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Hello!
My name is Amy Lewis, and I am passionate about supporting teachers in building strong, confident readers through research-based, practical strategies.
Throughout my career in education, I’ve had the privilege of teaching students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Each age group has deepened my belief that learning should be joyful, engaging, and accessible to every child.
Today, I focus on helping teachers simplify and strengthen their reading instruction, with an emphasis on Science of Reading practices that truly work in real classrooms. Whether it's sparking blending skills in kindergarten or supporting decoding strategies in third grade, my goal is to make literacy instruction clear, simple, and powerful for both teachers and students.
Teaching remains my greatest passion, and I am excited to share tools, strategies, and encouragement to make your literacy journey smoother and more successful.
Thank you for being here! I hope the resources and coaching you find will bring clarity, confidence, and joy to your classroom.
Happy Teaching!
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Life Cycle Crafts Bundle | Frog, Chicken, Butterfly Plant Science Activities K-2
This Life Cycle Crafts Bundle includes three engaging, hands-on science activities that help students learn and sequence life cycles while building fine motor skills. Frog Life Cycle CraftChicken Life Cycle CraftButterfly Life Cycle CraftPlant Life Cycle CraftStudents will create simple cut-and-paste crafts for the frog, chicken, and butterfly life cycles, making abstract science concepts easy to understand and remember. What’s Included ✔ Frog Life Cycle Craft ✔ Chicken Life Cycle Craft ✔
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Life Cycle Bundle Q-Tip Dot Art Activities | Frog Butterfly Chicken Plant | K-2
Make teaching life cycles fun, hands-on, and engaging with this Life Cycle Q-Tip Dot Art Bundle! This bundle includes 4 popular life cycles: • Frog • Butterfly • Chicken • Plant Perfect for preschool and kindergarten students, these no-prep activities help build fine motor skills while teaching important science concepts in a simple, visual way. What’s Included: Each life cycle set includes: • Q-tip dot art pages for every stage • Cut and paste sequencing activity • Interactive life cycle wo
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Melting Snowman Science Experiment | States of Matter | Winter STEM TK-K
Melting Snowman Science Experiment working with the States of Matter. Make winter science engaging and meaningful with this hands-on Melting Snowman Science Experiment! In this simple and fun activity, students explore how ice changes when salt is added, helping them understand the difference between solids and liquids through real observation. Perfect for TK and Kindergarten, this experiment encourages students to make predictions, observe changes, and discuss cause and effect using developm
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
NGSS
K-PS2-1
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft | Cut and Paste Science Activity K-2
This Butterfly Life Cycle Craft is designed to support early science learning while building fine motor skills. Students will create a hands-on model of the butterfly life cycle using a simple cut-and-paste activity. Plant Life Cycle CraftChicken Life Cycle CraftFrog Life Cycle CraftFrog, Chicken Butterfly Plant Life Cycle Craft BundleThis engaging craft helps students understand and sequence the four stages of a butterfly’s life cycle in a clear and meaningful way. What’s Included ✔ Butterf
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Chicken Life Cycle Craft | Sequencing & Labeling Cut and Paste
This Chicken Life Cycle Craft is designed to support early science learning while building fine motor skills. Students will create a hands-on model of the chicken life cycle using a simple cut-and-paste activity. Plant Life Cycle CraftFrog Life Cycle CraftButterfly Life Cycle CraftFrog, Chicken, Butterfly, Plant Life Cycle Craft BundleThis resource also includes sequencing and labeling activities to reinforce understanding of life cycle stages. What’s Included ✔ Chicken craft template ✔ Life
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Frog Life Cycle Craft | Cut and Paste Science Activity K-2
This Frog Life Cycle Craft is designed to help students understand and sequence the stages of a frog’s life cycle through a hands-on, engaging activity. Students cut, sequence, and assemble the life cycle directly onto a frog craft, reinforcing science concepts while building fine motor skills. Plant Life Clycle CraftChicken Life Cycle CraftButterfly Life Cycle CraftFrog, Chicken Butterfly Plant Life Cycle Craft BundleThis resource is perfect for science centers, whole group lessons, small group
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Plant Life Cycle Q-Tip Dot Art | Fine Motor Science Activities | P-K
Make learning about the plant life cycle fun, hands-on, and engaging with this Q-Tip Dot Art Activity Pack! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten students, this no-prep resource helps build fine motor skills while teaching important science concepts in a simple, visual way. Students will explore the 4 stages of the plant life cycle: • Seed • Sprout • Plant • Flower What’s Included: • Q-tip dot art pages for each life cycle stage • Cut and paste sequencing worksheet • Interactive life cycle
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Butterfly Life Cycle Activities | Q-Tip Dot Art | Spring Science | P-K
Make learning about the butterfly life cycle fun and hands-on with this engaging Q-tip dot art activity! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten students, this resource helps build fine motor skills while introducing early science concepts. Students will explore the 4 stages of the butterfly life cycle: • Egg • Caterpillar • Chrysalis • Butterfly This low-prep activity is ideal for: • Spring centers • Science lessons • Fine motor practice • Morning work or quiet time • Sub plans What’s included:
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
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Hello!
My name is Amy Lewis, and I am passionate about supporting teachers in building strong, confident readers through research-based, practical strategies.
Throughout my career in education, I’ve had the privilege of teaching students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Each age group has deepened my belief that learning should be joyful, engaging, and accessible to every child.
Today, I focus on helping teachers simplify and strengthen their reading instruction, with an emphasis on Science of Reading practices that truly work in real classrooms. Whether it's sparking blending skills in kindergarten or supporting decoding strategies in third grade, my goal is to make literacy instruction clear, simple, and powerful for both teachers and students.
Teaching remains my greatest passion, and I am excited to share tools, strategies, and encouragement to make your literacy journey smoother and more successful.
Thank you for being here! I hope the resources and coaching you find will bring clarity, confidence, and joy to your classroom.
Happy Teaching!
Teaching style
Clear, joyful, and research-based.
I believe learning should be engaging and approachable, built on a strong foundation of what really works (like Science of Reading practices).
I combine warmth and structure — using simple, proven techniques to make early reading success achievable for every child.
I prioritize clarity (breaking concepts down simply).
I create an encouraging, positive environment where students (and teachers!) feel capable.
I focus on step-by-step, practical methods that teachers can apply immediately — no fluff, no overwhelm.
My own education history
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
Master's Degree in Education Mathematics.
Montessori Certification
Administrator Credential
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