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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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Alphabet Introduction Activities
Use the alphabet introduction activities for preschool, TK, PREK, and Kinder classrooms. Multiple styles of hands-on learning included. From games to tracing to write the room cards. Educators are sure to find the alphabet introduction activities pack supportive of every curriculum plan. Real photographs help increase vocabulary development for ALL students as well. Alphabet Introduction Activities Pack Includes (124 pages):ABC tracing pages with real photosVowel CardsABC game boardsWrite the
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.K.7
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1d
+1
Also included in: Vocabulary Development Bundle
Natural Classroom Decor- BURLAP
Use the naturally inspired ABC wall cards and number line to decorate a calming space for your students. Current brain research tells us a calm environment, intentionally designed with soothing color schemes, helps students regulate behaviors and places a focus on student work, rather than commercial decor. Looking for a few more color options? Try the BLUE or GREEN bundle in my store. Interested in designing your own space? Download my MASTER GUIDE TO THE NATURAL CLASSROOM and get started t
PreK - K
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, RF.K.1
+1
Also included in: Natural Classroom Decor Starter Bundle-Burlap
ABC Literacy Write The Room Wall Charts and Activities
Full color alphabet write the room wall charts, to be used with morning meeting or small group. SEE PREVIEW: Includes student pages, write the room cards, color sight word cards, upper and lowercase cards, recording pages, cut and paste work, and clip cards for hands-on activities. Simple vocabulary cards can be used with ELL students. Looking for other literacy products? Nature Based ABC create me cards
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RL.K.10
, SL.K.1
, SL.K.4
+3
Also included in: Language and Literacy Bundle
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
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
+2
Also included in: Nature Based Create Me Cards Bundle
Nature Based Letters
Do you want to create a naturally inspired classroom environment? Start by adding nature-based activities to your hands-on program. Using branches and leaves, students will be able to recreate upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Full color, full-page cards and extra pieces included. Laminate for durability. Find coordinating Nature Based number and shape 'create me' cards on my TPT store (Teach the TK Way) Want to be notified of new product listings...Follow my store profile.
PreK - K
Art, English Language Arts
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, L.K.1a
Also included in: Nature Based Create Me Cards Bundle
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Experience
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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