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Teach the TK Way is the only primary teacher mentorship that blends research-backed strategies, real classroom tools, and full certification -- supporting educators in creating nature-infused, child-led classrooms without abandoning structure or standards. In a world of play purists and standards-only thinkers, I’ll hold space for the messy middle—where curiosity meets curriculum and learning feels both grounded and free. I’m not here to demand you swing one way on the pendulum. I’m here to center the children—and walk with the teachers brave enough to do the same.
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Nature Based Number Create Me Cards
Create numbers 1-10 using full color picture cards. Create numbers 1-20 using the included ten frame templates. Coordinating ABC products in my store Teach The TK Way. Coordinating shape product coming soon...
PreK - K
Art, Math
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K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
+2
Also included in: Nature Based Create Me Cards Bundle
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Teach the TK Way is the only primary teacher mentorship that blends research-backed strategies, real classroom tools, and full certification -- supporting educators in creating nature-infused, child-led classrooms without abandoning structure or standards. In a world of play purists and standards-only thinkers, I’ll hold space for the messy middle—where curiosity meets curriculum and learning feels both grounded and free. I’m not here to demand you swing one way on the pendulum. I’m here to center the children—and walk with the teachers brave enough to do the same.
Teaching style
I utilize natural elements whenever possible, and have created a play based program in a traditional school. All of my activities are Common Core and Preschool Learning Foundations aligned, offering DAP activities for early education.
Awards & shining teacher moments
California Mentor Teacher Project~NAREA Member~CAEYC Member
My own education history
M. Ed Curriculum Instruction Early Education
Natural Classroom Specialist
Mentor Teacher
Teacher Education Presenter
Additional biographical information
Tina Gabel, M. Ed, is a Natural Classroom Specialist and has been in the early education classroom for 24 years. Tina spent 5 of those years as a mentor for new educators with the California Mentor Project while directing a parent cooperative preschool. She is the owner and creator behind Teach The TK Way, where she shares her vision for all teachers and classrooms to incorporate nature and a hands-on approach to learning no matter what age or specialty group is taught.
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