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Grumpy Dumpling

Rated 4.96 out of 5, based on 618 reviews

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Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland

About the store

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!

Initial Sound Recognition Activities - Puzzles, Tracing, Secret Messages

Tracing Letters - B&W and Color Worksheets {Uppercase Letters}

Phoneme Segmentation Cards {Pack 1}

Numbers 1-10 Tracing and Coloring Pages

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Tracing Shapes - Circle, Square, Triangle and More

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Grumpy Dumpling

Tracing Shapes - Circle, Square, Triangle and MoreThis resource contains: - three tracing worksheets - a trace and match shapes worksheet - DIY cards with shapes and a game idea for them - a DIY shape die that you can use for different games (and a game idea included) - a count and graph worksheet - continue the pattern worksheet This resource has been recently updated. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also b

PreK - 1st

Math

CCSS

K.G.A.2

, K.G.B.5

Vet Checklist for Pretend Play

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Grumpy Dumpling

Vet Checklist for Pretend Play These are some printable props that will come in handy when your kids will pretend to be vets. I suggest laminating the name tags, the open signs, and the checklist (for durability). To make the game more realistic, you can use other props: a medical carrycase, a doctor costume, toys, a small bed, band aids, blankets, etc. For more information, please download the preview. Have fun! ***************************************************************************** If y

PreK - K

Drama, English Language Arts

Roll and Color Monster Game

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Grumpy Dumpling

Roll and Color Monster Game This is a game that helps practise number recognition. I used the American spelling in the printable. I hope you enjoy it! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Number Two Worksheets Number Three Worksheets Jack O'Lantern Playdough Mats ***************************************************************************** A useful tip: You can get TPT credit to use on your fu

PreK - K

Math

Tracing Letters - B&W and Color Worksheets {Uppercase Letters}

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Grumpy Dumpling

Tracing Letters - B&W and Color Worksheets {Uppercase Letters} This resource contains 52 worksheets (a color and a B&W version for each letter). It contains also one line of letters with correct formation (numbered steps for tracing). I hope your kids will benefit from these and will improve their fine motor skills in a fun way! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Tracing Letters - B&W and Color

K - 1st

English Language Arts

Shapes Pack (Tracing Worksheets, Colouring Pages, Board Games, Rhyme)

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Shapes Pack (Tracing Worksheets, Colouring Pages, Board Games, Rhyme) This pack contains all my printables related to shapes: - 3 tracing worksheets - 3 colouring pages - 2 board games - a poem with stick puppets ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Rhymes about Shapes - Circle, Triangle, Square Shapes - Board Game ***************************************************************************** A use

PreK - 1st

Math

Phoneme Segmentation Cards {Pack 1}

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Phoneme Segmentation Cards These phoneme segmentation cards can be used in a variety of games and activities, using different types of letters – erasers, wooden letters, foam letters, stamps, written letters, etc. This resource contains both C and B&W versions, with and without letters (uppercase and lowercase), so you can use whichever suit your kid’s level best. Words included: big, log, fox, box, fin, eel, sit, hit, dig, ten, jog, kid, red, leg, lip, man, six, yam, bus, bug, fun, fog, sad,

K - 1st

English Language Arts

Also included in: Phoneme Segmentation Cards {Bundle}

Tracing Letters (Lowercase Letters, C and B&W)

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Grumpy Dumpling

Tracing Letters (Lowercase Letters, C and B&W) These are some tracing worksheets with images for each letter of the alphabet. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Four Seasons Tracing Worksheets Tracing Letters (Uppercase Letters) ***************************************************************************** A useful tip: You can get TPT credit to use on your future purchases if you leave

K - 1st

English Language Arts

Also included in: Tracing Letters Bundle (Uppercase and Lowercase LEtters, C and B&W)

Tracing Letters (Uppercase Letters, C and B&W)

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Grumpy Dumpling

Tracing Letters (Uppercase Letters, C and B&W) These are some tracing worksheets with images for each letter of the alphabet. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Four Seasons Tracing Worksheets ***************************************************************************** A useful tip: You can get TPT credit to use on your future purchases if you leave feedback for the products that you

PreK - 1st

English Language Arts

Also included in: Tracing Letters Bundle (Uppercase and Lowercase LEtters, C and B&W)

Number Find Worksheets {1-10}

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Number Find Worksheets {1-10} This resource contains 10 number find worksheets, one for each number. Children can use markers, stamps, play dough, dot stickers to circle or cover the numbers on the worksheet. You can reuse the worksheets if you laminate them and then use a dry-erase marker or play dough. Have fun! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Letter Find Worksheets - Letter Recognition Pr

PreK - 1st

Math

Days of the Week Flashcards for Circle Time

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Grumpy Dumpling

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. ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Classroom Decorations - Numbers 1-10 **************************************

PreK - K

English Language Arts

Rhyming 2 Piece Puzzles

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Grumpy Dumpling

Rhyming 2 Piece Puzzles Rhyming is a fun way of learning a foreign language or just new vocabulary in your mother tongue. Not just that, but it helps children improve their oral language skills. I've created this resource for my own group of kids (2 - 4 y.o.) who are learning English as a foreign language. It contains 2 piece puzzles with and without words, so you can choose to print whichever pack suits your kids' needs better. Vocabulary: dog - frog, bun - fun, pear - bear, star - car, lip

PreK - 1st

English Language Arts

Winter Math and Fine Motor Skills

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Grumpy Dumpling

Winter Math and Fine Motor Skills This pack contains 23 pages of: • Roll the die and cover the number • Roll the die and cover as many snowmen as the number on it • Winter Number Puzzles - Snowman and Girl Skating • Clothespin Number Game – Winter Clothes • Clothespin Number Game – Winter Clothes (B&W) • Clothespin Number Game – Winter Symbols • Clothespin Number Game – Winter Symbols (B&W) • Cutting practice • Cutting practice – B&W • Colour by Number – Girl Skating, Boy Eating Snowflakes

K - 1st

English Language Arts, Math

Exploring Pumpkins: Coloring Pages and Task Cards {Pre-K, K, 1st}

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Grumpy Dumpling

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! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Halloween Number Posters Free 2-Piece Puzzles With Pumpkins ************************************

PreK - 1st

Math

Number Recognition Game (1-10)

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Grumpy Dumpling

Number Recognition Game (1-10) This is an easy game for kindergarteners that's perfect for your morning circle of your math centre. It is spring themed, because it has flashcards with balloons and flowers. I hope you'll find it useful! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Spring NO PREP Math and Literacy Activities ***************************************************************************** A

Kindergarten

Math

Arctic Animals Games and Activities (Suitable also for Montessori)

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Grumpy Dumpling

Arctic Animals Games and Activities (Suitable also for Montessori) This resource contains 33 pages of games, puzzles, and worksheets to help you teach Arctic animals to kindergartners. It includes the following: - initial sound cards (use clothespins to indicate the first letter of each word) - arctic animals flashcards (you can use them for memory games and other games, as well) - I have/who has game - images for your word wall - match the word to the image worksheets - "Rhyming Words" game

PreK - 1st

English Language Arts, Reading

Christmas Puzzles (number recognition)

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Grumpy Dumpling

Christmas Puzzles (number recognition) I have something cute for you! Some Christmas puzzles for kindergarteners. The pieces are numbered, so the kids can practice number recognition, as well. Feedback is highly appreciated :) ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Christmas Bundle (70+ pages) ***************************************************************************** Some Tips: You can get TP

PreK - K

Math

Also included in: Christmas / Winter Bundle (90+ pages)

Monthly Calendar and To Do Lists

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Grumpy Dumpling

Monthly Calendar and To Do Lists The calendar starts from Monday and there's one version that only has Monday-Friday and a column for notes and another one that has Monday-Sunday. The to do lists can also be printed and laminated, then reused every month. You just need a dry-erase marker. ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Class Decor and Morning Circle Charts and Flashcards Bundle {kindergar

PreK - 1st

For All Subjects

Easter Egg Activities and Flashcards

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Grumpy Dumpling

Easter Egg Activities and Flashcards This product contains: - an Easter flip book with colourful eggs; - a tracing worksheet; - a cutting worksheet; - a maze; - What comes next/sequence worksheet; - Easter word wall. ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Tulip Patterns - Spring Activities ***************************************************************************** A useful tip: You can get TPT

K - 1st

English Language Arts

Classroom decorations - Numbers 1-10

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Grumpy Dumpling

Classroom decorations - Numbers 1-10You can use these numbers to decorate the classroom throughout the year. There are four types of frames and owls to mach each season. ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in:Winter Classroom DecorationsThe Weather Wheel***************************************************************************** For more freebies, discounts, giveways, and teaching ideas, be sure to

PreK - K

Math

Playdough and Pompom Mats

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Grumpy Dumpling

Play Dough and Pompom Mats These are three playdough/pompom mats for kids: a sun, an apple tree, and a Christmas tree. The task is either to cover the dots with playdough pieces, or placing pompoms on them (using tweezers for kids). Thank you for downloading my products! ***************************************************************************** If you like this product, you might also be interested in: Number Two Worksheets Number Three Worksheets Jack O'Lantern Playdough Mats ***********

PreK - K

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About the store

Experience

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

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. :)