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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 Alphabet Play Dough Mats | Letters & Sounds | Uppercase & Lowercase A-Z

Alphabet Play Dough Mats | Letters & Sounds | Uppercase & Lowercase A-Z

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Lauren Ely
Hands-on, multi-sensory letter learning for early readers! These Alphabet Play Dough Mats give students the opportunity to build, trace, and identify each letter while connecting it to its sound. Each mat features a mouth formation photo to model correct articulation, along with a real-life image representing the letter sound — perfect for boosting phonemic awareness and letter-sound recognition. Designed with Science of Reading–aligned practices, these mats combine tactile play with visua
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
Preview of Letter Recognition Worksheets - Pop the Letter - Alphabet Activities for Centers

Letter Recognition Worksheets - Pop the Letter - Alphabet Activities for Centers

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Lauren Ely
Engage your students in hands-on letter recognition with this fun and interactive "Pop the Letter" activity! Each of the 26 worksheets focuses on one letter of the alphabet, where students search for both uppercase and lowercase versions of the target letter and "pop" the bubbles using dot markers, crayons, stickers, or any other tool you choose. After popping the bubbles, students count how many uppercase and lowercase letters they’ve found and record the numbers at the bottom of the page. Thes
Preview of Heggerty Hero of the Day Certificate | Phonemic Awareness Award

Heggerty Hero of the Day Certificate | Phonemic Awareness Award

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Lauren Ely
Celebrate your students' phonemic awareness success with this Heggerty Hero of the Day Certificate! Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, this colorful and engaging certificate helps you recognize and reward students who excel in your daily Heggerty phonemic awareness lessons. ⭐ Product Features: Bright and cheerful Heggerty Hero of the Day OR Heggerty Hero of the Week certificateLine for student namesColor and B&W versionsFun and encouraging design, perfect for little lea
Preview of Voice Level Posters with Real Photos - Classroom Management Visuals

Voice Level Posters with Real Photos - Classroom Management Visuals

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Lauren Ely
Bring consistency to your classroom management with these engaging Voice Level Posters! Designed to help students understand and regulate their voice levels, this set includes 3 different versions to match your classroom style and needs. Each version features real-life photos for a visual connection that young learners will easily recognize and relate to. What’s included:Full-sized voice level posters in 3 different versionsHalf-sheet versions to place in individual centers, small group areas,
Preview of I Can Statements for Pre-K Centers - Creative Curriculum Aligned

I Can Statements for Pre-K Centers - Creative Curriculum Aligned

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Lauren Ely
Enhance your pre-K centers with these engaging and visually supportive "I Can" Statement Posters! This set includes 10 vibrant posters for each of your learning centers: Art, Library, Dramatic Play, Music & Movement, Sand & Water, Technology, Toys & Games, Cooking, Blocks, and Discovery. Perfect to use with Creative Curriculum. Each poster features clear, simple "I Can" statements paired with real photos, designed to help young learners understand the activities they can do at each center.
Preview of Visual Schedule Cards with Real Photos -  Daily Schedule Chart

Visual Schedule Cards with Real Photos - Daily Schedule Chart

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Lauren Ely
Make your classroom routine smooth and engaging with these Visual Daily Schedule Cards designed for Pre-K through 2nd Grade. These 108 schedule cards feature real photos, making them ideal for little learners who benefit from visual cues. Perfect for use in pocket charts, with ribbon, or with adhesive magnets, these versatile cards help students understand and follow the daily schedule with ease. Key Features:108 schedule cards with real photos for clear visual representation.Versatile use
Preview of First Day of School Poem & Handprint Craft | Editable Year | Preschool, Pre-K, K

First Day of School Poem & Handprint Craft | Editable Year | Preschool, Pre-K, K

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Lauren Ely
A keepsake parents will treasure forever! Celebrate the first day of school with this sweet First Day Poem & Handprint Craft, perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. Students add their handprints to the poem, creating a heartfelt memory of their very first day. The editable year makes it easy to use year after year! What’s Included: First Day Poem – Written in kid-friendly rhyme to capture the excitement of the first day. Handprint Craft Template – Space for students to add their paint
Preview of Alphabet Classroom Posters Science of Reading - Black Border

Alphabet Classroom Posters Science of Reading - Black Border

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Enhance your classroom decor with this set of alphabet posters featuring black borders and real mouth formation pictures. These posters are designed to complement any color scheme while providing essential support for the science of reading (SOR). Each poster includes bright, engaging clipart and words that match each letter sound. Perfect for any learning environment! ⭐️ What's IncludedAlphabet Posters: Vibrant and perfect for any classroom.SOR-Aligned: Supports evidence-based reading instruct
Preview of Spring Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Spring Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Lauren Ely
Engage your students with these spring themed play dough mats that are perfect for centers! This set features 20 creative and interactive mats designed to enhance fine motor skills and vocabulary development in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. Product Features:20 Themed Mats: Each mat provides a different spring themed object for students to build with play dough, fostering creativity and learning.Two Versions: Includes both color and black and white mats. The black and white versions allow st
Preview of Winter Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Winter Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Lauren Ely
Engage your students with these winter themed play dough mats that are perfect for centers! This set features 20 creative and interactive mats designed to enhance fine motor skills and vocabulary development in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. Product Features:20 Themed Mats: Each mat provides a different winter themed object for students to build with play dough, fostering creativity and learning.Two Versions: Includes both color and black and white mats. The black and white versions allow st
Preview of Fall Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Fall Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Lauren Ely
Engage your students with these fall themed play dough mats that are perfect for centers! This set features 20 creative and interactive mats designed to enhance fine motor skills and vocabulary development in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. Product Features:20 Themed Mats: Each mat provides a different fall themed object for students to build with play dough, fostering creativity and learning.Two Versions: Includes both color and black and white mats. The black and white versions allow studen
Preview of Summer Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Summer Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Lauren Ely
Get your students excited for the new school year OR summer break with these summer themed play dough mats! This set features 21 creative and interactive mats designed to enhance fine motor skills and vocabulary development in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. Product Features:21 Themed Mats: Each mat provides a different summer themed item for students to build with play dough, fostering creativity and learning.Two Versions: Includes both color and black and white mats. The black and white ver
Preview of Back to School Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Back to School Themed Play Dough Mats for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Lauren Ely
Get your students excited for the new school year with these back to school themed play dough mats! This set features 20 creative and interactive mats designed to enhance fine motor skills and vocabulary development in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms. Product Features:20 Themed Mats: Each mat provides a different back to school themed item for students to build with play dough, fostering creativity and learning.Two Versions: Includes both color and black and white mats. The black and white ve
Preview of Phonics Poems for R-Controlled Vowels - Phonics and Fluency

Phonics Poems for R-Controlled Vowels - Phonics and Fluency

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Lauren Ely
Transform your literacy centers, small group reading, and whole group phonics instruction with this set of 5 phonics-based poems, designed to reinforce r-controlled vowels. This resource is perfect for early elementary students, focusing on skills that support phonics and fluency development. What's Included:5 Delightful Poems: Each poem targets a specific r-controlled vowel, making it easy to focus on key phonics skills.Focus Skills: ar, er, ir, or, urBenefits:Enhanced Phonics Skills: Targeted
Preview of Phonics Poems for Digraphs and Blends - Phonics and Fluency

Phonics Poems for Digraphs and Blends - Phonics and Fluency

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Transform your literacy centers, small group reading, and whole group phonics instruction with this set of 9 phonics-based poems, designed to reinforce digraphs and blends. This resource is perfect for kindergarten and early elementary students, focusing on skills that support phonics and fluency development. What's Included:9 Delightful Poems: Each poem targets a specific digraph or blend, making it easy to focus on key phonics skills.Focus Skills: Digraphs (ch, th, wh, ph, sh, ck) and Blends (
Preview of Phonics Poems for Long Vowels - Phonics and Fluency

Phonics Poems for Long Vowels - Phonics and Fluency

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Transform your literacy centers, small group reading, and whole group phonics instruction with this set of 12 phonics-based poems, designed to reinforce long vowel sounds and spellings. This resource is perfect for kindergarten and early elementary students, focusing on long vowel sounds to support phonics and fluency development. What's Included:12 Delightful Poems: Each poem targets a specific long vowel spelling, making it easy to focus on key phonics skills.Focus Skills: Poems feature 12 ess
Preview of Phonics Poems for Short Vowel Word Families - Phonics and Fluency

Phonics Poems for Short Vowel Word Families - Phonics and Fluency

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Lauren Ely
Transform your literacy centers, small group reading, and whole group phonics instruction with this set of 25 phonics-based poems, designed to reinforce short vowel word families. This resource is perfect for kindergarten and early elementary students, focusing on short vowel sounds to support phonics and fluency development. What's Included:25 Delightful Poems: Each poem targets a specific short vowel word family, making it easy to focus on key phonics skills.Word Family Focus: Poems feature 25
Preview of Letter Sound Sort Worksheets With Real Mouth Formation Pictures

Letter Sound Sort Worksheets With Real Mouth Formation Pictures

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Lauren Ely
Unlock the joy of learning letter sounds with these engaging Alphabet Sound Sorts! Designed for students to practice phonemic awareness, each worksheet focuses on a different letter of the alphabet. Students will color pictures, cut them out, and sort them based on whether they match the featured letter sound, placing them in the "Yes" or "No" columns. Each worksheet includes a real mouth formation picture. Perfect for hands-on learning, these worksheets are ideal for literacy centers, small gro
Preview of Diphthongs Decodable Passages with Blending, Comprehension, & Writing

Diphthongs Decodable Passages with Blending, Comprehension, & Writing

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Lauren Ely
Unlock the potential of your young readers with these Decodable Passages focusing on diphthongs! This comprehensive set includes 8 worksheets designed to enhance phonemic awareness, blending, reading, comprehension, and writing skills. Aligned with the Science of Reading, these worksheets provide zero prep activities that are perfect for both small group and whole class instruction. What's Inside:8 Engaging Worksheets: Each worksheet features a decodable passage focusing on a specific diphthong,
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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.