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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Train Station Dramatic Play Center
All Aboard! Train Station Dramatic Play Center ✨ Turn your classroom into an exciting train station with this dramatic play packet, designed for young learners to imagine, explore, and practice real-world skills! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, this set includes everything you need to create a realistic and engaging train station experience. What's Inside: Train Station Signs – Create a realistic setting with labeled areas. Ticket Office Sign – Set up a place for little conductor
PreK - K
Drama, Social Studies, Visual Arts
January/Winter Themed Music- Snow, sledding, hibernation and More!
magic of winter into your classroom with this January Themed Song Packet designed especially for preschoolers! This engaging resource includes:15 Songs celebrating the joys of winter, including topics like snowmen, sledding, snowflakes, and hibernation.15 Matching Crafts to accompany each song, offering hands-on, creative activities for learners to connect with the music.7 Writing Pages inspired by select songs to encourage early writing skills and creativity, perfect for small groups or indep
PreK - 1st
Drama, Music, Writing
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
November themed Music and Movement activities-Kindness, Fall and Thanksgiving
This engaging November Songs & Crafts Pack is perfect for your preschool and kindergarten classrooms! Designed for children aged 4-6, this resource includes 15 fun, easy-to-learn songs themed around kindness, fall, Thanksgiving, and turkeys. Each song comes with a creative craft suggestion to extend the learning and add hands-on fun to your lessons! In addition to the songs and crafts, this pack includes an interactive instrument story about the Voyage of the Mayflower, where children use inst
PreK - 1st
Art, Creative Writing, Music
Color/Shape Songs for Preschool & Kindergarten | Songs That Teach Colors
Shape and Color Songs Packet for Preschool & Kindergarten (Ages 4-6)Teach preschool and kindergarten students about colors and shapes with this fun, hands-on music, craft, and writing packet! Includes 15 catchy songs with matching craft activities and writing pages that help children learn colors, shapes, sorting, and real-life object recognition while moving, singing, and creating. Perfect for circle time, centers, or year-round hands-on learning that keeps kids engaged and builds early l
PreK - 1st
Music, Poetry, Writing
May Themed Songs/Poems- Crafts, Writing and more!
May Songs and Crafts Packet | Pre-K, Kindergarten Music and Crafts | Spring Songs and Poems Get ready to celebrate the month of May with this fun and engaging May Songs and Crafts Packet designed for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students (ages 4-6)! This packet includes15 songs covering popular May themes, and each song comes with a matching craft suggestion plus easy-to-use templates for classroom or homeschool fun. Songs included:Buzzing BeesMay is HereWiggly WormsIn the GardenHe
PreK - K
Music, Poetry
April Songs & Spring Activities | Music, Crafts & Writing for Preschool–K
April Music Packet | Spring Songs and Crafts for Preschool & KindergartenBring springtime fun into your preschool or kindergarten classroom with this April Songs & Spring Activities Packet! Featuring 14 original, spring-themed songs plus matching craft and writing activities, children will sing, move, and create while learning about April showers, flowers, spring animals, and plant growth. Perfect for hands-on music lessons, centers, or whole-class activities that make learning engaging an
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Music, Writing
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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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