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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Christmas Shapes Activity – Match, Trace, and Color for TK and Kinder
Bring some holiday cheer to your classroom with this fun and festive Christmas-themed FREEBIE! TK and Kinder students will enjoy coloring a cheerful Christmas picture, then tracing and coloring the shapes that match the image—giving them meaningful practice in shape recognition and formation. This activity supports the CA Preschool Learning Foundations – Geometry (1.0) by helping children identify and use a variety of shapes in their everyday environment. It’s perfect for centers, morning
PreK - K
Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.G.A.2
Valentine Shape Tracing for TK & Kinder
Your TK and Kindergarten students will have a blast with this FREE Valentine-themed activity! This hands-on resource is perfect for reinforcing shape recognition while strengthening fine motor skills. Students will trace and color a variety of Valentine-themed shapes—hearts, circles, stars, and more—in a fun, festive format. It’s an easy-prep activity that adds just the right amount of seasonal flair to your math or art centers. Ideal for morning work, early finishers, or a low-stress Valenti
PreK - K
Geometry
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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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