About the store
Hi, I’m Juliana Gutierrez — an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience helping little learners grow through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. I’m passionate about helping families, educators, and children truly *Make Learning Happen!*
As a former Kindergarten teacher and former owner of a home-based learning center, I’ve had the joy of teaching children in multi-age classrooms, preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten settings. I currently teach preschool and continue to bring creativity, structure, and joyful learning into every classroom experience.
I specialize in designing engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate activities that support early learning in fun and meaningful ways. I also love creating resources for kiddos, educators, and mamas to inspire confidence, creativity, and connection through learning.
Whether it’s playful literacy activities, sensory learning, classroom ideas, or resources for home and school, I’m here to help you Make Learning Happen!
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I spy shapes counting activity for prek & kindergarten
Lets Count Shapes #4-11 Shape learningcounting skillscolor recognitionI spy shapes
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
Apple Orchard Dramatic pretend play for preschool, PreK and kindergarten
Dramatic play also known as pretend play offer numerous benefits to children. It fosters creativity, social, emotional and language development. It's a great time for kiddos to explore and play different roles. Apple Orchard is a fun packet to purchase for dramatic play during fall unit or for apple theme unit. Included: IdeasApple Orchard posterhoursopen and closed signbannerApple picking pricingtaffy apple pricingMenulabelsHow to make applesauce pretend scale signpay here signthank you notecol
PreK - K
Drama, Money Math, Other (ELA)
Counting to 20, hands-on for preschool, PreK and kindergarten
Keeping kiddos busy and engaging is hard. However a simple change of scene is all it takes. Making learning fun is important. Here is a hands-on learning activity to keep kiddos moving on the floor while Making Learning Happen. Form a caterpillar as you count to 20Count to 5Count to 10Count to 20Fill in the numbersUse the numbers for counting activitiesOpen-end funPrint in landscape mode
PreK - K
Numbers
Also included in:Â Spring themes activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Lemonade Stand Dramatic pretend play for preschool, PreK and Kindergarten
Dramatic play also known as pretend play offer numerous benefits to children. It fosters creativity, social, emotional and language development. It's a great time for kiddos to explore and play different roles. Lemonade stand is a great theme and includes: Lemonade stand sign( you have to laminate for durability, cut and tape or lace together.PostersHours of operationPay here posterSelf-serve posterHow to make lemonade instructionsMenu and pricesMenu ordering forms2 Coloring pagesThank you cardC
PreK - K
Drama, Money Math, Other (ELA)
Ice-cream shop dramatic play for preschool, Prek and kindergarten
Dramatic play also known as pretend play offer numerous benefits to children. It fosters creativity, social, emotional and language development. It's a great time for kiddos to explore and play different roles. Make Ice cream shop includes: Banner to createOpen and closed signMenuPay signOrdering menuSelf-serve posterLabels Thank you cardsColoring while you waitHow to instructions for popsicles & milkshakesFor more pretend play experience go to dollar tree and purchase Colorful silverwarePretend
PreK - K
Drama, Money Math, Other (ELA)
Theme-based hands-on Math templates
These theme-based hands-on math activities are great for center time and math practice. Template is for personal use only. Addition & subtraction LaminateUse with dry eraser markers to draw and find answersUse counting objects to find answerRoll the dice write the number and find the answers.Choose 2 number cards and find the answer.
PreK - 1st
Math
Hands-on theme counting activities for Preschool, PreK & kindergarten
Learning does not have to be boring. Learning takes practice and consistency. Hands on counting activities will help kiddos with counting skills and number recognition. Activities are theme based: laminatewrite in the number or choose a flashcarduse dry eraser markeruse counting chipsuse counting blocksuse counting dry beansuse pompomsfollow and join my social media for more ideas and resources
PreK - K
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
All about plants activity pack for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Learn about plants while practicing literacy and math skills. Vocabulary wordswriting practicePart of a plantlifecycleAdditionSubtractionLetter P writting or tracingCountingCvc words and picture matchcoloringhands-on and open-end activities
PreK - K
Applied Math, Balanced Literacy, Earth Sciences
Also included in:Â Spring themes activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Spring themes activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Spring themes bundle is full of so many fun and engaging activities to help Make Learning Happen. As you know learning advances through repetition. If your students are exposed to learning and practice they will succeed. In these theme-based learning bundles kiddos will get to practice literacy, math, science, phonics and other learning domains. In this bundle the following is included: Spring theme-based activitiesInsect UnitAll about plantsHands-on literacy caterpillar floor activityHands-on
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Earth Sciences, Numbers
Summer themes activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Summer themes bundle is full of so many fun and engaging activities to help Make Learning Happen. As you know learning advances through repetition. If your students are exposed to learning and practice they will succeed. In these theme-based learning bundles kiddos will get to practice literacy, math, science, phonics and other learning domains. This bundle includes: Summer Theme activitiesOcean animalsFarm animalsCount to 20-hand-on ice cream floor activitySummer Bucket list task cardsfreeb
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Winter theme activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kindergarten
Winter themes bundle is full of so many fun and engaging activities to help Make Learning Happen. As you know learning advances through repetition. If your students are exposed to learning and practice they will succeed. In these theme-based learning bundles kiddos will get to practice literacy, math, science, phonics and other learning domains. In this learning bundle the following themes are available- Winter learning activitiesHoliday ThemeValentines themeDinosaurs themeGroundhog themeMart
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Seasons Theme all year around activities bundle for preschool, pre-k & kinder
Season Theme bundle will help you prepare for a school year full of fun. Keeping kiddos engaged and busy is hard! But I have all the activities ready for you. A year full of theme activities that will include all learning development to help your students grow. A year full of literacy, math, science, phonics, fine motor-skills, crafting and more. * Keep in mind that children learn through play. Some of the kiddos fine motor skills are still developing. Do not feel pressure if they are still not
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Juliana Gutierrez — an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience helping little learners grow through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. I’m passionate about helping families, educators, and children truly *Make Learning Happen!*
As a former Kindergarten teacher and former owner of a home-based learning center, I’ve had the joy of teaching children in multi-age classrooms, preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten settings. I currently teach preschool and continue to bring creativity, structure, and joyful learning into every classroom experience.
I specialize in designing engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate activities that support early learning in fun and meaningful ways. I also love creating resources for kiddos, educators, and mamas to inspire confidence, creativity, and connection through learning.
Whether it’s playful literacy activities, sensory learning, classroom ideas, or resources for home and school, I’m here to help you Make Learning Happen!
Teaching style
I am a strong believer that learning advances through repetition. When our kiddos are exposed daily to learning opportunities, they are able to grow, gain confidence, and succeed. Children learn best by doing, exploring, and interacting with the world around them. That is why my activities are theme-based, hands-on, and engaging.
Please keep in mind that children learn through play, and every child develops at their own pace. Some kiddos are still strengthening their fine motor skills, while others may not yet be ready to complete worksheets independently. Do not feel pressured if your child is still learning to write or complete certain tasks.
You can make learning fun and enjoyable by using tools such as dry erase markers, magnetic letters, stickers, sensory activities, and other hands-on learning toys. The goal is to create positive learning experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence.
Now let’s go and Make Learning Happen!
My own education history
▪︎Bachelor of Art Sociology
▪︎Early childhood coursework & training
▪︎Certified Life coach
Additional biographical information
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