Monkey See Monkey Learn
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central islip, New York, United States
About the store
👋 Hi! I’m Lisa, an experienced early childhood and K-6 literacy educator with a passion for creating engaging, hands-on learning resources that make learning fun and meaningful for young students. With 14 years in early childhood education and 6 years in K-6 literacy, I design child-centered materials that support foundational skills through songs, poems, interactive stories, fine motor activities, math and literacy centers, and more!
I believe that learning should be an experience—not just a lesson! That’s why I focus on designing my classroom to enhance background knowledge by incorporating hands-on activities, real-world connections, and interactive materials that bring learning to life.
Teaching and creating my own resources allows me to craft materials that are unique, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for my students. Whether it’s seasonal songs with crafts, emergent readers, themed learning packets, or play-based activities, my goal is to make learning fun, interactive, and accessible for all young learners.
Explore my shop, MonkeySee MonkeyLearn, for resources that spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and make learning an adventure!
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SOCIAL STORIES: CLASSROOM ROUTINES AND RULES
Social stories are simple, engaging narratives designed to help children understand and navigate social situations, routines, or behaviors. They are especially helpful for young children, including those aged 4-8, who may struggle with transitions or specific social expectations in the classroom. This packet contains 6 simple stories to help children understand and focus on appropriate behaviors. Saying GoodbyeUnpacking BackpackWalking Nicely in the HallOutside Playground PlayListening to th
PreK - 3rd
Short Stories
Adjectives and the Five Senses | Instruction & Practice Packet
This engaging packet introduces students to the world of adjectives through the lens of the five senses! Perfect for early elementary grades, it combines instruction and hands-on practice to help students enhance their descriptive language skills. The activities focus on associating adjectives with the senses— what we see, hear, feel, taste, and smell—making it easier for students to understand how adjectives bring nouns to life. What's Included: Adjectives & The Senses: Worksheets that guide s
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Grammar
FROG Room Decor- ABC, Math, Fine Motor and more- Back to school
It is filled with Frog themed wall decor for tables and centers. There are many activities for beginning of year centers and assessments. Room Decor: 1-Name badges- print on sticker paper - 2-Large frog FRAMES are perfect for backpack tags. Print on cardstock and write child’s name ON FRONT. Room number, teacher’s name and school on back. Laminate, punch a hole at top, attach to backpack using piper cleaner. No more guessing backpacks. 3-Table name plates: write child’s name (first initial in R
PreK - 3rd
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Non-Fiction Checklists: Research tips/editing
Make non-fiction writing a breeze for your students with this comprehensive Editing Checklist and Research Tips page, designed for 2nd through 5th graders! This resource helps guide young writers through the essential steps of editing, focusing on capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and non-fiction text features like headings and captions. Paired with a handy Research Tips page, students will learn how to gather and organize information effectively, ensuring they produce well-struc
2nd - 5th
Writing, Writing-Expository
Non-Fiction Writing Paper
This non-fiction writing template is designed to help 2nd-5th grade students learn and apply key text features in their writing. The set includes 6 pages, each focusing on a different non-fiction text feature (such as headings, captions, diagrams, text boxes, and more). With two different border designs, the pages are visually engaging and customizable for classroom projects or assignments. Additionally, included are anchor chart ideas to support classroom discussions and display, helping stu
2nd - 6th
Writing
non fiction writing paper
These templates have basic components of non fiction writing. Lines for writing, text boxes and spaces to include photographs with labels, table of contents and glossary. check out my store for more engaging resources: Monkey See Monkey Learn | Teachers Pay Teachersif you like this resource, you may like these accompanying resources: Non-Fiction Writing Paper by Monkey See Monkey Learn | TPTNon-Fiction Checklists: Research tips/editing by Monkey See Monkey Learn
K - 3rd
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Expository
First day/week of school activities and crafts.
What a great way to begin the school year; creating projects individually and as a group. Get to know your student through these interactive activities. Students get to know each other and make connections in an organic and fun way with the dice games and free drawing activities. Teachers get to know their students too, assessing fine motor skills, social skills, emotional awareness, and more! What's Included: Lesson plans for first 7 days- Center activities, craft projects, songs, morning and
PreK - 3rd
Art, English Language Arts, Graphic Arts
Personal Incentive Charts- Behavior Management
There are times when you need to support a child(ren) that struggles with behavior. This packet has 42 different types of charts that will appeal to even the most finicky child. Designed with high interest- cars, dinosaurs, sports and more. I recommend full color charts to be printed on card stock and laminated for multiple uses. Black and white versions can coordinate with curriculum- numbers, letters, seasonal, animals etc. OR let the student decide which interests them. Children know w
PreK - 3rd
Social Emotional Learning
Bookmarks-k-5 Back to School
Bookmarks created for grades k-5, contains full color and black and white versions. There are also blank bookmarks to personalize. Great to introduce at beginning of year and teach organization skills. Fun to use for recess, open house, student gifts, giveaways and more. I always recommend printing on cardstock and laminating for best durability. Print on colored cardstock to match classroom decor Enjoy--Don’t forget to comment if you like this product! :)
K - 5th
Visual Arts
VALENTINE'S DAY BOOKMARK
Create personalized Valentine bookmarks with this editable template! This resource features a silhouette design and includes step-by-step instructions on how to turn any photo into a unique silhouette. Perfect for classroom gifts, student keepsakes, or heartfelt Valentine’s Day surprises. Easy to customize and print!
PreK - 3rd
ALL ABOUT ME
Get to know your student through this interactive book. Students get to write and draw their favorite things. It allows the student to be creative and engage in the process of writing. The connection between the written word and illustrations is a vital part of any ELA curriculum, even for the youngest learners. There are 14 pages of prompts, from simple to thought-provoking. “What is their eye color? TO What is their wish for the new school year?” Pick and choose which pages work best for
PreK - 5th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Informational Text
BANNERS-Frog themed- Back to school
This FROG themed packet includes 44 pages of banners for centers around your classroom: art, library, abc, math, science, blocks and housekeeping. There is a welcome banner for UPK, Pre-k 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.A birthday poster complete with month cards to highlight the birthdays in your class.4 inch bulletin board letters (upper case only) round out the packet.Please like my store and drop a comment if you like this product :)Monkey See Monkey Learn | Teachers Pay Teachers
PreK - 3rd
Graphic Arts
Banners: Owl Themed - Back to School
This owl themed packet includes 50 pages of banners for centers around your classroom: art, library, abc, math, science, blocks and housekeeping. There is a welcome banner for UPK, Pre-k 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.A birthday poster with month cards to highlight the birthdays in your class.4-inch bulletin board letters (upper case only) round out the packet.Please like my store and drop a comment if you like this product :)Monkey See Monkey Learn | Teachers Pay Teachers
PreK - 3rd
Other (Arts), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
MONKEY THEMED BANNERS- BACK TO SCHOOL
Monkey Themed Classroom Center Banners – Printable Signs for Preschool, Pre-K, and KindergartenBring cheerful organization to your classroom with these monkey-themed center banners! Designed with a playful monkey graphic and bold text and easy for young learners to recognize. This set includes banners labeled: Art Library Writing ✏️ Blocks ABC Science Math ➕ Housekeeping Perfect for hanging above centers, on bulletin boards, or around the room, these banners add both style and fu
PreK - 3rd
Writing template- book making template
This packet includes cover, back, inside, meet the author and glossary if needed. This packet is to make a mini book. I used this packet to create Diary of.... with my kiddos but I've include a blank cover to make it more accessible to all themes. Enjoy!
K - 6th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Writing
trait organizer
Three different trait organizers that will help the students identify personality traits of characters in books. They can use the templates to add further details about the characters such as hair color, clothing, expressions etc.
K - 4th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
Research Tips
This is a helpful tool. It teaches young researchers how to use the non-fiction text features in the research process. Post this on their research folder, copy it at 85% ratio and you can clip it in their notebook, journal or any writing folder they use.
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
prediction organizer
This organizer will help students become more efficient using text based examples to predict outcomes, situations and more. Color and black and white copy included.
1st - 4th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies
Back to School Banner-
This is perfect for welcoming students back to school or to your class. It goes well with any classroom decor. Print on cardstock for the best durability. Please like my store and comment if you like this product. :) Monkey See Monkey Learn | Teachers Pay Teachers
PreK - 8th
Graphic Arts
Martin Luther King- writing page
Writing page to get writers to focus on details and the use of character traits. Brainstorm before you do this activity to get the students thinking about who MLK was. Young writers can sound out words. Put up a list of words generated with whole group on board for students to copy. Either way students will be engaged through this activity.
PreK - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA)
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About the store
Experience
👋 Hi! I’m Lisa, an experienced early childhood and K-6 literacy educator with a passion for creating engaging, hands-on learning resources that make learning fun and meaningful for young students. With 14 years in early childhood education and 6 years in K-6 literacy, I design child-centered materials that support foundational skills through songs, poems, interactive stories, fine motor activities, math and literacy centers, and more!
I believe that learning should be an experience—not just a lesson! That’s why I focus on designing my classroom to enhance background knowledge by incorporating hands-on activities, real-world connections, and interactive materials that bring learning to life.
Teaching and creating my own resources allows me to craft materials that are unique, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for my students. Whether it’s seasonal songs with crafts, emergent readers, themed learning packets, or play-based activities, my goal is to make learning fun, interactive, and accessible for all young learners.
Explore my shop, MonkeySee MonkeyLearn, for resources that spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and make learning an adventure!
Teaching style
My Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that when children are given meaningful experiences and a strong foundation of background knowledge in an engaging environment, they grow, thrive, and develop a love for learning.
My Motto:
"Pre-K is messy—dress for a mess!"
My Favorite Saying:
"Mistakes happen—you’re still learning. That’s how we grow!"
My Wish for My Students:
That they understand their actions impact not only themselves but those around them. We all have a responsibility to be kind, helpful, and respectful to one another.
My Classroom Token Economy:
You are rewarded for being a "good friend." Instead of focusing solely on individual achievements, we ask:
"How did you help others today?"
If only the world could be filled with the innocence and kindness of my littles. ❤️
My own education history
MS Literacy K-6 BS Early Childhood
NYS Certified B-6 grade.
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