Toadstool Learning
93 Followers
Foster, Rhode Island, United States
About the store
My name is Kailyn, and I'm the teacher behind Toadstool Learning! I have taught for many years in a variety of different settings but always come back to my love of teaching about nature. Younger learners are my favorite, I just really appreciate their curiosity and sense of adventure.
I started Toadstool Learning in the summer of 2020, as I transitioned out of the classroom. I create learning materials that are both nature-based and Montessori-inspired. I love sharing these materials with you and hope they inspire you to explore with your students.
Read more
All resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Programs & methods
Forest Themed Calm Down Corner "Camp Calm Down"
Camping themed "Calm Down Corner" for social-emotional learning and regulation. Includes emotion posters, calming strategies, positive affirmations, and more! Check out my other camping resources! S'more Great Work bulletin boardCamping themed learning bundle
PreK - 2nd
Character Education
World Landmarks Fact Files - Information Sheets
Need a lower grade level appropriate way to research? This set of landmark fact sheets all about different world landmarks are perfect for upper elementary grades. 2nd-5th graders will learn about the features, history, and location of each landmark. Use these as homework, the starting point for a research project, or for reading comprehension. This set includes fact sheets on: Eiffel Tower Colosseum Great Wall Statue of Liberty Sydney Opera House Taj Mahal
1st - 4th
Ancient History, Reading, World History
Poem of the Week - Full Year Fluency Curriculum
Poem of the week for the full school year! 34 different poems to practice phonics skills, reading fluency, and so much more. This set includes a full weeks lesson plan, color posters, coloring pages, worksheets, and line by line strips. *This is a great addition to phonics lessons, morning meeting, or small group work!
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
Landforms Fact Files - Information sheets
This set of 7 geography fact sheets all about different landforms are perfect for upper elementary grades. 2nd-5th graders will learn about the features, formation, and location of each landform. Use these are homework, the starting point for a research project, or for reading comprehension. This set includes fact sheets on: Mountains Volcanoes Caves Sand Dunes Valleys Plateaus Canyons
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Informational Text
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards - Maple Syrup Making
These cards are designed for science and nature study in pre-k and lower elementary classrooms. Montessori 3-Part Cards allow students to learn vocabulary through both words and pictures. These can be used by both readers and non-readers so multiple levels of students can be successful with them. This set features 10 maple sugar making cards that can be used in both reading and science classes as well as 4 fact cards. I recommend laminating these cards. *Like this product? Follow me for more gre
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
7 Continents Fact Files - Information Sheets
This set of 7 geography fact sheets all about the 7 continents are perfect for upper elementary grades. 2nd-5th graders will learn about the climate, language, and geography of each continent. Use these as homework, the starting point for a research project, or for reading comprehension. This set includes fact sheets on: Africa Australia Asia Antarctica Europe North America South America
2nd - 4th
Geography, Informational Text, Social Studies
Monthly Calendar - Drag & Drop for Google Classroom
Make your morning meeting interactive with this drag and drop calendar! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. Each month features themed colors and clipart. Moveable features include:Days of the week Weather options Highlight box to mark the date
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community
Montessori Pin Punching -Seasons
Montessori pin punching is great for fine motor skills practice and a multi-sensory way to learn. This set is all about the four seasons! Includes: 6 Spring 6 Summer 6 Autumn 6 Winter
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Other (Arts)
Animals - Montessori Pin Punching
Montessori pin punching is great for fine motor skills practice, hand strengthening and a multi-sensory way to learn. This set is all about animals! Includes: 5 Ocean Animals 5 Woodland Animals 5 Safari Animals 5 Farm Animals
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Other (Arts)
Gnome Themed Learning and Decor Bundle
This gnome-themed bundle includes a full 12-month calendar, letter and number cards, posters, borders, bookmarks, and more! Perfect for elementary classrooms
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Short Vowel Fluency Drills for small groups
Short vowel sound drills for small groups, intervention, and phonics. This set includes 2 extension activities, word matching and picture matching, for extra practice.
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Butterfly Lifecycle Sequencing Cards
This set of butterfly lifecycle sequencing cards is perfect for science or nature learning. It includes 7 picture cards, 7 labels, and 2 posters. Students can build the lifecycle, label the steps, and compare their work to the posters. Each piece includes clear, easy to read fonts, and beautiful realistic artwork. *I recommend printing on card stock and laminating for long term use.
K - 2nd
Science, Vocabulary
World Biomes Fact Files - Information Sheets
This set of 8 science fact sheets all about biomes of the world are perfect for upper elementary grades. 2nd-5th graders will learn about the weather, plants, animals, and more about 8 different biomes. Use these are homework, the starting point for a research project, or for reading comprehension. This set includes fact sheets on: Rainforest Tundra Temperate Forest Savanna Coral Reef Marine Wetland Desert
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Bird and Egg Matching Cards
This set of matching cards is perfect for all elementary grades. This set of 6 half-page cards pairs different bird species with their eggs and nests. Students can match them, use them for research or identification, or play memory (by printing multiple sets). The printable PDF includes an instruction box and an answer key. Birds Featured:Chicken Hawk Robin Crow Ostrich Hummingbird *Like this product? Follow me for more great Montessori inspired and nature based materials.
PreK - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
Western States - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
3 Sets of Western States Montessori language cards. These cards feature clear and colorful pictures and easy-to-read font. 3 Color coded Sets include West, Southwest, and Pacific states. Montessori 3-part matching cards are used for language development as well as picture to word recognition. Great for preschool and early readers!
K - 2nd
Geography, Social Studies, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â USA States By Region - Montessori Matching Card Bundle
USA States By Region - Montessori Matching Card Bundle
6 Sets of Eastern States Montessori language cards. These cards feature clear and colorful pictures and easy-to-read font. 6 Color-coded Sets include Northeast, Southern, Midwest, Southwest, West, and Pacific states. Montessori 3-part matching cards are used for language development as well as picture to word recognition. Great for preschool and early readers!
K - 2nd
Geography, Social Studies, Vocabulary
STEM Building Cards - Nature Themed
STEM building cards that are perfect for elementary grades but with a nature twist. You can take them outside for nature study or science, or use them in the classroom for all subjects. This set comes with 19 different nature objects to build and can be used with any building material including legos or nature items like sticks and rocks.
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, General Science
Rocks and Minerals Memory Game
Make earth science and geology fun while learning to identify common rocks and minerals! Print this set twice to play memory or once to use as an identification chart. This set is designed for use by all elementary grades. This set features 15 different rocks and minerals. *We recommend laminating. *Like this product? Follow me for more great Montessori inspired and nature based materials.
PreK - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Scientific Tools Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3-Part Cards allow students to learn vocabulary through both words and pictures. These can be used by both readers and non-readers so multiple levels of students can be successful with them. This set features photographs of 12 different tools used by scientists and includes 4 fact cards on the scientific method. I recommend laminating these cards. *Like this product? Follow me for more great Montessori inspired and nature based materials.
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Science, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
Lifecycle Sequencing - Banana Plant
One set of banana plant lifecycle sequencing cards. This set comes complete with 2 posters (one labeled, one not) as well as cards and labels. Includes, colorful and accurate images and clear, easy to read font. This activity is perfect for science classes, nature study, and homeschool!
1st - 3rd
Environment, Science, Vocabulary
Showing 1-20 of 61 results
About the store
Experience
My name is Kailyn, and I'm the teacher behind Toadstool Learning! I have taught for many years in a variety of different settings but always come back to my love of teaching about nature. Younger learners are my favorite, I just really appreciate their curiosity and sense of adventure.
I started Toadstool Learning in the summer of 2020, as I transitioned out of the classroom. I create learning materials that are both nature-based and Montessori-inspired. I love sharing these materials with you and hope they inspire you to explore with your students.
Teaching style
My style is nature-based and Montessori inspired. I have found throughout my experience that children love to learn in ways that allow them to explore and to lead.
My own education history
Bachelors of Science in Environmental Education
Montessori classroom teacher and materials design
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands