. You might also consider searching online for pictures of animals, then creating a slide show for your students to view and discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce the concept of hibernation and brainstorm other ways in which animals prepare for the cold winter months (i.e. birds migrate to warmer climates, bears and other mammals adapt by growing thicker fur, etc.). Keep a list of each child's contribution to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation Station\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, Willa suggests reading Denise Fleming's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to Sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and gathering materials for your students to make their own hibernation diorama. Consider also an exercise in pretend play. Ask your students to brainstorm items that \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e would need to build a cozy den if they were to hibernate. Collect blankets, pillows, cushions, and all the fixings for a kid-friendly \"hibernation station\", turn the lights down low, and have a fun snack while Fleming's or another recommended story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWake Me in Spring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by James Preller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnimals Prepare for Winter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elaine Pascoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleepy Bear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lydia Dadcovich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleepy Bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mem Fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Animals' Winter Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lynda Graham-Barber and Nancy Carol Willis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation Math \u0026amp; Science\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a bar graph of days in hibernation to find out which animal hibernates the longest? Shortest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare an animal's heart rate while hibernating to its normal heart rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice counting with teddy grahams and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/hibernation.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecave counting mats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/hibernation.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebear hibernation experiment\u003c\/a\u003e (a folded newspaper bear cutout will unfold when placed in warm water just like bears \"wake up\" when warmer weather comes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas, be sure to visit Willa's full post at BrightHub!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101041177,"sku":"A2911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4405088770.jpg?v=1522781676"},{"product_id":"wordless-picture-books-a2913","title":"Wordless Picture Books","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4385119849.jpg\" alt=\"Picture Books\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for J. Enokson\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/47823583@N03\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJ. Enokson\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Picture Books'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/47823583@N03\/4385119849\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWordless pictures books are a great tool for sparking creativity, improving student vocabulary, and building reading skills. [Check out this great post about the benefits of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2267\/the-wonderful-world-of-wordless-picture-books\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewordless picture books\u003c\/a\u003e as well as appropriate literature selections to use in the classroom!] In the following lessons, students will discuss the elements of a story - the plot, characters, setting, etc. - as they relate to the illustrations. Essentially, students will learn to \"read\" the pictures for the information they reveal about the story - which can be a great skill when learning to read!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 1: Illustrating Text\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplain to your students that pictures can often be just as important as the text of a story. In fact, they can provide a sort of pictorial \"context clue\" when the reader runs across a word or phrase they don't know. In this exercise, students will experience how listening to a story can create a picture in our minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, select a children's book from the shelf (consider using one that ties into the present thematic unit) and inform your students that they are going to be taking on the role of illustrator. Invite each child to listen carefully as you read the text from the first page then, without seeing the original pictures, sketch an illustration to accompany it. Do this for each page of the book. At the end, allow your students to share their creations having them explain why they chose to feature certain elements, characters, plot happenings, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider using word processing software to print the story text onto small strips for the students to cut out and glue to their illustrations - creating their own book to take home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 2: Storytelling with Illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as listening to a story creates a \u003cem\u003epicture\u003c\/em\u003e in our minds, looking at a picture can create a \u003cem\u003estory\u003c\/em\u003e in our minds. In this three-part exercise, students will be invited to study the pictures of a book to discern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho the characters are and what they might be like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe setting - where the story takes place, when the story takes place, what time of year the story takes place, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is happening in the story and how the characters might be affected (i.e. thoughts\/feelings, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will then use these insights to write their own story to go along with the illustrations in a wordless picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart 1\u003c\/em\u003e: Begin the exercise as a class. Choose a new story, cover up the words on the first page. Discuss each of the elements and how they're presented through the illustrations on the page. Prompt students to look at actions, body language, facial expressions, etc. in order to predict what might happen next. Keep an organized chart of your class' contributions for the page. Flip to the next page, once again covering up the text, and repeat the process. Discuss what predicted events seem to be correct as well as more observations on the characters, setting, and plot. Continue this process until each page has been completed and a rough storyline has been formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart 2\u003c\/em\u003e: Next, using your notes as a guide, decide as a class the text that should accompany each illustration and write it on the board. Once text has been written for each page, read the class' rendition of the story (and be sure to keep a copy of it to make into its own special book!). Finally, read the story as it was written and compare it to your class' version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart 3\u003c\/em\u003e: Divide your students into groups of three. Provide each group with a new (very simple!) wordless picture book and an organizational chart and have them repeat the exercises in parts one and two on their own. Invite them to prepare a first draft (sticky notes with preliminary text on each page will do just fine!) and emphasize the importance of adding details, etc. rather than just telling a simple story (i.e. “The dog ran” is too simple. How did he run? Where did he run? Was he running away\/toward something? Was he running because he was happy\/full of energy\/sad? etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to make yourself available to your students – with only one practice run as a class, this might seem a bit overwhelming. Another option might be to select three different stories, discuss them first as a whole, then assign one of these stories to each group to finish. You'll get several different versions of the same story which could be a lot of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWordless picture books are a great learning tool and, with these exciting lessons, your students are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101434393,"sku":"A2913","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4385119849.jpg?v=1522781679"},{"product_id":"bottle-top-sentences-a2924","title":"Bottle Top Sentences","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-479  \" alt=\"homemade bottle top sentence building activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bottle-top-sentences.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: activitymom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince your kinders are likely on the path to letter mastery, common sight word recognition, and vocabulary expansion, you might try throwing a \u003cem\u003enew\u003c\/em\u003e ball in the air with this fun reading\/sentence building exercise from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/activitymom.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/bottle-top-sentences.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Activity Mom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled white {or light colored} bottle tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore introducing this guided exercise at the writing center, compile a list of vocabulary and sight words your kindergartners have been working with, scripting these directly onto the bottle caps with the permanent marker. Also, take time to create a variety of \"sentence cards\" (see example below), to copy and place at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-480\" alt=\"example sentence cards for bottle top sentence building activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bottle-Top-Sentence-Cards.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eTo complete the activity, students will work to match the bottle top vocabulary words to the correct spot on the sentence card {for extra practice} and then \"read along\" as you go over the sentence with them. With the graphic art tools, invite them to illustrate the sentence card they've just read placing the finished product in their reading folder for continued practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce students are comfortable with basic sentence structure and the vocabulary words, invite them to try creating and illustrating a sentence of their own on a blank sentence card. Not only will this activity help your students build confidence as writers, it can be a permanent writing center activity - all you have to do is periodically update the bottle top words and sentences!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104711193,"sku":"A2924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bottle-top-sentences.jpg?v=1522781698"},{"product_id":"out-of-this-world-space-activities-a2927","title":"Out of This World Space Activities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a way to breathe new life into your space unit, look no further. Julie, kindergarten teacher and brilliance behind the classroom blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/space-centers-and-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, has put together a phenomenal lineup of \"space stations\" that will have your kiddos learning and having a blast! Here are a few of our favorite activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Number-Order.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed number sequencing kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounting \u0026amp; Number Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Blastoff! \u003c\/em\u003ePutting a twist on this familiar countdown sequence, Lee invites her students to fill out this fun rocket-themed printable at the math space station - completing each number sequence in order to help the rockets make their way to space. Students practiced counting and writing numbers 1 through 26. This, of course, can be altered to meet the skill level of your kinders.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Astronauts \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee invited her students to review colors, color words, the week's sight word {\"here\"}, and basic sentence structure using a fun story chart and interactive story worksheets at the writing space station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-508 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Story-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"astronaut themed color story chart\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the worksheet, students copied sentences from the story chart, penning both the sight and color word {using a graphic art tool of the appropriate color} as well as coloring the astronaut next to the sentence. Lee's worksheet works perfectly for this activity, but you might also consider designing an interactive emergent reader {the sentence formatting would stay the same, but there would be one on each page and the astronaut would most likely be bigger}. Students \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e making their own books and would get extra fine motor practice as they punch holes and use a binder ring to assemble their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-510 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/vowel-stamping.jpg\" alt=\"vowel sounds and stamping space themed kindergarten lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVowel Sounds \u0026amp; Stamping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouston, we have a problem!\u003c\/em\u003e At the literacy space station, students were presented with an important mission - the vocabulary words on the worksheet {helpfully accompanied by a picture of the object} have returned from space with the wrong vowel, find the correct vowel and fix the 'mixed up' words. Lee had students use letter stamps - a great fine motor activity - but you could also use letter stickers, markers, or other tools for the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fantastic activities only brush the surface of the many fun space stations Mrs. Lee designed to go along with her space unit. Be sure to visit her full post for more great ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105104409,"sku":"A2927","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rocket-Number-Order.jpg?v=1522781701"},{"product_id":"my-little-sister-hugged-an-ape-literature-math-amp-more-a2934","title":"\"My Little Sister Hugged An Ape\" - Literature, Math, \u0026amp; More!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-553 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sister-book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Bill Grossman's My Little Sister Hugged An Ape book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi, first grade teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSwamp Frog First Graders\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this great lesson based off Bill Grossman's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Little Sister Hugged an Ape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its fantastic imagery, sensory vocabulary, and humorous prose, this literature selection offers several great activities that your kindergartners are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Vocabulary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a page from the book as an example, discuss sensory words and how they can make a \u003cem\u003ebig\u003c\/em\u003e difference in storytelling. For example, the two sentences below are vastly different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy sister hugged an eel. She liked its feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy sister hugged an eel. She liked its \u003cstrong\u003eslippery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eslimy\u003c\/strong\u003e feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read the rest of the story, invite your students to look for other sensory words. After a complete reading, take the book page by page, listing the new sensory words your students have discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping in mind the power of sensory words and using the newly created list as an example, invite your students to create new pages for the story. Begin by brainstorming a list of animals as a class and have students vote for their favorite selection when the list is complete. Tally the votes to determine the top two choices, then divide the class in half, assigning an animal to each, and have each group come up with both prose and illustrations for their new page {divide your time equally between the groups for any questions, etc. that may arise - also, note that this project may span more than a day}. When the pages have been 'polished', have a final reading of Grossman's story, adding in your students' created pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Graphing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking from the list of sensory words discovered on the pages of Grossman's book, invite your students to complete a questionnaire, answering questions like, \"Have you ever touched something slimy?\", etc. Keep a running tally of your students' answers and use these to make a bar graph. Interpret the data, finding which experience was \"most shared\" by students, \"least shared\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more pictures, a printable writing activity, and other lesson ideas, be sure to visit Heidi's full {guest} post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/guest-blogger-heidi-from-swamp-frog.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching in High Heels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106349593,"sku":"A2934","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sister-book-cover.jpg?v=1522781709"},{"product_id":"fingerprint-letter-fun-a3757","title":"Fingerprint Letter Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-663  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fingerprint-letter-tracing.jpg\" alt=\"preschool literacy activity tracing letters with fingerprints\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.creativetots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun why to get your kiddos to practice letter formation and properly writing their name? We found this terrific idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.creativetots.com\/blog\/fingerprint-fanatics\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreative Tots\u003c\/a\u003e that your preschoolers will love to complete any day of the week {trust us!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint or carefully script each student's name onto a piece of card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a colorful border using glue and construction paper (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with ink pads and their fingers, invite students to trace each letter {using proper form\/direction} with fingerprints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep back and realize that you've probably created some fingerprint fanatics!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapitalizing on the enthusiasm for this new and exciting way to practice letter formation, consider extending the activity to include individual letter cards {featuring both upper and lower case}, vocabulary words, common sight words, and even full alphabet mats! Not to mention, when finished, you can easily segue into a science investigation of fingerprints - discussing how each person has unique prints, looking at them more closely using magnifying glasses, learning how to 'dust for prints', etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Creative Tots for more great pictures and preschool resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106808345,"sku":"A3757","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fingerprint-letter-tracing.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"product_id":"thematic-problem-solving-books-a2936","title":"Thematic Problem Solving Books","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/i37.photobucket.com\/albums\/e62\/caralesley\/KPedersenButton-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen, kindergarten teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/daily-fix-it-math-problem-solving.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e, recently shared a fantastic tool for organizing math problems and building problem solving skills, while also strengthening both reading and literacy skills - monthly problem solving books! Each booklet contains problems relating to themes, holidays, and units to be covered during the month. Take a look at these fantastic worksheets included in her March booklet featuring St. Patrick's Day, weather, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 3 leprechauns. Each leprechaun is holding 2 pots of gold. How many pots of gold are there all together?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/march-1.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day problem solving worksheet for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 6 kites flying in the air. There are three children on the ground. How many kites is each child holding?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/march-2.jpg\" alt=\"march weather themed problem solving worksheet for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI want to make 2 kites. I have 6 ribbons to tie on the tail of each kite. How many ribbons does each kite get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/march-3.jpg\" alt=\"march kite weather problem solving worksheet for kindergartners\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign a kite with four equal parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/march-4.jpg\" alt=\"march kite equal parts problem solving worksheet for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign a kite with two equal parts that are symmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/march-5.jpg\" alt=\"march kite weather symmetry problem solving worksheet for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Kinders\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach entry in the booklet states the problem {using a combination of numerals and number words} in which students are required to highlight or circle words\/sounds recognized as well as underline important numbers and information. There is also a place for students to draw the solutions and compute\/display any pertinent number models. These booklets make great group instruction tools as well as quiet time activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the rest of Kathleen's fantastic resources at Growing Kinders!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106972185,"sku":"A2936","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bwe.png?v=1522781712"},{"product_id":"gardening-writing-center-activities-for-spring-a2943","title":"Gardening Writing Center Activities for Spring","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-620 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seed-book.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten spring gardening writing center activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go along with your spring gardening theme {and \"Encourage a Young Writer Day\"!}, we thought we'd share some great gardening writing center activities we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/April\/april_centers.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Seed Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out Kelly's interactive emergent reader printable, inviting your students to cut out the gardening and other vocabulary words {planted, raked, watered, forgot, went, away} and glue them to the correct page. Where there are writing spaces, have your students practice using and scripting the common sight word \"it\". While the pictures will help guide your students through the story, it might also be nice to complete an example book, presenting it at the beginning of the week so that students know what to expect when completing the writing center activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Gardening Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students make special gardening journals using laminated seed packets for the covers {see our previous post on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2917\/valentine-s-day-unit-writing-amp-literacy-center-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplaying card and recycled valentine journals\u003c\/a\u003e for directions\/inspiration!}. Each day, have students complete a prompt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite fruit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite vegetable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would you like to grow in your garden?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretend that you planted a magic seed. Tell what happened!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe what a gardener needs to do to make seeds grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly suggests creating a prompt sheet that students can cut apart and paste into their journal each day. {She offers a free printable with the above prompts on her site!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope these writing center activities will help your students connect with the unit and be inspired to continue writing at school \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e home!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108676121,"sku":"A2943","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seed-book.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"you-can-read-high-frequency-word-program-a2946","title":"You Can Read! - High Frequency Word Program","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/reading-1.jpg\" alt=\"kindergarten literacy center activity shape words\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile she hasn't released the free printables yet, Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/you-can-read.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fantastic high frequency word program that will have you saying, \"You can read!\", to your exuberant kinders! Here's a glimpse at a few of the exercises in the packet - model your literacy center activities after them or hold out for the freebies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, your kiddos will locate and connect the dots between matching high frequency words. At the end of the exercise they'll be surprised to find that shapes have emerged on their mat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the Words.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this exercise, students gain exposure to high frequency words\/new vocabulary and build fine motor skills by tracing the line between matching words. As a variation, have students use scissors to cut the line, or provide them with ink pads and have them create a 'fingerprint line' to connect the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Puzzles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will practice problem solving, hone visual discrimination skills, and learn to recognize high frequency words with this fun puzzle activity. Set out a laminated base page for students to use as a guide, inviting them to match the letter puzzle pieces to their proper place on the sight word board, and when comfortable, remove the base page for a more challenging exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Up Fonts.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this activity, students must search out and circle matching sight words using the color specified in the key. The challenge; the words are printed in different fonts making it important for students to look closely in order to make the correct matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Play Dough Mats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help your kiddos strengthen fine motor skills, review proper letter formation, and gain exposure to high frequency words with fun play dough mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther activities you'll find at 1+1+1=1...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh frequency word search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord tracing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord BINGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor by Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive high frequency word reading program is sure to be a great supplement to your lessons and the activities a fantastic addition to your literacy centers! Be sure to visit Carisa's blog for the details and updates about it's release!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109167641,"sku":"A2946","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/reading-1.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"product_id":"hey-diddle-diddle-exploring-nursery-rhymes-amp-space-a3776","title":"Hey Diddle Diddle - Exploring Nursery Rhymes \u0026amp; Space","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-914 alignright\" alt=\"Mother Goose and Space Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eA great way to incorporate “Mother Goose Day” and “Space Day” {May 1st and May 6th respectively} into your lessons is with the classic nursery rhyme, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey Diddle Diddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. While we got this great activity from kindergarten teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.space.ecsd.net\/po%20Space%202.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Opyr\u003c\/a\u003e, with a little guidance, we're pretty sure your preschoolers will love it too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver the Moon Sight Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey Diddle Diddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fantastic opportunity for you to teach your kiddos common positional sight words – over, under, beside, through, behind, etc. You can introduce the concept several ways...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a fun game where students spin the \"story\" wheel and position the cow in the proper place.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-912\" alt=\"Mother Goose and Space Preschool Lesson\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\"The cow jumped over the moon.\"\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-913\" alt=\"Mother Goose and Space Preschool Lesson\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\"The cow jumped under the moon.\"\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader where students are invited to glue moon and cow cutouts in the proper place\/order.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-919\" alt=\"Mother Goose and Space Interactive Emergent Reader\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with different story scenarios written on strips of paper {i.e. \"The cow jumped in front of the moon.\"} and invite them to paste these onto journal pages, using graphic art tools to illustrate them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To extend this activity and provide your students with more sight word practice, consider adding different characters and cutouts. For instance, \"The astronaut floated over the shuttle.\" or \"The shuttle flew under the Earth\", etc.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more fantastic activities, be sure to visit Mrs. Opyr's space page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111199257,"sku":"A3776","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Space3.jpg?v=1522781736"},{"product_id":"cross-curricular-space-day-fun-a2959","title":"Cross-Curricular Space Day Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2924217723.jpg\" alt=\"Space, Space, Space\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for oewf\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/oewf\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eoewf\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Space, Space, Space'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/9054823@N08\/2924217723\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindergarten teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.space.ecsd.net\/po%20Space%202.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Opyr\u003c\/a\u003e, shares some wonderful learning center activities that would be the perfect addition to your space unit or \"Space Day\" lesson plans. The best part is, the activities aren't limited to science, but have language arts, math, and writing components as well! Here's a sample of our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Parts of a Day {and the Parts of a Story!}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as a day has two distinct parts, daytime and nighttime, a story has several basic, but distinct parts; it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. To study this idea, as well as brush up on the concept of sequencing, Mrs. Opyr read Nancy Davidson's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight and Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {part of the Ginn First Collections program} and then invited her students to illustrate the main events that happened in each part of the book. Have your kinders fold a piece of paper in thirds or provide them with a worksheet {like the one below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-850\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space_BME1.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Space Lesson Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, she invited each of her students to use their \"story boards\" to retell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a practice round, and to work out the sequencing \"kinks\", divide students into groups of three and have them take turns telling each other the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, have the group \"perform\" the story {each taking a section} in front of the class or invite the students to your desk, individually, to demonstrate their listening skills and their grasp of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a spin-off of the story, discuss as a class the differences between night and day {i.e. at night we see the stars and the moon v. during the day we see the sun (and sometimes the moon!), but not the other stars, etc}. Talk about the activities that usually take place during the daytime versus the activities we normally do at night. Invite your students to journal about their very different day and night routines - drawing activities from each and penning a several descriptive sentences - using prepared journal pages {like the ones below} or blank page in their notebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-851\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space_ND.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Space Journal Prompt Worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Space Learning Centers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two activities work perfectly for your literacy\/writing centers. Mrs. Opyr suggests the following for your other learning centers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScience Learning Centers.\u003c\/em\u003e 1) Space Suit Scientific Drawings. Create life-size astronauts by tracing students' bodies and using graphic art tools to decorate. Draw and label the parts of the space suit. 2) Moon Sand Sensory Table. Fill the sensory table with \"moon\" sand, inviting students to sift for moon rocks and other space related objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMath Learning Centers.\u003c\/em\u003e 1) Make Mooncake. Students will get hands on experience with making accurate measurements as well as learn to follow directions. 2) Moon Rock Measuring. Measure the life-size astronauts {made at the science center} in moon rock units. 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Mrs. Opyr suggests modeling the book after Carle's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - be sure to visit her space page for the details!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe activities just scratch the surface of the many ideas Mrs. Opyr shares on her space page so be sure to head on over there and check it out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111264793,"sku":"A2959","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2924217723.jpg?v=1522781737"},{"product_id":"making-reading-fun-word-play-a2961","title":"Making Reading Fun - Word Play!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-862\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg\" alt=\"Reading Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe agree wholeheartedly with Carisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/word-play-learning-to-read-is-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, \"learning to read doesn’t always involve a book or a piece of paper\"! If you're looking for hands-on word play activities Carisa offers a fantastic list of ideas {that she continues to add to!} to help foster in your kinders a love of learning and reading! You'll have to visit her blog for the full post, but we thought we'd highlight a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting with Manipulatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A perfect 'quiet' afternoon activity, this exercise focuses on fine motor skills as well as sight word review. After calling out a word or rolling a sight word die, invite your kiddos to write the word with small manipulatives {beads, mini erasers, floral beads\/jewels...the possibilities are endless!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrow \u0026amp; Read. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStrengthening gross motor skills and sight word recognition, this activity works great as an outdoor learning activity or on a rainy afternoon when your kiddos have the wiggles. On their turn, students attempt to catch then quickly drop the sight word die, calling out the word it lands on. Consider having students stand in a circle tossing the die around\/across until each child has had a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to check out the rest of Carisa's activities and the links to other website\/blog ideas at the bottom of the post. While books, worksheets, and pencils have their place, your kiddos are sure to enjoy these fun reading exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111985689,"sku":"A2961","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_8795_thumb1.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"learning-about-weather-through-pretend-play-a2965","title":"Learning About Weather Through Pretend Play","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4938639714.jpg\" alt=\"Thermometer\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Ged Carroll\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/renaissancechambara\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGed Carroll\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Thermometer'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/39435232@N00\/4938639714\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Magnuson, Scholastic's Classroom Solutions blogger for the preschool and kindergarten classroom, has put together a phenomenal article on incorporating weather into your pretend play corner! The fantastic thing about this combination is that the activities derived from it are cross-curricular, extending into every subject, and Allie's suggestions are all unique and engaging - some require technology, some require homemade tools, and others require a showcase of your kiddos sparkling {and creative!} personalities! Here are a few of our favorite ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Word Write-Up.\u003c\/strong\u003e In their own unique style, have students use weather word cards and symbols to make forecasts. Armed with a seven-day forecast chart, a map of the United States, and a hand-held microphone, your kiddos will have a blast reporting that today is warm and sunny with a high of 78 degrees. This is a fabulous way for students to review and use new vocabulary words, practice communication skills, make connections between weather patterns in different parts of the country, and learn how to work with peer collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Thunderstorms.\u003c\/strong\u003e What kindergartner would pass up the chance to make noise in the classroom? Allie suggests inviting you kiddos work together to simulate and track a thunderstorm. This activity is fantastic for team building, learning to take accurate measurements, practicing converting data into comparable units, and all around fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind more great ideas, pictures, and suggestions for incorporating weather in the pretend play corner at Allie's blog! She's thought of everything from simple weather measuring gadgets {i.e. rain gauges, thermometers, sun clocks, and the like} to tornadoes and volcanoes!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/05\/literacy-in-kindergarten-dramatic-play-centers-part-4.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiteracy in Kindergarten Dramatic Play Centers, Pt. 4: Weather Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112804889,"sku":"A2965","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4938639714.jpg?v=1522781746"},{"product_id":"pool-noodle-math-and-literacy-activity-a3786","title":"Pool Noodle Math - and Literacy! - Activity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-971\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pool-noodle-math.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do pool noodles and math have in common? This awesome fine motor counting game from Jenae at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/05\/caterpillar-counting.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child\u003c\/a\u003e! Simply cut the noodle into ten equal sections, use a permanent marker to script a numeral onto each, then set out {along with a piece of rope or even a child's belt} for some math skill fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the exercise, students practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:1 correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenae's example shows numbers one through ten, but you can certainly choose another focus sequence, use the noodles to practice skip-counting, or even select numbers out of order to help your kiddos practice recognizing and ordering numerals from 'smallest' to 'largest'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of numerals, script letters onto each pool noodle piece. 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Whether inspired by literature to create fantastic projects or prompted by a project to search out a fun book, Zoe and her family are all about words and it shows in this fun hide and seek animals and words activity she created!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by exploring Ellie Sandall's new book, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaisy Plays Hide-and-Seek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not only is it a story time gem {your kinders will love searching the pages along with Jake to find where Daisy the cow may be hiding}, it will provide your kiddos with inspiration for creating their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e animal hide-and-seek book {or when exploring the classroom book in the literacy center}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigning A Hide-and-Seek Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a full-size booklet. Zoe and her daughter liked the idea of a concertina booklet {see the original post for directions}, but you can also make a standard booklet by stacking sheets of colored construction paper and holding them together with staples, yarn, or binder rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue a full sheet of colorfully patterned paper to the front of each piece of construction paper in the booklet, excluding the cover. [NOTE: 6x6 or even 9x9 patterned origami paper works perfectly for this!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the same paper patterns, create various animal shapes, cutting them out and creating a card stock backing to make them sturdier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the patterned animal shapes to the matching paper in the booklet and use a fastener to attach them to the page. The animals 'magically' disappear!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoe suggests using the blank pages beside each hiding animal to create anagrams with common animal names for your kiddos to solve {i.e. \"Monkey\" becomes \"onkMey\", etc}. If you think this is too advanced for you students consider providing them with animal labels backed with a Velcro dot and an envelope glued to the back cover of the book to keep them in. As students identify the animal playing hide-and-seek on the page, invite them to sift through the animal names and stick the appropriate one on the Velcro dot that has been positioned on the opposite page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-914\" title=\"Hide-and-Seek-Book-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hide-and-Seek-Book-3.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Animal Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could also paste the animal name label under a construction paper flap for you kiddos to \"discover\" once they identify the animal on the print. Add a fantastic literacy element by providing an envelope of letters for students to practice identifying as well as use to spell out the name of the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-915\" title=\"Hide-and-Seek-Book-7\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hide-and-Seek-Book-7.jpg\" alt=\"Animal Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhether they make their own books or explore a classroom book, this is a fun activity that your kinders are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115360793,"sku":"A2970","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/hiddenanimals1.jpg?v=1522781762"},{"product_id":"learning-about-my-body-a3790","title":"Learning About My Body","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-995\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_5298_thumb1.jpg\" alt=\"Body Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ateachingmommy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these fantastic resources for teaching your preschoolers about the human body at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/2010\/08\/all-about-me-my-body.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teaching Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e. Not only have they put together a full three-day lesson plan, they provide links and printables for each activity. You'll have to visit the blog for the full lesson, but here's a sneak peek of our favorite activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB is for Body Collage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your kiddos to the various parts of the body with this fantastic collage activity. Print the letter cutout onto a piece of white card stock, providing students with craft scissors so that they can cut it out. Next, invite your students to cut out and glue the body part images to the letter and, when dry, paste the entire collage to a piece of colored construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZiploc \"My Body\" Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jenae of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/make-it-ziploc-my-body-book\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI can teach my child\u003c\/a\u003e, compile a \"My Body\" book using Ziploc bags, scrapbook paper, and photos of your students. While they're certain to know where to find their eyes, ears, mouth, knees, elbows, etc. by now, it's always fun for your kiddos to see pictures of themselves and their classmates. This can be another great introduction to the vocabulary\/terms that will be used throughout the unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to A Teaching Mommy for these and other great \"all about me and my body\" activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734115819545,"sku":"A3790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_5298_thumb1.jpg?v=1522781764"},{"product_id":"backyard-abcs-a3793","title":"Backyard ABCs","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1010\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Outdoor Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're antsy little learners are in need of some sunshine and fresh air, load on the sunscreen and head outside to give this fun literacy activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/our-alphabet-hunt-backyard-treasures.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoots of Simplicity\u003c\/a\u003e a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-95-sidewalk-chalk-paper-chalk.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSidewalk chalk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat section of sidewalk or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEager learners with loads of imagination!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set-up is simple - using the sidewalk chalk, have your students work in groups or together as a class to create a 26-square grid {over at Roots of Simplicy, they suggest creating a 5 x 5 square grid and adding an extra square at the bottom}, writing one letter of the alphabet in each. Then, go on a nature hunt to find objects to place in each square that have the same beginning sound. If your preschoolers can't find an actual object, have them use the chalk to \u003cem\u003edraw\u003c\/em\u003e something from nature {i.e. a bird, a waterfall, etc}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love the extension at Roots of Simplicity – adding a bit of gross motor fun to the ABC grid by jumping from letter to letter to create focus vocabulary and sight words! Head on over to see pictures and get more great early childhood activity ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116737049,"sku":"A3793","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ABC-Nature-Grid.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"oceans-of-fun-in-preschool-a3795","title":"Oceans of Fun in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of ocean activities from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/ocean-theme-tot-and-preschool.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Adventures of Bear\u003c\/a\u003e incorporates everything from sensorial and math work, to science and literacy exercises. If you're looking to create a fun ocean unit or just introduce a bit of \"summer\" to the classroom with ocean themed activities, be sure to check out the full post - there's a little something for everyone! Here are two of our favorite exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1025\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sea-shell-matching.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Ocean Animal Matching Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Shell Matching.\u003c\/strong\u003e What we love about this activity is that it is not what you would consider a 'traditional' matching game {i.e. students find and group two of the same type of sea shell}. To add a bit of a challenge, sea shells were traced onto white index cards, with the index cards set out alongside the actual shells. Students were invited to use their visual discrimination skills to match each shell to it's outline. 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Simply purchase several sets of ocean themed stickers {or create your own using clip art found online or through your word processing software} and create a small 'interactive emergent reader' like the example above or the booklet at The Adventures of Bear. Then have your kiddos use the sticker animals\/characters to complete each page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734118440985,"sku":"A3795","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sea-shell-matching.jpg?v=1522781781"},{"product_id":"phonemic-awareness-with-word-art-a3003","title":"Phonemic Awareness with Word Art","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1137\" title=\"Word-Art-Lamb\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Art-Lamb.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: seedsofnoledge.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the idea of using word art to help your kiddos review beginning letter sounds, strengthen phonemic awareness, and build vocabulary! {The idea comes from Jenéa Midgett of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/seedsofnoledge.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/l-for-lamb-our-first-word-art-of-year.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSeeds of Knowledge for Future Generations\u003c\/a\u003e.} Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a focus letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your kiddos brainstorm a list of words that start with the focus letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine ahead of time a shape\/object that goes with the focus letter. As your students list words, use them to construct an outline of the object. Add detailing throughout the process, if needed. {For example, when studying the letter \"Ll\", Jenéa chose to draw a lamb. She used four of the words to create main part of each leg, but added several lines to make the shape more apparent. She did the same with the lamb's fluffy tail, face, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the secret shape\/object has been completed, have you students guess what it is!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to practice, but this is a phenomenal way to get you kinders excited about literacy. 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We love the idea of a word scavenger hunt, like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chasingcheerios.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/word-treasure-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChasing Cheerios\u003c\/a\u003e, and think your students would too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\/word cards {Melissa used the \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/read-and-write-room-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClipboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord tracing sheets {these can also be found in the \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You can certainly make your own word cards\/recording worksheets, of course!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter taping the vocabulary\/word cards around the classroom, arm your kiddos with a clipboard, pencil, and tracing sheet. As they come across the various word cards on their \"scavenger hunt\", have them find the word on their worksheet and trace it. For beginning readers {if you use the printables from 1+1+1=1}, both the word cards and recording sheet have matching images to make it easier for your students to find each word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Extension: The \"Read \u0026amp; Write the Room\" printables also have recording sheets with blank lines for students to practice proper letter formation on their own!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125518873,"sku":"A3004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg?v=1522781818"},{"product_id":"gum-ball-words-literacy-center-a3006","title":"Gum Ball Words Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1152\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gumballwords2small.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidscount1234.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great literacy center idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidscount1234.com\/literacy.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Count 1234\u003c\/a\u003e, a site created by educational consultant, Shari Sloane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's what you'll need...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGum ball machine {or a similar container}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod Podge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGum ball recording sheet {available for FREE at Kids Count 1234!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process - use the Mod Podge to attach the word labels to the glass gems then have students take turns picking out a \"gum ball\", identifying the word, and copying it onto their recording sheet. This is a fun and unique way to get your kiddos exposure to new vocabulary\/high frequency words and provide them with handwriting\/printing practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Shari's site for this and other great literacy center ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125748249,"sku":"A3006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gumballwords2small.jpg?v=1522781820"},{"product_id":"number-amp-simon-says-drawings-a3825","title":"Number \u0026amp; \"Simon Says\" Drawings","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Number-Drawings.jpg\" alt=\"Following Directions Preschool Lesson Plan\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1227\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: activitymom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile quite simple, this drawing activity from Nicole at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/activitymom.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/number-drawing-and-simon-says-drawing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Activity Mom\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to help your kiddos practice following directions and build vocabulary, as well as counting, listening, and fine motor skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave each student start out with the same base drawing {i.e. a house, barn, etc}. Invite them to draw various items in specific numbers... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e hay loft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e barn doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw \u003cstrong\u003ethree\u003c\/strong\u003e chickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw \u003cstrong\u003efour\u003c\/strong\u003e stalls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Simon Says\" Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are fantastic for introducing new vocabulary\/positional words to your preschoolers! Once again, start out with the same base drawing, then invite your students to draw various items in specific places...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a tractor \u003cstrong\u003enext to\u003c\/strong\u003e the barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a weather vane \u003cstrong\u003eon top of\u003c\/strong\u003e the barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw a sack of feed \u003cstrong\u003ein front of\u003c\/strong\u003e the barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125912089,"sku":"A3825","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Number-Drawings.jpg?v=1522781820"},{"product_id":"goodies-for-morning-meeting-a3007","title":"Goodies for Morning Meeting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1160  \" title=\"Morning-Meeting-Activities\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Morning-Meeting-Activities.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergals.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some goodies from Kim and Megan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindergals.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/carpet-bags.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderGals\u003c\/a\u003e - incorporate them into morning meeting or any time throughout the day! There are so many cute things so, until you can get over to check them out, here's a sneak peek at our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraveling Word Wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {Pictured above left} As they learn new words {and as you update your classroom word wall}, have your kiddos update their 'traveling' word walls! [NOTE: These are great resources to keep on hand to use with classroom writing and journal prompts.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABC Word Chart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e {Pictured above right} Kim and Megan have their kiddos update their alphabet word charts each week with words that go along with their current unit of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit KinderGals for these and other great \"morning meeting\" activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126010393,"sku":"A3007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Morning-Meeting-Activities.jpg?v=1522781821"},{"product_id":"adventures-in-nature-journaling-a3009","title":"Adventures in Nature Journaling","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1174\" title=\"047\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/047.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: greeningsamandavery.typepad.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ran across this great post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/greeningsamandavery.typepad.com\/greening-sam-and-avery\/2011\/09\/nature-journaling-ideas-and-resources.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreening Sam and Avery\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it might come in handy for those of you attempting to incorporate a bit of nature journaling into your curriculum! It's full of great ideas that are sure to get your kiddos involved and learning! Here's our favorite exercise...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind A Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool and kindergarten classrooms are often littered with \"treasure\" students have found while on the playground, walking in from the bus, or wherever else they may have ventured that day. Rocks. Leaves. Pine cones. Flowers. You name it! While it is certainly important to encourage your kiddos to find beauty and worth in the world around them, as well as stimulate creativity and use of their imagination, there's a much neater way of doing it. Armed with their nature journals and a pack of color pencils (or other graphic art material), invite your students to embark on an adventure for treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce spotted, to record its find and circumvent the need to bring the \"treasure\" to the classroom, have your students draw the object in as much detail as they can, writing or dictating describing words to complete the process. Consider providing magnifying glasses so that students can take a closer look and measuring tools. Just in case they want to attempt to find their treasure again, invite your kiddos to record the object's location on a map of the school yard. Back in the classroom, have a treasure hunt \"show and tell\", inviting your students to take turns sharing their drawings and describing what they found!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more fantastic nature journal exercises and some excellent resource links, be sure to read the full post at Greening Sam and Avery!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126239769,"sku":"A3009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/047.jpg?v=1522781822"},{"product_id":"spin-a-scarecrow-game-a3833","title":"Spin-a-Scarecrow Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spin-A-Scarecrow.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Scarecrow Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" title=\"Spin-A-Scarecrow\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1283\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lets-explore.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you get ready for fall, add this fun scarecrow game from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lets-explore.net\/blog\/2010\/09\/scarecrow-felt-board-game\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLet's Explore\u003c\/a\u003e to your list of activities! Students will build visual discrimination and strengthen social skills as they play - spinning the spinner, finding the correct template piece, and assembling their scarecrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-753-fasteners.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrass paper fastener\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarecrow template {you'll need to modify it, but we'd start with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.aussiepumpkinpatch.com\/2011\/04\/mr-scarecrows-birthday.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis one\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-625-felt-sheets-9-x-12.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFelt sheets\u003c\/a\u003e {or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e} in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to create custom game spinners - do this by dividing a paper plate into the same number of sections as you have scarecrow pieces. Find clip art images to glue to the plate or draw pictures, scripting the object words in the spaces as well {i.e. pants, shirt, hat, etc}. Then create a card stock arrow, attaching it to the plate with a brass fastener for students to flick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your scarecrow template to create cutouts from felt. As they spin the wheel, students are awarded with the piece the spinner lands on - the first build a complete scarecrow from the pieces, wins! This is a fantastic {seasonally appropriate} game that will help your kiddos practice taking turns, matching objects despite size, and brush up on new vocabulary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Let's Explore to see their awesome game {and get a bit of inspiration for your own!}.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127419417,"sku":"A3833","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spin-A-Scarecrow.jpg?v=1522781830"},{"product_id":"sight-word-fun-star-swat-game-a3014","title":"Sight Word Fun - Star Swat Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/word-wall-game.jpg\" alt=\"Math and Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" title=\"word-wall-game\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1209\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.cherylsigmon.com | Shannon Hardin\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super fun activity comes from Shannon Hardin, feature contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/fun_a.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheryl Sigmon's\u003c\/a\u003e fabulous web resource for teachers. While you'll need to set some ground rules, your kiddos are sure to \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this wacky learning game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-852-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePoster board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-235-classic-accents.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecutouts\u003c\/a\u003e {Shannon used stars}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4251-classroom-laminator.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1130-classroom-laminator-pouches.aspx?ad_id=product-related\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaminator pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5211-expo0174-low-odor-dry-erase-markers-16-color-set-chisel-tip.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDry erase\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-20334-marker-set-vis-a-vis-8-color-wet-erase-blk-rd-blu-grn-yllw-brwn-prpl.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etransparency marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly swatters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon glued the same number of cutouts to each piece of poster board, then laminated both posters. This provides an editable game surface {e.g. you can use dry erase markers to write on the cutouts, erase them all after the game, and add something new for the next activity!} and creates a whole host of opportunities for learning fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few possibilities...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShannon scripted various focus words onto the stars {in a different location on each game poster}, then divided her kiddos into teams, having them race to find and swat the words as they were called out. You could exchange the sight words for various vocabulary words, calling out a beginning sound and having students swat the matching word. You might also consider calling out a word and having your kiddos swat the word that rhymes with it. Switching gears, for some math practice you might have your kinders practice numeral or number word identification or maybe counting by adding various numbers of dots to each cutout. The possibilities truly are endless! Be sure to visit the full post for poster and game directions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127681561,"sku":"A3014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/word-wall-game.jpg?v=1522781831"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-bottle-o-words-a3017","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Bottle 'O Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1225\" title=\"Bottle-O-Words\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bottle-O-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Printing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis awesome literacy center activity comes from Heidi Samuelson at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/bottle-o-words.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSwamp Frog First Graders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge clear water bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.magicnuudles.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagic Nuudles\u003c\/a\u003e building blocks or colored packing peanuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17734-soft-unique-blocks-80-pieces.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMini foam blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-757-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord recording sheet or journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Samuelson scripted various focus words onto the miniature foam blocks, then placed all of the blocks and the Magic Nuudles into the recycled water bottle. The aim of the activity, students shake the bottle and scout for words, recording each unique word on their worksheet or journal page when found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger learners, consider creating a recording sheet like the one below where the words are presented in list form, ready to check off, with spaces for both tracing and writing the focus words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1224\" title=\"Find-Trace-Write\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Find-Trace-Write.jpg\" alt=\"Literacy and Printing Practice Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a more guided exercise, allowing students to know what they're looking for, and works well for younger learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post and pictures of Ms. Samuelson's Bottle 'O Words journal, head on over to Swamp Frog First Graders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128238617,"sku":"A3017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bottle-O-Words.jpg?v=1522781835"},{"product_id":"fall-target-map-a3023","title":"Fall Target Map","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1260\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Target-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Math and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute fall target map while perusing Pinterest for seasonal ideas and thought it might be a fun exercise for you to do with your kiddos! The idea originated at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by early childhood educator, April Larremore. {She provides tons of fabulous activity ideas, so be sure to check out her blog!}\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Target Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted onto a super cute scarecrow cutout, April's target map is a great way to assess what your kinders know\/collect ideas about the fall season. We adore the hand drawn images, but if you're not artistic, simply pen your students' responses during the discussion and find clip art images later to paste onto the board. [NOTE: You might also prepare the images ahead of time, anticipating the answers you might get from your students, as well as using any leftover pictures to lead the discussion to things the kiddos may have forgotten.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic way to introduce seasonal vocabulary, invite your students to think critically about the topic, and celebrate fall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Chalk Talk for this and many other fabulous activities for the early childhood classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129254425,"sku":"A3023","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Target-Map.jpg?v=1522781841"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-seed-counting-exercise-a3032","title":"Pumpkin Seed Counting Exercise","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1320\" title=\"pumpkin-seed-counting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-seed-counting.jpg\" alt=\"Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Counting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsosterman.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber Osterman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsosterman.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/its-vite-vity-vitie-vidi-pumpkin-center.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Rocks!\u003c\/a\u003e put together this cute math center concept for the fall\/Thanksgiving season - and we know your kiddos will love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by creating ten pumpkin cutouts in different colors {and for visual interest, add in various sizes\/shapes as well}. Next, count out and glue a different number of pumpkin seeds to each colored cutout. Last, create a recording sheet, featuring the various pumpkin color options and a box underneath each for students to record their answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the center, invite your kiddos to select a colored pumpkin, find the matching pumpkin cutout, count the number of pumpkin seeds on the cutout, and record their answer on the worksheet! This is not only a great exercise for counting - it's a wonderful way to review color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Challenge: To further challenge your students, instead of providing colored pumpkins on the worksheet, use black and white clip art with color words. See example recording sheet below.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1318 \" title=\"pumpkin-counting-example-worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-counting-example-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Thanksgiving Counting Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample recording sheet with color words\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131417113,"sku":"A3032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-seed-counting.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"fall-literacy-center-pumpkin-patch-letter-match-a3849","title":"Fall Literacy Center - Pumpkin Patch Letter Match","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1402 \" title=\"pumpkin-patch\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Harvest Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this pumpkin patch from Allie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2011\/09\/pumpkin-patch-letter-match.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e?! Perfect for a fall literacy center, provide your kiddos with some letter recognition practice {both upper and lower case} with a few simple supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown and green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27962-bic-mark-it-permanent-ct-ultra-fine-markers-assorted-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange pool noodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-761-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e or bread knife and cutting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all is said and done - be sure to check out No Time For Flash Cards for the complete activity creation tutorial - your mini farmers are sure to have a blast matching the lower case letter noodle pumpkins to their proper upper case letter place in the patch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get more mileage out of your makeshift pumpkin patch, consider creating interchangeable parts. For instance, instead of scripting the upper case letters directly onto the paper, create small \"buds\" with the letters scripted on them. Not only is this is a great way to tie in the pumpkin life cycle, it allows for the creation of a variety of games...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript numerals on the \"buds\" and number words or dots onto the noodle \"pumpkins\" to strengthen counting, numeral recognition, and number word recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw shapes on both the \"buds\" and \"pumpkins\" to strengthen visual discrimination and counting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllie is always coming up with awesome seasonal activities and games so be sure to check out her blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131449881,"sku":"A3849","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch_15142682-96aa-46fb-b13f-769153ed79d4.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activities-stocking-beginning-letter-sounds-a3042","title":"Literacy Center Activities: Stocking Beginning Letter Sounds","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1371\" title=\"Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds-e1323115661998.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/more-christmas-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e is an \u003cem\u003eexcellent\u003c\/em\u003e resource for preschool and kindergarten teachers alike! Julie Lee, fifth year kindergarten teacher, is the brains of the operation and her fabulously colorful and imaginative centers make \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to kindergarten! Here's a glimpse at a few great winter center ideas...}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocking Beginning Letter Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fun way to incorporate one of the hallmarks of the holiday - a stocking hunt! Choose a Christmas-y vocabulary word {Mrs. Lee chose \"Christmas\", but you can use any focus word you'd like} and collect an object with the same beginning letter sound for each letter in the word. For example, using the word \"Christmas\", you might select...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC - a car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH - a horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR - a ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI - an ice cream cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS - a pair of sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT - a train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM - a mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA - an acorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS - a stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the stocking with these collected items and create a word mat coloring page, then have students take turns pulling out an object, identifying the beginning letter sound, and coloring the matching letter on their word game board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Lee offers tons of great center ideas in her post, so be sure to visit her blog for this and other awesome winter activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133514265,"sku":"A3042","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Stocking-Beginning-Letter-Sounds-e1323115661998.jpg?v=1522781867"},{"product_id":"christmas-vocabulary-building-letter-recognition-a3864","title":"Christmas Vocabulary Building \u0026 Letter Recognition","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1472 \" title=\"Christmas-Words-Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Words-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy and Writing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity from Linda at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/christmas-words-activity.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e is simple to put together, but is a great way to build vocabulary, strengthen letter recognition, practice spelling, and build early reading skills! Simply brainstorm a list of Christmas vocabulary words, write them out in upper case letters onto sentence strips or strips of card stock, and make lower case letter tiles from green construction paper that your kiddos can use to match and spell words! Once spelled, have your students read the word they've created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add an extra element of fun, consider taping the word strips onto an old cookie sheet, providing your students with a bucket of letter magnets {or creating your own magnetic tiles with word processing software and magnet paper}, using them to complete the activity! Or, for some added writing practice, create word strips with lines beneath each letter. Laminate the strips and set them out with dry erase markers. Instead of matching the letter tiles, invite students to practice scripting the matching lower case letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is such a fun holiday literacy or writing center activity! Be sure to visit Little Family Fun for this and other great learning exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134300697,"sku":"A3864","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Words-Activity.jpg?v=1522781871"},{"product_id":"snowman-color-matching-a3867","title":"Snowman Color Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1485\" title=\"Montessori-Inspired Snowman Color Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Montessori-Inspired-Snowman-Color-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas and Winter Snowman Color Matching Preschool Lesson Plan and Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: prekandksharing.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this winter snowman activity presented by Deb Chitwood over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekandksharing.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/montessori-inspired-snowman-color.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreK+K Sharing\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only does she link to a free printable to use with the exercise {created by Rose of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thekidsplacehomedaycareandpreschool.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/free-printable-snowman-colors.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\"The Kids Place\" Home Daycare and Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e}, Deb provides some great insights into displaying the activity as well as presenting it to your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the activity, students are invited to review colors, strengthen color word recognition, and develop fine motor skills as they match the color top hats to the appropriately labeled snowman and use tweezers to add bead \"buttons\" {in the matching color} to each cutout. Whether you use it as a Christmas activity or to fill the after-Christmas 'lull', we're certain your kiddos will enjoy adding the finishing touches to the snowmen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit \"The Kids Place\" for the free downloads, then pop on over to PreK+K Sharing for display and presentation ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134759449,"sku":"A3867","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Montessori-Inspired-Snowman-Color-Activity.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"let-it-snow-vocabulary-game-a3051","title":"Let It Snow! 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Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Your Own Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrainstorm a list of vocabulary\/focus words, finding clip art images or pictures of the words and pasting them onto snowflake cutouts. We suggest laminating the snowflakes to reduce wear and tear. Next, script the various words onto index cards and laminate {optional}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play, place the word cards face down in the middle of the table, and pass out the snowflakes so that each player has the same number. Invite students to place their snowflake pieces face up in front of them. Have the first player pick up a word card from the middle of the table and read the word for their classmates. The player with the matching snowflake piece gets to turn their piece over {or place it in the \"discard\" pile}. Students take turns reading word cards until one player has turned all of their snowflakes over {or has discarded them all}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Kelly's Kindergarten for this activity - and the free printable that goes with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135185433,"sku":"A3051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/let-it-snow-game.jpg?v=1522781876"},{"product_id":"winter-write-around-the-room-with-free-printable-a3055","title":"Winter Write Around the Room - with FREE Printable!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1443\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Fun-Write-Around-the-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Writing and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fun writing and literacy exercise from Jessica of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/underthealphabettree.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/winter-fun-freebies.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnder the Alphabet Tree\u003c\/a\u003e and think your kiddos will enjoy it too! The most amazing part {especially since you're busy trying to get back into the swing of the things}, she provides a free activity download so all you have to do is print, cut, and set up! Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and cut out the colorful winter images, placing them around the classroom. [NOTE: You might consider laminating all the pieces in the event you decide to use this activity in future years!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with the recording sheet and a pencil, invite your kiddos to walk around the room, count the number of each item, and record the results {finish the sentence on the recording sheet}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fabulous way to review number and color words, as well as practice ever-important writing skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Under the Alphabet Tree for this great activity download!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136135705,"sku":"A3055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Fun-Write-Around-the-Room.jpg?v=1522781882"},{"product_id":"snowy-sight-words-a3873","title":"Snowy Sight Words","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1519 \" title=\"Snowy-Sight-Words\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowy-Sight-Words.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Sensory Sight Word Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenae of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2012\/01\/snowy-sight-words\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e came up with a fun winter twist for reviewing sight words. Great for sensory and fine motor development, all you need is construction paper, white school glue, and some fake snow! Here's how it works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a black permanent marker to script focus sight words onto pieces of colorful construction paper {you could also use your computer to print the words onto colored card stock since you'll need multiple copies}, then invite your kinders to trace the letters\/words using regular school glue and decorate the letters with the fake snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love this sensory\/literacy winter from Jenae - be sure to head over to her blog for this and lots of other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136234009,"sku":"A3873","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowy-Sight-Words.jpg?v=1522781883"},{"product_id":"cvc-word-heart-puzzles-a3064","title":"CVC Word Heart Puzzles","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1488\" title=\"CVCHeartPuzzles\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/CVCHeartPuzzles.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Game Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kellyskindergarten.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this fun literacy game from Kelly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyskindergarten.com\/Monthly%20Centers\/February\/Februaryindex.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply print the {FREE} game puzzles onto pink card stock, cut the hearts apart, and invite your kiddos to make the appropriate matches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame variations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString a piece of clothesline in the literacy center, clipping one half of the heart puzzles to the line. Invite your students to complete the activity by clipping the rest of the pieces on the clothesline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the free printable to create 3-part matching cards. Print two sets of heart puzzles, leaving one set whole and cutting the second apart. To complete the activity, have students match the pieces to the appropriate heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a heart puzzle matching book. Paste one half of each heart onto a piece of card stock, slipping the page into a plastic document protector. Add half of a Velcro dot to the front of each plastic sleeve and the other half to the back of the remaining puzzle pieces. Invite your kiddos to complete the activity by matching these pieces to the appropriate page, attaching them to the document sleeves with the Velcro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the free download {and some other fabulous activity ideas}, be sure to visit Kelly's Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137511961,"sku":"A3064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/CVCHeartPuzzles.jpg?v=1522781891"},{"product_id":"easter-themed-word-work-center-a3087","title":"Easter Themed Word Work Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1644 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy and Spelling Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pattonspatch.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe realize that the original scope of this word work center from Mrs. Patton, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pattonspatch.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Patton's Patch\u003c\/a\u003e, was probably not strictly geared for Easter - but the word cards {or \"Spellominoes\"} looked so darn much like Easter eggs that we had to feature it leading up to the holiday! :]\n\nThe concept is quite brilliant...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike various games played with dominoes, students are invited to line the 'spellominoes' up, partnering the letters\/word chunks on each piece to create a word {see photo above or example below}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1642\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Word-Work-Example.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a fun, low pressure way of providing your kiddos with reading practice! So long worksheets ~ hello Spellominoes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142328857,"sku":"A3087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Kindergarten-Literacy-Lesson-Plan.jpg?v=1522781920"},{"product_id":"easter-craftivity-the-life-cycle-of-a-butterfly-a3089","title":"Easter Craftivity - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring and Easter are about renewal, metamorphosis, and new life. That's why the season offers a great opportunity for introducing life cycles - stages of growth - to your kinders. Yesterday we featured a fun craft\/lesson that worked through the life cycle of a chicken. Today we found several cute ideas that will have your kiddos learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.\n\nAs you talk about the different stages of growth, your kiddos will practice putting various events in order {perhaps using sequencing words like first, next, then, last, etc.} and will expand their vocabulary as you discuss what metamorphosis means and what a chrysallis is. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the idea of modeling the life cycle of a butterfly with pasta! Here are some fabulous ideas for creating your own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1662   aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.somewhatsimple.com\/2010\/06\/monarch-butterflies.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSomewhat Simple\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1663 aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dressesandmesses.wordpress.com\/2009\/04\/14\/pasta-butterfly-lifecycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDresses 'n Messes\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/0910prekb.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/life-cycle-pasta-project.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Crain and Mrs. Robeano's Pre-K Class\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1665  aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-3.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Science Butterfly Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e{\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.drjean.org\/html\/monthly_act\/act_2006\/04_Apr\/pg02.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDr. Jean\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, while there's no picture, Mandy Wallace over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessons.atozteacherstuff.com\/332\/life-cycle-of-a-butterfly-pasta-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e suggests using an actual butterfly cutout - divided into four sections - to display your noodle life cycle model!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142558233,"sku":"A3089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle-2.jpg?v=1522781921"},{"product_id":"spaghetti-sight-words-a3121","title":"Spaghetti Sight Words!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2034\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spaghetti-Spelling.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghetti Literacy and Sight Word Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we recently stumbled upon Anita's classroom blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsbremersk.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/spaghetti-meatball-spelling-more.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Bremer's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, and it has become a fast favorite! Check out this awesome spaghetti and meatball sight word activity she did with her kiddos...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper simple, unique, and above all, FUN - Anita invited her students to take turns picking meatballs from the 'spaghetti noodles', identifying the sight word displayed, and printing the words onto their spaghetti recording sheet\/menu. {There was a fourth step, but you'll have to visit Mrs. Bremer's Kindergarten to find out what it is!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fantastic activity and just know your kiddos will have a blast with it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148915225,"sku":"A3121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spaghetti-Spelling.jpg?v=1522781960"},{"product_id":"science-experiment-volcano-in-a-cup-a3122","title":"Science Experiment - Volcano in a Cup","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2038\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/storm-in-a-teacup.jpg\" alt=\"Volcano Science Experiment and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1-Art.eu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we think this would be a great experiment to try at \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e point in the year, with schedule uncertainties and limited student attention spans leading up to summer break, we think this could be a fun and engaging end-of-the-year exercise! We found this volcano in a cup experiment over a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1-art.eu\/storm_in_a_tea_cup.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1-Art.eu\u003c\/a\u003e and, if you can figure out the logistics, we just know your kinders will want to see it again and again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireproof glass container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great way to introduce new vocabulary - magma, lava, crater, volcanic ash, etc. - and reinforce other concepts learned throughout the year {i.e. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3098\/the-earth-bowl-earth-day-science-lesson\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethe Earth's layers\u003c\/a\u003e}, while having fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full experiment, be sure to visit 1-Art.eu!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148980761,"sku":"A3122","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/storm-in-a-teacup.jpg?v=1522781960"},{"product_id":"summer-ocean-fun-a3939","title":"Summer Ocean Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2170\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/shells.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean and Beach Themed Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for some fun summer activities to do with your kiddos? Check out these awesome ocean\/beach themed ideas from Michelle over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/homeschool-theme-of-week-oceans-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Nature of Grace\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't have access to a beach or sandbox? No problem! Michelle shows you how to create a simple sand 'bin' for your preschoolers to explore - making sand castles, digging for buried treasure, etc. Along with sandy sensory play {a \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e when discussing oceans and beaches!}, Michelle and her kiddos explored seashell math facts, created an ocean in a bottle, discovered 'buried treasure' vocabulary\/sight words, and crafted tons of fabulous beach themed art and food projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-auto\"\u003e[NOTE: The seashell math facts jogged our memory; similar to salt writing, placing a layer of sand on a baking tray offers a great surface for writing and letter practice!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson - a must for the summer - be sure to visit The Nature of Grace!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149701657,"sku":"A3939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/shells.jpg?v=1522781965"},{"product_id":"literacy-center-activity-word-fun-a3940","title":"Literacy Center Activity - Word Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2174\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Glitter-Glue-Writing.jpg\" alt=\"Writing and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mommasfunworld.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mommasfunworld.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/rhyming-word-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMomma's Fun World\u003c\/a\u003e came up with this cute tracing activity to help her son with letter recognition, letter formation, and word recognition! We love how simple this activity is to put together, using items from around the classroom or house, and think it offers a great opportunity to show your kiddos how objects can be recycled and repurposed for a different use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for tracing...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27380-glitter-glue-sticks-set-of.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlitter glue pens\u003c\/a\u003e {as suggested by Catherine}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5311-economy-washable-school-glue-125-oz.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool glue\u003c\/a\u003e topped with colored sugar, sand, glitter, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-19363-5-count-paint-brush-pens.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint brush pens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-9401-drawing-chalk-12-piece-set.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk\u003c\/a\u003e {also suggested by Catherine}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther supplies from your art closet - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore tracing, and for some extra practice, consider providing your kiddos with play dough, wikki stix, yarn pieces, etc. and inviting them to use the material to form the letters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson idea, be sure to visit Momma's Fun World!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149767193,"sku":"A3940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Glitter-Glue-Writing.jpg?v=1522781965"},{"product_id":"sight-words-nerf-guns-a3947","title":"Sight Words \u0026 NERF Guns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2211\" title=\"Nerf-Word-Challenge\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nerf-Word-Challenge.jpg\" alt=\"Kinesthetic Literacy and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: worldgoneblue.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing like hands on learning for your active preschoolers! Check out this amazing exercise from Christina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/worldgoneblue.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/word-play-tuesday-sharpshooting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE\u003c\/a\u003e. Pulling from her kiddos' fascination with and love of NERF guns, she decided to incorporate the toys into their learning exercises and it was a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating various spelling word targets, Christina started by reading one of the words in a sentence or providing the word's definition, then invited her kiddos to identify and shoot the correct target. We think this activity would also work great for practicing\/reviewing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter or numeral recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo see how Christina assembled the targets - and for other fantastic learning activities - be sure to visit The Only Thing PINK in a World Gone BLUE!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151241753,"sku":"A3947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nerf-Word-Challenge.jpg?v=1522781974"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Winter_20Word_20Wall_20words1.jpg?v=1530028026","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/vocabulary-lesson-plans\/subject-science.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}