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As a former Milwaukee Public Schools K3 Head Start teacher, I know how overwhelming it can feel to support every child’s needs while meeting curriculum goals—especially with limited time and resources.
That’s why I created Tiny Tykes Toolkitz—a collection of playful, purposeful resources designed to help early childhood teachers build strong routines, support emotional growth, and meet developmental milestones with confidence.
Each toolkit is created by someone who’s been in your shoes—who knows what works in real classrooms and believes that every teacher deserves tools that make their job a little lighter and their impact even bigger.
You’re doing important work. My goal is to make it a little easier—and a lot more fun.
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Harper the Hedgehog’s Morning at School – A Social Story About Starting the Day
Start the school day with confidence alongside “Harper the Hedgehog’s Morning at School”—a warm, beautifully illustrated social story that helps preschool and early childhood students learn independence, kindness, and routine in a calm, encouraging way. This story: 🦔 Models how to follow a morning routine with confidence 🌞 Promotes independence and responsibility in the classroom 💬 Encourages friendly greetings and positive social interactions 🎒 Reinforces pride in completing tasks and start
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Reading, Short Stories
Finley Fox Washes His Paws - A Social Story About Clean Hands
Help little learners build healthy habits with “Finley Fox Washes His Paws”—a gentle, beautifully illustrated social story that teaches preschool and early childhood students the importance of handwashing in a fun, relatable way. This story: 🦊 Models when and how to wash hands throughout the day 💦 Promotes hygiene and responsibility through a friendly classroom setting 🧼 Encourages counting and routine-building during handwashing ✨ Reinforces independence and pride in keeping clean Perfe
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Health, Short Stories
Sometime/Anytime Foods Activity
Teach kids about healthy food choices in a fun and hands-on way with this Sometime/Anytime Foods Sorting Activity! This interactive cut-and-paste worksheet makes nutrition engaging by encouraging children to sort different food items into two categories: “Anytime Foods” (healthy, everyday choices) and “Sometime Foods” (treats and less frequent options). Perfect for introducing balanced eating in a simple, visual way, this activity supports discussions about healthy habits while strengthening fi
PreK - K
Health
Monster Puppets
Spark creativity and imagination with these Monster Puppets! This blackline-only version lets kids color, design, and bring their monsters to life before using them for play. Perfect for PreK, Kindergarten, and early elementary, these puppets are a fun way to support story retelling, dramatic play, social-emotional learning, and language development. Simply print, cut, and attach to sticks for instant classroom fun! What’s Included: Blackline monster puppet templates for student coloring Easy
PreK - 1st
Coloring Pages
Halloween Costume Match Game
Costume Mix & Match PowerPoint Make Halloween learning fun and interactive with this digital costume activity! Students will love dragging and dropping different pieces to complete the costumes right on the Smart Board. ✨ What’s Included: Interactive PowerPoint with movable pieces Mix & match options so every child can design a unique costume. Bright, kid-friendly visuals that keep learners engaged. Perfect for whole-group lessons, centers, or free choice time. 🎃 How to Use: Open the slidesho
PreK - 1st
Other (Arts)
Cookie Shape Sorting Activity
Make shape learning extra sweet with this Sorting Shape Cookies activity! Children will enjoy “baking” and “sorting” as they match each cookie to its correct cookie jar. This hands-on resource combines early math skills with pretend play, making learning both fun and meaningful. What’s Included: Cookie jars labeled with different shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and more) Printable cookie pieces featuring matching shapes Cut-and-paste format for simple prep and interactive play How
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Mail Sort Shape Matching Activity
Help little learners build shape recognition and sorting skills with this engaging Mail Shape Sort activity! Children will love pretending to be little mail carriers as they “deliver” the right envelopes to each matching mailbox. This hands-on resource makes early math practice fun, interactive, and purposeful while strengthening fine motor and problem-solving skills. What’s Included: Mailboxes labeled with different shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and more) Printable envelope pie
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Editable Patterns Powerpoint
Interactive Patterns PowerPoint for K3 learners! Students drag and drop shapes to complete and extend patterns (AB, AABB, ABC). Perfect for SmartBoard whole group lessons. Editable slides + blank templates included. Fun, hands-on way to build early math skills!
PreK - K
Graphing, Not Subject Specific
Patterns Activity Pack
Help little learners explore sequencing and critical thinking with this Patterns Activity Pack! This hands-on resource makes practicing early math and logic skills fun and interactive while strengthening observation and problem-solving abilities. Children will love cutting, pasting, and completing the picture patterns with cheerful, themed illustrations. What’s Included: Patterns: Germs activity sheet (soap, germs, handwashing) Patterns: Safety activity sheet (helmets, traffic lights, seat
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Owl Size Matching Activity
Help little learners practice comparing sizes with this Owl Size Matching Activity! This hands-on resource makes learning early math concepts fun and engaging while strengthening observation and critical thinking skills. Children will love matching the baby owls to the correctly sized tree branch! What’s Included: Baby owl size cards Tree branch size cards Teacher instructions for setup and play How to Use: ✂️ Cut out and laminate for durability 🦉 Students match each baby owl to the correct s
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Owl Shape Matching Activity
Make shape learning fun and hands-on with this Owl Shape Matching Activity! Perfect for early learners, this engaging resource helps children strengthen shape recognition, visual discrimination, and fine motor skills while enjoying an adorable owl-themed game. What’s Included: Baby owl shape cards Matching tree shape cards Teacher instructions for setup and play How to Use: ✂️ Cut out and laminate the cards for durability 🦉 Students match each baby owl to its correct shape tree 🌟 Great for
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Animal-Themed Cubby Name Tags
Bring the wild side into your classroom with these Animal-Themed Cubby Name Tags! This set includes 8 pages of fun and colorful designs, each featuring different animals to make every child’s cubby feel unique and special. Perfect for helping students quickly identify their personal space while adding a cheerful, engaging vibe to your classroom décor. What’s Included:8 pages of printable cubby name tag templatesA variety of animal designs (great for assigning individual cubbies or rotating the
PreK - K
Classroom Community
Name Tags
Make classroom organization fun and colorful with this set of 6 pages of unique name tag designs! Each page features a different style so you can choose the perfect fit for your classroom theme or student preferences. These name tags are versatile—use them for student desks, cubbies, lockers, bulletin boards, or even classroom events. Simply print, write in names, and you’re ready to go! What’s Included:6 pages of editable/printable name tag templatesA variety of designs to suit different class
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community
Color Practice
Build color recognition skills with this fun and interactive Color Practice: Circle the Objects activity set! ✏️ Students look at the pictures on each page and circle the objects that match the target color. Each worksheet focuses on a specific color, helping learners strengthen: Color recognition (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)Critical thinking & observation skillsFine motor practice (circling, visual scanning)Perfect for: Preschool and Kindergarten classroomsColor of the Week less
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Color Puzzle
Students will cut out the puzzle pieces, mix them up, and match them to the correct colored pencil. This interactive activity helps children strengthen: Color recognition Fine motor skills Problem-solving skills Perfect for: Preschool & Kindergarten classroomsColor of the Week activitiesLearning centers and small groupsIndependent work or take-home practice
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Color Matching: Shoes
Make color recognition fun and interactive with this Color Practice: Shoe Matching activity! Inspired by the classic Pete the Cat story, students explore what happens when Pete steps into different objects. Learners draw a line to match the object with the shoe that turns the correct color, helping them practice: Color recognition & matchingCritical thinking (cause and effect)Fine motor skills (drawing lines and visual tracking)Engagement through storytellingThis activity is great for: Prescho
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Fish Color Sorting
Make learning colors hands-on and fun with this engaging Sorting: Primary Color and Secondary Colors activity! Students will cut out the colorful fish and match them to the correct fishbowl, reinforcing recognition of red, blue, yellow, green, blue, purple.This activity is perfect for: Preschool and Kindergarten classroomsColor recognition centersFine motor skill practice (cutting and sorting)Early learners and special education
PreK - K
Other (Math)
Play Dough Emotion Mats
Support emotional expression and fine motor development with these Emotion Play Dough Mats! Each mat features a face with a labeled emotion, inviting students to shape the missing facial features using play dough. It’s a hands-on, engaging way for young learners to explore feelings while strengthening finger muscles.
PreK - K
Social Emotional Learning
Emotion Clip Cards
Make learning emotions hands-on and interactive with these Emotion Clip Cards! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners, this activity helps students identify and match facial expressions by clipping the correct emotion with a clothespin. This resource includes: ✔️ Printable cards featuring expressive faces and labeled emotion options ✔️ Simple instructions for prep (just print, cut, and clip!) ✔️ Designed for use with clothespins to build fine motor skills while learning Great for: SEL c
PreK - K
Social Emotional Learning
Emotion Puzzle
Support emotional awareness and recognition with this engaging Match the Emotions Puzzle! Designed for young learners, this hands-on activity encourages students to identify and match emotional expressions through fun, visual puzzles. This resource includes: A printable puzzle sheet with expressive facesEasy-to-cut pieces for matching emotion halvesPerfect for social-emotional learningStudents will build emotional vocabulary and facial recognition skills as they match puzzle pieces showing the
PreK - K
Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
As a former Milwaukee Public Schools K3 Head Start teacher, I know how overwhelming it can feel to support every child’s needs while meeting curriculum goals—especially with limited time and resources.
That’s why I created Tiny Tykes Toolkitz—a collection of playful, purposeful resources designed to help early childhood teachers build strong routines, support emotional growth, and meet developmental milestones with confidence.
Each toolkit is created by someone who’s been in your shoes—who knows what works in real classrooms and believes that every teacher deserves tools that make their job a little lighter and their impact even bigger.
You’re doing important work. My goal is to make it a little easier—and a lot more fun.
Teaching style
My teaching style was all about connection, consistency, and creativity. I believed in meeting each child where they were—academically, emotionally, and developmentally—and creating a classroom that felt safe, structured, and full of joy. I leaned into routines, hands-on learning, and visual supports to help young learners thrive, especially those who needed just a little extra support.
I saw how the right tools could transform tough moments into teachable ones. That mindset now guides everything I design.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’m proud to be a GDUSA award-winning designer. My winning project focused on branding a large-scale corporate event, bringing energy and clarity to every touchpoint. For me, design is more than aesthetics—it’s about creating visuals that connect, communicate, and make an impact. Earning this award was an exciting milestone and a reminder that thoughtful, purpose-driven design truly stands out.
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