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Hi, I'm Maureen! I’m so glad you’re here! I'm an early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience, and I’m passionate about making teaching easy and joyful. Over the years, I’ve created the kinds of resources I wish I’d had when I first started. Activities that are simple, engaging, and truly meaningful for little learners. Now I’m excited to share them with you! My printable activities and crafts are designed to be low-prep and high-impact, so you can spend less time planning and more time doing what matters most: teaching, connecting, and enjoying your classroom every day. 💛
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Preview of Preschool Fingerplays & Nursery Rhymes | 50 Classic & Seasonal Circle Time Songs

Preschool Fingerplays & Nursery Rhymes | 50 Classic & Seasonal Circle Time Songs

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Looking for a quick, engaging, and low-prep way to keep preschoolers focused during circle time, carpet time, or morning meeting? This preschool fingerplay and nursery rhyme collection is the perfect solution! Designed for busy teachers, this resource includes 50 classic and seasonal fingerplays with lyrics AND actions—so you’ll never struggle to remember the words again. Simply print, cut, and assemble with a single binder ring for an easy grab-and-go circle time tool you can use all yea
Preview of Patriotic Popsicle Name Craft | Editable 4th of July, Memorial Day, Summer Craft

Patriotic Popsicle Name Craft | Editable 4th of July, Memorial Day, Summer Craft

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Have fun this summer with this editable Patriotic Popsicle Name Craft! Students will work on name recognition, name building and name writing, as well as practicing those fine-motor skills. This craft is perfect activity to do for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day or President's Day. This engaging summer craft is perfect in your preschool or prek classrooms, summer camps, or homeschool teaching. You can also choose to create a meaningful bulletin board by displaying these pers
Preview of The Shape Story Felt Board + Shape House Craft | Preschool Circle Time + Math

The Shape Story Felt Board + Shape House Craft | Preschool Circle Time + Math

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Shape Story Felt Board Activity: Looking for an engaging way to teach shapes through storytelling? This interactive felt board story is perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms! Children will love watching the story unfold as simple felt shapes come together to form a surprise at the end — a house! This hands-on, visual learning activity encourages shape recognition, sequencing, and language development, while also supporting fine motor skills with a follow-up cut-and-paste c
Preview of Mini Erasers Bundle | Preschool Literacy and Math Activities | Summer 2025

Mini Erasers Bundle | Preschool Literacy and Math Activities | Summer 2025

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Mini Erasers Bundle: Practice early literacy and math concepts with this bundle of mini eraser activities! Perfect for preschool, prek, kindergarten classrooms or home school teaching. Mini erasers to use with these activities: alphabet, shapes (circle, square, triangle, star), and fruits (apple, pear, blueberry, lemon). *These activities were designed with the 2025 mini erasers from the dollar spot at Target - so if you had a chance to grab those, these are for you! If you did not, you ca
Preview of Welcome to Preschool Thematic Unit | Preschool Lesson Plans and Activities

Welcome to Preschool Thematic Unit | Preschool Lesson Plans and Activities

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Welcome to Preschool Unit | Back to School Planning: Start the school year off right with this Welcome to Preschool Thematic Unit - designed specifically for the first two weeks of school! This 10-day unit introduces preschoolers to classroom procedures and expectations through play based learning, interactive group games, and developmentally appropriate small group activities. That's two weeks worth of planning, all done for you! Inside you'll find everything you need to build a strong classro
Preview of All About Me Theme | Preschool Back to School Lesson Plans and Activities

All About Me Theme | Preschool Back to School Lesson Plans and Activities

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Start the school year with confidence, connection, and community! This All About Me Preschool Theme is the perfect back-to-school unit for preschool, Pre-K, childcare, and homeschool classrooms. Designed to help children feel safe, seen, and excited to learn, this unit builds classroom relationships while reinforcing essential early learning skills. With 10 days of done-for-you lesson plans, you’ll have two full weeks of engaging circle time activities, hands-on small group activities, an
Preview of Feed Me Shapes | Hands-On 2D Shape Circle Time Activity for Preschool & Pre-K

Feed Me Shapes | Hands-On 2D Shape Circle Time Activity for Preschool & Pre-K

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Make learning 2D shapes fun, interactive, and memorable with this Feed Me Shapes Circle Time Game, designed especially for preschool and Pre-K learners! This hands-on shape recognition activity keeps students engaged while building early geometry and math skills through movement, rhyme, and play. During circle time, students “feed” the hungry shape by placing shape cards into a bowl, box, or felt space while chanting shape-specific rhymes. This playful approach strengthens shape recognit
Preview of Editable Name Crafts Mega Bundle | Preschool Name Activities for the Whole Year

Editable Name Crafts Mega Bundle | Preschool Name Activities for the Whole Year

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Help preschool and kindergarten students learn and practice their names with hands-on fun all year long! This Editable Name Crafts Mega Bundle combines all seasonal and holiday name craft activities: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter – 5 name crafts each Holiday Bundle – 10 festive name crafts Perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or fine motor practice, these crafts engage students with cutting, gluing, and decorating while learning to recognize and spell their names. 💡 Why teachers
Preview of Baby Chick Name Craft | Editable Spring Craft and Easter Craft for Preschool

Baby Chick Name Craft | Editable Spring Craft and Easter Craft for Preschool

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Practice name recognition and spelling with this fun preschool Baby Chick Name Craft! It's a great way for preschoolers to practice name recognition, spelling, and fine motor skills during the spring season. It also can double as a fun and hands-on way to celebrate the Easter holiday! This editable Spring Name Craft lets you personalize each craft for every student, creating a fun and meaningful activity for the holiday. Students will:Recognize and write their nameBuild and spell their name
Preview of Bugs Theme for Preschool and PreK | Insects Lesson Plans & Centers | 10-Day Unit

Bugs Theme for Preschool and PreK | Insects Lesson Plans & Centers | 10-Day Unit

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Make lesson planning easy, engaging, and stress-free with this done-for-you Preschool Bugs Thematic Unit! Designed for preschool, Pre-K, childcare, and homeschool, this 10-day bugs and insects unit includes everything you need for play-based, hands-on learning. This comprehensive unit provides weekly overviews, detailed daily lesson plans, center ideas, and printable activities, so you can focus on teaching while your students explore bugs through science, math, literacy, movement, and ar
Preview of Preschool Penguin Name Craft | Editable Winter & Polar Animals Name Activity

Preschool Penguin Name Craft | Editable Winter & Polar Animals Name Activity

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Make name practice fun and engaging with this editable Penguin Name Craft! Perfect for a winter theme or Polar Animals unit, this hands-on activity helps young learners develop name recognition, name building, and name writing skills while strengthening important fine motor skills. Students write the letters of their name on fish pieces, then assemble and glue them onto the penguin to create an adorable, personalized craft. Finished projects make a bright and meaningful winter bulletin boar
Preview of Preschool Color Unit Bundle | 11 Colors, Hands-On Activities & Lesson Plans

Preschool Color Unit Bundle | 11 Colors, Hands-On Activities & Lesson Plans

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Bring color learning to life with this ALL-IN-ONE Preschool Color Unit Mega Bundle! 🌈 Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and homeschool classrooms, this hands-on, ready-to-use bundle makes teaching colors easy, engaging, and fun. Why this bundle is a must-have: Includes all 11 colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, brown, gray, black, and white Comprehensive & ready-to-use: worksheets, games, crafts, fine motor activities, songs, and visual aids Bonus PDF lesson plans for each co
Preview of Felt Board Activities Growing Bundle | Preschool Circle Time Rhymes and Games

Felt Board Activities Growing Bundle | Preschool Circle Time Rhymes and Games

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Engage preschoolers and kindergarteners during circle time or carpet time using felt board activities! This growing bundle includes all 9 current felt board activities, each one includes the template and an extension activity. This Will Be a Growing Bundle:More felt board activities will be added over timePrice will increase slightly as new products are addedGet it now to lock in the lowest price, and get future products for free!Why Teachers Love This Bundle: Engaging – captures children's
Preview of APPLES Thematic Unit | Preschool Lesson Plans and Activities

APPLES Thematic Unit | Preschool Lesson Plans and Activities

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Learn all about APPLES in a fun and hands-on way! Perfect for preschool classrooms, child care settings, or homeschool teaching. This APPLES Thematic Unit includes 10 days worth of lesson plans to engage students during circle time and during small group activities. Plus, you will receive theme based ideas for your centers. That's two weeks worth of planning, all done for you! What you will get:1. Overview of weekly plans 2. 10 daily lesson plans for circle time/group time and small group
Preview of Preschool Summer Crafts | Summer Fruit Cut & Paste Crafts | Fine Motor Practice

Preschool Summer Crafts | Summer Fruit Cut & Paste Crafts | Fine Motor Practice

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Bring summer learning to life with these fun and engaging no-prep cut and paste crafts! This set of summer fruit-themed activities is perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students. Each activity supports early learning skills such as fine motor development, scissor skills, name recognition, counting, and following directions in a fun and hands-on learning. Just print and go! The included black and white templates allow students to color, cut, and assemble their own creations, makin
Preview of Spring Kite Name Craft | Editable Spring Name Activity for Preschool and PreK

Spring Kite Name Craft | Editable Spring Name Activity for Preschool and PreK

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Make spring name practice fun and hands-on with this Editable Kite Name Craft! This engaging spring activity helps preschoolers build name recognition, name spelling, and early name writing skills while strengthening important fine motor skills. Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, this craft is fully editable so you can easily personalize it for each student. Children will write the letters of their name on bow pieces, then cut, assemble, and glue them onto a colorful
Preview of Stone Soup Felt Board Activity | Preschool Circle Time Storytelling

Stone Soup Felt Board Activity | Preschool Circle Time Storytelling

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Bring storytelling to life with this Stone Soup felt board activity! Felt board stories provide rich, visual learning experiences, and this classic tale is perfect for preschool and Pre-K circle time. Based on the beloved European folk tale, this interactive felt story introduces children to the powerful themes of sharing, cooperation, and community. As the rhyme guides the story, children help “make” stone soup by adding ingredients—ending with a joyful moment where everyone shares together
Preview of Garden Theme Preschool & Pre-K Unit | 10-Day Lesson Plans, Centers & Activities

Garden Theme Preschool & Pre-K Unit | 10-Day Lesson Plans, Centers & Activities

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Bring the magic of the garden into your classroom with this engaging, hands-on 10-day thematic unit designed specifically for Preschool and Pre-K learners! Perfect for spring or year-round exploration, this comprehensive resource makes planning easy while keeping students excited, curious, and actively learning. What’s Included:This complete, teacher-friendly unit provides everything you need for meaningful, developmentally appropriate instruction: ✅ Weekly OverviewEasy-to-follow pacing guide
Preview of Alphabet Growing Bundle | Preschool Letter Centers, Crafts & Circle Time Games

Alphabet Growing Bundle | Preschool Letter Centers, Crafts & Circle Time Games

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This Growing Alphabet Bundle includes play-based, hands-on letter activities designed to support letter recognition in a developmentally appropriate and engaging way. Each letter is created with the same consistent structure, making it easy to plan while keeping learning fun and interactive. This bundle is perfect for teachers who already have a literacy framework in place and want additional, high-quality alphabet activities to enhance instruction. ✨Growing Bundle Details - What You Need To
Preview of Preschool Color Unit | Color Red Games and Activities

Preschool Color Unit | Color Red Games and Activities

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❤️Make learning about the color RED fun, hands-on, and engaging with this preschool activity pack! Perfect for color-themed weeks, circle time, small group instruction, or classroom centers, this color red-themed resource is packed with meaningful activities that support color recognition and fine motor development. ❤️This Color RED Activity Unit includes:A vibrant color RED poster, flashcards, and real photos of red objects to introduce the color REDA playful, easy-to-learn color RED song wit
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Experience

Hi, I'm Maureen! I’m so glad you’re here! I'm an early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience, and I’m passionate about making teaching easy and joyful. Over the years, I’ve created the kinds of resources I wish I’d had when I first started. Activities that are simple, engaging, and truly meaningful for little learners. Now I’m excited to share them with you! My printable activities and crafts are designed to be low-prep and high-impact, so you can spend less time planning and more time doing what matters most: teaching, connecting, and enjoying your classroom every day. 💛

Teaching style

I believe children learn best through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences. When learning is fun and meaningful, it truly sticks. I strive to create a nurturing, engaging environment where curiosity and exploration is encouraged. Through purposeful, play-based activities, I believe that children will develop a genuine love of learning. 💛