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I've been teaching little ones for nine years across Alabama, Oregon, Texas, and DC, and I'm a PK4 teacher with a serious passion for early childhood education. I'm a resource-creator whenever I can steal a few minutes from teaching and mom life, and with an M.S. in Curriculum and Teacher Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, I bring both classroom heart and research backbone to everything I make!
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Preview of Pre-K Ocean Study | Preschool Ocean Theme Unit | Play-Based Ocean Activities

Pre-K Ocean Study | Preschool Ocean Theme Unit | Play-Based Ocean Activities

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Lauren Ely
Dive Deep Into Learning with This Engaging Pre-K Ocean Study! Bring vocabulary, literacy, science exploration, math, and real-world connections into your Pre-K classroom with this comprehensive Ocean Study designed for play-based early childhood classrooms. Through real photos, hands-on investigations, dramatic play, sensory centers, science posters, and meaningful discussions, students explore the ocean world — from sandy beaches and coral reefs to the deep sea and beyond. With rich visuals and
Preview of Pre-K Weather Study Bundle | Weather Unit with Dramatic Play Weather Station

Pre-K Weather Study Bundle | Weather Unit with Dramatic Play Weather Station

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Lauren Ely
Build Big Connections with This Engaging Pre-K Weather Study Bundle! Bring observation, prediction, science exploration, and real-world connections into your Pre-K classroom with this comprehensive Weather Study bundle designed for play-based early childhood classrooms. Through real photos, interactive investigations, dramatic play, hands-on centers, and meaningful discussions, students explore what weather is, how it changes, how it affects people and clothing, and how meteorologists help us un
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Roads Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Roads Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Build Big Connections with This Engaging Pre-K Roads Study Bundle! Bring movement, mapping, construction, and real-world exploration into your Pre-K classroom with this comprehensive Roads Study bundle, thoughtfully designed to support and extend the Creative Curriculum® Roads Study. Through real photos, interactive investigations, dramatic play, engineering challenges, and meaningful discussions, students explore what roads are, how they are built, how they connect communities, and how they hel
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Boxes Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Boxes Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Build Big Learning with This Engaging Pre-K Boxes Study Bundle! Bring curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery into your Pre-K classroom with this comprehensive Boxes Study bundle, thoughtfully designed to support and extend the Creative Curriculum® Boxes Study. Through real photos, interactive activities, playful investigations, and meaningful discussions, students explore what boxes are, how they’re made, how they’re used, and what they can become. With rich visuals and developmentally
Preview of Snow Study Bundle For Pre-K | Real Photos, Hands-On Winter Activities & Centers

Snow Study Bundle For Pre-K | Real Photos, Hands-On Winter Activities & Centers

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Lauren Ely
Bring Meaningful Winter Learning to Your Pre-K Classroom with This Engaging Snow Study Bundle! Invite your little learners to explore the wonders of snow, winter weather, and cold-weather clothing through real photos, hands-on investigations, visual vocabulary, fine-motor activities, and playful math and literacy connections. This thoughtfully designed Snow Study resource is perfect for any Pre-K classroom and supports science, language development, early literacy, and number sense through concr
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Tubes and Tunnels Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Tubes and Tunnels Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Dig into Discovery with This Engaging Tubes & Tunnels Study Bundle for Pre-K! Invite your little learners to crawl, build, sort, and explore the fascinating world of tubes and tunnels with this hands-on, thoughtfully crafted bundle aligned with the Creative Curriculum® Tubes & Tunnels Study. With real-world visuals, interactive activities, and developmentally appropriate tools, this resource sparks curiosity and supports play-based learning across the curriculum. What’s Included: Posters with R
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Simple Machines Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Simple Machines Study | Pre-K Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Build big learning with this engaging simple machines study bundle for pre-k! Inspire hands-on exploration and critical thinking as your little learners dive into the world of simple machines with this thoughtfully designed bundle aligned with the Creative Curriculum® Simple Machines Study. With real-world visuals, interactive materials, and playful learning opportunities, this comprehensive resource helps students connect science concepts to everyday life—through building, observing, sorting,
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study | Pre-K Earth Day Activities

Creative Curriculum® Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study | Pre-K Earth Day Activities

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Lauren Ely
Inspire Earth-Friendly Habits with This Engaging Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study Bundle for Pre-K! Help your students become thoughtful caretakers of the Earth with this hands-on, thoughtfully designed bundle aligned with the Creative Curriculum® Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study. This comprehensive resource is packed with real-world visuals, interactive activities, and developmentally appropriate tools to spark curiosity, encourage responsibility, and promote meaningful, play-based learning. What’s
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Wheels Study | Pre-K Transportation Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Wheels Study | Pre-K Transportation Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Roll into Learning with This Engaging Wheels Study Bundle for Pre-K! Spark excitement and curiosity as your little learners explore the world of wheels with this hands-on, thoughtfully designed bundle aligned with the Creative Curriculum® Wheels Study. This comprehensive collection supports meaningful learning through real-life visuals, interactive activities, and developmentally appropriate tools that encourage play-based exploration and discovery. What’s Included:Posters with Real-Life Images
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Sand Study | Pre-K Sensory Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Sand Study | Pre-K Sensory Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Dig into Discovery with This Comprehensive Sand Study Bundle for Pre-K! Engage your young learners in a hands-on, sensory-rich exploration of sand with this thoughtfully curated bundle, perfectly aligned with the Creative Curriculum Sand Study. Designed to spark curiosity, support early learning, and make science meaningful through play, this collection is packed with vibrant visuals, interactive tools, and developmentally appropriate activities that encourage deep thinking and joyful learning.
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Water Study Activities | Pre-K Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Water Study Activities | Pre-K Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Dive into Learning with This Comprehensive Water Study Bundle for Pre-K! Immerse your young learners in a fascinating and hands-on exploration of water with this thoughtfully designed bundle, perfectly aligned with the Creative Curriculum Water Study. Packed with vibrant visuals, engaging activities, and interactive resources, this bundle promotes curiosity, builds understanding of water concepts, and inspires a love for learning through play and discovery! What’s Included:Posters with Real-Life
Preview of Pre-K Creative Curriculum Studies MEGA Bundle | 19 Thematic Units | Real Photos

Pre-K Creative Curriculum Studies MEGA Bundle | 19 Thematic Units | Real Photos

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Lauren Ely
The Complete Pre-K Studies Library — Built to Last for Years. Whether you're a curriculum coordinator looking to equip your whole Pre-K team, a coach supporting multiple classrooms, or a teacher building a permanent resource library, this MEGA Bundle gives you everything you need — all in one place, at a fraction of the cost of buying separately. 19 complete Creative Curriculum®–aligned thematic units = ~$7.37 per unit (individual studies sell for $10–15 each). That's an $80+ savings, and enoug
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Exercise Study Activities | Pre-K Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Exercise Study Activities | Pre-K Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Get Moving with This Comprehensive Exercise Study Bundle for Pre-K! Engage your young learners in an exciting and hands-on exploration of movement and exercise with this thoughtfully designed bundle, perfectly aligned with the Creative Curriculum Exercise Study. Packed with vibrant visuals, engaging activities, and interactive resources, this bundle promotes physical activity, builds understanding of fitness concepts, and inspires students to move and stay healthy! What’s Included:Posters with R
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Light Study | Pre-K Science Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Light Study | Pre-K Science Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Explore the World of Light with This Comprehensive Light Study Bundle for Pre-K! Engage young learners in a fun and hands-on exploration of light with this thoughtfully crafted bundle, perfectly aligned with the Creative Curriculum Light Study. Designed to spark curiosity and promote discovery, this bundle is packed with engaging resources and activities that will brighten your classroom and enrich your students' understanding of light. What’s Included:Posters with Real-Life Images: Eye-catching
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Balls Study | Pre-K Gross Motor & STEM Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Balls Study | Pre-K Gross Motor & STEM Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Engage young learners in a fun, interactive exploration of balls with this thoughtfully crafted bundle — perfectly aligned with the Creative Curriculum Balls Study. Packed with hands-on activities, real-life images, and skill-building resources, this bundle covers science, literacy, math, gross motor, and fine motor development all in one place! 🌟 What's Included: Vocabulary Posters with Real-Life Images: High-quality real photos paired with key vocabulary words (sphere, bounce, texture, forc
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Clothes Study | Pre-K Clothing Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Clothes Study | Pre-K Clothing Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Discover the World of Clothing with this Comprehensive Clothes Study Bundle for Pre-K! Aligned with the Creative Curriculum, this bundle provides an engaging and interactive way for young learners to explore clothing, how it’s made, how it works, and its importance in our lives. Perfect for your Pre-K classroom, this bundle offers hands-on, real-world learning experiences that will spark curiosity and inspire creativity in your students. What’s Included:Posters with Real Images: Informative and
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Insects Study | Pre-K Bug Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Insects Study | Pre-K Bug Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Designed to align with the Creative Curriculum, this bundle offers a variety of hands-on activities and real-world resources that bring the captivating world of insects to life in your Pre-K classroom. Perfect for building curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections, this resource-packed bundle provides everything you need for a successful insect study! What’s Included:Real-Photo Insect Posters: High-quality images of insects to foster discussions and help children identify and cla
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Signs Study | Pre-K Community Signs Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Signs Study | Pre-K Community Signs Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Explore the Fascinating World of Signs with this Comprehensive Signs Study Bundle for Pre-K! Designed to align with the Creative Curriculum, this bundle offers a variety of engaging, hands-on materials that help young learners explore the purpose, importance, and creation of signs and signals in our world. Perfect for your Pre-K classroom, this bundle provides opportunities to build real-world connections while fostering curiosity and critical thinking about how signs keep us safe, guide us, and
Preview of Creative Curriculum® Buildings Study | Pre-K Construction Activities Bundle

Creative Curriculum® Buildings Study | Pre-K Construction Activities Bundle

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Lauren Ely
Explore the Fascinating World of Buildings with this Comprehensive Buildings Study Bundle for Pre-K! Designed to align with the Creative Curriculum, this bundle offers a variety of engaging materials that help young learners explore the world of construction, building tools, and the people who help create the structures around us. Perfect for your Pre-K classroom, this bundle provides hands-on learning experiences that will captivate and inspire your students. What’s Included:Real-Photo Picture
Preview of Parts of a Pumpkin and Apple - Preschool PreK & Kindergarten Science Activity

Parts of a Pumpkin and Apple - Preschool PreK & Kindergarten Science Activity

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Lauren Ely
Engage your young learners with these fun and interactive posters and worksheets focused on the parts of an apple and a pumpkin! Ideal for science or discovery centers, these resources are perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classrooms. Use them during your fall or harvest theme, or as part of your life cycles and plant units. This set includes: Two colorful posters: One featuring the parts of an apple and the other highlighting the parts of a pumpkin.Two hands-on worksheets: Studen
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About the store

Experience

I've been teaching little ones for nine years across Alabama, Oregon, Texas, and DC, and I'm a PK4 teacher with a serious passion for early childhood education. I'm a resource-creator whenever I can steal a few minutes from teaching and mom life, and with an M.S. in Curriculum and Teacher Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, I bring both classroom heart and research backbone to everything I make!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I earned my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, specializing in Language Arts and Literacy. My work has been published in journals including English Journal, Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, and Applied Psycholinguistics. I have also presented research at the AERA conference in Chicago. My passion for learning and research continues to inspire me to create engaging, high-quality resources for our future learners.

My own education history

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teacher Education from the University of Oregon, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.