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As a passionate advocate for making learning more engaging and accessible for young students, I created a range of K-2 educational resources. These kid-tested and approved printables, interactive games, and activities are designed to add excitement and engagement to your classroom environment while catering to different learning styles. My goal is to provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. I encourage you to use my resources to transform your classroom into a space where every child is given the chance to thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning. Together, we can work towards ensuring every child reaches their full potential. I'm honored to have your trust and support in my resources. If you have any questions, or comments, or need assistance regarding my resources, please do not hesitate to contact me at lori@teachingwithloveandlaughter.com.
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Preview of Handwriting Practice Worksheets, Handwriting Sheets, Letter Formation Books

Handwriting Practice Worksheets, Handwriting Sheets, Letter Formation Books

Help your students master neat, confident handwriting with this engaging handwriting practice booklet! Designed to build fine motor skills and reinforce letter formation, this resource combines alphabet handwriting practice with sight word writing for a meaningful, skill-building experience. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and homeschool literacy centers, these handwriting worksheets can be used as individual pages or assembled into a student handwriting booklet. What’
Preview of Kindergarten & First Grade Writing Center Activities Writing Prompts Vocabulary

Kindergarten & First Grade Writing Center Activities Writing Prompts Vocabulary

Fun & Engaging Writing Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade Make writing fun, simple, and engaging for your young learners! These low-prep writing activities are designed to spark creativity while helping students strengthen their early writing and literacy skills. Perfect for kindergarten and first grade. These activities encourage children to write about themselves, their friends, and their favorite things — making writing meaningful and enjoyable. ❤️ Why Teachers Love These Writi
Preview of Parts of Speech Word Search Worksheets - Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives & Adverbs

Parts of Speech Word Search Worksheets - Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives & Adverbs

Make grammar review fun, interactive, and meaningful with these Parts of Speech Word Search Worksheets! Your students will practice identifying and applying common nouns, action verbs, adjectives, and adverbs while enjoying the excitement of a word search puzzle. Each activity combines grammar, reading comprehension, and critical thinking — all in one engaging, no-prep format that’s perfect for daily review or literacy centers. What’s Included: 20 total Parts of Speech Word Searches, organiz
Preview of 1st Grade Phonics Word Sorts Spelling Patterns Worksheets Phonics Word Sorts

1st Grade Phonics Word Sorts Spelling Patterns Worksheets Phonics Word Sorts

Make spelling practice fun, hands-on, and effective with this comprehensive pack of 108 word sorts designed for first-grade spelling patterns! These engaging phonics and spelling activities help students organize, classify, and recognize word patterns, strengthening their understanding of phonics, vocabulary, and word recognition. By sorting and coloring words based on shared spelling patterns, your students will interactively develop key literacy skills. What’s Included: ⭐ 108 printable a
Preview of 1st Grade Interactive Notebook Grammar and Phonics Interactive Notebook Bundle

1st Grade Interactive Notebook Grammar and Phonics Interactive Notebook Bundle

First Grade Grammar and Phonics Interactive Notebook BundleMake grammar and phonics practice fun and meaningful with this First Grade Interactive Notebook Bundle! Interactive notebooks are a hands-on, engaging way for students to learn new concepts, review important skills, and stay organized throughout the year. Students will love cutting, gluing, coloring, and reflecting as they build a notebook that showcases their learning and creativity. This comprehensive bundle includes 128 grammar and
Preview of Editable Sight Word & Phonics Practice Roll & Write Sight Word Worksheets

Editable Sight Word & Phonics Practice Roll & Write Sight Word Worksheets

Turn sight-word practice or any word list into an engaging, customizable game with these Editable Roll-and-Write Worksheets. Designed for flexibility, this resource includes two versatile formats, making them perfect for differentiated instruction and multiple grade levels. Students roll a die, write the matching word, and race to see which words reach the top first - turning routine practice into an interactive game that builds fluency through repetition. What’s Included:75 editable seasonal
Preview of Stickman Word Game (Hangman) Sight Words, Spelling, Vocabulary, Parts of Speech

Stickman Word Game (Hangman) Sight Words, Spelling, Vocabulary, Parts of Speech

Make word work fun and engaging with this Stickman Word Game — a kid-friendly alternative to Hangman! Students will love practicing sight words, spelling words, vocabulary, and parts of speech while playing this interactive word game. Instead of drawing a hanging man, students draw a stickman, making this a positive and inclusive classroom favorite. Perfect for small groups, literacy centers, word work stations, or early finishers, this resource helps students strengthen their word recognition,
Preview of First Grade Grammar Interactive Notebook - Grammar Practice Pages

First Grade Grammar Interactive Notebook - Grammar Practice Pages

Make grammar engaging and meaningful with this First Grade Grammar Interactive Notebook! Your students will love cutting, gluing, sorting, and writing as they build a personalized grammar reference book that reinforces key first-grade grammar standards all year long. This resource is packed with hands-on, interactive activities that help students understand grammar concepts in a fun and memorable way. Perfect for literacy centers, whole group lessons, morning work, or grammar review! What’s
Preview of Kindergarten and First Grade Writing Center Activities, Writing Practice Bundle

Kindergarten and First Grade Writing Center Activities, Writing Practice Bundle

Engaging, Low-Prep, and Skill-Building Writing Activities for Young LearnersLooking for a fun, effective, and time-saving way to build your students’ writing skills? This MONEY-SAVING BUNDLE combines Part 1 and Part 2 of my best-selling Writing Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade series — giving you a complete collection of writing center resources designed to motivate even your most reluctant writers! These activities help young learners develop creativity, confidence, and foundat
Preview of Editable Homework Checklists Weekly & Monthly Editable Newsletters for Parents

Editable Homework Checklists Weekly & Monthly Editable Newsletters for Parents

Take the stress out of homework and parent communication with this all-in-one set of 109 Editable Weekly Homework Checklists and Weekly and Monthly Newsletters! Designed for flexibility and ease, this resource includes multiple layouts, weekly and monthly formats, and both color and black-and-white options, so you can create exactly what your classroom needs in minutes. Whether you prefer structured checklists, simple layouts, or polished newsletters, everything is fully editable in PowerPoin
Preview of Second Grade Editable Phonics and Spelling Patterns Word Sorts Worksheets

Second Grade Editable Phonics and Spelling Patterns Word Sorts Worksheets

Make word work fun and meaningful with these 55 engaging word sorts designed specifically for second-grade spelling and phonics practice! These hands-on word work activities help students recognize, organize, and classify spelling patterns, reinforcing phonics skills and supporting both reading fluency and spelling mastery. Students will love identifying words with the same patterns, coloring them to show connections, and sorting them into the correct columns. To extend their learning, the
Preview of Building Words With Vowels, Digraphs, Words With ar - Phonics Word Work Practice

Building Words With Vowels, Digraphs, Words With ar - Phonics Word Work Practice

Make word work fun, hands-on, and effective with these Building Words Phonics Activities! Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade, this engaging resource helps students decode, blend, and spell with confidence while reinforcing essential phonics patterns—including short vowels, long vowels, digraphs, and r-controlled words with ar. Students will love the interactive, tactile learning experience as they build and read new words using letter tiles. What’s Included...This resourc
Preview of Writing Center Activities Menu: Writing Posters and Writing Templates

Writing Center Activities Menu: Writing Posters and Writing Templates

Transform your writing center into a hub of creativity and independent learning with this Writing Center Activities Menu! This resource includes 26 writing posters and differentiated writing templates that make it easy for students to choose engaging writing tasks, strengthen their writing skills, and express their creativity—all while you build confident, independent writers. Perfect for The Daily 5, literacy centers, early finishers, or morning work! ❤️ Why Teachers Love This Resource…✔️ En
Preview of First Grade Sight Word Packets Print & Digital No Prep Sight Word Practice

First Grade Sight Word Packets Print & Digital No Prep Sight Word Practice

Build sight word mastery with these reproducible First Grade Sight Word Packets! This engaging resource includes 15 printable and digital sight word packets designed to help students confidently read, write, and spell their first-grade sight words — plus several high-frequency words commonly found in early reading texts and writing activities. Perfect for sight word review and practice, these packets are fun and easy to use. Most students can complete them independently, making them a great ad
Preview of CVC Words Clip It Cards Hands-on Phonics Activity | CVC Picture and Word Cards

CVC Words Clip It Cards Hands-on Phonics Activity | CVC Picture and Word Cards

Give your students a meaningful, hands-on way to master CVC words, build phonics skills, and strengthen early reading fluency with these engaging 218 CVC Words Clip It Cards. This interactive literacy center gives Kindergarten and First Grade learners the perfect blend of fine-motor practice, phoneme blending, and short vowel decoding - all in one low-prep resource that teachers can use all year long. These CVC phonics clip cards feature clear visuals, predictable routines, and a self-c
Preview of Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sight Words I Have Who Has Game Pre Primer Primer Words

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sight Words I Have Who Has Game Pre Primer Primer Words

Make learning sight words fun and engaging with this I Have, Who Has? Sight Word Game—perfect for kindergarten students learning sight words and first graders reviewing high-frequency words. Words are organized by frequency to support effective instruction, fluency development, and repeated exposure. Whether you’re teaching in a small group, large group, literacy center, or classroom review, this interactive game builds reading fluency, word recognition, and listening skills in an exciting
Preview of I Have Who Has Addition to 10 Game Kindergarten Math Facts and Fluency Practice

I Have Who Has Addition to 10 Game Kindergarten Math Facts and Fluency Practice

Make learning addition facts to 10 fun and interactive with this I Have, Who Has math game! This engaging addition fluency activity gets every student involved while building speed, accuracy, and confidence with basic addition facts. Perfect for whole-class games, math centers, small group instruction, and intervention, this resource is low-prep, reusable, and designed to keep students actively engaged in meaningful math practice. What’s Included: 3 structured sets of “I Have, Who Has” addi
Preview of Kindergarten Write the Room Sentence Editing - Capitalization and Punctuation

Kindergarten Write the Room Sentence Editing - Capitalization and Punctuation

Make learning capitalization and punctuation fun, interactive, and hands-on with this Kindergarten Write the Room Sentence Editing activity! Your students will love moving around the classroom, reading simple sentences, and correcting them for capital letters and punctuation marks — all while practicing neat handwriting and sentence structure skills. What’s Included:6 engaging Write the Room activitiesSentences featuring CVC words and high-frequency sight wordsFocus on capitalization, punctuatio
Preview of Printable ABC Books Alphabet Writing Books Learning Letters & Sounds ABCs

Printable ABC Books Alphabet Writing Books Learning Letters & Sounds ABCs

Grab your students’ attention with these engaging, printable ABC books that build strong early literacy skills! These hands-on alphabet activities make letter learning fun, structured, and highly effective for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each book helps children master letter recognition, letter formation, and letter sounds while building early reading and writing skills.What’s Included: 26 Printable Alphabet Books (one for each letter) 5 interactive activities in every book: Color t
Preview of Parts of Speech Picture Word Cards Visual Display Sorting Nouns Verbs Adjectives

Parts of Speech Picture Word Cards Visual Display Sorting Nouns Verbs Adjectives

Make teaching parts of speech engaging, visual, and meaningful with this comprehensive set of 822 picture and word cards! Perfect for grammar lessons, literacy centers, pocket charts, word walls, writing centers, and vocabulary development, these cards help students identify and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives while strengthening their speaking, reading, spelling, and writing skills.Each card includes a clear picture and word label, making abstract grammar concepts easier for young learners to
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Experience

As a passionate advocate for making learning more engaging and accessible for young students, I created a range of K-2 educational resources. These kid-tested and approved printables, interactive games, and activities are designed to add excitement and engagement to your classroom environment while catering to different learning styles. My goal is to provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. I encourage you to use my resources to transform your classroom into a space where every child is given the chance to thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning. Together, we can work towards ensuring every child reaches their full potential. I'm honored to have your trust and support in my resources. If you have any questions, or comments, or need assistance regarding my resources, please do not hesitate to contact me at lori@teachingwithloveandlaughter.com.

Teaching style

As a primary teacher with over 20 years of experience, my teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in spreading love and laughter in the classroom. I firmly believe that this approach has contributed significantly to creating a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. My genuine passion for teaching is contagious, and it's remarkable to see how my students thrive when they feel valued and supported.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am proud to say that I won Teacher of the Year for my school and state for the 2011-2012 school year.