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Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university. She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."
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Preview of Free November Lesson Plan Ideas, Thanksgiving Themed Activities List

Free November Lesson Plan Ideas, Thanksgiving Themed Activities List

These Free November Lesson Plan Ideas provide you with simple activities for math, literacy, writing, science, art, read alouds and more. This Thanksgiving Themed Activities List is designed to inspire and supplement your core curriculum. This Helpful Freebie Includes⭐️ 3-Week November Lesson Plans w/ suggested activities and ideas ⭐️ Editable Lesson Plans via Powerpoint ⭐️ Color and Black/White for easy printing The Best Part? Some freebie and resources have clickable links to take you straight
Preview of STEM Challenge Task Cards, Magnetic Tile Printables, Hashtag Block Task Cards

STEM Challenge Task Cards, Magnetic Tile Printables, Hashtag Block Task Cards

This STEM Challenge Task Cards bundle includes 120 task cards, including Hashtag Block Task Cards, Magnetic Tile Printables Task Cards, and more. These No Prep STEM Challenges are perfect for fast finishers, centers and small group collaboration. Easy prep, high engagement. What You Get- Teacher Tips + Suggested Materials List - 10 Magnet Tile Task Cards - 10 Wooden Block Task Cards - 10 Hashtag Block Task Cards - 10 Plastic Cup Task Cards - 10 Plastic Blocks Task Cards - 10 Flakes Task Cards -
Preview of Kindergarten Christmas Activities, Puzzles & Crafts Bundle, Reindeer Math Craft

Kindergarten Christmas Activities, Puzzles & Crafts Bundle, Reindeer Math Craft

This Kindergarten Christmas Activities Bundle has 6 engaging resources, including Kindergarten Christmas Puzzles and Christmas Crafts, including the popular Reindeer Math Craft! These activities cover a variety of content areas and the crafts are perfect for Holiday Bulletin Boards or party crafts. This Festive Bundle Includes:⭐️Editable Christmas Tree Name Craft ⭐️Christmas Cookie Letter Trace ⭐️Alphabet & Beginning Sound Puzzles ⭐️Reindeer Math Craft ⭐️No Prep Color by Number ⭐️Positive Behav
Preview of 100th Day of School Activities 2nd Grade, Missing Addends to 10, January Math

100th Day of School Activities 2nd Grade, Missing Addends to 10, January Math

Let's Celebrate with 100 days of School for 2nd Grade, 1st grade and kindergarten with this Missing Addends to 10 Craft . Use in your January Math block or February and practice solving for the addend to make ten on each sprinkle. Making Ten on ten sprinkles equals 100! This cupcake craft is no prep and very engaging for students. The perfect, easy way to celebrate the 100th day! This Helpful Resource Includes:► Cupcake Frosting and Sprinkle Templates ► Cupcake Wrapper Template ► "Making Ten" S
Preview of Kindergarten Thanksgiving Bundle, Disguise a Turkey Template, Turkey Name Craft

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Bundle, Disguise a Turkey Template, Turkey Name Craft

This Kindergarten Thanksgiving Bundle has 8 engaging activities, including a disguise a turkey template, Turkey Name Craft, Thankful Tree & more! Keep kindergarten and 1st grade students engaged leading up to Thanksgiving! This Festive Bundle Includes:⭐️ Editable Turkey Name Craft⭐️ Turkey Disguise Inference Game⭐️ Turkey Disguise Craft + Persuasive Writing Activity⭐️ Thanksgiving Alphabet Mystery Puzzles⭐️ Count and Cover⭐️ Add the Room⭐️ Pumpkin Pie Math Craft⭐️ SEL Gratitude Tree & ChainBO
Preview of Place Value Mystery Picture Puzzles Kindergarten Math Worksheets

Place Value Mystery Picture Puzzles Kindergarten Math Worksheets

These No Prep Place Value Worksheets combine familiar puzzle play as students match the words and base ten blocks to reveal the mystery picture. Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Math Centers, students will be SO engaged practicing foundational math and fine motor skills. This No Prep Resource Includes:- 5 Word Matching Place Value Puzzles - 5 Base Ten Matching Place Value Puzzles - Extension Option for Easy Differentiation - Color and Black/White for easy printing - Answer Keys The Bes
Preview of Subtraction Mystery Puzzles Kindergarten Math Worksheets

Subtraction Mystery Puzzles Kindergarten Math Worksheets

Subtraction within 20 is more fun with Subtraction Mystery Puzzles! This set of 15 No Prep Subtraction Worksheets are the perfect activity for your Kindergarten Math Centers. These mystery puzzles are a fun and engaging way to practice foundational math skills. Students Cut and Match the puzzle pieces to reveal the mystery picture. This No Prep Resource Includes:- 5 Differences within 10 Puzzles - 5 Differences within 20 Puzzles - 5 Differences within 10 and 20 Puzzles with Pictures - Extens
Preview of Making 10 Worksheets, Addition to 10 with pictures, Easy Addition Making Ten

Making 10 Worksheets, Addition to 10 with pictures, Easy Addition Making Ten

Grab these Making 10 Worksheets for a review of easy addition for making ten. Students will complete the puzzles, some of which include addition to 10 with pictures (10 frames) to support student growth. Students Cut and Match the addends or math facts to reveal the mystery picture. This No Prep Resource Includes:- 6 Addend Matching Puzzles - 3 Math Fact Matching Puzzles (w/ Ten Frame Visual) - Extension Option for Easy Differentiation - Color and Black/White for easy printing - Answer Keys The
Preview of Addition Puzzles, Addition to 10 with pictures, Matching Numbers to Quantities

Addition Puzzles, Addition to 10 with pictures, Matching Numbers to Quantities

These 20 Addition Puzzles are perfect for simple addition and matching numbers to quantities. Use easy addition or addition to 10 with pictures. Ready for a challenge? Try addition within 20. Students Cut and Match the Sums to reveal the mystery picture. Simply choose the puzzle with the sum set your students are currently working on! (Sums within 10 or Sums within 20)This No Prep Resource Includes:- 10 Number Sentence Matching Puzzles - 5 Number Bond Matching Puzzles - 5 Picture Matching Puz
Preview of Counting to 20 Mystery Puzzles, Matching Numbers to Quantities, Count and Match

Counting to 20 Mystery Puzzles, Matching Numbers to Quantities, Count and Match

Counting to 20 has never been more fun with these No Prep Counting to 20 Mystery Puzzles! Students love using puzzles to practice matching numbers to quantities. Students cut, count and match to reveal the mystery picture! High engagement. Zero prep. Simply choose the puzzle with the number set your students are currently working on! (Counting 1-9, 8-16 or 11-20)This No Prep Resource Includes:- 3 Counting Dice Puzzles - 3 Counting Tallies Puzzles - 3 Counting Base Ten Puzzles - 3 Counting Ten
Preview of Summer Math Craft, Beach Day Craft, Preschool & Kindergarten Number Matching

Summer Math Craft, Beach Day Craft, Preschool & Kindergarten Number Matching

This Summer Math Craft is perfect to add to your Beach Day Craft Activities. This Beach Craft is easy to prep and differentiate as preschool and kindergarten students practice number matching or addition and subtraction within 20. This Helpful Resource Includes:► Beach Template for Numbers, Sums & Differences within 10- Seashell Pieces for Number Matching 0-10 - Seashell Pieces for Addition (Sums up to 10) - Seashell Pieces for Subtraction (Differences within 10) ►Beach Template for Number
Preview of Summer Math Craft, Lemonade Math Craft, Fun Summer School Math Activities

Summer Math Craft, Lemonade Math Craft, Fun Summer School Math Activities

Add this Summer Math Craft to your fun summer school math activities collection. This Lemonade Math Craft is perfect for reviewing those foundational skills, including basic number matching, matching sums and differences. This Helpful Resource Includes:► Lemonade Template for Numbers, Sums & Differences within 10- Ice Cube Pieces for Number Matching 0-10 - Ice Cube Pieces for Addition (Sums up to 10) - Ice Cube Pieces for Subtraction (Differences within 10) ►Lemonade Template for Numbers
Preview of Butterfly Addition Count and Color Kindergarten Math, Spring Addition within 20

Butterfly Addition Count and Color Kindergarten Math, Spring Addition within 20

This Count and Color Kindergarten Math Activity is a great way to practice foundational math facts. Students will practice Spring addition within 20 as they color the butterfly addition sums and record the number sentences. How It WorksEasily print one of the four "Color the Sum" pages you want your students to practice and the associated task cards. Place the cards in a task box or hide them around the room. Students will color the sums and write the number sentence.This Interactive Resou
Preview of Spring Math Craft, Preschool Number Matching, Kindergarten Addition  Subtraction

Spring Math Craft, Preschool Number Matching, Kindergarten Addition Subtraction

Are you looking for an engaging Spring Math Craft that you can easily differentiate? Grab this adorable flower craft! Perfect for preschool number matching and/or Kindergarten addition and subtraction within 20. Easy to prep and edit (via Powerpoint) to further customize for your students. This Helpful Resource Includes:► Spring Garden Template for Numbers, Sums & Differences within 10 - Flower Pieces for Number Matching 0-10 - Flower Pieces for Addition (Sums up to 10) - Flower Pieces for Su
Preview of Spring Math Task Cards, Kindergarten Number Sense Matching Numbers to Quantities

Spring Math Task Cards, Kindergarten Number Sense Matching Numbers to Quantities

Need engaging spring activities to build Kindergarten number sense? These Spring Math Task Cards are easy to prep and use. Students practice matching numbers to quantities, adding, subtracting, number sequencing and more. With 6 different target skills, your students won't even realize they are learning! This Engaging Resource Includes- Spring Ten Frames 1-20, including Bumble Bee Pieces to Fill Frames. - 20 Kite Counting Clip Cards (Counting 1-20) - 1-20 Sequencing Bugs - 27 Missing Numbers Ca
Preview of Spring Color Matching, Learning Colors Task Cards, Spring Color Sort PreK

Spring Color Matching, Learning Colors Task Cards, Spring Color Sort PreK

Spring Color Matching is made easy with these Learning Colors Task Cards. This spring color sort for preK is easy to prep (just print and laminate for durability) and are prefect for your Spring Centers. Easily differentiate by choosing the colors your students are working on. This Interactive Resource Includes- 6 Raindrop Color Match Cards - 11 Flower Matching Cards + 11 Colored Flowers to match - 9 Butterfly Task Cards - Labels for each of the three Spring Themed Sets *This resource does not
Preview of Free Math Craft, Number Matching 1-20 for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Free Math Craft, Number Matching 1-20 for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

This Free Math Craft is perfect for practicing number matching for 1-20 in Kindergarten. Use the sums and differences within 20 for 1st and 2nd grade as students build their skills. This craft is easy to prep and has 6 ways to differentiate. HOW IT WORKSStudents will either assemble their colored craft or decorate their own. Once assembled, they will fill (cover) their craft with the matching pieces. The activity is excellent fine motor practice, while building the foundations students need fo
Preview of Valentine's Day Color Sort, Valentines Day Task Boxes, Color Purple, Preschool

Valentine's Day Color Sort, Valentines Day Task Boxes, Color Purple, Preschool

Valentine's Day Color Sort Cards are a great addition to your Preschool Valentines Day Task Boxes. Students love chatting while sorting, too. "Do you like the color purple or pink?" Perfect as an easy, independent center or small group activity, these engaging task boxes are easy to prep and use. This Interactive Resource Includes- 8 Candy Jar Task Cards (Colors: red, blue, pink, purple, green, orange, yellow, white) - 24 Matching Colored Hearts for students to sort. - 15 Shape Formation Task
Preview of Valentines Day Task Cards incl  Addition and Subtraction within 20 with pictures

Valentines Day Task Cards incl Addition and Subtraction within 20 with pictures

Valentines Day Math Task Cards engage students in a variety of foundational skills, including addition and subtraction within 20 with pictures and number tracing. These Kindergarten clip cards are perfect for your math centers or morning tubs. Just add mini clothes pins, c-clips, and dry erase markers for instant, interactive centers, morning tubs or guided groups. This Engaging Resource Includes- Valentine Ten Frames 1-20 - 20 Flower Counting Clip Cards (Counting 1-20) - 8 "More or less" Clip C
Preview of Kindergarten Shape Sort and Match, Valentines Day Task Boxes, Shape Tracing

Kindergarten Shape Sort and Match, Valentines Day Task Boxes, Shape Tracing

These Kindergarten Shape Sort and Match Cards are the perfect for your Valentines Day Task Boxes. Students will use the task cards to practice Valentine shape matching and shape tracing formation. Easily prep and organize into task boxes for a fun and easy center. This Interactive Resource Includes- 30 Chocolate Candy Shape Pieces - 15 Candy Box Task Cards (Students will match candy shapes to task cards.) - 15 Shape Formation Task Cards (Students use candy hearts to fill and form each shape.) -
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Experience

Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university. She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."

Teaching style

My teaching style is student centered. I want my students excited, engaged and challenged. While my classroom is definitely structured and organized, I strive to make learning natural and fun! Hands on learning and play based experiences are at the center of hundreds of the resources you will find in my store.

My own education history

University of Iowa (BA Elementary Education) DePaul University (MA Educational Leadership)