Behnaz Hadad
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
About the store
My name is Behnaz Hadad, and I am an early childhood educator based in Fairfax, Virginia. I work with young learners in a preschool classroom and enjoy creating engaging, hands-on activities that support children’s development.
My teaching approach focuses on play-based learning, exploration, and creativity. I use resources inspired by Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD to help children develop social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills.
In my classroom, I love designing fun activities related to classroom studies such as Brush Study, Seats Study, art exploration, and sensory play. My goal is to create meaningful learning experiences that help children build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
I hope the resources I share will help other teachers create joyful and engaging classrooms for their students.
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1st Grade Addition Within 20 – Math Practice Worksheet
This 1st grade math worksheet helps students practice addition within 20. Students solve addition problems and write the answers in the boxes. Skills practiced: Addition within 20Number senseBasic math fluencyPerfect for: 1st grade math centersHomeworkMorning workExtra math practice
PreK - 1st
Math Test Prep, Numbers, Other (Math)
Nowruz Cutting Practice – Grow the Spring Grass | Preschool Fine Motor Activity
Celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) with a fun preschool cutting activity! In this activity, children help the Sabzeh (spring grass) grow by cutting along the dotted lines. This festive worksheet combines cultural learning with fine motor practice. This activity helps children develop: ✂️ Scissor control ✂️ Fine motor skills ✂️ Hand-eye coordination ✂️ Focus and concentration Perfect for: • Preschool • Pre-K • Kindergarten • Spring activities • Cultural celebrations Great for classrooms learning
PreK - K
Art History, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
Make scissor practice fun with this St. Patrick’s Day cutting activity!
Children cut along the dotted lines to cut the shamrock (clover) and then color it by matching the example colors at the bottom of the page. This activity helps develop: ✂️ Scissor control ✂️ Fine motor skills ✂️ Hand-eye coordination ✂️ Focus and concentration Perfect for: • Preschool • Pre-K • Kindergarten • March activities • St. Patrick’s Day centers
PreK - 1st
Art History, Coloring Pages, Other (Arts)
Fine motor skills
Make scissor practice fun with this cute “Cut the Girl’s Hair” activity! Children practice cutting along the dotted lines to give the girl a haircut. This activity helps develop: ✂️ Scissor control ✂️ Fine motor skills ✂️ Hand–eye coordination ✂️ Focus and concentration
PreK - K
Art History, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
VA SOL
CM.K.1.b
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Experience
My name is Behnaz Hadad, and I am an early childhood educator based in Fairfax, Virginia. I work with young learners in a preschool classroom and enjoy creating engaging, hands-on activities that support children’s development.
My teaching approach focuses on play-based learning, exploration, and creativity. I use resources inspired by Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD to help children develop social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills.
In my classroom, I love designing fun activities related to classroom studies such as Brush Study, Seats Study, art exploration, and sensory play. My goal is to create meaningful learning experiences that help children build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
I hope the resources I share will help other teachers create joyful and engaging classrooms for their students.
Teaching style
My teaching style is based on play, exploration, and hands-on learning. I believe young children learn best through meaningful experiences, movement, creativity, and interaction with their environment.
In my classroom, I encourage children to ask questions, explore materials, and express their ideas through art, play, and conversation. I focus on building a safe, supportive, and joyful learning environment where children feel confident and excited to learn.
I also enjoy creating activities that support fine motor skills, language development, social skills, and problem-solving, while connecting learning to real-life experiences.
Awards & shining teacher moments
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing children grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. I take pride in creating engaging classroom studies and activities that inspire children to explore and discover.
Special moments include watching children solve problems together, develop friendships, and proudly share what they have learned with their teachers and families.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. My education provided me with a strong foundation in child development, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
Through both my academic studies and classroom experience, I have learned how to support children’s social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. I enjoy creating engaging learning experiences that help children explore, discover, and build confidence.
My goal is to provide meaningful activities and resources that support teachers and help young learners develop a lifelong love of learning.
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