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Your search for ALL the playful science of reading teaching tools stops here. Whether you're brand new to the science of reading or are just looking for inspiring new teaching tools you and your students will love, WELCOME! I'm excited to help you teach reading the easier, brain-friendly way!
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Preview of STEM Challenge: Build Toothpick Structures

STEM Challenge: Build Toothpick Structures

These 24 toothpick STEM structure cards help kids develop abstract thinking, engineering, 2d and 3d shape recognition and shape knowledge. ----------------------------- > Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE! < ----------------------------- After building each shape, children take their learning one step further and label the number of vertices and edges. The STEM structure cards are perfect for engineers from preschool to second grade!Just grab a box of toothpicks and a co
Preview of STEM Challenge: Craft Stick Puzzles

STEM Challenge: Craft Stick Puzzles

Build problem solving, logic, reasoning and STEM skills with this set of 15 craft stick puzzles!The challenge cards and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, brain breaks, makerspaces or science centers.---------- > Grab ALL of our STEM challenges (including this one!) HERE. < ---------- CUSTOMERS ALSO LOVE-- > Endless STEM Challenge Bundle-- > Build Famous Landmarks-- > Build Toothpick STEM StructuresFOLLOW ALONG!Click the Green ★ to follow my sto
Preview of 26 EDITABLE Word Work Centers

26 EDITABLE Word Work Centers

These 26 word work centers work with any words under the sun: sight words, phonics, spelling lists, word families, themed words... the sky's the limit! And, as a huge bonus, the mega pack of word work activities requires almost no prep.Kids love that they're fun - teachers love that they're ready to play! Whether you're in need of ready to go literacy centers, word work stations, fun spelling practice or homeschool activities, this pack has you covered. ---------> Bundle with ALL of my phoni
Preview of Sight Word Lists by Phonics Skill

Sight Word Lists by Phonics Skill

These sight word lists for Dolch pre-primer, primer, 1st and 2nd grade, the first 200 Fry sight words, AND the Zeno sight words are a HUGE game changer! Why? When you organize your sight word list by phonics skill, students learn the words faster... You see, Dolch and Fry were sorted by the frequency words appear in text. For instance, THE is written most often so it’s the first words students practice. The philosophy isn’t terrible – if a child is going to read THE more than any other word, i
Preview of 32 EDITABLE Sight Word Games

32 EDITABLE Sight Word Games

These 32 sight word games are EDITABLE making it easy for you to practice any word list under the sun: CVC words, CVCe words, beginning digraph words, diphthongs, vowel teams... the sky really is the limit! "By far one of THE BEST Teachers Pay Teachers purchases I have made!" -Amy H.  "This is an awesome product that has made weekly centers and small groups a breeze for me! I love how easy it is to make specific games for groups of words!" -HARMONY H. "This has to be one of the best things tha
Preview of 30 Science Experiments PLUS Science Journal

30 Science Experiments PLUS Science Journal

Science just got a whole lot easier to add into your lesson plans! These hands-on, super cool science experiments are surprisingly easy to set up and use common supplies like baking soda and vinegar. PLUS, this set includes a no prep science journal that goes along with the 30 jaw dropping science experiments so kids can easily keep track of their results. GETTING STARTEDMost of the activities use common household supplies that you likely already have lying around like salt and ice but, to help
Preview of 15 Word Work Board Games - EDITABLE

15 Word Work Board Games - EDITABLE

These 15 editable word work board games  are a huge time and money saver! Type your unique word list once and the words pop into the right spot on every single game. Use it with any word list under the sun: sight words, word families, themed words, classmates' names... the sky's the limit! Kids love that they're fun - grown ups love that they're ready to play! Whether you're in need of ready to go word work activities, literacy centers or fun spelling practice , this pack has you covered. Th
Preview of Phonological Awareness Daily Warm Ups

Phonological Awareness Daily Warm Ups

The science of reading has proven that elementary students need to practice phonological awareness every. single. school. day. And these phonological awareness warm ups make it so quick and easy! Just hit print and you'll be planned and prepped for AN ENTIRE YEAR. Your students will build a rock solid foundation of skills in just 5 playful minutes a day. BUILD 11 PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS SKILLS:• Sentence segmenting • Syllable segmenting • Onset-rime • Rhyme • Alliteration • Phonemic awareness •
Preview of STEM Challenge: Molecules and Atoms

STEM Challenge: Molecules and Atoms

Teach kids about atoms and molecules with three fun-filled STEM projects! -- > Make paper plate atoms, -- > Solve periodic table mysteries, -- > And build gumdrop molecules. The Molecule and Atom Activity Pack is great to use as STEM centers, makerspaces or science centers.---------- > Grab ALL of our STEM challenges (including this one!) HERE. < ---------- CUSTOMERS ALSO LOVEEndless STEM Challenge BundleBuild Famous LandmarksBuild Toothpick STEM Structures
Preview of STEM Challenge: Weight Measurement

STEM Challenge: Weight Measurement

This kid-approved STEM challenge is the perfect addition to your weight measurement unit or STEM center! The 60 hands-on task cards and corresponding record sheets give kids practice measuring and comparing weight using a simple balance. ---------------------->Bundle with all of my STEM challenges and save!<----------------In the first 45 cards, children compare two piles of objects to determine which set weighs more and which weighs less. When they're ready for a challenge, students th
Preview of STEM Challenge: Build Famous Landmarks

STEM Challenge: Build Famous Landmarks

Can your kids build the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China AND the Empire State Building in one afternoon?! These 47 STEM challenge cards use real pictures of famous landmarks from around the world to inspire kids to build those three sites and so many more. The STEM challenge cards are a great way to help kids develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills.Just cut apart the cards and grab a batch of building blocks for some serious STEM fun. For students who are ready
Preview of A Year of Hands-on STEM Projects for Elementary Students

A Year of Hands-on STEM Projects for Elementary Students

"This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, FUN low prep STEM bundle I’ve ever bought. Love it, and so do the kids!" - Nikki M.Looking for engaging, easy-prep STEM challenges that get kids thinking, building, and problem-solving? This ultimate STEM bundle gives you an entire year of hands-on challenges in one simple download—no stress, no endless searching. Inside, you’ll find my best-selling STEM activities, including: ✔️ Landmark building challenges✔️ Toothpick & playdough structures✔️ Weig
Preview of Pattern Block Mats - Roll and Cover

Pattern Block Mats - Roll and Cover

These roll and cover pattern block mats are packed with serious math power! The no-prep sheets work on shapes, counting, adding, fine motor skills, number recognition, AND subitizing at the same time. To play, kids roll either one or two dice (depending on the version they're using) and cover the matching number with a pattern block. EACH OF THE 20 DESIGNS COMES IN 2 VERSIONS:-- > a roll and cover sheet practicing the numbers 1-6 -- > PLUS a roll, add, and cover page working on adding
Preview of Number Formation Activity Pack

Number Formation Activity Pack

Make learning to write the numbers 0 to 30 fun for kids! This number formation activity pack is bursting with motivating ways to practice writing and recognizing numbers: *Posters with memorable poems (one for each number) to hang on the wall as helpful reminders, *A 0-10 review sheet kids can take home to practice with their families, *Plus number activity sheets that work on writing and concept. MEMORABLE RHYMES Teaching kids silly number rhymes is a simple way to help them learn to writ
Preview of Weather Activity Pack

Weather Activity Pack

Teaching a weather unit?! The Weather Activity Pack is a must. The 14 engaging activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and more. ----------------> BUNDLE ALL OF OUR SCIENCE PACKS AND SAVE BIG!!<----------------INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:-- > Word Wall Cards -- > Interactive Flap Book -- > Chart the Weather Game -- > Weather Reports -- > Weather Bingo (class set
Preview of Handwriting Activity Sheets

Handwriting Activity Sheets

These NO PREP handwriting activity sheets make it fun for kids to practice letter names, letter formation and letter sounds!BIG UPDATE--> The pack now includes D'Nealian handwriting pages and British English versions that ask kids to "colour" instead of "color". Use the covers to bind them together as an engaging handwriting book or have kids work on the sheets one at a time! The handwriting activity sheets are great to use as morning work, word work stations, supplemental handwriting pract
Preview of STEM Challenge: Linear Measurement

STEM Challenge: Linear Measurement

This kid-approved STEM challenge is the perfect addition to your measurement unit or STEM center! The 60 hands-on task cards and corresponding record sheets give kids practice measuring and comparing length using unifix cubes. ---------------------->Bundle with all of my STEM challenges and save!<---------------- In the first 45 cards, children compare two piles of objects to determine which set is longer. When they're ready for a challenge, students then move on to the 15 extension
Preview of Epic Science Bundle

Epic Science Bundle

Inspire kids to LOVE science with this mega bundle of science units! It's jam packed with easy prep, engaging experiments teaching kids about weather, outer space, force and motion, the 5 senses, plant life cycle, and so much more. The science bundle is perfect to use for whole class lessons, small group work or science stations in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First or Second Grade. INCLUDED SCIENCE UNITS:-- > Outer Space -- > Weather -- > Force and Motion -- > 5 Senses -- > Plants -
Preview of States of Matter Activity Pack

States of Matter Activity Pack

Make learning about states of matter fun for kids with this motivating, easy prep activity pack! It's filled with must-try science experiments and science centers for preschool and kindergarten. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:* Colorful states of matter posters* Easy prep  science journal for recording results * Interactive flap book* Clip and sort activity* States of matter clip cards* 8 hands-on science experiments-- > Rainbow Jar -- > Water Cycle in a Bag -- > Yeast Balloons -- > Ice
Preview of Number Decomposition

Number Decomposition

Help kids discover different ways to make the same number with these playful, hands-on number decomposition activities. The record sheets are perfect for preschool or kindergarten math centers. The pack provides a quick assessment you can use to differentiate the activities for a variety of learners. Then kids begin breaking down the numbers 3 through 10 with counting beans, unifix cubes and two-color counters. CUSTOMERS ALSO LOVE-- > The Kindergarten Math Bundle (including this pack!)
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Experience

Your search for ALL the playful science of reading teaching tools stops here. Whether you're brand new to the science of reading or are just looking for inspiring new teaching tools you and your students will love, WELCOME! I'm excited to help you teach reading the easier, brain-friendly way!

Teaching style

I'm obsessed with empowering you with the brain-friendly teaching tools, training, & support you need to help *every* student learn to read… the easier, brain-friendly way. Check out our blog HERE: https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/category/platos-blog/ Become a Science of Reading Formula member HERE: https://scienceofreadingformula.com/ Take the Reading Roadmap Course HERE: https://thereadingroadmap.com/

Awards & shining teacher moments

--> Wrote "The Science of Reading in Action" book --> Earned National Board Certification --> Received a Master's in Education from Stanford University --> Selected as a Fulbright-Hays scholar for the US Department of Education

My own education history

My Elementary Education Bachelors is from the University of Arizona and I graduated from Stanford (go cardinal!) with a Master's degree in Education.

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