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Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
About the store
The best of the best, simply.
Years of evidence-based, hands-on experience come together to create exceptional EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING and EARLY INTERVENTION materials: clear, engaging, adaptable, and low-to-no prep.
Over the past twenty-five years, I have refined a high-quality collection of educational, developmental, and professional support tools grounded in real-world practice and evidence-based strategies. My experience spans public school teaching support, individualized tutoring, and clinical work as a Licensed Pediatric Developmental Therapist and Evaluator for Illinois Early Intervention.
Each resource in this store is thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful learning, developmental growth, and practical implementation in classrooms, therapy settings, and homes. Materials reflect a deep understanding of child development, diverse learning needs, and the realities educators and therapists face every day.
My goal is to provide tools that are clear, effective, and immediately usable—resources that save time while supporting best practices and positive outcomes for children, families, and professionals alike.
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Executive Function Activities & Brain Busters | Puzzles, Riddles & SEL | Lvl 2
🧠 Executive Functioning Activities | Brain Teasers & Logic | Grades 6–9 (Level 2)Take executive functioning skills to the next level with this engaging, thought-provoking resources. This Level 2 packet builds on foundational skills and guides students toward deeper reflection, independence, and real-world application. Perfect for classroom instruction, intervention, counseling sessions, or SEL blocks, this resource helps students understand how they think—and how to improve it. In this Level 2
5th - 9th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning BRAIN TEASERS | Puzzles | Riddles | + SEL Skills | Lvl 1
🧠 Executive Functioning Activities | Brain Teasers | Grades 3–5 (LEVEL 1)Help students build strong “brain powers” with this engaging, easy-to-use Executive Functioning ( ExF) packet! This resource introduces essential thinking skills through brain teasers and riddles, reflection activities, and hands-on practice—all in student-friendly language. Perfect for classroom lessons, small groups, intervention, or SEL instruction. Make abstract executive functioning skills concrete, relatable, and f
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning LESSONS & GAMES | SEL+ Focus+ Self-Control | Lvl 1
🧠 Executive Function Lessons & Activities | SEL, Focus, Planning & Self-Control (Level 1) 🧠 Help students understand and build strong “brain powers” with this engaging, easy-to-use Executive Functioning (ExF) packet! This resource introduces essential thinking skills through brain teasers, reflection activities, and hands-on practice—all in student-friendly language. Perfect for classroom lessons, small groups, intervention, or SEL ins
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
Executive Functioning Time Management Organization NO PREP
This is a fun way to introduce, or continue to work on, executive functioning skills. The packet covers all skills and has a special one-page game that focuses on time management. Thank you for looking:-)
5th - 8th
For All Subjects
Text Evidence Find The Proof NO PREP Comprehension
Teach students to use text evidence to prove the correctness of their answers. A simplified one-page document is perfect for upper elementary students. Highly engaging "Alice in Wonderland" text with 7 text-dependent questions. Answer key included and no prep necessary. Also, use as an activity for: close reading, vocabulary and/or character traits.
4th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Early Intervention - Visuals - Global Development
🎈 Balloon Play Therapy Activity | Early Intervention | Speech, Motor & Social Skills 🎈Looking for a LOW-PREP, HIGH-ENGAGEMENT activity that builds multiple developmental skills at once? This play-based balloon activity is a must-have for Early Intervention providers, DT's, SLPs, OTs, PT's, preschool teachers, and parents! Designed by a Developmental Therapist, this resource turns simple balloon play into a powerful, research-backed learning experience that supports the whole child—while
PreK - 2nd
Not Subject Specific
Executive Functioning Brain Teasers I SEL, Critical Thinking, Self Reflection
FREE Brain Games & Executive Function Sampler | Riddles, Logic & Reflection Looking for a fun, low-prep way to build executive functioning skills in your classroom? This FREE sampler gives you a sneak peek into engaging brain games that get students thinking, problem-solving, and reflecting on how they learn! “A riddle a day helps your brain think and play!”
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects, Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
The best of the best, simply.
Years of evidence-based, hands-on experience come together to create exceptional EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING and EARLY INTERVENTION materials: clear, engaging, adaptable, and low-to-no prep.
Over the past twenty-five years, I have refined a high-quality collection of educational, developmental, and professional support tools grounded in real-world practice and evidence-based strategies. My experience spans public school teaching support, individualized tutoring, and clinical work as a Licensed Pediatric Developmental Therapist and Evaluator for Illinois Early Intervention.
Each resource in this store is thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful learning, developmental growth, and practical implementation in classrooms, therapy settings, and homes. Materials reflect a deep understanding of child development, diverse learning needs, and the realities educators and therapists face every day.
My goal is to provide tools that are clear, effective, and immediately usable—resources that save time while supporting best practices and positive outcomes for children, families, and professionals alike.
Teaching style
My style is intentional, practical, and grounded in real-world experience. I believe learning should be clear, developmentally appropriate, and accessible for diverse learners. My resources reflect a structured yet flexible approach, breaking complex skills into manageable steps while supporting engagement, independence, and confidence. Every product is created with the realities of busy educators in mind—easy to implement, adaptable, and effective.
Whether you’re supporting early learners, students with developmental needs, or building foundational skills, these materials are designed to help you teach with confidence and purpose.
My own education history
*Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
*BA minor in Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
*Master of Science in Child Development
*Graduate level specialization in Infancy
*Credentialed Pediatric Developmental Therapist
*Liscensed DT Evaluator for Illinois Early Intervention
*ESL Certificates (all grades). Online teaching.
*Virtual tutor and group educator (Reading-ELA, Executive Function, Neurodiverse learners)
*Member of IDTA
Additional biographical information
When I'm not working outside of the home, I am supporting the academic and social growth of my three children.
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