I've taught kindergarten for 6 years and 2nd grade for 3 years - I LOVE those little guys! Before teaching, I worked as an aide in an amazing 1st/2nd grade multiage classroom where I learned many of the practices I use today. I'm currently taking some "breathing space" to focus on my family for a while... both of my sons are in high school and I've come to the acute realization of just how brief this time together really is! This has also been a terrific time for me to work on expanding and beefing-up my teaching materials. Hence my little store... Teacher's Breathing Space!
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your Easter celebrations? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards (with a bunny, carrot, Easter basket and egg) in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To cover the numbers, students can u
This Jelly Bean Easter Addition Craft is a terrific way to practice simple addition (up to 15) and makes an adorable Easter or Spring bulletin board display! Students will first create a super simple jelly bean jar, then they'll choose three colors to color SOME or ALL of the 15 jelly bens, and create an addition sentence to match. To make the cutting easier for small fingers, complete this activity over the course of two work sessions... create the jar on day #1 and add the jelly beans and a
This Easter Basket Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Spring bulletin board display all at the same time! Students will color the number, write the number word, fill in a ten frame, write a simple addition sentence and draw a picture. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more Easter fun, click here...Bunny Craftivity and Writing ProjectJelly Bean Math --- Graphing, Area, Perimeter, Number Ordering, FractionsEaster / S
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards (with a leprechaun, pot of gold, star and rainbow, and a shamrock) in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To c
This St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to practice or review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Spring bulletin board display all at the same time! You'll find options for both blank gold coins for students to fill in AND a tracing version for kiddos who need a little more support. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more St. Patrick's Day Fun, click here...St. Patrick's Day Measuring | Leprechaun Measuring PaloozaSt. Patrick's
This bundled set includes everything you need to sprinkle Winter-themed activities throughout the curriculum! You'll find 22 different resources from math centers and writing craftivities, to adorable craft projects, play dough mats, family projects and poetry. PLUS, you'll save over 25% by purchasing the bundle, with more resources to be added in the future! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW or on the individual products listed below!________________________________
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your Winter studies? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards (featuring four adorable snowmen) in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To cover the numbers, students can use any type of cl
This Snowman Snowflake Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to practice or review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Winter bulletin board display all at the same time! You'll find options for both blank snowflakes for students to fill in AND a tracing version for kiddos who need a little more support. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more Winter fun, click here...The Mitten --- The Mitten Retelling CraftivityWinter Poem Writing --- "Colorful Winter" Book and
This Snowman Addition Craft is a terrific way to practice simple addition (up to 12) and makes an adorable Winter bulletin board display! Students will first decorate a snowman, then they'll choose three colors to color SOME or ALL of the 12 buttons and create an addition sentence to match. To make the cutting easier for small fingers, complete this activity over the course of two work sessions... create the snowman on day #1 and add the buttons and addition sentence on day #2. Simple to make
This bundled set includes everything you need to celebrate Christmas while sprinkling holiday-themed activities throughout the curriculum! You'll find 25 different resources from math centers and writing craftivities, to adorable craft projects, play dough mats, family projects and poetry. PLUS, you'll save over 25% by purchasing the bundle, with more resources to be added in the future! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW or on the individual products listed below!___
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your Christmas celebrations? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards (with a Santa, gingerbread cookie, Christmas tree and stocking) in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To cover the nu
This Christmas Wreath Addition Craft is a terrific way to practice simple addition (up to 12) and makes an adorable Christmas bulletin board display! Students will use three colors to color SOME or ALL of the 12 lights, and will then create an addition sentence to match. Simple to make and super cute! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!➜ Templates for the wreath and bows➜ Two versions of the Christmas lights (more cutting vs. less cutting)➜ Optional ornaments to co
This Christmas Tree Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to practice or review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Christmas bulletin board display all at the same time! You'll find options for both blank ornaments for students to fill in AND a tracing version for kiddos who need a little more support. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more Christmastime fun, click here...Christmas Countdown Chain --- Trimming Santa's WhiskersChristmas Tree Sight Word Celebratio
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your Thanksgiving or November studies? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards with turkeys and cornucopias, in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To cover the numbers, students can use
This Cornucopia Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to practice or review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable Thanksgiving bulletin board display all at the same time! You'll find options for both blank fruits and veggies for students to fill in AND a tracing version for kiddos who need a little more support. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more Thanksgiving fun, click here...Thanksgiving Craftivity --- Exploring Thanksgiving With Our Five SensesFall Class Bo
This bundled set includes everything you need to celebrate Halloween while sprinkling Fall-themed activities throughout the curriculum! You'll find 17 different resources from math centers and writing craftivities, to adorable craft projects, play dough mats and poetry. PLUS, you'll save over 25% by purchasing the bundle, with more resources to be added in the future! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW or on the individual products listed below!_________________________
Are you looking for a fun way to review the letters of the alphabet AND add to your Fall, Halloween or October studies? What better way to review than by playing a simple, fast-paced game of Alphabet BINGO! This set includes 24 unique BINGO cards, in both full-color and black and white. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!FULL COLOR:Print onto white construction paper, cut out and laminate for durability. To cover the numbers, students can use any type of classroom manip
This Bat Subitizing Craft is an awesome way to practice or review our numbers 1-20 and create an adorable, festive bulletin board display all at the same time! You'll find options for both blank bats for students to fill in AND a tracing version for kiddos who need a little more support. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more not-too-spooky Halloween fun, click here...Pumpkins on a Vine --- Pumpkin Counting 1-10 and Pumpkin Math CentersThe Runaway Pumpkin --- Pump
This Bat Cave Addition Craft is a terrific way to practice simple addition (up to 12) and makes an adorable Fall or Halloween bulletin board display! Students will use three colors to color SOME or ALL of the 12 bats, and will then create an addition sentence to match. Simple to make and super cute! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more not-too-spooky Halloween fun, click here...Pumpkins on a Vine --- Pumpkin Counting 1-10 and Pumpkin Math CentersThe Runaway Pum
This adorable AT Bat Word Family Craft is a perfect addition to your Fall or Halloween celebrations! It can be completed as a whole class or as a literacy center, and makes a cute, festive bulletin board display! Students will create a super simple bat craft and write their SIX favorite -at word family words. For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!For more not-too-spooky Halloween fun, click here...Pumpkins on a Vine --- Pumpkin Counting 1-10 and Pumpkin Math CentersThe Ru
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Other (Arts), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
I've taught kindergarten for 6 years and 2nd grade for 3 years - I LOVE those little guys! Before teaching, I worked as an aide in an amazing 1st/2nd grade multiage classroom where I learned many of the practices I use today. I'm currently taking some "breathing space" to focus on my family for a while... both of my sons are in high school and I've come to the acute realization of just how brief this time together really is! This has also been a terrific time for me to work on expanding and beefing-up my teaching materials. Hence my little store... Teacher's Breathing Space!
Teaching style
I love the challenge of trying to combine hands-on, artsy-craftsy, or center-based activities with rigorous, standards-based learning! I believe that if kids sing it, eat it, create it or DANCE it, they're going to LEARN it!
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