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I’m Ilinca, a mom, kindergarten teacher, class teacher, English teacher, and entrepreneur. I have been working as a kindergarten teacher and primary school teacher in Finland and Romania for over fifteen years.
I live in Finland and I’m the mom of the cutest dumpling.
Teaching is my passion and I hope to make your teaching experience easy and fun with the resources that I create!
I blog about teaching and parenting at: www.grumpydumpling.com. There you'll find lots of freebies and resources.
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Winter Mega Pack - Arctic Animals and Winter Clothes
Winter Mega Pack - Arctic Animals and Winter Clothes
This pack contains 100 pages of:
• Initial sound recognition game;
• Arctic animals flashcards;
• I Have/Who Has Games with arctic animals and winter clothes;
• Winter word wall: arctic animals, winter clothes, winter weather and activities.
• Arctic animals memory game;
• Winter clothes memory game;
• Winter themes flip books;
• Sentence scramble – cut and paste;
• Tracing book b&w (uppercase and lowercase letters);
• Match the word to the im
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
Class Rules Posters {C & B&W}
Class Rules Posters
Each rule comes with a comprehensive image (B&W versions too). Thanks to Kari Bolt for the great clip art set! :)
The rules included are:
- we walk nicely
- we clean up after ourselves
- we share
- we help our friends feel better
- we play nicely with our friends
- we raise our hands before speaking
- we keep our hands and feet to ourselves
- we listen to the teacher
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PreK - 1st
For All Subjects
A Helpful Class Management Trick – The Noise Meter
Noise Meter
A Helpful Class Management Trick – The Noise Meter
There are certain times when kids should use a calm voice, in order to be able to let others concentrate on activities. Sometimes we divide the group into two smaller groups and while half of them are playing freely, the others might have a teacher-led activity. And if you are a kindergarten or primary school teacher, you probably know that telling the kids not to talk too loud every five minutes doesn’t really work.
That’s why I h
K - 3rd
For All Subjects
Days of the Week Flashcards for Circle Time
Days of the Week Flashcards
Here are some flashcards that you can use to teach the days of the week. Each day is associated with an animal whose name starts with the same letter as the day of the week, so they are easier to remember. There are some coloring pages to reinforce learning.
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Classroom Decorations - Numbers 1-10
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PreK - K
English Language Arts
Frog Life Cycle - Poster, Counting Game, and Flipbook
Frog Life Cycle - Poster, Counting Game, and Flipbook This product contains a poster of the life cycle of frogs, a flip book that the kids can create by cutting rectangles and stapling them together (also with the stages), and a counting and tracing game with frogs. I hope you’ll like it! ********************************************************************* If you like this product, you might also be interested in:Easter Games - Number Recognition and RhymingNo Prep Worksheets for Fine Motor S
PreK - 1st
Math, Science
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
The Cutting Song {Scissors Grip}
The Cutting Song {Scissors Grip}
We all know how important scissors skills are for kids - they get to build their hand muscles (which will also help them brush their teeth, write, color, comb their hair...do anything that requires fine motor skills) and improve their hand-eye coordination. Some kids might get frustrated when it comes to cutting, because they might find it difficult to hold the scissors properly. This song is a fun way to practice the correct grip without having to constantly cor
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects
Exploring Pumpkins: Coloring Pages and Task Cards {Pre-K, K, 1st}
Exploring Pumpkins: Coloring Pages and Task Cards {Pre-K, K, 1st}
This resource contains some coloring and tracing pages and a mini-book about pumpkins (with and without tasks, C and B&W versions).
Please check the preview for more information.
Happy Halloween!
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Halloween Number Posters
Free 2-Piece Puzzles With Pumpkins
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PreK - 1st
Math
Classroom Decorations - Seasons
Classroom Decorations - SeasonsI've been using these images during circle time with my kids, to teach them the four seasons. I also laminated an arrow made out of construction paper and we place it next to the current season. They really enjoy it! Thank you for downloading my products! Ilinca ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in:Winter Classroom DecorationsThe Weather Wheel************************
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Class Decor and Morning Circle Charts and Flashcards Bundle {kindergarten}
Classroom Décor and Morning Circle Charts Bundle
Do you feel like the summer holiday is too short to be working on classroom décor, morning circle flashcards and charts? Then this is the right bundle for you!
It includes:
• Alphabet mini-posters with animals;
• Class helpers / jobs flashcards: pencil monitor, line leader, lunch monitor, paper passer, plant helper, calendar helper, morning circle helper, messenger, teacher’s helper, and some empty labels;
• Class rules posters (1 rule per A5): we
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects
Winter Classroom Decorations - Mini-posters {Numbers 1-10}
Winter Classroom decorations - Mini-posters {Numbers 1-10}
If you liked the autumn owl numbers, here's a winter version. :)
This resource contains mini-posters with numbers 1-10 with two fonts. You can print out the one that you prefer!
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Christmas Bundle
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PreK - 1st
Math
Also included in: Christmas / Winter Bundle (90+ pages)
Alphabet Posters, Coloring and Tracing Pages {C and B&W}
Alphabet Posters, Coloring and Tracing Pages {C and B&W}
This resource contains 40 A4 pages, each one with two letter posters on it. The first set has colored images, while the next two have B&W images (the first one shows letter formation, while the other has dotted letters, for tracing). These can be used as posters for your classroom, worksheets, or coloring pages.
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K - 1st
English Language Arts
Hot Cocoa Stand - Props for Pretend Play
Hot Cocoa Stand - Props for Pretend PlayPrint these and create an inviting hot cocoa stand for kids to play with. Winter is here! ********************************************************************* If you like this product, you might also be interested in:My Dream Dress - Props for Pretend PlayVet Checklist for Pretend Play********************************************************************* A useful tip:You can get TPT credit to use on your future purchases if you leave feedback for the produ
K - 1st
Drama
Farm Animals - Flip Books and Coloring Pages
Farm Animals - Flip Books and Coloring Pages
This resource contains a B&W and a C flip book with farm animals and the sounds they make, small flashcards and 7 small coloring pages.
These materials will prove useful if you teach ESL, ESOL, or very young children.
Target vocabulary: sheep, pig, horse, chicken, dog, cat, cow, farmer.
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The Farmer - A Song About Fa
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
What to Wear Outdoors - Checklist for Kids
What to Wear Outdoors - Checklist for KidsI've created these checklists for our 4-5 y.o.. We always check together before we go outside if they have all suitable clothes. It's important to teach them how to be responsible and check for themselves. Please feel free to suggest other items of clothing that you need added to the checklists. ********************************************************************* If you like this product, you might also be interested in:If You Know All the Seasons - Son
Kindergarten
For All Subjects
Science Center Sign {American Spelling}
Science Center Sign {American Spelling}
Use these colorful science center signs to help kids visualize the predefined science area in your classroom. In addition, these signs are a perfect way to introduce them to new centers that you have in your classroom.
Choose one of the three variants included in the file. They all have text and illustrations, so they are great for kindergarten.
If you are interested in other sizes, feel free to leave me a comment and I'll answer asap.
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PreK - K
Science
Centre Posters - Art Area, Building Area, Reading Corner, Dramatic Play Area
Free Centre Posters - Art Area, Building Area, Reading Corner, Dramatic Play Area
This is a freebie that might be useful when designing you classroom. We only have these centres in our classroom, because we also spend a lot of time playing in other classrooms throughout the day. I hope you'll like them!
In addition, I have the posters that I use as titles where I post kids' work. For more ideas on how to decorate your classroom and how to use this resource, go to my blog, grumpydumpling.com.
Kindergarten
For All Subjects
Smoothie Menu for Pretend Play (Flash Freebie)
Smoothie Menu for Pretend Play You can print this out and laminate it to use as a smoothie menu for pretend play. The kids can circle their favourite ingredients for a delicious smoothie. You can have one child working at the cash register, another taking orders, and some others ordering. It’s an easy activity to try with ESL, EFL, or even toddlers who are just beginning to talk. Just adapt the activity to your child(ren)’s needs. I hope you’ll like it! *****************************************
PreK - 1st
Weather and Food Posters (Flash Freebie)
These are a few posters that you can use to decorate your child's space at home. Print them and laminate them for durability, then stick them on the wall at eye level. I hope you'll like them! For more resources and ideas, please visit my blog: grumpydumpling.com/. Thanks for stopping by! Ilinca
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Visual Arts
Lost and Found Posters {FREEBIE}
Lost and Found Posters {FREEBIE}
I hope you'll find this freebie useful!
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Class Decor and Morning Circle Charts and Flashcards {Kindergarten and first grade}
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A useful tip:
You can get TPT credit to use on your future purchases if you leave feedback for the products that you bought or
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects
Science Centre Signs {British Spelling}
Science Centre Signs {British Spelling}
Use these colorful science center signs to help kids visualize the predefined science area in your classroom. In addition, these signs are a perfect way to introduce them to a new center that you have in your classroom.
Choose one of the three variants included in the file. They all have text and illustrations, so they are great for kindergarten.
If you are interested in other sizes, feel free to leave me a comment and I'll answer asap.
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PreK - K
Science
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About the store
Experience
I’m Ilinca, a mom, kindergarten teacher, class teacher, English teacher, and entrepreneur. I have been working as a kindergarten teacher and primary school teacher in Finland and Romania for over fifteen years.
I live in Finland and I’m the mom of the cutest dumpling.
Teaching is my passion and I hope to make your teaching experience easy and fun with the resources that I create!
I blog about teaching and parenting at: www.grumpydumpling.com. There you'll find lots of freebies and resources.
Thank you for stopping by!
Teaching style
I prefer the child-centered approach to teaching: children learn better if they actively participate in the learning process, not just by observing what the teacher is doing.
Awards & shining teacher moments
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My own education history
I have been a kindergarten teacher for fifteen years and I have worked as an English and class teacher too. I have a bachelor in English and Finnish Philology, a master in British Cultural Studies, and a bachelor in Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy.
Additional biographical information
From time to time, I will also post resources for toddlers and babies, because I create them for my daughter. If they're a hit, then I will post them here. :)
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