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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CVC Reading Passage | CVC Fluency Practice | Science of Reading Decodables
This CVC Words Bundle brings together 3 resources that work beautifully as a complete Science of Reading–aligned sequence: phoneme mapping (Elkonin boxes), decoding practice (Roll & Read games), and decodable reading for fluency + confidence. Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and intervention groups. What’s Included:1) CVC Decodable Passages + Fluency Checklist10 decodable short stories/passages, each focused on a word family: -at, -an, -ap, -et, -en, -in, -ig, -og, -ot, -ugStudent-friendly r
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2c
, RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
+7
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)
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
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
Parent Handout Fine Motor Skills | Cutting Practice with Scissors, Tracing Lines
Make fine motor skills practice fun and engaging with this special print and go bundle that includes two creative cutting and tracing resources – perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, and early Elementary learners. This bundle includes: ✅ Jungle Theme Fine Motor Pack – cutting and pre-writing practice with fun jungle animals to keep students motivated. ✅ Under the Sea Fine Motor Activities – cutting and pre-writing practice with fun sea sanimals to keep students motivated. Skills Practiced: F
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
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
CVC Words Missing Letters | Blending | Phoneme Segmentation Fluency Practice
Give your students a taste of FUN CVC practice with this FREE Missing Letters Mini Set! Each card shows a clear picture and a CVC word with one missing letter. Students say the word and fill in the missing letter—building phonemic awareness, segmenting, and blending skills in a playful way. What’s Included:Printable cards with different missing lettersBeginning sound missingFinal sound missingPicture support on every cardSkills Practiced:Identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds in CVC wo
K - 1st
Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
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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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