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
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
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
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
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
May themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
Get ready to organize and celebrate May with this vibrant and versatile calendar set! This set includes everything you need to highlight important dates and special events throughout the month. What's Included:3 Sets of Number Cards: Three different styles of number cards let you customize your calendar with a fresh, fun look throughout the month.6 Different Month Cards: Choose from six unique designs for the "May" header to match your style or theme.Days of the Week Formats: Two formats for the
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Numbers
April themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
These April calendar cards display vibrant spring colors by offering 3 sets of number cards. Soft pastels and spring patterns adorn the background to present a lively and colorful calendar. The cards feature key holidays in April, including Easter Sunday and Earth Day. These cards are perfect for keeping track of dates while offering a fun way to celebrate the month of April. Included: · 3 sets of number cards · Different formats for days of the week · 6 different month cards · Cards includ
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Math
February themed Calendar and Pocket Chart Cards for TK & Kindergarten
These Valentine-themed February calendar cards are the perfect way to add festive fun and functionality to your classroom during the month of February. Designed to keep students engaged, these colorful cards work great with pocket charts, flip charts, or calendar bulletin boards. What’s Included: 3 sets of number cards for flexible use 2 day-of-the-week formats to fit your needs 6 different month header cards for customization Special event cards for: Groundhog Day Valentine’s Day Preside
PreK - K
Classroom Community, Math
5 Valentine-Themed Activity Books | Counting, Colors, Cutting & More | TK-Kinder
These 5 Valentine Activity Books are packed with engaging, hands-on tasks that will keep your TK and Kinder students learning and having fun all day long! Each book targets essential early learning skills through Valentine-themed activities that are perfect for independent work, centers, or a special holiday celebration. What’s Included: Counting Book – Builds number sense, sequencing, and multiple number representations Coloring Book – Supports color recognition, sorting, comparison, and fin
PreK - K
Coloring Pages, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
Halloween & Fall Number Skills Books – Counting, Number & Word Form Practice
These Halloween and Fall Themed Counting Books are a fun, hands-on way for your students to practice key number skills! With 4 mini-books included—two Halloween-themed and two Fall-themed—you’ll have the perfect tool for differentiation in your classroom. Students will practice counting objects 1–10, tracing and writing numbers, and writing number words. These books are: Engaging and seasonally themed Aligned to CA Preschool Learning Foundations 1.2 Recognize and know the name of some w
PreK - K
Handwriting, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
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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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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