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Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
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Editable Back to School Social Story Template | Preschool First Day Routines
Ease Back-to-School Jitters with This Editable Social Story TemplateHelp new preschool, kindergarten, and special education students feel confident and excited about starting school! This fully editable social story template provides a warm, predictable introduction to their new learning environment, reducing anxiety for both children and their families. "My New School: A Personalized Social Story" is designed for families to use before the first day of school, creating a smooth and positive
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Math Scavenger Hunt Activity | Real World Math & Team Building Game
Make math fun and active with this engaging Math Scavenger Hunt! This no-prep, digital activity gets students up and moving as they practice math concepts using real-world photos. The scavenger hunt includes 10 challenges that help lower elementary children practice problem-solving in a tangible way. It’s an excellent way to build teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative environment. This activity helps to:Promote Problem-Solving: Students think creatively to solve real-world math
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.4
Airport Dramatic Play Center | Travel Agency Posters, Passports & Tickets
Take your dramatic play center to the next level with this engaging Airport Dramatic Play Pack! This low-prep resource is designed to support your students as they learn about countries around the world. It’s a perfect way to "welcome back" students after a break or to provide an opportunity for them to pretend to go somewhere new. The set includes everything you need to create a fun, interactive travel agency and airport experience. This pack includes:Passport Templates: For students to create
PreK - 1st
Drama, Geography, Writing
Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play | Dramatic Play Signs & Ice Cream Order Forms
Create a FUN, engaging and realistic ice cream shop in your classroom with this differentiated dramatic play pack. Match your classroom environmental text by printing in either all capital letter or all lower case letters. Each set includes realistic images on: - open/ closed signs - ice cream flavors/ flavours sign (both American and British spelling) - toppings sign - 8 large ice cream flavor labels - 8 square ice cream flavor labels - 4 large topping labels - 4 square topping labels - simpl
PreK - 1st
Drama
Community Helpers Mystery Photo Game | K-2 Speaking Activity on Google Slides
Help students build vocabulary and speaking skills with this interactive Community Helpers Mystery Photo Game designed for Kindergarten–2nd grade. Students use clues to guess mystery photos of community helpers while practicing observation, discussion, and early inferencing skills. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.Just open the slides and play — no prep required. ⭐ Best Value OptionTh
PreK - 2nd
Civics, Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+4
Alphabet and Number Tracing Worksheets Bundle | Reggio-Inspired Loose Parts
This bundle includes over 200 worksheets for tracing and writing letters and numbers using loose parts. These worksheets/ number and letter formation mats are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education, which emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning. The worksheets are designed to help children develop fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, and writing skills. They are also a great way to promote creativity and problem-solving skills. Included:Capital Letters Alphabe
PreK - K
Handwriting, Math
1 to 1 Correspondence with 10 Frames | Lesson Plan and Math Center Activities
THREE MATH STATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDED! EASY PREP! All young children love collecting objects! Use their innate interests to teach math! This pack contains everything you need to get organized, and get counting with 10-Frames! Ten-Frames are a useful tool for counting, comparing quantities and developing 1-to-1 correspondence. SMALL GROUP & TEACHER ACTIVITY: Counting Collections Differentiated fun with a 10-Frame! Detailed lesson plan, resource list, printable and assessment included Lesson o
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+3
Zoo and Vet Dramatic Play Pack | Caring for Animals Zookeeper Pretend Play
This classroom zoo themed dramatic play pack is full of FUN and engaging activities! It requires very LITTLE PREP! Just print, laminate and go! Enhance your dramatic play classroom zoo with student responsibilities! Students will learn about various animals' needs and preferences while caring for the animals as zookeepers and veterinarians. INCLUDED IN THIS PACK instructions for creating a class zoo4 information sheets with facts about each animal1 zookeeper's care log/ checklist containing
PreK - 2nd
Drama, Science, Writing
Hands On Alphabet Tracing and Letter Formation with Loose Parts | Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia inspired Sticks and Stones Alphabet Letter Mats are a FUN, hands-on way to explore and learn about letters using easy-to-source, natural materials. All letters and numbers are formed with straight lines and curves. Students will learn how to write letters (letter formation), using sticks for the straight sections and stones for the curved parts of the letters. As students form the letters, they will also strengthen their fine motor muscles. This is the perfect addition for your H
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Handwriting
Category Sorting Activities for Kindergarten Math and Science with Real Photos
These easy-to-use sorting and classifying activities are made with drag-and-drop images on Google Slides™. A lesson plan for introducing and teaching sorting by attribute to a whole group of students is included with 12 different digital sort boards for small group or independent practice. Sort boards are designed with real images and visual cues. Assess your students' understanding and record notes on the assessment sheet included with this pack. Watch a Video Previewhttps://youtu.be/hCNEt3ICCG
PreK - K
Math, Science
Food Colors Mystery Photo Game | Healthy Eating Activity | Speaking & Vocabulary
Build speaking, vocabulary, and observation skills with a simple daily game. This Food Colors Mystery Photo Game is a no-prep digital activity designed to help young learners talk, think, and make connections while exploring foods and colors. Perfect for Morning Meeting, language development, or thematic units, students use clues to guess the mystery photo and explain their thinking. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines th
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Health, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+4
Editable Preschool Parent Questionnaire | Back to School Get-to-Know Google Form
Welcome and Get To Know Your Learners With This Editable Preschool Parent Questionnaire & Back-to-School Survey on Google Forms! Designed specifically for Preschool, Pre-K, and Early Childhood Educators, this fully editable digital questionnaire on Google Forms™ is your ultimate tool for a seamless start to the school year! Easily gather vital student information from parents and caregivers to create a truly responsive and nurturing classroom environment. Say goodbye to messy paper forms and h
PreK
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Back to School Surveys: Google Forms Bundle for Preschool to 5th Grade
Gingerbread Math Activity | FREE Positional Vocabulary Christmas Game
This FREE SAMPLE is designed to help your students practice positional vocabulary words. Where is the Gingerbread? Students try to find matching pairs in this hands-on memory game. This easy-prep activity is perfect for math stations and small group lessons. The holiday theme makes this a festive addition to your December math stations. This free sample includes one of the three differentiated levels available in our full set, Holiday Positional Words Memory Games. ★ Get the full set
PreK - 1st
Math
CCSS
K.G.A.1
, L.K.1e
Community Helpers Mystery Photo Game Set 2 | K-2 Speaking & Vocabulary Activity
Expand your Community Helpers unit with this second set of Mystery Photo Games designed for Kindergarten–2nd grade. This is the perfect social studies-linked addition to your Morning Meeting activity! Students use clues to guess community helper mystery photos while building vocabulary, speaking skills, and early inferencing. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.Just open the slides and p
PreK - 2nd
Civics, Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+4
Math Scavenger Hunt that Promotes Collaboration and Teamwork
Exciting, fun, active, and engaging, this NO PREP Scavenger Hunt is the perfect game for building community. This set includes 10 challenges related to mathematical concepts and descriptive vocabulary. Each challenge is accompanied by beautiful photos children will relate to. Authentically practice speaking and listening skills with an activity your students are sure to love! Made for Google Slides™, you can easily play in the classroom or online. ★ INCLUDED :Please view the PREVIEW to
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Math
CCSS
CCRA.SL.4
I Spy Colors Game | Speaking Activity | Descriptive & Receptive Language | K–2
Do your students know their colors—but struggle to describe what they see? This I Spy Colors game helps young learners move beyond simple color recognition to describing objects and explaining their thinking. Students use clues to eliminate incorrect answers, observe carefully, and describe what they see using complete sentences. ⭐ Students look closely, think carefully, and build language skills — every single day.With bright, engaging color sets, students stay focused while developing vocabula
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.2.1
+19
Pizza Dramatic Play with Real Images | Pretend Play Pizza Shop Labels and Menus
Learning ObjectiveStudents will create a dramatic play pizza restaurant where they can read a menu, fill in an order form, and serve pizza to match the given orders. Product DescriptionThis fun and engaging Pizza Restaurant Dramatic Play pack includes everything you need to easily set up a pizzeria in your pretend or dramatic play center! Labels, menus and order forms are accompanied by real photographs of pizzas and toppings. No cartoon clipart here- real play deserves real photos! Just print
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Performing Arts
Colorful Critical Thinking Morning Meeting Games for Early Elementary Students
36 Color-Themed Classroom Games: The Perfect No-Prep Addition to Your Morning Meetings or Fun FridaysThese fun, rainbow-themed color games will be a hit with your elementary students! Designed for Google Slides™, this BUNDLE is the perfect way to engage your students and teach them about colors in a fun and interactive way. These games are perfect for morning meetings, fun Fridays, or any time you need an engaging brain break to keep your students learning. They are also a great way to build cla
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.1.2
, SL.1.3
, SL.2.1c
+4
Number Tracing Worksheets | FREE Preschool & Kindergarten Math Activity
Hello! Please remember to leave a REVIEW this FREE RESOURCE from my store! Reggio Emilia inspired Sicks and Stones Number Mats are a FUN, hands-on way to explore and learn about numbers using easy-to-source, natural materials. All letters and numbers are formed with straight lines and curves. Students will learn how to write numbers (numeral formation), using sticks for the straight sections and stones for the curved parts of the numbers. As students form the numbers, they will also strengthen t
PreK - 1st
Handwriting, Math
Classroom Scavenger Hunt Game | FREE Morning Meeting & Fun Friday Activity
We believe the best way to connect with students is HAVING FUN together! Scavenger hunts add movement, variety, and speaking opportunities to your school day. Everyone loves searching for and finding an item to match each challenge, and this FREEBIE will help you get started! Ready, set, go! Everyone find something that...★ INCLUDEDThis FREEBIE includes 2 different seek and find challenges:Find something that belongs inside a backpack.Find something smaller than your thumb.This game is happ
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.4
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Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
Teaching style
In my student-centered classroom, engaging activities spark curiosity and foster a love of learning, all nurtured by a foundation of fun, respect, and a shared passion for discovery.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Recognized by OFSTED inspectors as an 'Outstanding Teacher.' Kendel led the whole-school Design and Technology program, fostering creativity in students.
My own education history
With degrees in Elementary and Middle School Education and a Reading Specialist certification, I bring a well-rounded skillset to the classroom. But truly, my greatest teachers have always been my students.
Additional biographical information
❤️ Explore book ideas, engaging hands-on activities, and teaching hacks on the Educating Abroad YouTube channel.
🇵🇭 Travel to the Philippines with my children's books, "Bahay Kubo, Nipa Hut," and "ABCs of Filipino Culture." Both books are available on Amazon.com
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