Buttons & Brains
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Hey there! I’m a former classroom teacher who spent 7 years teaching everything from pre-K to 6th grade. I’ve lived the teacher life—endless to-do lists, last-minute lesson planning, and the constant goal of giving students your very best.
Now, through buttons & brains, I create thoughtfully designed teaching resources that save you time and spark curiosity in your students. My goal? To help you keep being the amazing teacher you are—while giving you back a bit more time (and sanity!) in your day.
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CVCC and CCVC Words | Phoneme Blending & Segmenting | Elkonin Boxes 4 Sounds
Kick off phoneme mapping with a no-prep, SoR-aligned set of 4-Sound Elkonin Boxes—built to be clear for students and fast for teachers. Perfect for CCVC & CVCC practice! What’s Inside:50 Elkonin Box Mats (4 sounds)Answer Keys — use for quick teacher checks or place at the center for student self-check Skills Students Practice:Segmenting & blending 4 phonemes in CVCC & CCVC wordsSound–symbol mapping (orthographic mapping)How to Use:Say the word; tap 4 sounds.Map with chips (one per box).Place on
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Back to School Circle Time Songs, Colorful Cards for Preschool & Kindergarten
Bring more engagement to your morning routine with these Circle Time Song Cards! Designed for preschool through Year 1, this resource includes 18 printable song cards featuring classic classroom favorites and visual cues to support young learners. Simply print, cut, laminate (they last forever!) and pop the cards into a box or basket—then let a student draw the daily song! Whether you use it during circle time, transitions, or end-of-day reflections, this tool is sure to build classroom commun
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Music, Speaking & Listening
CVCC & CCVC Words | Elkonin Boxes | Blending and Segmenting Mini-Freebie
This mini-set lets you test-drive the routine before committing to the full pack. Students use Elkonin boxes to segment, map, and blend CVCC and CCVC words! Perfect for centers, morning work, small groups, intervention/RTI, and early finishers. What’s included in this freebie:2 decodable CVCC word mats2 decodable CCVC word matsSkills students will practice:Segmenting & blending 4 phonemesIsolating initial, medial (short vowel), and final soundsOrthographic mapping: matching sounds to lettersBuil
K - 2nd
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CVC Roll and Read | CVC Fluency Practice | Short Vowel CVC Board Game
Get your students reading and practicing CVC words with this Roll and Read Game! This no-prep phonics center helps students strengthen CVC decoding while staying engaged. Perfect for literacy centers, partner work, RTI/intervention, tutoring, early finishers, or a quick phonics review—and it’s easy to reuse all year! How to Play:Each player chooses a game piece/pin (not included) and places it on START.Player 1 rolls the die, moves, and reads the CVC word on the space they land on.Players take
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+2
Life Cycle of a Frog | Worksheets, Sorting Mats, Real Pictures & Activities
This frog life cycle bundle combines the best of both worlds: science exploration with real-life photos and fun printables that reinforce learning through drawing, sequencing, problem-solving, and observation. With a mix of hands-on activities, sorting mats, real picture cards, puzzles, and printable worksheets, your students will discover how frogs grow and change from egg to tadpole to froglet to adult frog. ✨ What’s Included Classroom Display & Discussion Cards – Show and explain each stag
PreK - 2nd
Biology, Earth Sciences, Other (Science)
Halloween Count the Room | Halloween Write the Room Math | October Morning Work
This Halloween Count the Room turns number practice into an active hunt —perfect for October morning work math activities! If you enjoy "Write the Room" activities, this math adapted version is for you. What’s Inside:20 picture cards to post around the room3 differentiated recording sheets: 1–10, 11–20 and 1-20How It Works:Print & post the 20 cards around your classroomGive each student a recording sheet (pick the appropriate level of difficulty)Students walk, find each card, count the items, an
K - 2nd
Not Subject Specific, Numbers, Other (Math)
I Am Thankful Writing Template | Thankful Bulletin Board | Gratitude Banner
Have your students practice gratitude this Thanksgiving! These print-and-cut pennants invite students to draw or write what they’re thankful for. Hang as a class pennant garland, staple to a board, or line your door for a festive fall display. What’s included: 2 pennant shapes 6 lettering styles/writing prompts Decorative banners to frame your board or classroom display BONUS ACTIVITY for fast finishers: thematic coloring pages — quick, calming extension while others finish. Why teachers
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
Learner Profile IB Posters | IB Learner Profiles Printable | Learner IB Profile
Make the IB Learner Profile come alive in your classroom!These posters help students understand and embody the qualities of an inquirer, thinker, communicator, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taker, balanced, reflective, and knowledgeable learner. A great visual reminder of the values at the heart of the International Baccalaureate framework! ✅ What’s Included: 10 individual IB Learner Profile posters (one for each trait) High-resolution PDF files for crisp printing Suitable for bull
1st - 4th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Writing Paper with Picture Box | 3 Lined Writing Paper with Drawing Box
Make writing time simple with this Writing Paper with Picture Box Pack! Perfect for handwriting practice, journals, stories, and publishing projects. Teachers love it because it’s print-and-go, versatile, and saves prep time. What’s Included: ✔ Primary lines with dotted midline ✔ Standard lined paper ✔ Picture box + full-page lined versions ✔ Portrait & landscape layouts ✔ Ink-saving grayscale versions Skills Practiced:Handwriting and letter formationSpacing and line alignmentNarrative and e
K - 3rd
Handwriting, Other (ELA), Writing
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About the store
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Hey there! I’m a former classroom teacher who spent 7 years teaching everything from pre-K to 6th grade. I’ve lived the teacher life—endless to-do lists, last-minute lesson planning, and the constant goal of giving students your very best.
Now, through buttons & brains, I create thoughtfully designed teaching resources that save you time and spark curiosity in your students. My goal? To help you keep being the amazing teacher you are—while giving you back a bit more time (and sanity!) in your day.
My own education history
My path started with Psychology and led to a degree in Education, because understanding how kids think is just as important as knowing how to teach them.
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