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Teach The TK Way

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Idaho, United States

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Teach the TK Way is the only primary teacher mentorship that blends research-backed strategies, real classroom tools, and full certification -- supporting educators in creating nature-infused, child-led classrooms without abandoning structure or standards. In a world of play purists and standards-only thinkers, I’ll hold space for the messy middle—where curiosity meets curriculum and learning feels both grounded and free. I’m not here to demand you swing one way on the pendulum. I’m here to center the children—and walk with the teachers brave enough to do the same.

Science Activities For Preschool | TK and Kinder

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What Animals Are In The Rodent Family?

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Teach The TK Way

Ready to learn what animals are in the rodent family? Using real photographs the lesson packs give you multiple abilities to teach young children about the rodent family. Key science terms are highlighted for additional learning opportunities. The unit includes editable cards where you can add your own vocabulary, sight words, letter-sound cards, math sentences, and more by quickly typing into a single sheet that will auto-populate. This will make it easy to create new cards each year, or as nee

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS

RF.K.1

, RF.K.1a

, RF.K.1d

First Week Activities for PreK | Back To School Necessities

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Teach The TK Way

Grab the Back to School Necessities Bundle for Early Learning. The first week activities for Prek pack is going to save you time and energy setting up your nature-inspired space. Everything you need from ABC cards, matching games, number lines, class decor and even a parent meeting PDF. All you have to do is print, laminate, and get set up for the back-to-school season before the end of your first teacher work day. What’s included in the first week activities for Prek bundle:Teacher Instructiona

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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Teach The TK Way

Free nature scavenger hunt for kids comes with 3 levels. Numbered, beginning sounds, and full-color option. Grab the nature scavenger hunt for kids printable and connect what you are learning in the classroom to your local community! Looking for more nature-based activities and lessons (leveled, differentiated, with real-world images and full-color options): Science Topics for PreKAll About Worms and DirtNature Based Learning ActivitiesNature Based Decor Starter SetLet's stay connected: www.then

PreK - 1st

Science

All About Worms

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Teach The TK Way

Are you ready to uplevel your Earth Day Prek learning activities by learning all about worm habitats, lessons on soil, and why there is a difference between dirt and soil? Or perhaps you want to create an edible school garden and would like to offer your students the benefits of worms, mulch, and compost. This science bundle is full of facts about worms, lessons on soil, and all about worms. Not your typical recipe for worms and dirt (which we all know how to make), but instead standards-based

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math

CCSS

K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

TYPES of NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS

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Teach The TK Way

The Types of North American Birds pack includes everything needed to teach an integrated lesson for your primary learners. From PreK-1st grade, the pack covers all the necessary components of early science standards. From living things to habitats, food chains, life cycles, and more. Plus the entire resource is integrated across all academic domains. From movement to math, literacy to art, This is your one stop shop for fun and exciting real world science. The unit includes editable cards whe

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Lessons for Science

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Teach The TK Way

Use the lessons for science with your primary, and early ed students. Covering more than 9 types of scientists, with lessons in science, vocabulary development, math chats, physical movement cards and much more. Science inquiry-based learning is used to help students understand science lessons for elementary students in grades TK-2. The bundle is not only low prep, and easy to use, but also includes intentional learning concepts that young students love! The teacher lessons provided in this curr

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

Also included in: Summer Science Activities

Winter Animals Lesson Plan Bundle

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Teach The TK Way

The winter animals lesson plan bundle is great for those long winter months when you are looking for fun and exciting content to reengage your students. Filled with math, literacy, science, art, experiments, science concepts, and more, the bundle is sure to save your sanity come Monday morning for a few months to come. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE WINTER ANIMALS LESSON PLAN BUNDLE FOR PREK, TK AND KINDER:Winter Forest Animals. Learn about all those winter animals with concepts like hibernating, camou

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math

CCSS

K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

Life Cycle of an Apple

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Teach The TK Way

The life cycle of an apple unit includes editable cards where you can add your own vocabulary, sight words, letter-sound cards, math sentences, and more by quickly typing into a single sheet that will auto-populate. This will make it easy to create new cards each year, or as needed for differentiation. A non fiction reader that covers apple FAQs, science foldable readers for students to take the learning to their seat. Ideas and activities for incorporating a hands on approach to the life cycle

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math

CCSS

K.CC.A.1

, K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

Also included in: Life Cycles for Kindergarten | Fall

Mushroom Activities For Kids

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Teach The TK Way

Science-based mushroom activities for kids in your PreK, TK, Kindergarten and 1st-grade classrooms. Vocabulary cards and real-life photos will complement your study of fungi! Use this science, math, and literacy bundle as companion materials along with any book or video in your classroom about edible fungus! Includes a 10-page real-life photo book with science FAQs. Integrate your science standards with math, literacy, and art. Plus movement cards, mental math activities, and more... Help studen

PreK - 1st

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS

RF.K.1

, RF.K.1a

, RF.K.1b

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Science Activities For Preschool | TK and Kinder

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Teach The TK Way

Spring science activities for preschool, PreK, TK, and Kinder pack include 5 titles that will integrate science with your math and literacy centers. The pack includes 5 individual titles that incorporate real-world photos, editable concept pages, a booklist, and more. Purchase the bundle and save! Included Titles:Honey Bee ScienceLadybug FactsAll About FlowersCaterpillars and ButterfliesThe life cycle of a StrawberryPrep Work for Hands-On Activities:• Simply open the document in Adobe and type d

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Forest Animals

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Learn all about forest animals and woodland creatures with your PreK, TK, and Kindergarten students. Vocabulary cards and real-life photos will complement your study of forest animals! The pack is the perfect thing for your camping or woodland creatures or forest themed classroom. Use this science, math, and literacy bundle as companion materials along with any book or video in your classroom about woodland or forest animals! Includes a book all about 12 interesting forest animal’s complete w

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.5

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Gingerbread Activities for Kindergarten

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Teach The TK Way

Gingerbread activities for kindergarten, preschool, and first grade. Use the activity bundle to create a thematic unit in your classroom, or homeschool curriculum plans. Full-color photos, plus an editable card section. You will need the free version of adobe reader to edit the cards. Simply type in your word, names, letters, etc., and then print. The words will auto-generate into the correct fields. Reuse and create new word lists every season. What's Included:Gingerbread FAQsArt ActivitiesMa

PreK - 1st

English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Life Cycle of a Leaf

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Teach The TK Way

This complete guide to the life cycle of a leaf will immerse students in the genre of Phytomorphology (the study of leaves) through attention-grabbing photos and scientific facts. The preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Leaf Based Activity pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting autumn unit. Have you noticed needing to incorporate more science lessons than ever before? Including Early Learning Science across all of the academic domains helps early educators provide a well-

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math

CCSS

K.CC.C.6

, K.CC.C.7

, RF.K.1c

Also included in: Life Cycles for Kindergarten | Fall

Life Cycle of a Bat

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Teach The TK Way

All about the life cycle of a bat. Students will be immersed in the world of these nocturnal creatures through attention-grabbing photos and science-based facts. The preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Bat Activities pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting themed unit. The unit includes EDITABLE cards where you can add your own vocabulary, sight words, number, and letter-sound cards by quickly typing into a single sheet that will auto-populate. This will make it easy to c

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS

K.CC.A.2

, K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Curriculum Pacing Guide

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Teach The TK Way

Use the FREE curriculum guide for pacing and planning your Transitional Kindergarten, PreK, or Preschool year. Monthly themes, and clickable links to find coordinating bundles and packs. 9 Non-Traditional Types of scientists (paleontologist, agronomist, botanist, biologist, chemist, geologist, Oceanologist, Astronomist, as well as Zoologists) Artist investigations (authors, illustrators, 3D)BatsCactus (saguaro, succulents)Class Pets (bearded dragon,leopard gecko,red-eared slider,betta fish,as w

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Life Cycle of a Strawberry

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Teach The TK Way

All about the life cycle of a strawberry. Students will be immersed in the world of these naturally sweet treats through attention-grabbing photos and science-based facts. The preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Strawberry Activities pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting strawberry themed unit. The unit includes EDITABLE cards where you can add your own vocabulary, sight words, number, and letter-sound cards by quickly typing into a single sheet that will auto-populat

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Life Cycle of a Cactus

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Teach The TK Way

All about the Life Cycle of a Saguaro Cactus plus information about succulents. Students will be immersed in the world of these desert-loving plants through attention-grabbing photos and science-based facts. The Preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Cactus Activities pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting cactus and succulent unit. Including Early Learning Science across all of the academic domains helps early educators provide a well-balanced curriculum. With an increase

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Also included in: Summer Science Activities

Preschool Ocean Activities

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Teach The TK Way

This complete guide to preschool ocean activities will i mmerse students in the genre of marine biology through attention-grabbing photos and science facts. The preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Ocean Activities pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting ocean unit. Have you noticed needing to incorporate more science lessons than ever before? Including Early Learning Science across all of the academic domains helps early educators provide a well-balanced curriculum. With an

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

, RF.K.1

Also included in: Summer Science Activities

All About Flowers

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Teach The TK Way

This complete guide to flowers will immerse students in the genre of floriculture through attention-grabbing photos and scientific facts. The preschool, Prek, and Transitional Kindergarten Flower Activities pack includes theme-based lessons for an exciting floral unit. Have you noticed needing to incorporate more science lessons than ever before? Including Early Learning Science across all of the academic domains helps early educators provide a well-balanced curriculum. With an increase in dig

PreK - K

English Language Arts, Math, Science

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.C.7

, RF.K.1d

Also included in: Science Topics for Preschoolers | Prek | TK | Kinder | 1st

Math Prek Activities

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Teach The TK Way

Use the included math their way prek activities to teach subitizing, counting, number sense, puzzles, shapes, and adding & subtracting concepts. By teaching math their way, children will begin to develop strong math concepts needed for success in the classroom. Use the included products to teach subitizing, counting, number sense, puzzles, shapes, and adding and subtracting concepts. This bundle is EVERY math product currently in my store. Grab the bundle before the price goes up as new produc

PreK - K

Math, Numbers, Other (Math)

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About the store

Experience

Teaching style

I utilize natural elements whenever possible, and have created a play based program in a traditional school. All of my activities are Common Core and Preschool Learning Foundations aligned, offering DAP activities for early education.

Awards & shining teacher moments

California Mentor Teacher Project~NAREA Member~CAEYC Member

My own education history

M. Ed Curriculum Instruction Early Education Natural Classroom Specialist Mentor Teacher Teacher Education Presenter

Additional biographical information

Tina Gabel, M. Ed, is a Natural Classroom Specialist and has been in the early education classroom for 24 years. Tina spent 5 of those years as a mentor for new educators with the California Mentor Project while directing a parent cooperative preschool. She is the owner and creator behind Teach The TK Way, where she shares her vision for all teachers and classrooms to incorporate nature and a hands-on approach to learning no matter what age or specialty group is taught.