TK Brainies
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Lakewood, California, United States
About the store
Hi there! I'm a former early years and primary teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—educator, mentor, planner, and resource creator—and I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with teaching.
Today, I channel my passion into supporting fellow educators by creating engaging, time-saving resources designed to simplify planning and spark joy in the classroom. My goal is to make teaching easier, more enjoyable, and more impactful for both teachers and students.
I believe that learning should be meaningful and fun, and I love finding creative ways to bring lessons to life. Whether it’s a hands-on center, a visually engaging chart, or a playful skill-building activity, each resource I create is made with care and classroom-tested insight.
Thank you for visiting my store—I’m so glad you’re here! I hope you find something that saves you time, inspires your teaching, and helps your learners thrive.
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Year-Round TK Assessment Bundle | 1st & 2nd Semester + Beginning Kinder
Start the school year with confidence using this comprehensive TK Assessment Bundle, featuring 1st Semester, 2nd Semester, and TK-Kinder Assessments—perfect for Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and TK/K combo classrooms. This bundle provides all the assessments you need to track progress, guide instruction, and support student growth all year long. Perfect for: Beginning of the year TK assessments End of the year TK and beginning Kindergarten assessments Ongoing progress monit
PreK - K
Alphabet, Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
, K.G.A.1
+7
TK/Kinder Classroom Rules Posters | “I Can” Visuals | Morning Meeting & Routines
Build a positive classroom community from the very first day with these Classroom Rules Posters for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten! Designed with simple “I Can” statements and kid-friendly visuals, these posters make classroom expectations clear, consistent, and easy for young learners to understand. Perfect for morning meetings, behavior management, and establishing routines, they support independence while fostering respect and responsibility. Classroom Rules Included: ✔ I can k
PreK - K
Classroom Community
November themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
Get your classroom ready for fall with these engaging November Calendar Cards for TK and Kindergarten! This bright and seasonal calendar set is perfect for helping young learners build essential math and calendar skills during your daily routine. Designed specifically for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the cards support number recognition, counting, patterning, and understanding of dates in a hands-on interactive way. This resource is easy to prep and perfect for circle time, morn
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Numbers
October themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
Get your classroom ready for fall with these engaging October Calendar Cards for TK and Kindergarten! This bright and seasonal calendar set is perfect for helping young learners build essential math and calendar skills during your daily routine. Designed specifically for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the cards support number recognition, counting, patterning, and understanding of dates in a hands-on interactive way. This resource is easy to prep and perfect for circle time, morni
PreK - K
Numbers
Shamrock Rhyming Puzzles for TK & Kinder | March Literacy Center
Build strong phonological awareness skills this March with this engaging Shamrock Rhyming Puzzle activity designed especially for TK and Kindergarten students! This hands-on literacy center includes 46 large-size shamrock puzzles that help students practice identifying rhyming words in a fun and interactive way. Students match the rhyming pairs to complete each puzzle, reinforcing essential early reading skills while building confidence. Perfect for: · Literacy centers · Small group instructio
PreK - K
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Valentine Math Centers for TK & Kindergarten | Counting & Addition
Make Valentine math meaningful and hands-on with this Counting and Addition activity for TK and Kindergarten! Students build number sense by counting and adding cookies or hearts to numbered jars 1–10, helping them visualize quantities while strengthening early addition skills. This resource includes a color version to laminate for math centers and repeated use, plus a black-and-white version perfect for independent work, small groups, or intervention. Differentiated cookie addition workshe
PreK - K
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4b
How Long, Short, or Tall? Thanksgiving Measurement Activities for TK-Kinder
Your TK and Kinder students will love practicing measurement with these fun and engaging Thanksgiving-themed worksheets! Designed with four levels of differentiation, this freebie is perfect for meeting the needs of all your learners—whether during independent work or as a teacher-led center activity. What’s Included: Measuring with Connecting Cubes – Students use actual cubes to measure festive objects. Counting the Cubes – Students measure and record the number of connecting cubes. Measuri
PreK - K
Math, Measurement
CCSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
Christmas Measurement Activity for TK & Kinder | Nonstandard Measuring Fun
Make Christmas math fun and engaging with this Christmas Measurement Activity designed for TK and Kindergarten! Students use connecting cubes and paper clips to practice nonstandard measurement skills in a hands-on, playful way. Activities include How Long Is It, How Tall Is It, How Short Is It, Which Is Longer, Which Is Taller, and Which Is Shorter. Perfect for individual practice, small groups, or laminated for a math center, these measurement tasks help build early comparison and p
PreK - K
Measurement
Emotions & Feelings SEL Activities for TK and Kindergarten Students
Build strong social-emotional skills in your classroom with this engaging Emotions and Feelings Activity Pack designed for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. This hands-on resource helps young learners recognize, name, and understand emotions in a fun and developmentally appropriate way. Perfect for morning meeting, SEL lessons, centers, small groups, whole-class instruction, and intervention, these activities promote emotional awareness, communication, and positive classroo
PreK - K
Coloring Pages, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Visual Direction Cards for TK & Kindergarten | Classroom Routine Picture Cues
Make classroom routines easier with these Visual Direction Cards for TK and Kindergarten! This set includes 36 picture cards plus 8 blank cards you can customize for your classroom needs. Perfect for classroom management, daily procedures, and centers, these visual cues help students follow directions independently and stay on task. Ideal for visual learners and early childhood classrooms, these cards make transitions smoother and support positive classroom routines all year long!
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Sorting Activities for TK and Kindergarten | Colors, Shapes, and Categories
Make learning fun and engaging with this Sorting Activity for TK and Kindergarten! This resource includes 16 sorting mats that cover a wide variety of early learning skills that are perfect for math and critical thinking practice. Students will enjoy hands-on sorting with topics like: · Colors (Red/Blue, Yellow/Orange, Green/Purple, Brown/Pink) · Shapes (Triangle/Circle, Rectangle/Diamond, Square/Oval, Star/Heart) · Sizes & Attributes (Small/Big, Soft/Hard, Same/Different) · Real-life connect
PreK - K
Other (Math)
CCSS
K.MD.B.3
Welcome Back to School Bulletin Board Bundle l Classroom Decor for TK & Kinder
Brighten up your classroom and create a warm, welcoming environment with this Back-to-School Bulletin Board Bundle — perfect for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten! This bundle includes two colorful, bulletin board sets designed to make your classroom entrance inviting and exciting for the first day of school and beyond. What’s Included:1. “We’re a Bright Bunch!” Bulletin Board Light bulb-themed design to add color and energy to your walls 8 vibrant bulb colors (large and s
PreK - K
Classroom Community
TK & Kindergarten Assessment | End-of-Year or Beginning-of-Year Use
This versatile assessment is perfect for both TK (Transitional Kindergarten) and Kindergarten students! Use it as an end-of-year assessment for TK students or as a beginning-of-year assessment for Kindergarteners. It’s also ideal for TK/K combo classes, providing a seamless way to assess students at different stages. Included in this resource: Teacher prompts to guide you through the assessment and ensure smooth implementation Printables that you can print and laminate for hands-on use d
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in: Year-Round TK Assessment Bundle | 1st & 2nd Semester + Beginning Kinder
School-themed Scissor Cutting Practice for TK & Kindergarten | Fine Motor Skills
School-Themed Cutting Practice for TK and KindergartenHelp your students build essential fine motor and cutting skills with this fun and engaging school-themed activity! Designed for TK and Kindergarten learners, these printable pages feature simple, bold images that students can color, cut along straight lines, and reassemble like a puzzle. This activity supports: *Fine motor development *Hand-eye coordination *Pre-writing and scissor skills *Visual-spatial awareness Students will love colo
PreK - K
Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
My Tracing Book: Ready, Set, Trace! Fine Motor Skills for TK & Kinder
This fun, school-themed activity book is perfect for TK and Kindergarten students to practice writing while strengthening their fine motor skills. With ten engaging pages, children will enjoy tracing lines from one picture to another—following paths that include straight lines, zigzags, loops, and more. These playful tracing exercises help build the foundational muscle control and coordination needed for forming letters and numbers with confidence. ⭐ Don’t forget to leave a review to earn TPT
PreK - K
Handwriting
Back to School "Welcome to TK & Kindergarten" Bulletin Board
Create an inviting and cheerful classroom entrance with this versatile Welcome Bulletin Board set, perfect for the start of the school year! This resource includes two fun styles to match your classroom aesthetic: Option 1: A bold black background with calming lavender lettering for a sleek, modern look. Option 2: A bright multi-colored design that brings energy and excitement to your classroom walls! The set includes multiple wording options so you can choose what fits your grade level: We
PreK - K
Classroom Community
ABC Phonics Bracelets | Beginning Sound Craft for Little Learners | TK-Kinder
Your TK-Kinder students will love learning their letters with these A–Z Letter Bracelets! This fun, hands-on activity is a great way to reinforce beginning sounds while giving students something they're excited to create and wear. Perfect for whole group instruction or center time, these bracelets add an engaging twist to your phonics routine. Features: One bracelet for each letter A–Z 3 bracelets per page for easy printing and cutting Students color their bracelet and wear it home to share
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
September themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
Keep your classroom organized and engaging with this September School-Themed Calendar Cards Set for the years 2026–2031! Perfect for TK and Kindergarten, these bright, versatile cards are designed to work with both traditional calendars and pocket charts—making them a must-have for your morning meeting or daily schedule routine. What’s Included: 6 different styles of September month cards 3 styles of number cards to change up the calendar Holiday card: Labor Day Special event cards: No Sch
PreK - K
Classroom Community
Christmas Subitizing Slides for TK & Kindergarten | Number Sense Warm-Ups
Make math warm-ups festive and fun with these Christmas-Themed Subitizing Slides! Designed to build number sense in TK and Kindergarten students, these engaging visual slides help young learners practice subitizing—instantly recognizing the number of objects without counting. Perfect for whole group instruction, these slides support early math fluency and are great to use daily during the holiday season. How to Use:Project the slides on a large screen and let students know they’ll be shown pict
PreK - K
Math
Christmas Skills Packet: 24 Holiday-Themed Activities for TK and Kinder
This Christmas-themed activity packet is filled with 24 engaging and educational activities that will keep your TK and Kinder learners excited and focused during the holiday season! Perfect for early learners, each activity is designed to reinforce key foundational skills while adding a touch of festive fun. Students will practice: Cutting & Fine Motor Skills Colors Beginning Sounds Shapes Patterns More & Less Counting & Quantity Recognition Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Practice .
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math
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About the store
Experience
Hi there! I'm a former early years and primary teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—educator, mentor, planner, and resource creator—and I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with teaching.
Today, I channel my passion into supporting fellow educators by creating engaging, time-saving resources designed to simplify planning and spark joy in the classroom. My goal is to make teaching easier, more enjoyable, and more impactful for both teachers and students.
I believe that learning should be meaningful and fun, and I love finding creative ways to bring lessons to life. Whether it’s a hands-on center, a visually engaging chart, or a playful skill-building activity, each resource I create is made with care and classroom-tested insight.
Thank you for visiting my store—I’m so glad you’re here! I hope you find something that saves you time, inspires your teaching, and helps your learners thrive.
Teaching style
My teaching style has always been centered around curiosity, creativity, and connection. I believe that young learners thrive in environments that are engaging, consistent, and full of joy. In the classroom, I prioritized hands-on learning, clear routines, and playful exploration—balancing structure with spontaneity to meet students where they are.
I’m a big believer in keeping things simple but meaningful. Whether I was introducing a new concept or managing transitions, I always looked for ways to make lessons manageable for me and memorable for my students. That philosophy continues to guide the resources I create today—designed to be easy to prep, fun to use, and effective in helping students build confidence and skills.
I aim to support teachers with tools that save time without sacrificing quality, so they can focus on what matters most: connecting with their students and creating a joyful learning experience.
My own education history
Masters in Education
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