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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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
Christmas Math Pack | Addition to 5 and 10 for Early Learners | TK-Kinder
Your TK and Kinder students will stay engaged and excited to learn with these festive Christmas-themed math worksheets focused on addition skills! Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource includes two levels of practice to meet your students where they are: 10 worksheets for addition up to 5 10 worksheets for addition up to 10 These worksheets are perfect for independent practice, small groups, or centers and bring seasonal fun into your math block while reinforcing number sense
PreK - K
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
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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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