Simply Teaching with Kaylyn
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Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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I’m a former classroom teacher with 3 years of experience—2 years in 2nd grade and 1 year in 1st grade. Now, I work as a tutor and spend my extra time creating resources that make learning hands-on, fun, and engaging. I know from experience that kids learn best when they’re actively involved, so my materials are designed to be interactive, easy to use, and focused on building confidence in foundational skills. My goal is to help teachers, parents, and tutors save time while giving students meaningful practice that feels more like play than work!
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Seasonal Math Games Bundle | 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction | With & Without
Save time and keep math centers engaging all year long with this Seasonal Capture the ___ Math Games Bundle! This NO-PREP bundle includes 10 festive, game-based math activities designed to help students practice two-digit addition and subtraction in a fun, collaborative way. Each game follows the same easy-to-learn format, making it perfect for consistent routines while keeping students excited with seasonal themes. 🎉 What’s Included ✔️ 10 seasonal & holiday-themed Capture the ___ games
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
Jory John Literacy Bundle: Fun Writing, Comprehension, and Character Traits
Engage your students with a comprehensive literacy bundle featuring multiple Jory John books! This full resource is perfect for guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or whole-class instruction. Students will practice reading comprehension, writing, and social-emotional learning skills through a variety of engaging activities across all included books: Character Traits: Explore how characters grow and change throughout each story Sequencing Events: Put story events in order from be
1st - 4th
Literature, Reading, Writing
FREE Lined Writing Paper with Dotted Lines and Picture
This writing template is perfect for encouraging young writers to express their creativity! Each page includes a large space at the top for students to draw a picture and lined space at the bottom to write about their illustration. Two versions are included: A template with dotted handwriting lines for early writers. ✍️ A template with regular lines for more independent writers. These pages can be used for narrative writing, personal stories, journal prompts, or seasonal projects. They’re
K - 5th
Handwriting, Writing
Decodable Phonics Passages & Fluency Practice | Spelling Patterns
📝 Product Description Help your students master spelling patterns through reading, decoding, and fluency practice with this structured phonics resource! Designed to support science of reading–aligned instruction, this product combines decodable text, comprehension, and repeated reading activities to build confidence and automaticity. ⭐ What’s Included: ✔ 3 Decodable Reading Passages Beginner, grade-level, and advanced versions All passages focus on the same target spelling pattern Studen
1st - 3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
The Big Cheese | SEL Writing: Sportsmanship | FREEBIE
This freebie is a perfect companion to The Big Cheese by Jory John! Students reflect on how the Big Cheese changes from the beginning of the story to the end. This is a simple, engaging activity that works well for whole group, small group, or independent practice. It also supports discussions on social-emotional learning, character traits, and growth mindset. ✨ Don’t miss the full version of this resource, which includes a complete set of reading and writing activities designed for comprehen
1st - 4th
Literature, Reading, Writing
Spring Math Game | 2-Digit Subtraction Chutes & Ladders | With & Without Regroup
Bring festive fun to your math centers with this Spring–themed Chutes & Ladders math game! This NO-PREP activity helps students build confidence with two-digit subtraction while playing a classic game they love. How the Game WorksStudents play in small groups and begin at the Rabbit START spacePlayers take turns rolling a dice and moving that number of spacesLand on ladders to climb up or slides to move down—just like traditional Chutes & LaddersAfter moving, students draw a subtraction cardS
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Numbers, Place Value
Counting Coins Math Game | Piggy Bank Chutes & Ladders
Make counting coins fun and engaging with this Piggy Bank–themed Chutes & Ladders math game! This NO-PREP board game helps students practice identifying and counting the value of coins while playing a familiar and exciting game. Perfect for math centers, small groups, early finishers, or whole-class review! 🐷 How the Game Works Students begin at the piggy bank START space Players take turns rolling a dice and moving that number of spaces Land on themed spaces like coins, flash sales, shops
1st - 3rd
Money Math
Spring Chicks Math Game | 2-Digit Subtraction With & Without Regrouping
Make spring math practice fun and engaging with Capture the Chicks! This NO-PREP, game-based math activity helps students strengthen two-digit subtraction skills while playing and collaborating with classmates. Perfect for math centers, small groups, early finishers, or spring-themed review! 🐥🌼 How the Game Works Students play in small groups and begin at START with a playing piece Players roll a dice or spin a spinner (two game options included) Move that number of spaces on the board
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
St. Patrick’s Day Math Game | 2-Digit Subtraction Chutes & Ladders
Bring festive fun to your math centers with this St. Patrick’s Day–themed Chutes & Ladders math game! This NO-PREP activity helps students build confidence with two-digit subtraction while playing a classic game they love. Students travel from the leprechaun at START to the pot of gold at the finish, solving subtraction problems along the way. 🍀 How the Game Works Students play in small groups and begin at the leprechaun START space Players take turns rolling a dice and moving that numb
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Valentine's Themed Math Game – Chutes & Ladders 2-Digit Subtraction
Make math sweet this Valentine's season with this Chutes & Ladders Math Game—a fun, engaging way for students to practice two-digit subtraction with and without regrouping! Perfect for math centers, partner games, early finishers, or small-group review. This resource is designed like the classic Chutes & Ladders board game but with a Valentine's twist! Students roll the dice, move along the path, climb ladders, slide down chutes, and solve math problems along the way. The first player to reach
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
St. Patrick’s Day Math Game | 2-Digit Subtraction With & Without Regrouping
Make St. Patrick’s Day math practice fun and engaging with Capture the Clovers! This NO-PREP, game-based math activity helps students strengthen two-digit subtraction skills while playing and collaborating with classmates. Perfect for math centers, small groups, early finishers, or holiday-themed review! 🍀 How the Game Works Students play in small groups and begin at START with a playing piece Players roll a dice or spin a spinner (two game options included) Move that number of spaces on
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Winter Chutes & Ladders | Telling Time Math Game | 5 min, quarter, half, & hour
Make math magical this winter season with this Chutes & Ladders Math Game—a fun, engaging way for students to practice telling time! Perfect for math centers, partner games, early finishers, or small-group review. This resource is designed like the classic Chutes & Ladders board game but with a winter twist! Students roll the dice, move along the path, climb ladders, slide down chutes, and solve math problems along the way. The first player to reach the end wins! ✨ What’s IncludedFestive Game
1st - 3rd
Telling Time
Little Blue Truck’s Valentine Activities | Character Traits, Writing & Phonics
Celebrate Valentine’s Day while building strong literacy skills with this Little Blue Truck’s Valentine Activities pack! This engaging book companion is perfect for 1st–2nd grade students and can be used for whole-group instruction, literacy centers, or independent work. Students will practice reading comprehension, writing, and phonics skills through 6 fun, low-prep activities that connect directly to the story. What’s Included✔️ Character Traits Activity Students describe a character from
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Writing
Telling Time SCOOT! Math Game | Hour, Half Hour, Quarter Hour & 5 Minutes
Get students up, moving, and engaged while practicing telling time with this Telling Time SCOOT! activity! This interactive math game is perfect for math centers, whole-group practice, or review and assessment. Students rotate around the room solving clock task cards and recording their answers on a student-friendly recording sheet—making learning both active and fun. 🕒 What’s Included✔️ 2 differentiated SCOOT game variations Telling time to the hour, half hour, and quarter hour Telling time
1st - 3rd
Other (Math), Telling Time
Counting Coins SCOOT! Math Game | Quarters, Dimes, Nickels & Pennies (Under $1)
Make learning about money active and engaging with this Counting Coins SCOOT! math game! Students will practice counting mixed coins while moving around the classroom—perfect for boosting engagement and building confidence with money skills. This resource is ideal for math centers, whole-group instruction, review days, or informal assessment. 💰 What’s Included✔️ 24 SCOOT task cards featuring mixed coins ✔️ Coins include quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies✔️ All amounts are under $1.00✔️
1st - 3rd
Money Math
The Humble Pie Activities | Sequencing, Characters, Cause & Effect, Writing
Engage your students with a comprehensive book study for The Humble Pie by Jory John! This full resource is perfect for guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or whole-class instruction. Students will practice reading comprehension, writing, and social-emotional learning skills through 10 engaging activities: Character Traits: Explore how the Humble Pie changes throughout the storySequencing Events: Put the story in order from beginning to endCause & Effect: Match events to their
1st - 4th
Literature, Reading, Writing
2-Digit Addition Scoot Bundle | With Regrouping, Without Regrouping & Mixed
Product Description:Save time and give your students plenty of addition practice with this 2-Digit Addition Scoot Bundle! This set includes three engaging Scoot games: Without Regrouping – 24 task cards With Regrouping – 24 task cards Mixed (With & Without Regrouping) – 24 task cards Each game includes a student recording sheet and a teacher answer key, making it simple to manage and grade. Students move around the room, solve the problems, and record their answers—turning math practice int
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
The Couch Potato | Cause and Effect | FREEBIE
This freebie is a perfect companion to The Couch Potato by Jory John! Students practice cause and effect to events in the story. This is a simple, engaging activity that works well for whole group, small group, or independent practice. It also supports discussions on social-emotional learning, character traits, and growth mindset. ✨ Don’t miss the full version of this resource, which includes a complete set of reading and writing activities designed for comprehension, sequencing, cause & effe
1st - 4th
Literature, Reading, Writing
Capture the Hearts! | 2-Digit Subtraction Valentine's Themed Math Game
💗 Capture the Hearts | Valentine’s Day Subtraction Math Game Make Valentine’s Day math practice fun and engaging with Capture the Hearts! This interactive, Valentine-themed board game helps students strengthen two-digit subtraction skills while playing and learning with classmates. 💗 How the Game Works Students play in groups of 2–3 Players start at START and take turns moving their game piece Students solve the two-digit subtraction problem on each space they land on Correct answers allo
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
Christmas Chutes & Ladders | 2-Digit Addition Game | With & Without Regrouping
Make math magical this holiday season with this Festive Chutes & Ladders Math Game—a fun, engaging way for students to practice two-digit addition with and without regrouping! Perfect for December math centers, partner games, early finishers, or small-group review. This resource is designed like the classic Chutes & Ladders board game but with a gingerbread twist! Students roll the dice, move along the path, climb ladders, slide down chutes, and solve math problems along the way. The first pla
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math
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About the store
Experience
I’m a former classroom teacher with 3 years of experience—2 years in 2nd grade and 1 year in 1st grade. Now, I work as a tutor and spend my extra time creating resources that make learning hands-on, fun, and engaging. I know from experience that kids learn best when they’re actively involved, so my materials are designed to be interactive, easy to use, and focused on building confidence in foundational skills. My goal is to help teachers, parents, and tutors save time while giving students meaningful practice that feels more like play than work!
Teaching style
My teaching style is all about being hands-on and student-centered. I believe kids learn best when they’re actively engaged, exploring, and having fun. That’s why I create resources that encourage students to think, interact, and discover—rather than just memorize. Whether it’s through games, interactive activities, or creative practice, my goal is to make learning meaningful and enjoyable for every child.
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