Learn Play Read
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Indiana, United States
About the store
Welcome to Learn Play Read—a space where literacy and creativity come together.
Created by a children’s librarian with experience in both public and school libraries, these resources are built on a deep understanding of how young children learn through books, play, and hands-on exploration.
Now as a homeschooling parent, I design materials that are practical, flexible, and ready to use in real learning environments—whether that’s a classroom, homeschool, or library setting.
Each resource is carefully developed to:
-support early literacy skills
-introduce rich, meaningful content (like art history)
-encourage curiosity and creative expression
My goal is to make learning both intentional and joyful for young children.
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Art History Projects for Kids Ages 3-12
No prep. No art background needed. Just open and go—38 projects that introduce 18 artists in a simple, kid-friendly way. Perfect for ages 3–12. Instead of complicated lessons, this guide focuses on: ✔ simple ideas kids understand ✔ short, meaningful exposure to real artists ✔ creative projects with flexible outcomes Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or at-home enrichment. 🎨 WHAT’S INCLUDED 18 artists (including artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Henri Matisse) 38 art proje
PreK - 5th
Art History, Literature
Henry Matisse Preschool Craft Dough 11″x17″ Mat, Kids Play Dough Activity
Henry Matisse Preschool Craft Dough Mat 11" x 17" Play Dough Activity | PreK–Kindergarten | May Art CenterBring art history into your classroom in a playful, hands-on way with this Henry Matisse-inspired play dough mat designed especially for young learners. This large-format 11" x 17" activity mat invites children to explore shape, color, and creative expression while building fine motor skills through play. Inspired by the bold, organic shapes of Matisse’s cut-out style, this activity enco
PreK - K
Art, Art History
Henry Matisse Preschool Craft Dough 11″x11″ Mat, Kids Play Dough Activity
Add art education to craft dough fun with this artist-inspired craft mat. This PDF mat is 11″x11″. It’s perfect for introducing and exploring Matisse with children – from toddlers through elementary students. Most customers print out the PDF, laminate it, and then use it as craft dough mat. It’s a downloadable PDF file.
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Art, Art History
Wassily Kandinsky Craft Dough 11″x17″ Mat, Play Dough Activity
Add art education to craft dough fun with this artist-inspired craft mat. This PDF mat is 11″x17″. It’s perfect for introducing Kandinsky to children – from toddlers through elementary students. Most customers print out the PDF, laminate it, and then use it as craft dough mat. It’s a downloadable PDF file.
PreK - 1st
Art, Art History
The Get Ready for Kindergarten Calendar
This calendar is a generic calendar, making it easy to start in January, June, November – in any month or on any day! Each month contains thirty-one activities, so you’ll even have a few extras for days you feel like doubling up activities.Please rate and review, if you can. It helps us continue to provide resources like this one.Sometimes it can seem overwhelming when we think about trying to prepare children for kindergarten. There are so many skills, concepts, and topics to cover. We’re here
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects
The Summer of Fun and Learning Daily Calendar
This calendar is a generic, virtual calendar, making it easy to start in any month or on any day! Each of the three months contains thirty-one activities. As 93 days is longer than the standard school summer break, you’ll even have a few extras for days you feel like doubling up activities or would prefer to skip any activities.93 activities for families to enjoy throughout the summer: The Summer of Fun and Learning Daily Calendar can help kids enjoy the summer. Three months with no school are
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects
Group or Individual Sensory Play Activities for 6 months - 4 years
Let's Get Messy! Sensory Play is a guide to creating a four-week sensory play activity program. Each week includes six sensory activities six month old children all the way up to four year old children can enjoy. These activities can be used individually or in groups in the home, classroom, library, or daycare. *Bonus: The Let's Get Messy! Sensory Play guide also includes six activities you can incorporate each week of the sensory program to maximize on early literacy skills, fine motor skills,
PreK - K
Performing Arts
Sensory Activities for 1-2 Year Olds
These 16 sesnsory activities are great for improving fine motor skills, expressing creativity, and learning through play. It's a printable resource that teachers, daycare instructors, and other caregivers can distribute to families to encourage at home play. Please rate and review, so I can continue to make FREE resources for parents, teachers, and other superheroes!
PreK
Art, Other (Arts)
The Get Ready for Kindergarten Handbook
Prepare for kindergarten! Information for preparing your child for kindergarten Kindergarten Prep Can be OverwhelmingYou want to make sure your preschooler is ready when he or she walks through those kindergarten doors for the first time? You know that they’ll learn a lot at school, but you may feel a lot of pressure to make sure they have a great foundation before they start kindergarten. Sometimes it seems overwhelming, doesn’t it? Don’t worry. Just a little bit of fun every day will ensure t
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Amazing Nonfiction for Preschoolers Book List and Reading Tips Bookmarks
Incorporating nonfiction books into preschooler's daily reading habits can be tricky, but here are some great books to start with, as well as 10 tips for reading nonfiction books with preschoolers. Two double-sided bookmarks are included: First bookmark: List of 20 nonfiction books for preschoolers Second bookmark: 10 tips for reading nonfiction books with preschoolers Print (two bookmarks fit on each 8.5" x 11" page) and use in your library/classroom or distribute to children and/or caregiver
PreK
Reading, Reading Strategies
Blended Families Picture Book List
Enjoy this list of 24 picture books about blended families. Please rate and review!
Not Specific
Art, Literature, Reading
20 Activities To Do With Your Toddler
20 activities to do with your toddler is a list of fun, sensory, free educational activities you can do at home and indoors. Please rate and review this product!
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Learn Play Read—a space where literacy and creativity come together.
Created by a children’s librarian with experience in both public and school libraries, these resources are built on a deep understanding of how young children learn through books, play, and hands-on exploration.
Now as a homeschooling parent, I design materials that are practical, flexible, and ready to use in real learning environments—whether that’s a classroom, homeschool, or library setting.
Each resource is carefully developed to:
-support early literacy skills
-introduce rich, meaningful content (like art history)
-encourage curiosity and creative expression
My goal is to make learning both intentional and joyful for young children.
Teaching style
My teaching approach blends intentional instruction with creative exploration, grounded in years of experience as a children’s librarian.
Each resource is designed to:
-introduce rich content (like art history) in an accessible way
-connect learning to high-quality children’s literature
-support foundational skills through hands-on activities
I focus on creating structured, easy-to-follow materials that still allow for flexibility and creativity—so teachers and parents can adapt them to their learners.
My own education history
I hold a Master’s degree in Library Science with a specialization in Youth Services, along with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing.
I have also completed all required coursework and passed the state certification exam toward earning a K–12 Teaching License with a Library Media endorsement (student teaching in progress).
My background combines literacy, child development, and curriculum design, which informs every resource I create.
Additional biographical information
I’ve spent years helping children discover books they love—first as a librarian, and now as a parent guiding my own child’s learning at home.
Creating resources for Learn Play Read allows me to bring together everything I value most: meaningful stories, creative expression, and developmentally appropriate learning for young children.
When I’m not creating resources, I’m reading aloud, testing activities in our homeschool, and continually searching for the best children’s books to share with other families and educators.
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