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Purple Octopus

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 9 reviews
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Massachusetts, United States
About the store
Hi, I'm Hanna, an early childhood teacher who loves making your day a little easier and a lot more joyful! For over 15 years, I've learned and taught alongside children and fellow educators in Germany, England, Dubai, and the United States. Today, I support teachers as a Program Coordinator and create hands-on activities for toddlers through kindergarten. Every resource in my store is teacher-made and shaped by real classroom experiences.
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Preview of Printable cut-and-play story retelling craft puppets for The Mitten by Jan Brett

Printable cut-and-play story retelling craft puppets for The Mitten by Jan Brett

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Purple Octopus
Bring Jan Brett's story The Mitten to life with this adorable set of printable retelling puppets! Use these puppets to help children immerse themselves in retelling and sequencing the beloved winter tale in a fun, interactive literacy activity. 🧤 Content:10 beautifully illustrated puppets (Nicki, Baba, Mole, Rabbit, Hedgehog, Owl, Badger, Fox, Bear, and Mouse)Mitten mat background sceneStorytelling guide with cues for when to use each puppetPrintable PDF in colorEach puppet has a dotted cutti
Preview of Elephant and Piggie | 10 printable coloring pages | literacy SEL story craft

Elephant and Piggie | 10 printable coloring pages | literacy SEL story craft

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Purple Octopus
Elephant and Piggie coloring pages for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond. This printable book companion activity is inspired by the beloved series by Mo Willems. It features heartwarming friendship scenes, perfect for social-emotional learning (SEL), comprehension, and fine motor practice. 📦 What's included:Scene 1: splash and giggles at the swimming poolScene 2: sweet friendship at the ice cream shopScene 3: silly desert adventure togetherScene 4: up-up-and-and-away balloon rideScene
Preview of Printable Elephant and Piggie cut-and-play story retelling puppets | SEL craft

Printable Elephant and Piggie cut-and-play story retelling puppets | SEL craft

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Purple Octopus
Bring your favorite Elephant and Piggie stories to life with this adorable set of printable retelling puppets! Use these puppets to help children immerse themselves in retelling, sequencing, and acting out friendship adventures in a fun, interactive literacy activity. 🐘 Content:10 puppets: Elephant, Piggie, Snake, Squirrels, Birds, Angry Dog, and props4 different speech bubbles to write intoColor and black-and-white versions1 page with 7 famous lines from all books🧩 Suitable for:Story retell
Preview of Black History Month printable bios | 14 child-friendly biographies | SEL

Black History Month printable bios | 14 child-friendly biographies | SEL

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Purple Octopus
Celebrate Black History Month with 14 printable, child-friendly one-page biographies designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond! The short bios introduce inspiring Black leaders while supporting social-emotional learning (SEL), early literacy, identity, and belonging. 📦 What you'll receive:14 printable one-page biographiesSections: Who I Am, My Story, Why I Am Important, What Helps Me, What Was HardMisty Copeland Simone BilesGabby DouglasValerie ThomasMarie Van Brittan BrownLeah C
Preview of Printable cut-and-play story retelling cards Elephant and Piggie

Printable cut-and-play story retelling cards Elephant and Piggie

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Purple Octopus
Bring your favorite Elephant and Piggie stories to life with these printable story sequencing cards! This hands-on literacy activity helps children retell friendship adventures step by step while strengthening comprehension and sequencing skills. Children place each character or event card in order as they listen to the story and retell what happens next. 📦 What you'll receive:12 different story card motivesElephant, Piggie, Snake, Squirrels, Birds, Dog, Cat, Dancing Piggie, MouseLetter, Trump
Preview of Printable cut-and-play story retelling craft puppets for The Gingerbread Man

Printable cut-and-play story retelling craft puppets for The Gingerbread Man

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Purple Octopus
Make The Gingerbread Man jump off the page with this adorable printable paper puppet craft! The hands-on story retelling activity for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten brings the classic tale to life while building language skills, sequencing, and fine-motor development. Children will love cutting, coloring, and gluing each character onto popsicle sticks to create their own storytelling puppets. The real magic begins as they retell the story, give voices to the characters, and act out the fa
Preview of Home, Community Helpers & Places Coloring Pages | House, Park, Zoo, Pool, Constr

Home, Community Helpers & Places Coloring Pages | House, Park, Zoo, Pool, Constr

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Purple Octopus
Bring everyday places to life with these detailed Home & Community Coloring Pages! This printable coloring set includes engaging black-and-white scenes of homes, neighborhoods, parks, playgrounds, community places, transportation, construction, the zoo, and more. These coloring pages are perfect for children who love looking closely, finding details, talking about what they see, and bringing busy scenes to life with color. They are great for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, early finishers, art
Preview of Gratitude and kindness SEL dice game for social emotional activity

Gratitude and kindness SEL dice game for social emotional activity

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Purple Octopus
Bring a touch of warmth and reflection to your preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten classroom with this hands-on SEL activity! The kindness and gratitude game promotes social-emotional learning as children roll a dice and respond to simple, joyful prompts. 📦 What's included:1 printable gratitude dice💡 Suggested reflection prompts:People I'm thankful forSomething in nature I love Food I enjoy the mostSomething I like about my school or homeSomething kind I can do for othersWhat makes me smile to
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About the store

Experience

Hi, I'm Hanna, an early childhood teacher who loves making your day a little easier and a lot more joyful! For over 15 years, I've learned and taught alongside children and fellow educators in Germany, England, Dubai, and the United States. Today, I support teachers as a Program Coordinator and create hands-on activities for toddlers through kindergarten. Every resource in my store is teacher-made and shaped by real classroom experiences.

Teaching style

My teaching style is joyful, hands-on, and rooted in curiosity. I believe children learn best when they explore and ask questions—whether they're acting out stories, experimenting with materials, or solving problems as a team. My approach combines Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and play-based learning. I focus on early STEM, science, and coding without screens and design resources that invite thinking, conversation, and open-ended play.

Awards & shining teacher moments

One of my favorite moments was guiding a group of preschoolers as they built an ice cream delivery robot using Cubetto and recycled materials. Watching their persistence unfold was a powerful reminder of what children are capable of when given the right tools and freedom. Experiences like these inspire many of the resources in my store.

My own education history

I have a Master's degree in Education and Media with a focus on early childhood and digital learning, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I also completed five years of formal teacher training in Germany and continue to pursue professional development in STEM, leadership, and curriculum design.

Additional biographical information

Outside the classroom, you'll find me cycling around Boston or heading out for a run. I love connecting with teachers from around the world and sharing resources that make teaching feel inspiring and doable. I also work with educators beyond the classroom and welcome inquiries. Your reviews truly mean a lot, as they help me grow and refine resources. Thank you!