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I’ve been teaching for 7+ years and am currently a Kindergarten teacher. Before teaching Kindergarten, I spent several years in 3rd grade, which gives me a unique perspective on early learning and how it builds toward later success.
I truly believe I have the best job in the world! My passion is creating resources that are engaging, organized, and easy for teachers to implement, because I know firsthand how much time and energy goes into running a smooth classroom. From classroom transformations to everyday essentials (like morning work, voice level mode posters, and classroom labels), my goal is to provide you with practical, creative tools that save time and spark joy, for both teachers and students.
Every resource is tested in my own classroom with my little learners, so you can feel confident knowing they’re classroom-ready and teacher-approved.
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Hot Cocoa Addition Bingo | Winter Math Game | Kindergarten Addition Center
Make practicing addition extra sweet with this Hot Cocoa Addition Bingo game! This winter-themed math center helps students build addition fluency, number recognition, and mental math skills in a fun, hands-on way. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, small groups, math centers, morning tubs, or a cozy Hot Chocolate Day classroom celebration! To play, simply print the bingo boards and marshmallow addition cards. Students draw one card at a time, solve the equation, and cover the matc
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Gingerbread Color by Code | Kindergarten December Coloring Pages |Number & Color
Add festive fun to your December literacy and math centers with these gingerbread-themed Color-by-Code pages! Perfect for morning work, early finishers, independent centers, or whole-class activities, these pages provide a calm, meaningful way for students to practice number recognition and color identification while building fine motor skills. Students simply match each number to the correct color on the code, then use that information to complete the gingerbread picture. To support early
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Gingerbread House Gumdrop Counting Center | Kindergarten December Math Activity
Add some festive fun to your kindergarten math centers with this hands-on Gumdrop Counting Gingerbread House Activity! Perfect for December, small groups, morning tubs, early finishers, and your gingerbread classroom transformation. To prep, simply laminate and cut the number cards and gingerbread house mats so they can be reused year after year. Then set out colorful pom-poms—yellow, green, red, pink, purple, and blue—to act as pretend gumdrops. Students choose a number card, identify the n
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Valentine’s Day Addition Mat | Roll, Model & Add Math Center
Make addition meaningful and engaging with this Valentine’s Day addition activity! Students roll two dice (or roll one die twice) and record the numbers in the addition equation at the bottom of the mat. They then model each addend by placing manipulatives on each side of the heart, add the numbers, write the sum, and roll again to repeat the activity. For extra fun, Valentine-themed pom poms or conversation hearts work perfectly—but any classroom manipulatives can be used! This activity
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Valentine’s Day Centers BUNDLE | Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities
Valentine’s Day Counting Activity – Feed the Love Bug Math Center
Make counting practice interactive and fun with this adorable Valentine’s Day “Feed the Love Bug” math activity! Students use a Love Bug mat and choose a number card, place it on their mat, and then feed the Love Bug by adding that many food items into the bug’s mouth. Students can use any small manipulatives you have on hand—such as conversation hearts, pom poms, buttons, or mini erasers—making this a flexible and engaging activity that fits perfectly into your classroom routines. This ha
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Valentine’s Day Centers BUNDLE | Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities
Gingerbread Addition Cookie Sort | Kindergarten Math Center | Sums to 10
Add some festive fun to your kindergarten math centers with this hands-on Gingerbread Addition Cookie Sort! Perfect for December, holiday themes, small groups, morning tubs, and your gingerbread classroom transformation. Students solve the addition equation on each gingerbread cookie and then match it to the correct cookie sheet labeled with the sum. This engaging, hands-on activity helps build addition fluency, number sense, and equation recognition—all while keeping students excited and
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Earth Day Number Sense Center | Numbers 1-10 Sorting Activity
Make number sense practice fun and engaging with this Earth Day Math Center for Kindergarten! In this hands-on Earth Day sorting activity, students will match garbage pieces to the correct recycling bin for numbers 1–10. Each piece features different number representations such as subitizing dots, addition equations, and tally marks, giving students meaningful practice with multiple ways to represent numbers. This low-prep Earth Day kindergarten math activity is perfect for math centers, mo
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Earth Day Centers Bundle | Kindergarten Math & Literacy Activities
Groundhog Day Math Equation Hunt | Addition Write the Room for Kindergarten
This Groundhog Day math equation hunt is a fun and engaging way for students to practice addition and equation solving while incorporating movement and hands-on learning! Perfect for kindergarten and early first grade, this seasonal activity builds number sense in an interactive, low-prep format. 🔍 How It WorksStudents search for Groundhog Day equation cards, with each groundhog holding an addition equation. After finding a card, students look at the number on the groundhog, locate the
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Earth Day Count to 20 Write the Room | Kindergarten Math Center Number Recognize
Make counting to 20 fun and engaging with this interactive Earth Day Count and Color Write the Room Activity! Students will search for the Earth Day themed cards around the classroom, in a sensory bin, or in any setup that works best for your students. Once they find a card, they will count the number of trees shown, then locate and color the matching number on their recording sheet. This hands-on Earth Day math center for kindergarten gets students moving while building important number sense
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Earth Day Centers Bundle | Kindergarten Math & Literacy Activities
Earth Day 10 Frame Counting Center | Kindergarten Math Activity | Numbers 1-10
Make number sense practice fun and engaging with this Earth Day Kindergarten Math Center! This hands-on Earth Day 10 Frame Counting Activity is perfect for helping students build number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting skills, number word recognition, and fine motor development during the spring season. Students will use manipulatives to fill the 10-frame to match each number mat, then trace the numbers and number words with a dry erase marker for extra number formation practic
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Earth Day Centers Bundle | Kindergarten Math & Literacy Activities
Earth Day-Themed Color by Code | Math and Number Practice
Make math practice fun and engaging with these Earth Day Color by Code Worksheets! These no-prep Earth Day math printables for kindergarten are perfect for helping students build number recognition and fine motor skills while creating adorable Earth Day themed pictures. Students will match each number to the correct color code and use it to complete the mystery picture. To support early readers, each color word on the crayon also includes a helpful picture cue (for example, yellow has a sun u
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Earth Day Centers Bundle | Kindergarten Math & Literacy Activities
Groundhog Day Math Center | Roll, Add & Cover Numbers for Kindergarten
This Groundhog Day math center is a fun, engaging, and low-prep way for students to practice number recognition, addition, and counting skills! Perfect for kindergarten and early first grade, this hands-on activity keeps students motivated while building essential math concepts. 🎲 How to Play & DifferentiateStudents can roll one die and cover the matching number, or roll two dice, add them together, and cover the sum—making this an easy way to differentiate math instruction for a variet
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Valentine’s Day Number Puzzles | Count, Tally & Match (1–10)
Help students build strong number sense with these fun and engaging Valentine’s Day heart-shaped number puzzles! Students match three representations of each number/// the numeral, the quantity shown with conversation hearts, and the matching tally marks to complete each puzzle. This hands-on activity is perfect for Valentine’s Day math centers, small groups, morning tubs, or independent practice, and provides meaningful practice with numbers 1–10. ✨ How Students Use This Activity: Ch
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Valentine’s Day Centers BUNDLE | Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities
Gingerbread Addition Sort | Kindergarten Math Center | Sums 2–10 | December Math
Make addition practice magical with this festive Gingerbread Addition Sorting Center—perfect for kindergarten math centers, small groups, morning tubs, early finishers, or your December gingerbread classroom transformation! Students sort the gumdrop addition equations by “feeding” each equation to the correct gingerbread man, matching it to the sum (2–10) shown on each gingerbread. This engaging, hands-on approach strengthens addition fact fluency, number sense, and equation recognition w
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Valentine’s Day Math Puzzle | Subitizing & Addition Activity
Make Valentine’s Day math fun and engaging with this hands-on Valentine’s Day math puzzle activity! This resource includes two differentiated versions to support learners at different skill levels, making it perfect for math centers, small groups, independent work, or early finishers. Students cut out the scrambled picture and number pieces and glue them into the correct spots on their worksheet. As they solve each problem correctly, a hidden picture is revealed... adding an exciting motiv
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Valentine’s Day Centers BUNDLE | Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities
Groundhog Day Math Puzzles | Number Sense, Subitizing & Addition Center
This Groundhog Day math puzzle activity is a fun, hands-on way for students to practice number recognition, subitizing, and basic addition! Perfect for kindergarten and early first grade, this engaging math center helps students make meaningful connections between numbers, quantities, and equations. 🔢 How the Puzzles WorkStudents complete each groundhog math puzzle by matching the number on the groundhog’s 🎩 top hat, the ☀️ sun showing the matching subitizing dot pattern, and the sign w
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Hot Cocoa Addition Match | Marshmallow Counting, Equations & Tally Marks
Make addition practice extra cozy with this Hot Cocoa Addition Matching Center! This hands-on winter math activity helps students strengthen addition fluency, number recognition, tally mark understanding, and visual counting skills—all while matching adorable hot chocolate pieces. To use, simply print and laminate each matching set, then cut them into three pieces. Mix all of the pieces together and have students match: ✔ the number of marshmallows in the mug ✔ the corresponding additio
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Valentine’s Day Number Sense & Addition Match | Math Center Activity
Build strong number sense with this engaging Valentine’s Day math matching activity! Students sort through the cards and match three representations of a number: ✔ the numeral, ✔ the quantity shown in the box, and ✔ the corresponding addition equation. This hands-on activity helps students make connections between numbers, quantities, and equations—making it perfect for Valentine’s Day math centers, small groups, or independent practice. ✨ How Students Use This Activity: Sort through
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Valentine’s Day Centers BUNDLE | Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities
Hot Cocoa Counting Recipe Activity | Winter Math Center | Kindergarten Counting
Stir up some winter fun with this Hot Cocoa Counting Recipe Activity—a hands-on math center your students will love! This engaging, build-and-create activity helps young learners practice counting, following directions, one-to-one correspondence, and fine motor skills as they “cook” their own pretend hot cocoa pies. Students pick one recipe card at a time and add the matching number of ingredients shown on the card. You can use anything for the pieces—brown pom poms for cocoa, beans, red
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Reindeer Color by Code – Numbers & Addition | Differentiated Math Pages
Add festive fun to your math block with these engaging Reindeer Color-by-Code pages! Designed for kindergarten and early learners, this resource is perfect for math centers, morning work, whole-group activities, or early finishers during December and Christmas-themed learning. To support differentiation, two versions are included so you can easily meet students where they are in the school year: ✔ Number Identification ✔ Simple Addition Equations (students color based on the sum) Students
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Numbers
Also included in: Reindeer Math & Literacy Centers Bundle | Hands-On December Activities
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About the store
Experience
I’ve been teaching for 7+ years and am currently a Kindergarten teacher. Before teaching Kindergarten, I spent several years in 3rd grade, which gives me a unique perspective on early learning and how it builds toward later success.
I truly believe I have the best job in the world! My passion is creating resources that are engaging, organized, and easy for teachers to implement, because I know firsthand how much time and energy goes into running a smooth classroom. From classroom transformations to everyday essentials (like morning work, voice level mode posters, and classroom labels), my goal is to provide you with practical, creative tools that save time and spark joy, for both teachers and students.
Every resource is tested in my own classroom with my little learners, so you can feel confident knowing they’re classroom-ready and teacher-approved.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered around creating a warm, welcoming classroom community where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. I love blending structure with creativity... using engaging routines, hands-on activities, and playful transformations that keep students motivated while building independence.
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok (@CrafTayCorner) to see my resources and teaching style in action!
Awards & shining teacher moments
My biggest "pinch-me" moment was being featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Kelly highlighted my teaching videos from social media in a special segment, and as a HUGE fan, it was truly a dream come true!
Additional biographical information
Outside of teaching, I’m a wife, mama, and the heart behind CrafTay Corner. Thank you for visiting my store... I’m SO happy you’re here, and I hope my resources help make your teaching life a little easier (and more fun)!
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