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Purple Octopus

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 10 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 Teacher Appreciation Week | 11 Bee Themed Activities & Gifts | Staff Kit

Teacher Appreciation Week | 11 Bee Themed Activities & Gifts | Staff Kit

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Purple Octopus
Celebrate your amazing team with a week full of love, creativity, and connection! This Bee-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Kit is a complete, ready-to-use resource designed to help you plan a meaningful and fun celebration for your staff, without the stress. With a perfect mix of self-care, community building, and joyful activities, this kit makes it easy to create a week your teachers will truly feel appreciated. 📦 What’s Included✔️ Complete Teacher Appreciation Week Plan (Monday–Friday)
Preview of Express-your-feeling tree cards | Montessori-based SEL activity

Express-your-feeling tree cards | Montessori-based SEL activity

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Purple Octopus
Montessori-inspired feeling tree emotion cards support social-emotional learning (SEL) for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary learners. Children explore, recognize, and express emotions through nature-based metaphors. Each tree represents a different feeling: calm as an oak, creative as a fruit tree, or needing space like a cactus. 📦 What you'll receive:8 illustrated feeling tree cardsNature-inspired affirmationsMontessori-based language for emotional explorationTrees included
Preview of Build the USA  50 States Stone Puzzle Template Montessori USA Amerika

Build the USA 50 States Stone Puzzle Template Montessori USA Amerika

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Purple Octopus
Create a hands-on USA map puzzle using real stones! This unique resource allows children to build all 50 states while exploring geography in a creative, Montessori-inspired way. Instead of perfectly shaped pieces, children work with natural materials—making learning more meaningful, tactile, and fun. What’s Included:🪨 All 50 states as circular templates 🖥️ Editable PowerPoint file to resize each state ✂️ Easy to print, cut, and useHow to Use: Print and resize templates to fit your stones
Preview of Bee Amazing Breakfast Kit Bee-Themed Decor, Food Labels,Coloring Pages&Cut-Outs

Bee Amazing Breakfast Kit Bee-Themed Decor, Food Labels,Coloring Pages&Cut-Outs

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Purple Octopus
Bring a little sunshine, sweetness, and bee magic to your next breakfast event with this Bee Amazing Breakfast Printable Kit! This bee-themed pack is perfect for creating a warm and welcoming breakfast setup in preschool, childcare, classrooms, schools, or community spaces. Use it for a classroom breakfast, family breakfast morning, staff breakfast, spring celebration, parent involvement event, or a fun bee-themed decoration project. The resource includes ready-to-print signs, food labels, a fa
Preview of Printable snack labels | snowman-parts treat station | Frozen-inspired party

Printable snack labels | snowman-parts treat station | Frozen-inspired party

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Purple Octopus
Add playful snowman fun to your preschool, pre-K, or kindergarten celebration with these snack station labels. Inspired by Frozen, this low-prep resource turns snack time into an interactive experience. Children help cut, fold, and place labels, supporting fine-motor skills and independence while creating a joyful snack station for classroom parties, birthdays, Valentine celebrations, and themed events any time of year. 📦 What you'll receive:Snowman belly label (marshmallows or rice cakes)Snow
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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!