Buttons & Brains
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Lisboa, Portugal
About the store
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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Tangram Puzzles | Printable Tangrams | Geometric Shapes | Tangrams
Engage learners with Tangram Puzzles | Printable Tangrams that grow spatial reasoning, 2D shapes, and problem-solving. Easy to use for math centers, early finishers, morning tubs, STEM bins, or sub plans. What’s Inside:Printable tangram sets20 Designs/Silhouette Task Cards IncludedHow to prep:Print 1 tangram per student (Tip: Print an extra class set so lost pieces don’t stall a center)Print the matching solution pagesHow to use:Model one card: Place tans, think aloud (Which corner fits? Can I
K - 3rd
Geometry, Not Subject Specific, Other (Math)
November Morning Work Kindergarten 1st & 2nd Grade | Mazes, I Spy, Color by Code
Kick off Fall season with a cozy mix of printable, no-prep activities your students will actually want to finish. Perfect for September, October and November, this Fall pack includes I spy, color-by-code, mazes, word searches and coloring pages! What’s inside:2 Color-by-code worksheets2 I Spy worksheets 2 Mazes with two different difficulty levels2 Fall word searches with two difficulty levels2 Coloring sheetsAnswer Keys included for I Spy and Word Searches (open-ended pages like coloring & maz
K - 2nd
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Also included in: November Activity Packet | Fun Fall Worksheets, Word Search & Bingo!
Halloween Fun Packet | Busy Work | Word Search, Mazes, I Spy, Coloring
Kick off spooky season with a fun mix of printable, no-prep activities your students will actually want to finish. Perfect for October, this Halloween Activity Packet includes I Spy, color-by-code, mazes, word searches, and coloring pages! What’s inside: 2 Color-by-code worksheets 2 I Spy worksheets 2 Mazes with two different difficulty levels 2 Halloween word searches with two difficulty levels 2 Coloring sheets Answer Keys included for I Spy and Word Searches (open-ended pages like color
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Thanksgiving Activity Packet Busy Work | Word Search, Bingo, I Spy | Halloween
Get activities you can include in your centers, games, morning work or busy work for October and November in one budget-friendly NO-PREP bundle! Make Halloween and Thanksgiving easy. Includes:Halloween Count the Room (1–20): differentiated for students from K to 2nd!October Activity Pack: word searches, mazes, I Spy, coloring and more!November Morning Work: (K–2): word searches, mazes, I Spy, coloring and more!Fall/Thanksgiving Bingo: cards + call-out cards+ Pumpkin Life Cycle (3-in-1) as a supe
K - 3rd
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
February Fast Finishers | February Morning Work | Valentine’s Day Fun
This February fun fast finishers packet is perfect for the winter weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day and is packed with no-prep I Spy, mazes, word searches, writing practice and themed coloring pages! What’s inside:4 winter I Spy worksheets2 Mazes2 Valentine's Day word searches2 Valentine’s Day writing practice sheets5 Valentine's Day coloring sheetsAnswer keys for I Spy and word searchesHow to use:Morning work / morning tubs Fast finishers Small-group warmups Literacy or math centers Sub plans
K - 3rd
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Winter Addition and Subtraction Within 20 | No-Prep Packet | Emergency Sub Plans
Bring fun into your math block with this winter Addition & Subtraction activity packet featuring word problems within 10 and within 20! Designed for busy teachers, this resource is print-and-go and perfect for keeping students engaged while building real problem-solving skills. Students will solve 6 math word problems and show their thinking using built-in visual supports: a number line, ten frames, and a drawing box—making it easier to model strategies, explain reasoning, and support all learn
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
+4
Math Word Problems Addition and Subtraction Within 20 | Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Word Problems Within 20 — addition & subtraction with ten frames, number line to 20, drawing box, and equation line. No-prep, printable pages for math centers, small groups, RTI, early finishers or homework! Adequate for Kindergarten and First Grade. Students will practice:Solving addition and subtraction within 20Showing work with ten-frames (fill, add, or cross out)Using a number line 1–20 to count on/back with labeled jumpsRepresenting the situation with a quick drawingWriting a matching equa
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4c
+10
Winter Break Packet | Holiday Fun Packet | I Spy, Word Search, Color by Code
Kick off the Christmas season with a fun mix of no-prep activities your students will love! This Christmas Break Packet | December Fast Finishers | December Fun Packet is perfect for the days leading up to winter break and is packed with I Spy, color-by-code, mazes, word searches, and festive coloring pages. What’s inside: 2 Color-by-code worksheets 2 I Spy worksheets 2 Mazes 2 Christmas word searches 2 Christmas coloring sheets Answer keys for I Spy and word searches (open-ended pages l
K - 2nd
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Math)
November Activity Packet | Fun Fall Worksheets, Word Search & Bingo!
Get ready for stress-free planning this season with a bundle your students will actually enjoy! This Fall pack combines engaging worksheets with a classroom bingo game, making it the perfect mix of learning and fun for September, October, and November. ✨ What’s inside: 2 Color-by-Code worksheets 2 I Spy activities 2 Mazes (easy + challenging) 2 Fall Word Searches (two difficulty levels) 2 Seasonal Coloring Pages Classroom Fall Bingo Game with 25 cards (ready to print + play!) Answer keys
1st - 4th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Math)
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)
Shape Tracing Sheets, Tracing Lines Worksheets, Cutting Practice with Scissors
Make tracing lines and cutting practicing with scissors fun for preschool and kindergarten with these adorable googly-eyed shape worksheets! This pack is perfect for strengthening scissor skills and pencil control while reinforcing shape recognition — all with a touch of humor that early learners love. Children can trace or cut along the outlines of silly-faced circles, triangles, squares, and more, building fine motor confidence while engaging with playful characters. ✅ What’s Included:23
PreK - K
Geometry, Handwriting, Not Subject Specific
Frog Life Cycle | Life Cycle of a Frog | Early Finisher Science Fun Packet!
Bring learning to life with this fun, hands-on packet of frog life cycle activities and printable science and math worksheets! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade, this engaging set helps young learners explore the amazing transformation from egg to tadpole to adult frog. Skills Practiced: Understanding life cycles Problem-solving Fine motor development Hand–eye coordination Sequencing, logic, and observation Perfect For: Spring, pond, or amphibian-themed less
PreK - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Other (Math), Other (Science)
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.K.13.B
, SCIENCE.1.13.B
, SCIENCE.2.13.D
+6
Butterfly Life Cycle Cut and Paste, The Hungry Caterpillar, No-Prep Worksheets
Bring learning to life with this fun, hands-on packet of caterpillar-themed activities! This printable set is perfect for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms, as well as for homeschooling or fun learning at home. Skills Practiced: Understanding life cycles Problem-solving Fine motor development Hand–eye coordination Sequencing, logic and counting Perfect For: Spring, insect, or garden-themed lessons Morning work, centers, or small group activities Early finisher tasks At-home lea
K - 2nd
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Science)
Cutting Practice with Scissors Kindergarten, Shape Tracing Sheets, 2d Shapes
This bundle includes shape tracing & cutting practice with scissors worksheets for preschool and Kindergarten AND a shapes & numbers memory game to reinforce number recognition, shape identification, and fine motor skills — all through purposeful play. These resources are perfect for math centers, early finishers, fine motor bins, and independent practice during the back-to-school season or year-round. ✅ What’s Included:1. Fine Motor Shapes Practice – Cut or Trace with Googly-Eyed Friends
PreK - K
Numbers, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Counting, Number Sense, Memory Game & Worksheets, First Day of School Activities
Keep your learners engaged and learning this summer with this value-packed bundle of two printable math resources! Perfect for Preschool through Year 2, this bundle targets key early math skills like number recognition, counting, and visual discrimination—all through fun, hands-on activities. Whether you’re planning for centers, early finishers, morning work, or homeschool enrichment, this low-prep bundle will make learning easy, purposeful, and fun! What’s Included: Summer Number Memo
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (Math)
Summer Activity Packet for Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade | No-Prep
Learners will practice counting and cardiality, number recognition (1–5), color identification, and visual discrimination through hands-on, no-prep activities. Great for centers, early finishers, morning work, or homeschool learning! Perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade, this resource combines early math skills with creativity and visual exploration. ✅ What’s Included: 5 Color-by-Number worksheets (numbers 1–5) 5 Object Hunt / I Spy worksheets with summer fruit them
PreK - 2nd
Coloring Pages, Numbers, Other (Math)
Summer Number Memory Game | Counting & Number Sense | Count to 10 | Math Center
Make learning numbers fun and meaningful with this Summer-Themed Number Memory Game, designed to help young learners build number recognition and counting skills through play! This printable game is perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, and early Elementary learners (PreK–Year 2). This resource is a low-prep way to support early numeracy while keeping students motivated and excited. ✅ What’s Included: 10 colorful number pairs (1–10) with fun summer-themed visuals Full-color version — ready
K - 3rd
Not Subject Specific, Numbers, Other (Math)
Shape Matching Printable Game | 2D Shape Activities Kindergarten | Memory Game
This printable game is perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, first grade and second grade. It’s a low-prep resource that supports both early numeracy and visual discrimination, while keeping students engaged and excited to learn. ✅ What’s Included: 10 pairs of 2D shapes and numbers 1–10 Fun, playful visuals to support shape and number connections Full-color version – just print, cut, and play Black & white version – perfect for coloring and low-ink printing Easy-to-cut square cards
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Numbers
Printable 4 Seasons Memory Game | Number Recognition & Matching Cards 1–8
Help young learners build number recognition and seasonal awareness with this fun 4 Seasons Memory Game! Perfect for Preschool through Year 2, this printable matching activity strengthens counting skills (1–8), visual discrimination, and cognitive development — all through playful, screen-free learning. Great for centers, early finishers, or at-home practice.
PreK - 2nd
Numbers, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
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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