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Veteran teacher, mentor, and mom of three helping you reclaim your prep time and master your data. Because a successful classroom foundation today is the secret to a student's success tomorrow. Follow for monthly veteran tips and early-bird launch deals! Early Education Benefits the Whole Child
During the last 13 years of my teaching career I taught 3 to 5 year-olds in a Developmental Preschool classroom in an IL public school. Previously I taught general education students in grades 2, 4, 6, and 8. I've also taught students in special education classrooms (self-contained and resource) in grades K-3; 6-8; and high school.
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Spring Math Patterns AB AAB ABB ABC Activities PreK Kindergarten
Do you want to help your students identify, extend, and create patterns as they practice their sequencing skills by completing the patterns? The patterns included are AB, AAB, ABB, and ABC. Patterning is a basic skill which is the basis of many mathematical concepts. Addition, skip counting, and times tables require understanding and proficiency in patterning. ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ This resource is part of the Spring Bundle: Alphabet Match, Patterns, Num
PreK - K
Math
Also included in: Spring Counting Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten
Reading Fluency Sentences CVCe Long Vowels word families 1st grade 2nd grade
Students struggling with reading fluency? Do your first grade and second grade students need to work on sentence fluency with long vowel words, also known as silent e or magic e words? Do you have a limited time period to work on fluency, comprehension, phonics, and sight words? These Fluency Sentence strips based on word families are a great next step between single-word flashcards and longer reading passages. Students read 5 to 7-word sentences that have two target words in each of lon
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.3b
, RF.1.3c
, RF.1.3g
+3
Also included in: Reading Fluency Sentence Strips | CVC & CVCe vowel passages & blends
Clothing Sort Categories | Life Skills System File Folders Autism kindergarten
Master sorting clothes and clothing sort categories with this functional life skills resource. Perfect for your autism file folders and independent work stations, this activity uses non-identical images to build vocabulary and generalization. Teachers love this clothes sorting system because it is a low-prep, consistent routine for early childhood and special education. Helping students move beyond identical matching is a critical step in their development. This clothing sorting activity p
PreK - K
Vocabulary
CCSS
L.K.5a
Category Sorting Home Items | Rooms in House File Folder Life Skills PreK - 1st
Students practice categorizing objects that belong in four rooms of a house. This low prep file folder activity of engaging graphics reinforces critical thinking skills, vocabulary and categorization. There are opportunities for variations, differentiation, and generalization. Benefitso Structured practice categorizing furniture and household objects o Expands functional vocabularyo Improves Independent work skillsUse this hands-on file folder activity for: 1:1 instruction independent wor
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.K.5a
, L.1.5a
Following Directions Listening and Reading Comprehension kindergarten 1st grade
Enhance students’ listening and reading comprehension skills for kindergarten and first grade with this easy-to-use set of following directions printables. The 24-page color and direction pages target color words, body parts, clothing, and common objects through pictures of kids doing helpful family chores. It's a no – prep following directions activity for preschool through first grade. It is easily differentiated as a listening activity for non-readers. Readers can use this as an independe
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.K.1b
, SL.1.3
Reading Fluency Sentences CVC | Short Vowel Passages 1st & 2nd Grade
Are you looking for a versatile set of reading fluency sentence strips that can be used for students who struggle with reading fluency? Do your students need to work on sentence fluency with short vowel words, also known as cvc words? Do you have a limited time period to work on fluency, comprehension, phonics, and sight words? These sentence strips are a great next step between single-word flashcards and longer reading passages. Students read 5 to 7-word sentences that have two target wor
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.3b
, RF.1.3c
, RF.1.3g
+3
Also included in: Reading Fluency Sentence Strips | CVC & CVCe vowel passages & blends
Build a Sentence Writing Practice | 1st Grade Math Topics | Morning Work
Work on Writing with math topics! Sentence Writing with Scrambled Sentences allow students to build and write simple sentences on these black-line, no prep printables to increase reading comprehension by unscrambling 4 to 7-word sentences. Great for 1st grade morning work, daily writing, and small groups. Cute graphics provide context for students, including English language learners and children with special needs. Twenty pages in 3 levels (60 total pages) allow for differentiation in your cl
1st
Math, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4b
+1
Gingerbread Number and Alphabet Sequence Puzzles for PreK & Kindergarten
Practice number and letter sequencing with fun gingerbread-themed puzzles. Designed for PreK and Kindergarten learners, these engaging puzzles help build sequencing skills, number sense, skip counting, letter recognition, and fine motor coordination, all with a festive holiday twist. 🌟 Benefits 🍪 Supports early number and letter sequencing in a playful, low-stress format. ✂️ Builds fine motor skills as students handle and organize puzzle strips. 🔠 Encourages independent learning a
PreK - K
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
Also included in: Gingerbread Activities Preschool Kindergarten
Winter Counting Task Cards Activities 1-30 Kindergarten Math
These interactive task cards will help your students practice number order, counting, and numeral recognition for numbers 1-20 and 1-30. Versatile and differentiated for preschool or kindergarten winter math centers. Great for special education students and independent work box tasks for children on the autism spectrum. Winter Before and After Numbers 1-20 are twenty interactive task cards. Students attach colorful winter cap number cards, which have hook and loop tape on the backs, to the tas
PreK - K
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+2
Also included in: Winter Activities PreK Kindergarten Counting, Puzzles, Emergent Readers
Brain Breaks Movement Cards Transition Activity PreK Kindergarten
Brain Breaks provide a needed opportunity for movement in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. These Brain Break Movement Cards require no extra space or equipment. Punch a hole in the corner, insert a ring, and hang them in a handy place in the classroom for use anytime. Be sure to check the preview to see what is included in the Brain Break Movement Cards. Who this is for:This set of Brain Break Movement Cards has been used by teachers in general and special education settingstherapis
PreK - 2nd
Push and Pull Sort Force and Motion Activity Kindergarten 1st Grade
Kindergarten students sort pictures on file folder mats into two categories of PUSH or PULL. This hands-on science activity with colorful and engaging graphics provides many opportunities for variations, differentiation, and generalization. It’s the perfect step after using color photos as prompts. WHO IS THIS FOR?Students on the Autism Spectrum, in Early Childhood, Early Intervention, ESL, Occupational Therapy, Special Education or Speech Therapy classes; complements structured teaching strat
PreK - 1st
Vocabulary
Following Directions Fall Activities | Listening & Reading Comp kindergarten
Improve listening and reading comprehension with these following directions activities, perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and special education classrooms. Students practice listening and reading comprehension by coloring this set of 24 fall - themed pages targeting color words, body parts, clothing, and common objects. Use this no – prep following directions activity with preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. It is easily differentiated for both non-readers and rea
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.K.1b
, SL.1.3
Category Sorting Activities Bundle | File Folders | Autism Special Ed Early Educ
Teach kids to sort and classify objects step-by-step with this autism-friendly sorting bundle. Perfect for structured teaching strategies in PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classrooms. Make teaching sorting and categorization skills easier than ever! This bundle of category sorting file folder activities is designed for students on the autism spectrum, early learners, ESL students, and children who need extra support building foundational classification skills. Benefits Strengthe
PreK - 1st
Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.K.4
, L.K.5a
Sort by Size Attribute Activities Winter Objects Preschool & Kindergarten
Engage preschoolers with these Sort by Size Winter file folder activities. Sort mittens, owls, and snowflakes by big, medium, and small. Great for math centers, visual discrimination, and fine motor skills. Make it fun and easy to engage little learners in comparing, sorting, and sequencing while adding Winter spirit to your classroom! 💡 Benefits ✅ Builds early math and visual discrimination skills ✅ Strengthens fine motor coordination and sorting independence ✅ Encourages hands-on l
PreK - K
Math
CCSS
K.MD.A.2
, K.MD.B.3
Three Billy Goats Gruff Activities Fairy Tale PreK Kindergarten
Have your students practice retelling the fairy tale of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff with this collection of themed math and language activities. The Three Billy Goats Gruff unit includes 39 pages of: * Play Mats (6) for play dough or play schemes * Picture Cards (18) of character and setting for Memory, card games, vocabulary development * a beginning Three Billy Goats Gruff reader, counting and coloring booklet. Very little prep need - just print, cut, and staple. The 12 half-sized pages inclu
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Numbers, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.4
+1
Also included in: Nursery Rhymes and Folk Tales Activities PreK & Kindergarten
Yes No Questions Action Verbs Autism Kindergarten First Grade
Are your kindergarten and first grade students working on answer reliability and yes/no responses? Combine practice with action verbs and answering yes/no questions with colorful and engaging graphics. There are many opportunities for variations, differentiation, and generalization. It’s the perfect step after using color photos as prompts. Student task: accurately answer yes-no questions when presented with an action verb stimulus picture. WHO IS THIS FOR?Students on the Autism Spectrum, in E
PreK - K
CCSS
L.K.1
, L.K.1d
Also included in: Yes No Questions Action Verbs Bundle speech therapy
Winter Math Patterns AB AAB ABB ABC Activities & Worksheets PreK Kindergarten
Winter Patterns will help your students identify, extend, and create patterns as they begin their mastery of life-long mathematical skills. In Winter Patterns students will practice four patterns AB, AAB, ABB, and ABC in four themes – Snow Fun, Snow Day, Arctic Animals, and Winter Pals. * 8 pages AB pattern, color and blackline * 8 pages AAB pattern, color and blackline * 8 pages ABB pattern, color and blackline * 8 pages ABC pattern, color and blackline This resource can be presented as a
PreK - K
Math
Also included in: Winter Activities PreK Kindergarten Counting, Puzzles, Emergent Readers
Nursery Rhymes and Folk Tales Activities PreK & Kindergarten
Nursery Rhymes and Folk Tales Bundle includes three of my most popular themed math and language activities. Many teachers use these as part of Back to School activities, as well as throughout the school year In both preschool and kindergarten. Please be sure to check out the preview and links to the three items. 3 Little Pigs ActivitiesNursery RhymesThree Billy Goats Gruff Included in this grouping of 3 Little Pigs Activities are 25 pages of fun interactive activities: Play Mats: 2 dif
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Speaking & Listening
Push Pull Write the Room Force & Motion Activity Kindergarten 1st Grade
Here is a fun activity to get your students moving around while learning about force and motion. Perfect to use with kindergarten and 1st graders as they study how we move objects through push or pull. Students search the room for 12 push, pull, or both mini-posters. Then they write or trace the words on one of the response sheets. There are two complete sets of Write the Room activities - 24 pictures in all. Push or Pull Write the Room is an Active Science Vocabulary Practice activity to inc
K - 1st
Science, Writing
NGSS
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Spatial Concepts Pumpkin Adapted Books PreK Kindergarten 1st Grade
Three pumpkin-themed activities focusing on common prepositions and spatial concepts are in this resource perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary. There are 2 versions of the emergent readers - one in color for instruction and a black line one for student use. Very little prep need - just print, cut, and staple. The Adapted Reader covers the same information but in an interactive format.Pumpkins Everywhere Spatial Concepts Mat has three versions of a thematic scene with student
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, U.S. History, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
Veteran teacher, mentor, and mom of three helping you reclaim your prep time and master your data. Because a successful classroom foundation today is the secret to a student's success tomorrow. Follow for monthly veteran tips and early-bird launch deals! Early Education Benefits the Whole Child
During the last 13 years of my teaching career I taught 3 to 5 year-olds in a Developmental Preschool classroom in an IL public school. Previously I taught general education students in grades 2, 4, 6, and 8. I've also taught students in special education classrooms (self-contained and resource) in grades K-3; 6-8; and high school.
Teaching style
For me, learning is all about making connections to our everyday lives. For the little ones, everything we do has a connection because the world of reading, writing, counting, computing is unfolding each and every day. For the older kids, my favorite question to answer was, "What's this got to do with my life?"
I'm a big picture sort of person by nature, but being a special education teacher has allowed me to hone my skills of task analysis. Enticing kids into stories and activities is my goal - make it fun and include movement! My job as a teacher of little ones with developmental delays permits me to be creative every day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
District designation as Teacher of the Year
My own education history
B.S. in Special Education
M.S. in Early Childhood Special Education
Post-graduate work in Reading, Educational Technology, Gifted, Behavior Management, and Autism
Additional biographical information
* Mom of three wonderful adult children.
* Artist
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