The Drawing Board
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Elburn, Illinois, United States
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Specializing in all things preschool! I have taught for ten years in the public school systems. I started my career in a title one school in a tiny rural town and eventually moved closer to home to be near family and a larger district. I've always taught blended preschool - a mixture of typically developing and special education children. I also have eight year old son with ASD, a three year old daughter, an 11 year old goldendoodle, and have been married for ten years. I love teaching, early childhood education and everything to do with preschool!
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Starbucks Day Mini Math & Literacy Bundle | Coffee Shop Themed ELA + Math Center
Celebrate Starbucks Day in your classroom with this cozy, coffee-themed mini bundle designed to strengthen early literacy and math skills in a playful way. Perfect for PreK–1st grade, students can explore engaging activities including themed signs, literacy mats, coding puzzles, math practice, and writing prompts. Each task weaves together real-world coffee shop elements to make learning feel meaningful and fun.Coffee is life! Throw a special theme day with this adorable Starbucks Day Bundle! ✅
PreK - 1st
Math, Sight Words, Writing
McDonald’s Dramatic Play Center Bundle: Menu, Signs, Roles + Editable Props for
Bring real-world fun and skill-building to your classroom with this McDonald’s-themed dramatic play center—perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten learners! This resource helps children explore literacy, counting, cooperation, and self-expression as they role-play working at or visiting their favorite fast-food restaurant. From menus and signs to editable forms and role cards, this bundle has everything you need to set up, introduce, and manage your McDonald’s play space with ea
PreK - 1st
Drama, Math, Social Emotional Learning
Target Back-to-School Shopping Dramatic Play Center
Bring the excitement of back-to-school shopping right into your classroom with this engaging Target Back-to-School Shopping Dramatic Play Center! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary students, this set includes everything your little learners need to role-play a fun shopping experience. From Target shopping bags to employee uniforms and school supplies like crayons, markers, and notebooks, this activity helps students develop essential social skills, math concepts, and cr
PreK - 1st
Drama, Math, Writing
Ultimate Gym & Fitness Dramatic Play Center – Signs, Forms, Menus & Labels for P
Turn your classroom into a high-energy gym and fitness center dramatic play area with this fun, hands-on resource! Designed for Preschool to 1st Grade, it supports literacy , math ➕, fine motor ✍️, and social-emotional skills through imaginative role-play. Perfect for health themes, active play, or indoor recess! ✅ What’s Included: Gym Sign: “The Muscle House” 2 Decorative Gym Signs Open/Closed Signs Cardio, Yoga, and Weights Area Signs Personal Trainer Sign with Picture & Defi
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Drama, Social Emotional Learning
Starbucks Dramatic Play Bundle | Coffee Shop Pretend Play for Preschool & Kinder
Bring the excitement of a Starbucks-inspired coffee shop into your classroom with this Dramatic Play Bundle designed for preschool and kindergarten learners (ages 3–7)! This hands-on, play-based learning center helps children build language, social, and early literacy skills while pretending to take orders, make drinks, and serve customers like real baristas. Perfect for your dramatic play, community helpers, or restaurant theme, this bundle includes everything you need to set up a realisti
PreK - 1st
Drama, Math, Social Emotional Learning
Kitchen Dramatic Play – Labels, Recipe Cards & Role Tags for Early Learners
Kitchen & Family Dramatic Play Bundle – Labels, Printables, Book & More!Transform your dramatic play area into a cozy, kid-friendly home with this inclusive and engaging bundle! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, this resource is packed with print-and-play materials to build early literacy, routines, independence, and social-emotional learning. Thoughtfully designed to reflect diverse families and real-world play, this set will save you time and bring your center to life!
PreK - 1st
Drama, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
90s Day Math & Literacy Centers | 90th Day of School Activities | Retro Class
Celebrate the 90th Day of School in style with this 90s Day Mini Bundle — a low-prep, high-engagement resource packed with math and literacy centers for PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students! This 90s-themed classroom activity bundle includes everything you need to throw a retro classroom celebration that reinforces core academic skills while keeping things fun and hands-on: ✅ 3 Crack the Code Worksheets – Students use number keys to decode fun 90s slang phrases like “Talk To
PreK - 2nd
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
Road Trip - Gas Station, Convenience Store, Traffic Signs, Car - Dramatic Play
Get ready for some imaginative play fun with this Road Trip Dramatic Play set—perfect for your Preschool, PreK, or Kindergarten, or 1st grade classroom! Whether your little learners are "filling up the tank" at the gas station, grabbing snacks at the convenience store, or reading road signs, this pretend play pack turns your dramatic play center into a full-on travel adventure. It’s great for building social skills, encouraging role play, and sparking creativity through hands-on lear
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Drama, Social Emotional Learning
School & Teacher Dramatic Play Center | Pretend Classroom Signs, Schedules
Transform your dramatic play area into a real classroom with this School & Teacher Dramatic Play Center! This printable pack includes everything little learners need to role-play as teachers and students: Welcome signs, “Time For…” cards, circle time visuals, fillable schedules, attendance sheets, homework templates, lesson plans, and even a pretend classroom phone with silly teacher calls! Children will explore early literacy, sequencing, time awareness, social skills, and vocabulary while
PreK - 1st
Drama, Telling Time, Writing
Sports Store Dramatic Play Center – Pretend Play Store with Signs & Labels
Transform your classroom dramatic play area into a Sports Store Pretend Play Center! This engaging resource includes store signs, shelf labels, prices, roles, and printable props to support early literacy, math, social skills, and imaginative play. Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten dramatic play themes like sports, fitness, and community helpers. Use it during ball units, physical education week, or anytime you want students to practice communication and real-world play. What's I
PreK - 1st
Drama, Physical Education, Writing
Recycling Center & Garbage Truck Dramatic Play | Preschool & Pre-K Reduce Reuse
Transform your dramatic play area into a hands-on Recycling Center and Garbage Truck Station! This printable set includes kid-friendly center signs, open/closed labels, garbage day reminders, recycling bin labels, route worksheets, and more—everything you need to build a realistic and engaging pretend play experience. Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this set supports the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle study, dramatic play centers, and community helper themes. Children will practice s
PreK - 1st
Drama, Earth Sciences, Social Emotional Learning
Baseball Dramatic Play Center: Concession Stand, Tickets, Menus & Cards – PreK–1
Bring the thrill of “game day” into your classroom with this all-in-one Baseball Dramatic Play Center! Perfectly designed for PreK–1 students, this printable role-play kit features concession stand menus, ticket booth props, souvenir signs, order forms, and baseball cards—everything needed for immersive, hands-on play. Teachers love how easily it enhances literacy (reading menus, filling in order forms), math (identifying ticket and food prices, sequencing seat numbers), and social skills
PreK - 1st
Drama, Math, Writing
Christmas Super Bundle | Math, Literacy, Dramatic Play, Social Story, Science
Bring Christmas learning to life with this all-in-one holiday bundle! Perfect for PreK–2 classrooms, centers, and December activities! What's Included: Christmas Busy BookChristmas Math & Literacy CentersTree Farm & Christmas Bakery Dramatic PlayNorth Pole Dramatic PlayPine Tree Science UnitChristmas Social Story
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Numbers, Writing
Beach Theme Bundle | Ocean Dramatic Play, Math, Literacy, Science
Make learning fun with this engaging Beach Theme Bundle packed with hands-on dramatic play, math, literacy, and science activities perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary learners! This ocean-inspired resource supports key skills like counting, early reading, writing, sorting, and simple science exploration through playful, interactive centers. Students will love exploring a beach setting while building fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving through dramat
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Other (Math), Other (Science)
Weather Station Dramatic Play Pack: Meteorologist Role-Play & Forecast Tools
Transform your dramatic play center into an interactive weather station! This all-in-one set includes weather maps, seven-day and fillable forecasts, forecasting cards, weather instruments, signs, and role cards. Easy to prep, versatile for science, literacy, and math — your students will love pretending to be meteorologists while building vocabulary, observation skills, and prediction thinking. What's Included:- "Kids First Alert" Weather Station Sign - Weather Station Sign - Seven-Day Foreca
PreK - 1st
Drama, General Science, Writing
Fairy Tale Dramatic Play Bundle | Pretend Play Centers | Preschool Kindergarten
Bring magic into your classroom with this Fairy Tale Dramatic Play Bundle designed for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten learners! This engaging set includes themed centers like a royal banquet, bakery, boutique, dragon lair, and more—perfect for encouraging imaginative play, early literacy, and social skills. What's Included:"Cotton Candy Kingdom" Sign Multi-Colored Triangle Banner Fairy Tale Sign With Pic. & Def. "Fairy Dust Bakery" Sign "Fairy Dust Bakery" Menu Dragon Training Checklist Dr
PreK - 2nd
Drama, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Thanksgiving Bundle - Math, Literacy, Dramatic Play, SEL, Animated Video
This Thanksgiving Bundle is packed with hands-on, engaging activities designed to support learning, play, communication, and emotional understanding throughout the fall season. The Thanksgiving Dramatic Play set encourages imaginative play and language development, while the Thanksgiving Social Story helps children know what to expect during the holiday, reducing stress and promoting confidence. The Fall Busy Book and Fall Math & Literacy activities reinforce early academic skills through intera
PreK - 3rd
Alphabet, Numbers, Social Emotional Learning
Personal Hygiene Social Stories Bundle: Bathroom, Shower & Hair-Washing Routines
Help children build independence and confidence with this Personal Hygiene Social Stories Bundle, perfect for teaching bathroom use, wiping, brushing teeth, showering, and washing hair. Each story includes: Clear, step-by-step visuals and simple language to support children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs. Durable formats designed for print, laminate, and display in bathrooms or classrooms. Bonus visual supports such as posters, sequencing cards, and routine reminder tools f
Not Specific
Character Education, Health, School Counseling
Safe Body Social Story | Hands to Self | No Hitting SEL Visuals | Special Ed.
Help young learners understand safe vs. unsafe behaviors with this engaging Safe Body Social Story, designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students. This resource uses simple language and clear visuals to teach important social emotional learning (SEL) skills like hands to self, no hitting, and managing big feelings—key focus areas in many top classroom resources . Perfect for special education, autism support, and behavior intervention, this story provides explicit instruc
Not Specific
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Editable Busy Book | Name, Letters, Numbers, Shapes, Colors | Learning Binder
✏️ Description: This editable Busy Book is packed with hands-on, engaging activities that help children build essential early learning and safety skills! Students will practice recognizing, tracing, and writing their name, age, address, phone number, and parents’ names. They'll identify the weather and dress a diverse child clipart character appropriately including inclusive clothing pieces—featuring AAC devices, wheelchairs, hearing aids, diabetic patches, and more—across races and genders. Ot
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Numbers, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Specializing in all things preschool! I have taught for ten years in the public school systems. I started my career in a title one school in a tiny rural town and eventually moved closer to home to be near family and a larger district. I've always taught blended preschool - a mixture of typically developing and special education children. I also have eight year old son with ASD, a three year old daughter, an 11 year old goldendoodle, and have been married for ten years. I love teaching, early childhood education and everything to do with preschool!
Teaching style
I believe that kids learn best through play and hands on exploration. Activities should reflect students interests and meet students on their level (as opposed to where they are 'suppose' to be). When kids are having fun they are engaged and when they are engaged they will learn!
My own education history
Bachelors in ECE - SIU
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - Aurora University
ESL Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement
Additional biographical information
I currently live with my husband of 9 years, 8 year old son (Sam), 3 year old daughter (Izzy) and goldendoodle (Elphie).
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