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Edison, New Jersey, United States
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I have taught in the classroom for 35 years in grades PreK, Kindergarten, First, Second, Fifth and Sixth. I left the classroom to become the director and head teacher of a private daycare and now oversee two different centers and implementing the Creative Curriculum from Infants to PreK. My passion has always been to teach children to read and love working with struggling readers. Recently I have joined the Elementary Education Department at Pillar College in Newark, NJ as an adjunct professor. I am Orton Gillingham trained and hold a N.J Reading Specialist Certificate.
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Preview of Clothes Study For Preschool Printable Activities

Clothes Study For Preschool Printable Activities

Related Products Clothes Study Preschool Activities and Literacy CentersRelated Products• Insect Study for Preschool• Balls Study for Preschool• Tree Study for Preschool• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study for Preschool Take preschoolers on a fun, interactive exploration of clothing and seasons with ready-to-use hands-on activities. This resource is designed to make your “Clothes” thematic unit easy to implement—with vibrant visuals, matching and tracing tasks, vocabulary work, and fine-motor f
Preview of Laundromat and Clothing Store Dramatic Play Bundle

Laundromat and Clothing Store Dramatic Play Bundle

Enhance your Clothes Study for Preschool with these TWO dramatic play areas. At The Laundromat, your students can: Sort socks Folding t-shirtsWash and dry their clothesHang them out to dry! Your Preschoolers use math and literacy skills as they: "Work" in the Laundromat Collect money for services renderedCreate their laundry lists as customers Fill out their receipts for the services they have usedThe Laundromat packed full of literacy opportunities, communication skills and much more!! It also
Preview of The Exercise Study for Preschool Activities

The Exercise Study for Preschool Activities

If you use the Exercise Study for Preschool from Creative Curriculum, this pack is for you ! Our PreK teachers started using this study and I created these activities to supplement their unit. The printer friendly activities can be used as centers or small group work. I always love introducing each activity at circle time. The activities include counting, matching capital and lower case letters, pre-writing , and coloring pages. There is also a daily or weekly exercise chart you can create for
Preview of Milan Olympics Winter 2026 Printable Activities for Preschool,PreK, Kindergarten

Milan Olympics Winter 2026 Printable Activities for Preschool,PreK, Kindergarten

Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy into your classroom with this engaging, low-prep pack of hands-on centers and printables! Designed especially for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, these activities build early literacy, math, and visual discrimination skills while introducing young learners to winter sports and Italian-themed vocabulary. This resource is perfect for Winter units, Olympic celebrations, or themed learning weeks and works well for centers, smal
Preview of Laundromat Dramatic Play for The Clothes Study for Preschool

Laundromat Dramatic Play for The Clothes Study for Preschool

Do you use the Clothes study for Preschool with your PreKs? I created this dramatic play area to go with our Clothes Study in our Preschool classrooms. I had so much fun creating this set, it includes a sorting socks area, folding t-shirts area and much more. Your students can wash and dry their clothes or hang them out to dry! Students can "work" in the Laundromat and collect money for services rendered. Your preschoolers will use and practice math and literacy skills as they work in the laundr
Preview of The Exercise Study for Preschool Activities, Math and Literacy Centers BUNDLE

The Exercise Study for Preschool Activities, Math and Literacy Centers BUNDLE

If you use the Exercise Study for Preschool, you need this bundle! It includes everything you need for your small groups, circle time or center time. Make learning about exercise no sweat with our "Exercise Study For Preschool Activities and Literacy / Math Centers Bundle." Watch as your students learn essential skills while having fun exploring the world of exercise. Get your bundle today and ignite a love for learning in your preschoolers! Your students will love these fun centers and you wil
Preview of Milan Olympics 2026 Printable Activities for PreK and Kindergarten BUNDLE

Milan Olympics 2026 Printable Activities for PreK and Kindergarten BUNDLE

All the printables and centers you need to celebrate the Milan Olympics in your PreK or Kindergarten classroom ! Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy into your classroom with this engaging, low-prep pack of hands-on centers and printables! Designed especially for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, these activities build early literacy, math, and visual discrimination skills while introducing young learners to winter sports and Italian-themed vocabulary. This reso
Preview of Dramatic Play Set- Clothing and Shoe Store

Dramatic Play Set- Clothing and Shoe Store

Enhance your Dramatic Play area with this captivating Clothes/Shoes Store, designed to seamlessly integrate with your house center. This resource is an ideal companion for the Clothes Study in Preschool, elevating your students' learning experience as they explore clothing and the seasons. This comprehensive set provides all the essentials for transforming your classroom into a dynamic Clothes Store. From attention-grabbing signs and detailed price lists to realistic receipts, the package also i
Preview of Balls Study for Preschool Printable Activities

Balls Study for Preschool Printable Activities

Dramatic Play- Sports StoreBalls Study for Preschool BundleBring hands-on exploration and curiosity into your classroom with this Balls Study for Preschool, designed to support Creative Curriculum–style investigations. This engaging resource encourages young learners to explore how balls move, bounce, roll, and are used in everyday life through questions, play, math, literacy, and fine motor activities. Perfect for whole-group discussions, centers, small groups, and dramatic play, this study
Preview of Simple Machines Study for Preschool Activities

Simple Machines Study for Preschool Activities

If you use the Simple Machines Study and need math literacy visual discrimination and fine motor activities these are ready to go for your small group or center time. These have been created just for you !
Preview of Dramatic Play Set- Sports Store

Dramatic Play Set- Sports Store

Enhance your Dramatic Play area with this Sports Store, designed to be an ideal companion for the Balls Study in Preschool, elevating your students' learning experience as they explore balls, sports and sports equipment. This comprehensive set provides all the essentials for transforming your classroom into a Sports Store. From attention-grabbing signs and detailed price lists to realistic receipts. Dive into a world of imagination with an extensive collection of sports equipment adding depth an
Preview of Clothes Study For Preschool Activities and Literacy / Math Centers Bundle

Clothes Study For Preschool Activities and Literacy / Math Centers Bundle

Make learning about clothes a breeze with our "Clothes Study For Preschool Activities and Literacy Math Centers Bundle." Watch as your students learn essential skills while having fun exploring the world of clothing. Get your bundle today and ignite a love for learning in your preschoolers! BONUS BULLETIN BOARD SET JUST ADDED! This set only available in this bundle! What's Included:Clothes Vocabulary Cards: Introduce your preschoolers to a wide range of clothing items with these vibrant vocabul
Preview of Wheels Study for Preschool Math Centers

Wheels Study for Preschool Math Centers

Enhance your preschoolers' learning experience with this engaging and interactive Wheels Study Math Centers resource! Perfect for Creative Curriculum users, this product is designed to strengthen early math skills while fostering curiosity and hands-on exploration. Features include:Counting Clip Cards: Develop fine motor skills and counting abilities using mini clothespins or dry-erase markers.Large Ten Frame Center: Perfect for visualizing numbers and practicing counting with erasers or counter
Preview of Wheels Study for Preschool Activities

Wheels Study for Preschool Activities

Unlock the creative potential of your preschoolers with the engaging "Wheels Study"! This resource is designed to inspire hands-on learning and exploration, perfectly complementing your curriculum. Children will investigate the many aspects of wheels, including their characteristics, uses, and the processes behind making and moving them. Features Include:Interactive Activities: Sorting, matching, and memory games to build cognitive and fine motor skills.Vocabulary Building: Learn about various t
Preview of Recycling Center Dramatic Play- for Reduce, Reuse,Recycle Study for Preschool

Recycling Center Dramatic Play- for Reduce, Reuse,Recycle Study for Preschool

Are you currently using the " Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" study for preschool with your students? Elevate your classroom experience with this specially designed Dramatic Play Recycling Center! This immersive resource aligns seamlessly with the study, creating an interactive environment where young minds can delve into the principles of recycling, reusing, and reducing waste and energy. **Hands-On Learning:** Transform your classroom into an exciting recycling center where students actively partic
Preview of Music Making Study for Preschool Printable Activities

Music Making Study for Preschool Printable Activities

Bring the joy of music into your preschool classroom with this Music Making Study, designed to support hands-on exploration, early learning skills, and inquiry-based instruction. Perfect for the Creative Curriculum Music Making Study, this resource is packed with engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage children to explore instruments, sound, rhythm, and music in meaningful ways. ✨ What’s Included (105+ pages): Study questions & discussion prompts Instrument vocabulary
Preview of Pet Store and Vet's Office Dramatic Play Bundle for Pets Study for Preschool

Pet Store and Vet's Office Dramatic Play Bundle for Pets Study for Preschool

If you use the Pets Study for Preschool or a Pet Theme in your classroom, you need this bundle! Your students will have hours of fun and learning as they use their math and literacy skills as they play in these fun and bright learning environments . Your class will be so excited to work in the Vet's office and take care of the animals or in the Pet Store as they care for the animals and help customers pick out their perfect pet!
Preview of The Milan Olympics 2026 Activities and Dramatic Play BUNDLE

The Milan Olympics 2026 Activities and Dramatic Play BUNDLE

Grab your passports and take your class to the Milan Olympics 2026! This bundle includes Olympic printable activities and TWO dramatic play sets. Bring the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy into your classroom with this engaging, low-prep pack of hands-on centers and printables! Designed especially for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, these activities build early literacy, math, and visual discrimination skills while introducing young learners to winter sports and Ita
Preview of The Trees Study for Preschool and Camping/Ranger Station Dramatic Play Bundle

The Trees Study for Preschool and Camping/Ranger Station Dramatic Play Bundle

If you use the trees study for preschool with your students, I have created this companion for you ! I wanted simple prep, printer friendly activities for my study in my classroom and created these fun and engaging these activities to laminate and go ! Includes : Number Sense, Patterns, Sequencing , Matching ,Pre - Writing Pages, Color Matching Check out this bundle ! Trees Study for Preschool BundleTransform your dramatic play area into a thick green forest. Sit by the lake and go fishing o
Preview of America's 250th Birthday Math Centers for PreK and Kindergarten

America's 250th Birthday Math Centers for PreK and Kindergarten

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with fun, hands-on preschool math activities! 🇺🇸⭐ This engaging math center bundle is packed with patriotic learning activities that help little learners practice counting, number recognition, graphing, comparing numbers, number words, puzzles, clip cards, and more through play-based learning. Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, these low-prep centers make it easy to build early math skills while celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
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Experience

I have taught in the classroom for 35 years in grades PreK, Kindergarten, First, Second, Fifth and Sixth. I left the classroom to become the director and head teacher of a private daycare and now oversee two different centers and implementing the Creative Curriculum from Infants to PreK. My passion has always been to teach children to read and love working with struggling readers. Recently I have joined the Elementary Education Department at Pillar College in Newark, NJ as an adjunct professor. I am Orton Gillingham trained and hold a N.J Reading Specialist Certificate.

Teaching style

My passion and desire is to teach to every child's needs and learning style. My classroom lessons are multi sensory,inquiry based and differentiated. I love a student centered classroom and tried to reach my goal in every grade that I have taught.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year Who's Who Teachers

My own education history

BS from University of Dayton in Elementary Education MA from Kean University in Reading Reading Specialist Certification

Additional biographical information

Adjunct Professor- Elementary Education Pillar College Head Teacher and Director of Kingdom Kidz Academy Piscataway