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Kentucky, United States
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I am a retired teacher with the majority of my experience in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and Reading interventionist.
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Preview of The Letter Factory letters Writing practice

The Letter Factory letters Writing practice

Letter Factory Letters – Primary Line Writing Practice Give your students the perfect start to handwriting success with these LeapFrog-inspired Letter Factory printables! Each page features friendly Letter Factory characters while guiding young writers to form letters correctly on primary handwriting lines (sky, grass, and ground) (tall, small, and fall). ✅ Clear visual cues for letter placement ✅ Upper- and lowercase practice with matching sounds ✅ Trace, and write activities to build f
Preview of Tall, Small, and Fall Handwriting letters

Tall, Small, and Fall Handwriting letters

This resource provides an excellent introduction to handwriting for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade students. It helps young learners understand proper letter placement on primary handwriting lines through engaging visual cues. The use of fun, animal-themed visuals supports student learning and reinforces spatial awareness. Available in both color and black-and-white formats—just print and start writing!
Preview of Sky, Grass, and Ground Handwriting for Kindergarten and 1st grade

Sky, Grass, and Ground Handwriting for Kindergarten and 1st grade

Sky, Grass, and Ground Handwriting Sheets – Kindergarten & First Grade Help young writers master correct letter placement with these engaging Sky, Grass, and Ground handwriting practice sheets! The page uses a fun 3-zone system— sky for tall letters, grass for middle letters, and ground for letters that dip low—to guide students in forming letters with accuracy and confidence. Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st grade, these printable worksheets reinforce proper handwriting habits, spatial awar
Preview of Growth Mindset Posters

Growth Mindset Posters

Inspire Positive Thinking Every Day! Encourage students to embrace challenges and see mistakes as opportunities with these bright, eye-catching Growth Mindset Posters. Each poster features uplifting phrases and cheerful designs that remind children that effort leads to progress. Perfect for classroom walls, bulletin boards, counseling offices, or small group areas, these posters help create an environment where students feel empowered to keep trying, take risks, and believe in themselves. Simp
Preview of Behavior Chart

Behavior Chart

Pastel Behavior Chart – Classroom & Individual Use Brighten up your classroom management with this cheerful pastel-colored behavior chart! Perfect for whole-class tracking, small groups, or individual students, this printable chart is both practical and eye-catching. Print multiple copies and simply write student names, group names, or intervention teams directly on the chart. Use it during group time, center rotations, or intervention groups to visually motivate positive behavior and celebrat
Preview of Number puzzles

Number puzzles

Printable Number Puzzles for Kindergarten & First Grade Make counting come alive with these bright, hands-on number puzzles! Each set features vivid, eye-catching pictures and multiple ways for students to practice counting skills: • Count to 10, 20, and 30 • Count by 5s and 10s • Add with dice to 10 • Count fingers and use ten-frames to 10Choose from 86 puzzles! These versatile puzzles are perfect for centers, small-group instruction, or early-finishers. Students can cut and glue the
Preview of Alien Non-Sense Words

Alien Non-Sense Words

These Nonsense Word (Alien Word) Cards are designed to strengthen students’ phonics skills by giving them the opportunity to practice decoding unfamiliar words. Similar in approach to Secret Stories® phonics strategies, these cards feature made-up words that encourage learners to rely on sound-spelling patterns instead of memorization. Teachers can cut apart/laminate and use the cards for quick drills, small-group practice, or independent activities. By working with these playful “alien words,
Preview of CVC words game

CVC words game

Make learning fun and independent with my CVC Self-Checking Card Game—perfect for kindergarten and 1st grade! These engaging worksheets help students practice blending and reading consonant-vowel-consonant words while checking their own answers for instant feedback with pictures. The interactive format builds confidence, reinforces phonics skills, and keeps little learners excited about reading. Great for centers, small groups, or early finishers!
Preview of Beginning of the Year

Beginning of the Year

Get your first graders excited for a brand-new school year with this Back to School booklet! Packed with essential reviews in math, writing, and reading practice, it also includes fun activities to keep learning engaging and enjoyable. Along with skill-building exercises, the booklet introduces important classroom rules in a kid-friendly way, helping students feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed from day one.
Preview of The Kentucky Derby booklet

The Kentucky Derby booklet

Introduce your little learners to one of Kentucky’s most exciting traditions with this fun and educational booklet about the Kentucky Derby! Designed especially for kindergarten and first grade, it features simple facts, engaging activities that bring the history and excitement of the Derby to life. Perfect for classrooms or at home, this booklet helps young children build reading skills while learning about horses, racing, and a piece of Kentucky heritage.
Preview of Teacher encouragement printable

Teacher encouragement printable

Encouragement Pencil Poster – "You Are Enough"Brighten up your classroom or office with this motivational pencil-themed printable featuring a bold leopard print bow and an uplifting message: "You are enough." Perfect for teacher desks, student encouragement, or counselor decor. This stylish and positive design serves as a daily reminder of self-worth and confidence. Just print and display!
Preview of Tall, Small, and Fall Handwriting letters

Tall, Small, and Fall Handwriting letters

This resource provides an excellent introduction to handwriting for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade students. It helps young learners understand proper letter placement on primary handwriting lines through engaging visual cues. The use of fun, animal-themed visuals supports student learning and reinforces spatial awareness. Available in both color and black-and-white formats—just print and start writing!
Preview of How to Blow a Bubble Sequencing Activity

How to Blow a Bubble Sequencing Activity

Engaging Sequencing Activity: "How to Blow a Bubble"This interactive and hands-on activity is a fun way to teach sequencing skills to your students! Begin by giving each student a piece of bubble gum and guiding them through the steps of how to blow a bubble. As they experience each step, encourage them to write it down in order, reinforcing their understanding of sequencing. Students can personalize their work using illustrated face templates—available in both boy and girl versions, plus a blan
Preview of End of the Year printable memory book

End of the Year printable memory book

This end-of-the-year memory book is perfect for students in grades K–5! Children will love creating and personalizing their pages, then binding them together into a special keepsake. It’s a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the school year—and parents will treasure it for years to come.
Preview of The Letter Factory Letters printable book

The Letter Factory Letters printable book

I’ve had great success using the Letter Factory characters along with the video by LeapFrog in my classroom. My students love learning with these fun, animated letters. I use the entire alphabet to sing and say the letters, helping reinforce recognition and pronunciation. We also play a game where students point to the letters while saying them aloud, which improves both their letter knowledge and hand-eye coordination. One of my favorite activities is printing and laminating the Letter Factory
Preview of The Letter Factory Letters

The Letter Factory Letters

I’ve had great success using the Letter Factory characters along with the video by LeapFrog in my classroom. My students love learning with these fun, animated letters. I use the entire alphabet to sing and say the letters, helping reinforce recognition and pronunciation. We also play a game where students point to the letters while saying them aloud, which improves both their letter knowledge and hand-eye coordination. One of my favorite activities is printing and laminating the Letter Factory
Preview of Sky Grass and Ground writing for Kindergarten

Sky Grass and Ground writing for Kindergarten

Sky grass and ground letters is an easy, fun to follow guide for beginner writers! Learn to write letters correctly on primary paper. Sky letters b d f h k l t Grass letters a c e i m n o r s u v w x z Ground letters g j p q y Use the empty space at the top to illustrate Print in color and you are all set!
Preview of RAD writing Strategy RAP SONG

RAD writing Strategy RAP SONG

This is a RAD strategy rap song that I made up for our school to use schoolwide to help with answering short answers. RAD stands for RESTATE, ANSWER, and DETAILS. The song went viral and we even had Kindergarten singing it.
Preview of Illustrative numbers 1-10

Illustrative numbers 1-10

Printable numbers to use in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Print and laminate for the wall or anyway you prefer to use them.
Preview of Dear Santa letter

Dear Santa letter

Dear Santa letter for Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
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About the store

Experience

I am a retired teacher with the majority of my experience in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and Reading interventionist.

My own education history

I have a bachelors in Elementary Education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and a Rank 1 (Second Masters) in Leadership.