I'm an early childhood educator and love building skills in young learners! I'm highly experienced with Kindergarten, Special Education, Preschool and Parent Coaching. I'm also a mom to two active boys, a baby girl and a husband with ADHD.
Visual Schedules can be a powerful tool for any student but especially our students with communication delays or students on the spectrum. There are multiple ways to use these cards. In my classroom, I use them on a ring. We have them scattered around the room on command hooks so they are always easily accessible. I also love a first, then board for kids that may get overwhelmed with too many steps. The third way I like to use them is a schedule strip. It allows the student to check off the acti
Parent communication can be so hard to fit into a preschool day! But, it’s essential to building a bridge between home and school and creating a good rapport with parents. These three forms can all be great LOW STRESS options for parent communication. The way I would use the daily log is to print it on cardstock and laminate it. Then, use a wet erase marker when writing on it. This allows for the writing not to smudge and the parents can rinse it with water or wipe it off after they have read
Parenting doesn't come with a handbook. So much of what we learn as parents comes from trial and error and knowing where to get quality information is essential. As professionals, being able to share our knowledge with the parents of our students in a simple and usable way is powerful. The handouts can do just that. These handouts are intended for Preschool or Toddler Classes, Childcare, Speech or Mommy and me classes from ages 1-5.
I’m so glad you found this resource! I hope it helps your students learn to deal with their big emotions in better ways. This resource includes: 2 How do you feel Picture Boards 2 What do you need Picture Boards 24 different Calming Strategies Visuals on 4 posters In my classroom, I use the calming strategies posters in my calming corner area. I also use the Calming Strategies Visuals with individual students and during whole group instruction so they have a lot of modeling and practice
Are you looking for a way to motivate your students or child to keep up their writing skills this summer? Check out this no prep writing journal! It has 15 different pages with a 5 star writing key on the bottom of each page. There is room for a picture, enough writing lines for a few sentences and a cute picture to color. I hope your kids enjoy writing this summer!
This bundle includes 30 different simple coloring pages. These coloring pages are great for Preschool-Second Grade-- early finishers, morning work, busy work, or fun packet. They are also simple enough for toddler and preschool age kids to color with crayons, markers or watercolor paint. Just print and have some fun! Thanks! --Katie Evans Tiny Taters Educator
I’m so glad you found these Deep Breathing Cards! I hope it helps your students learn to deal with their big emotions in better ways. This resource includes: Triangle Breathing Poster Square Breathing Poster 8 Different Animal Breathing cards on 2 posters 8 Single page animal breathing Cards In my classroom, I use the posters in my calming corner area. I use the breathing cards in our whole group instruction. during circle time. This allows all of my students at various levels to be able to p
This Quiet or Busy Book is a great way to help your child develop skills, while working independently. Sitting with your child and pointing out what they are seeing or doing is a great way to build language. The book can be great for church, road trips, quiet time, homeschool or any time your child needs an activity to keep them occupied. This is also a great way to help students who need to practice these skills be able to practice them in a quick, fun way! Book 1 includes: Color SortingShape
This Quiet or Busy Book is a great way to help your child develop skills, while working independently. Sitting with your child and pointing out what they are seeing or doing is a great way to build language. The book can be great for church, road trips, quiet time, homeschool or anytime your child needs an activity to keep them occupied. This is also a great way to help students who need to practice these skills be able to practice them in a quick, fun way! Book 2 includes: Shape SortingColor
Calm Down Corners are such a beneficial area for young learners to manage their emotions. I resisted putting one in my class for years because I didn't want it to be a place for my students to hide or escape. I finally gave in a few years ago and have never looked back! It's been SUCH a helpful tool for my students. This resource includes: Calming Corner Poster Calm Down Poster Cozy Corner Poster Zen Zone Poster 4 Inspirational Quote posters Check out the bundle for so many more helpful resource
This Quiet or Busy Book is a great way to help your child develop skills, while working independently. Sitting with your child and pointing out what they are seeing or doing is a great way to build language. The book can be great for church, road trips, quiet time, homeschool or anytime your child needs an activity to keep them occupied. This is also a great way to help students who need to practice these skills be able to practice them in a quick, fun way! Book 4 includes: Car MatchingBig and
This Quiet or Busy Book is a great way to help your child develop skills, while working independently. Sitting with your child and pointing out what they are seeing or doing is a great way to build language. The book can be great for church, road trips, quiet time, homeschool or any time your child needs an activity to keep them occupied. This is also a great way to help students who need to practice these skills be able to practice them in a quick, fun way! Book 3 includes: Size SortingSilly
This Quiet or Busy Book is a great way to help your child develop skills, while working independently. Sitting with your child and pointing out what they are seeing or doing is a great way to build language. The book can be great for church, road trips, quiet time, homeschool or anytime your child needs an activity to keep them occupied. This is also a great way to help students who need to practice these skills be able to practice them in a quick, fun way! Book 1 includes:Color SortingShape M
This Sea Animals Set has 20 super cute images. There are 10 color images and 10 black and white versions. Animals in this set include: - Jellyfish - Pufferfish - Whale - Sea Turtle - Seahorse - Octopus - Starfish - Fish - Butterfly Fish - Bubbles The images will are 300dpi, in png format, so you can enlarge them and they should look great! Images can be used for personal and commercial use. Read the Terms of Use for more info.
This set includes 10 different simple coloring pages. These coloring pages are great for Preschool-Second Grade-- early finishers, morning work, busy work, or fun packet. They are also simple enough for toddler and preschool age kids to color with crayons, markers or watercolor paint. Just print and have some fun! Thanks! --Katie Evans Tiny Taters Educator
I'm an early childhood educator and love building skills in young learners! I'm highly experienced with Kindergarten, Special Education, Preschool and Parent Coaching. I'm also a mom to two active boys, a baby girl and a husband with ADHD.
Teaching style
I love things that are hands on and active. If kids aren't having fun with learning, then why are we teaching it?
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year Award 2020.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Additional biographical information
When I'm not teaching, I write songs, sing at events, bake tasty treats, create clipart, take photos of people and pretty things I see and spend time exploring the world with my family.
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