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
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
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
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
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
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
Thanksgiving Measurement | Differentiated Hands-On Activities/Long, Short, Tall
Make measuring fun this fall with these Thanksgiving-Themed Measurement Worksheets! Designed to be hands-on and engaging, this resource includes 4 differentiated levels to meet the needs of all learners—perfect for independent work, small groups, or teacher-led centers. Students will practice: Measuring with connecting cubes Counting connecting cubes to determine length Measuring with paper clips (note: results may vary based on clip size) Counting paper clips to measure BONUS: Comparing o
PreK - K
Math, Measurement
CCSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
Transitional Kindergarten Developmental Progress Assessment--2nd Semester
This TK Assessment is thoughtfully designed to measure student growth from the first semester through the middle to end of the second semester. It aligns with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, providing a clear reference for expected skill progression in Transitional Kindergarten. What’s Included: Easy-to-follow instructions for administering the assessment Standards-based guidance tied to the CA Preschool Learning Foundations Engaging, hands-on tasks using common classroom mate
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Writing
Also included in: Year-Round TK Assessment Bundle | 1st & 2nd Semester + Beginning Kinder
Transitional Kindergarten Developmental Progress Assessment--1st Semester
Start the school year strong with this TK Assessment, designed to help you quickly identify student strengths and areas for growth during the first weeks of school. This tool makes it easy to differentiate instruction based on individual needs right from the start. Features: Simple, easy-to-follow instructions for smooth implementation Aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, with standards listed for each skill Covers key early learning skills: literacy, math, fine motor,
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Writing
Also included in: Year-Round TK Assessment Bundle | 1st & 2nd Semester + Beginning Kinder
Spring Math/Literacy Activities: Counting, Matching, Patterns, Positions, & more
These versatile activities are perfect for small group or whole group instruction, making them a great addition to your daily lessons or center rotations! Your students will stay engaged while practicing a wide variety of early math and literacy skills in a fun and hands-on way. Skills covered include: Counting Matching uppercase and lowercase letters Number to object correspondence Identifying and creating patterns Understanding positional words Beginning letter sounds Ten frames Compa
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math
August themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
Get your classroom organized and off to a bright start with these Summer-Themed August Calendar Cards!Perfect for Pre-K, TK, Kindergarten, and early elementary, this set includes everything you need to set up your classroom calendar with style and flexibility from 2026 to 2031. What's Included: 3 styles of number cards for easy customizationBirthday cards to celebrate special daysNo school cards to mark holidays and breaksEarly dismissal cards for modified days6 different August month headers
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Numbers
Early Learning Thanksgiving Packet: Practice Letters, Numbers, Shapes & More!
This Thanksgiving-themed packet is packed with 23 engaging activities designed to keep your students excited and learning throughout the holiday season! With a wide variety of hands-on tasks, this packet helps students practice and strengthen important early learning skills, including: Counting Cutting Lowercase/Uppercase Letter Matching Shapes Patterns Alphabet Recognition Colors Identifying Same or Different ...and more! Perfect for independent work, whole-group activities, or sma
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Writing
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, RF.K.1d
, L.K.1a
School-Themed Number Charts 1-20: Engaging Classroom Decor for TK and Kinder
This Number Charts 1–20 resource is perfect for adding color and functionality to your learning space! Each chart features bold, easy-to-read numbers, adorable school-themed clip art, and cheerful polka dot borders that will capture your students’ attention. Use these charts as a visual reference at the front of the room, in math centers, or during group number practice. Whether you're working on counting, number recognition, or sequencing, these charts make learning numbers 1–20 both eng
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
100th Day of School Fun Pack | TK & Kinder Activities for All-Day Engagement
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with this fun-filled collection of activities that will keep your students engaged and learning all day long! Perfect for centers, classroom rotations, or individual work, this resource is designed to make the 100th day both educational and exciting. What's Inside: Activities tailored specifically for TK and Kindergarten Versatile options that work across multiple grade levels Hands-on, interactive tasks to promote learning through play and exploration Whet
PreK - K
Art, Handwriting, Math
March themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
These March calendar cards display vibrant St. Patrick's Day borders with 3 sets of number cards. Pots of gold and shamrocks adorn the background to present a lively and colorful calendar. The cards feature key celebrations and holidays in March, including Read Across America, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick's Day. These cards are perfect for keeping track of dates while offering a fun way to celebrate the month of March. Included: · 3 sets of number cards · Different formats for days of the week
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Math
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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