Monkey See Monkey Learn
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central islip, New York, United States
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👋 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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Butterfly Life Cycle Mini Unit | Preschool, Kindergarten Science Act
Butterfly Life Cycle Mini Unit Caterpillar to Butterfly Life Cycle Posters & ActivitiesDiscover the butterfly life cycle with this engaging 24-page mini unit designed for kids ages 4-7! This resource is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students, featuring real-life photographs and hands-on activities that make learning about butterflies exciting. Your students will explore the four stages of the butterfly life cycle—egg, larva (caterpillar), chrysalis, and butterfly—thr
PreK - K
Earth Sciences, General Science
Mini Tree/Leaf Study- Posters, journal, math and more
Mini Leaf/Tree Study (Ages 4-6) – 25 PagesThis engaging Mini Leaf/Tree Study is perfect for introducing young learners to the wonders of nature! Designed for ages 4-6, this 25-page packet includes: Posters: Beautiful, full-color posters showcasing different types of trees and leaves.Fun Facts: Kid-friendly facts about trees and leaves, sparking curiosity.Sorting & Graphing Pages: Interactive activities to sort and graph different types of leaves, helping build early math skills.Observation Journ
PreK - 1st
Science, Vocabulary
Also included in: PLANT AND TREE LIFE CYCLES- BUNDLE
Plant Themed Emergent Readers- growing, plant life cycle, plant needs PreK-K
Emergent Reader Packet: Spring Plants & WeatherThis engaging Emergent Reader Packet is perfect for preschool and kindergarten students learning to read with pre-primer sight words! Featuring simple, repetitive text, this set includes six five-page emergent readers focused on spring themes such as plants, seeds, soil, flowers, sunshine, and rain showers. Titles Included: I See the Rain In the Garden ☀️ The Sun and the Rain The Seed in the Soil A Plant Can Grow We See the RainEach
PreK - K
Earth Sciences, Reading
PLANT AND TREE LIFE CYCLES- BUNDLE
Plant & Tree Life Cycle Bundle | Science & Math Activities for PreK-KTeach young learners about the life cycles of plants and trees with this engaging Plant & Tree Life Cycle Mini Unit Bundle! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary, this resource includes hands-on activities, visual aids, and math extensions to support science and STEM learning. What’s Inside the Bundle? Plant Life Cycle Mini Unit✔️ Life Cycle Posters – Clear visuals to explain plant growth ✔️ Parts of
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Science
Dentist Office- Play Center decor and forms.
Packet includes Office signage, word wall, 7 different posters to hang in the Dentist Office. Sign in sheet and suggestions to further learning in classroom. Copy and laminate to use from year to year. Make each poster 11x17 by enlarging PDF to 125%. Teacher Tips for a Preschool Dentist Office Play Center✅ Posters & Visuals – Hang up posters of teeth, a tooth-brushing routine, and happy dental visits to set the scene and reinforce healthy habits. You can also include an X-ray chart or a “
PreK - K
Drama, Science, Vocabulary
FROG AND TOAD- MINI UNIT- science, math and writing pages
Frog and Toad Mini Unit Science & Math Activities Engage your young learners with this fun and educational Frog and Toad Mini Unit! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this packet provides hands-on learning about frogs, toads, and their life cycles. What's Included: Real Photos: Full-color images of a frog, toad, and tadpole/froglet for visual learning. 7 Fun Frog Facts: Kid-friendly facts to spark curiosity and discussion. Chart Your Learning: A student-friendly table chart to trac
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Science
PLANT LIFE MINI UNIT-POSTERS, MATH SKILLS, SCIENCE AND MORE!
Plant Mini Unit for Preschool & Kindergarten | Life Cycle, Math, Science & More!Explore the world of plants with this engaging Plant Mini Unit designed for preschool and kindergarten (ages 4-6)! Perfect for spring science centers, this hands-on resource covers plant life cycles, seed exploration, and math activities that build foundational skills. What's Included:✅ Plant & Leaf Diagrams – Simple, clear posters to introduce plant parts and leaf structures ✅ Life Cycle of a Plant – Easy-to-fo
PreK - 1st
Math, Science
Also included in: PLANT AND TREE LIFE CYCLES- BUNDLE
Pumpkin mini unit- math, ela, fine motor and more.
Mini Pumpkin Unit for Ages 4-6 This engaging and hands-on Mini Pumpkin Unit is perfect for young learners ages 4-6! The unit includes a variety of activities that help children explore pumpkins and gourds through multiple subjects and sensory experiences. What's Included: Posters: Colorful, easy-to-understand posters highlighting the parts of a pumpkin and different types of gourds. These visual aids are great for classroom display and learning centers.Math Activities: Fun, pumpkin-themed math a
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Writing
Symbiosis project: How do organisms interact?
A fun and interesting way for your students to become involved in researching symbiosis-:how organisms interact. The students work together to create paired texts (fiction and non fiction). This packet includes project requirements, notes and graphic organizers, student checklists, book covers (front, back and inside) templates.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Environment, Informational Text
Lion and Lamb activities
This 12 page packet is designed to be used for the month of March and your class observes the weather. This contains math, writing, abc center, morning meeting and crafts. Writing center: Use the word cards to aide in the writing/drawing process. Readers can use word cards to read pictures and words or use the cards for display in classroom. Using the cards in abc center for stamping words, matching letters. Math activities include graphing, counting, comparing numerals. Two templates
PreK - 2nd
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science
Five senses-
Young readers and writers can express themselves on each worksheet. Space for writing and illustrating what they know. Can be used for book making too.
PreK - 1st
General Science, Writing
Five Senses Posters-
Each poster focuses on one of the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. If you like this product, you may like this one even more. FIVE SENSES- Center packet: Posters, printables and more | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com)Check out my store for additional resources: Monkey See Monkey Learn | Teachers Pay Teachers
PreK - 1st
Science
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About the store
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👋 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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