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I graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and taught for 37 years. Most of which was at the kindergarten level. I split my teaching years between the Rialto and Redlands Unified School Districts in California. When I began my teaching career in 1964 I had no idea the long lasting impact it would have on my life. I met my future husband at a teacher's party and decorated my children's nursery with TLC art from my classroom. I have presented workshops at education conferences all across the United States. Through the books I have been able to share ideas with teachers from New York to Hawaii, Canada to Mexico, and even internationally from Ireland to Japan, from United Arab Emirates to Africa and Australia.
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Things That Go
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about transportation. Each lesson can be used individually or assembled into individual books. The lessons are: Car, Truck, School Bus, Train, Police Car, Fire Truck, Ambulance, Helicopter, Airplane, Rocket, Ship, Submarine, Cover.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circ
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading
The Rain Forest
This book has eleven cut-and-paste lessons of plants and animals that are found in the Rain Forest, plus instructions for a directed drawing cover. There are a few facts given about each rain forest plant and animal in the book. The lessons are: Trees, Ant, Tree Frog, Jaguar, Toucan, Blue Morpho Butterfly, Flower, Howler Monkey, Sloth, Emerald Boa, and Layers of the Rain Forest.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. T
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
Signs of Christmas
It is clear Christmas is near when we see signs of Christmas. The lessons in this book are: Candles, Stockings, a Wreath, Presents, a Christmas Tree, Rudolph, a Candy Cane, Santa and a Cover. This book can be a Christmas present the children give to their parents.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and tr
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading
The Quilt Book
The lessons in this book introduce the young child to the art of quilting by giving the child the opportunity to manipulate geometric shapes used in forming quilt blocks. This book has a collection of twelve simple quilt blocks. Some of the blocks are seasonable. Other blocks can be used at different times of the year depending on how the block fits into your curriculum. The Quilt blocks are: Apple Block, Pumpkin Block, Maple Leaf Block, Star Block, Snowflake Block, Moon Block, Heart Block, Tuli
K - 1st
Art, Balanced Literacy, Math
Weather
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about Weather. The lessons can be used individually or collected and put in a book for each child. The lessons are: Sunny Weather, Cloudy Weather, Rainy Weather, Foggy Weather, Windy Weather, Snowy Weather and a Cover.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals a
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
The Farm
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about the farm. The pictures can be used to create a mural or to illustrate big books such as The Farm Concert and Go Home from the Wright Group. Older children have used the pictures to illustrate Charlotte's Web. The lessons in this book are: Pig, Sheep, Cow, Hen, Rooster, Goose, Duck, Horse, Cat, Scarecrow, Farmer and Barn.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The
K - 1st
Art, Balanced Literacy
Five Senses Book
The lessons in this book may be used when studying the five senses. The lessons can be used individually or collected and put in a book for each child. The lessons are: Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Tasting, Touching and a Cover.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and rectangle
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
The Sunflower
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about plants. The Sunflower book is a story in poem form from seed to sunflower. There is a page of sunflower facts.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and rectangles. All of the children begin with the same materials and fol
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
Japan/Colors of Japan
The study of Japan is a FAVORITE unit I do each year. The lessons are: a Lantern, Torii Gate, Carp Flag, Japanese Woman, Fan and Iris which are displayed throughout the room. We make the Colors of Japan Book. The lessons in this Make-A-Book are: Red is for the Japanese flag, Orange is for volcanos, Yellow is for school caps, Green is for green tea, Blue is for the water around Japan, Purple is for Mt. Fuji and Pink is for cherry blossoms. There is a section of Japan facts.
The TLC directed ar
K - 2nd
Art, Balanced Literacy, Reading
The Mitten
This book is based on the old Ukrainian Folktale, The Mitten. This book has reproducible frames for a cover and five pages that tell the story. There are instructions for five easy cut-and-paste lessons: a Rabbit, Bird, Fox, Bear and Mouse.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
People
This book has a collection of thirteen People lessons which includes an historical figure, community helpers, imaginary and real people. The lessons can be used in any order depending on how they fit into your curriculum. The people in this book are: Johnny Appleseed, Trick-or-Treater, Fireman, Mailman, Policeman, Girl, Boy, Eskimo, Astronaut, Cowboy, Clown, Scuba Diver, and Woman (Mrs. Wishy Washy).
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence a
K - 1st
Art, Balanced Literacy
Eat An Apple
The lessons in this book may be used when learning about "Apples. The text is a poem that can be sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." The lessons are:- Apple, Core, Seeds, Tree, and Cover. There is a page of apple facts.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
A Circus is a Circus
The lessons in this book may be used when learning about the Circus. We read books, learn poems, and sing songs that go along with the Circus theme. Each day I emphasize a different kind of circus act and make one of the lessons from the Circus Is A Circus book. You can do all of the circus acts or you can choose the ones you would like to include in the book for each child. The lessons are: Ringmaster, The Band, Cotton Candy, Elephants, Lions, Tigers, Trapeze Artist, Juggler, Strongman, and Clo
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Performing Arts, Reading
Kindergarten Calendar
This calendar makes a great Christmas gift or end of the year Memory Book. In addition, the children learn about the twelve months of the year, holidays, seasons, and the concept of time.
Each month has two sections a TLC illustration at the top and the calendar page below.
The twelve illustrations are: January (snowman), February (valentine photo), March (duck), April (rabbit), May (butterfly), June (sailboat), July (flag), August (sun), September (apples), October (scarecrow), November (tu
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Math
The Gingerbreadman
This book is based on the traditional story of The Gingerbread Man. The lessons are: Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Cow, Dog, Fox and Cover.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and rectangles. All of the children begin with the same materials and follow the same directio
Kindergarten
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Which Pet Would You Like To Have?
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about pets. There are instructions for 7 pet lessons plus instructions for a cover. The lessons are: Cat, Fish, Turtle, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Bird, Dog, and a Cover. There are facts given about each pet in the book.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
Eggs! Eggs! Who Lays Eggs?
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about oviparous animals. I introduce this unit by reading Ruth Heller's Chickens Aren't The Only Ones. A poem about oviparous animals is the text for this book. This book has reproducible frames for a cover and seven pages. There are instructions for seven easy cut and paste oviparous animals: a Hen, a Butterfly, a Spider, Fish, a Frog, an Alligator, and a Snail. There are facts about each oviparous animal in the book.
The TLC directed art les
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
Little Red Hen
The lessons in this book will help the children recall the story of Little Red Hen. There are instructions for a cover and five cut-and-paste and directed drawing lessons.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and rectangles. All of the children begin with the same materials an
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
The Ocean Blue
This book has eight cut-and-paste lessons, plus instructions for a directed drawing cover. The lessons can be used when studying the ocean. The text for this book is based on the Bill Martin's familiar word pattern of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." The ocean animals included in this book are: Fish, Jellyfish, Squid, Octopus, Starfish, Hermit Crab, Stingray, and Whale. There are facts given about each ocean animal in this book.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Science
The Magic Vine
The lessons in this book may be used when studying about pumpkins. The Magic Vine book is a story, in poem form, about pumpkins from seed to pumpkin pie. There is a page of pumpkin facts.
The TLC directed art lessons are designed to help the children develop their self confidence and creative ability. The children are given only squares and rectangles to create pictures. The children learn to cut circles, ovals and triangles from the squares and rectangles. All of the children begin with the s
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Science
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About the store
Experience
I graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and taught for 37 years. Most of which was at the kindergarten level. I split my teaching years between the Rialto and Redlands Unified School Districts in California. When I began my teaching career in 1964 I had no idea the long lasting impact it would have on my life. I met my future husband at a teacher's party and decorated my children's nursery with TLC art from my classroom. I have presented workshops at education conferences all across the United States. Through the books I have been able to share ideas with teachers from New York to Hawaii, Canada to Mexico, and even internationally from Ireland to Japan, from United Arab Emirates to Africa and Australia.
Teaching style
Hands on learning focusing on integrating the curriculum.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In 1986 I received the Rialto Chamber of Commerce Service to Education Award.
I was selected by my colleagues in Redlands to receive the Outstanding Teacher Award in 2002.
My own education history
Eastern Michigan University, UCLA, California State College San Bernardino, CA
Additional biographical information
I retired from teaching in 2002 and live in Redlands, California with my husband. We have two grown children and three grandchildren.
Visit my website: www.tlclessons.com
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