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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 Shell Puzzle | Montessori-Inspired Ocean Jigsaw Puzzles | Color & B/W Printable

Shell Puzzle | Montessori-Inspired Ocean Jigsaw Puzzles | Color & B/W Printable

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Purple Octopus
Bring ocean learning into your classroom with these Seashell Jigsaw Puzzles! This Montessori-inspired printable activity helps children learn about different shells and sea creatures while practicing matching, visual discrimination, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and early science vocabulary. This resource includes both full-color puzzle cards and black-and-white coloring versions, so children can also color their own puzzles before cutting and matching. Just print, laminate, cut, and st
Preview of Fake snow recipe | Montessori-inspired sensory play & science | clean & low-prep

Fake snow recipe | Montessori-inspired sensory play & science | clean & low-prep

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Purple Octopus
Bring winter fun indoors (cleanly!) with this low-prep, hands-on fake snow sensory science experiment for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and elementary classrooms or for families to try at home. Just print, laminate for reuse, and go! 📦 What you'll receive:Visual recipe posterClear sections: What do we need? How do we make it? Grown-up tips!Easy-to-read layout for young learners🧂 Materials needed (not included): Baking sodaWaterMeasuring cupsBowl or traySpoon🧩 Suitability:Display on a scr
Preview of Chicken life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing activity | science worksheet

Chicken life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing activity | science worksheet

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Purple Octopus
This chicken life cycle printable is perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten science centers. The low-prep cut-sequence-and-glue activity helps children understand the life cycle from egg to hatchling to chick to adult chicken. Children arrange the stages in the correct order and create their own completed life cycle. 📦 What you'll receive:Teacher script for explaining the life cycle4 life cycle stage images with optional text labelsFull-color and black-and-white versionsLife cycle sequ
Preview of Volcano eruption science cards step-by-step STEM activity with quiz!

Volcano eruption science cards step-by-step STEM activity with quiz!

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Purple Octopus
Make your volcano science center erupt with fun in preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten! These colorful step-by-step cards guide children through the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment. Just print, cut, and laminate for easy reuse. 📦 What you'll receive: 6 step-by-step instruction cards Printable quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, cut-and-paste answers Space for drawing and coloring eruptions🧩 Suitability:STEM/STEAM lessonsScience centers and earth science unitsSmall group explorationWhole-class
Preview of Free butterfly life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor SEL

Free butterfly life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor SEL

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Purple Octopus
Celebrate science learning with this low-prep butterfly life cycle coloring page for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. The printable supports fine motor development, creativity, and early science understanding as children explore the journey from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to a beautiful adult butterfly. 📦 What's included:Printable butterfly life cycle coloring page🐭 Suitable for:Science centersLife cycle unitsArt activitiesSocial-emotional learning (SEL)🎯 Skills developed:Fine moto
Preview of Butterfly life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing | bio science worksheet

Butterfly life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing | bio science worksheet

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Purple Octopus
This butterfly life cycle printable is ideas for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten science centers. The low-prep cut-sequence-and-glue activity helps children understand the life cycle from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly. Children arrange the stages in the correct order and create their own completed life cycle. 📦 What you'll receive:Teacher script for explaining the life cycle4 life cycle stage images with optional text labelsFull-color and black-and-white versionsLife cy
Preview of Frog life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing activity | science worksheet

Frog life cycle | color, cut & paste sequencing activity | science worksheet

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Purple Octopus
This frog life cycle printable is perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten science centers. The low-prep cut, sequence, and glue activity helps children understand the life cycle from egg to tadpole to froglet to adult frog. Children arrange the stages in the correct order and create their own completed life cycle. 📦 What you'll receive:Teacher script for explaining the life cycle4 life cycle stage images with optional text labelsFull-color and black-and-white versionsLife cycle sequenci
Preview of Free chicken life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor activity

Free chicken life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor activity

Created by
Purple Octopus
Celebrate science learning with this low-prep chicken life cycle coloring page for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. The printable supports fine motor development, creativity, and early science understanding as children explore the journey from egg to hatchling to chick to adult chicken. 📦 What's included:Printable chicken life cycle coloring page🐭 Suitable for:Science centersLife cycle unitsArt activitiesSocial-emotional learning (SEL)🎯 Skills developed:Fine motor skillsUnderstanding li
Preview of Free Frog life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor SEL activity

Free Frog life cycle coloring page | science printable | fine motor SEL activity

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Purple Octopus
Celebrate science learning with this low-prep frog life cycle coloring page for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. The printable supports fine motor skills, creativity, and early science understanding as children explore the journey from egg to adult frog. 📦 What's included:Printable frog life cycle coloring page🐭 Suitable for:Science centersLife cycle unitsSocial-emotional learning (SEL)Art activities🎯 Skills developed:Fine motor skillsUnderstanding life cyclesVisual attention and detail
Preview of Free volcano eruption experiment STEM science activity teacher guide

Free volcano eruption experiment STEM science activity teacher guide

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Purple Octopus
Volcano eruption experiment for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. Make science erupt in your classroom with this hands-on activity! Students combine baking soda and vinegar to create an exciting eruption while learning about the environment, chemical reactions, observation, and cause-and-effect. 📦 What you'll receive: Step-by-step teacher directions Materials list, basic and optional extras Prep and clean-up tips Discussion prompts and extension ideas Quick science connection explained for ki
Preview of Snowflake symmetry drawing worksheets winter math activity with bonus game!

Snowflake symmetry drawing worksheets winter math activity with bonus game!

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Purple Octopus
Finish the Snowflake: Winter Drawing, Symmetry, and Fine Motor ActivityBONUS: Snowflake Memory Game Included!Make winter learning magical with this engaging Finish the Snowflake drawing set! Students use their creativity and early-math thinking skills to complete each half-drawn snowflake. This pack includes a variety of designs, from simple preschool-friendly lines to more detailed patterns, making it perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and early finishers. This winter activity encou
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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!