Toadstool Learning
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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.
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Montessori Pin Punching - Practical Life Themed
3 different sets of practical life themed Montessori pin punching shapes. Pin punching is a great way to build fine motor skills and strengthen hand muscles. This pack includes 5 food shapes 5 clothing shapes 5 household item shapes
PreK - 1st
Other (Arts), Other (Math)
Outdoors Themed - 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 the outdoors! Includes: 5 pages of nature designs 5 pages of exploring designs 5 pages of weather designs
PreK - 1st
Not Subject Specific, Other (Arts)
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards - Camping Equipment
These cards are designed for practical life 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. Younger students can match pictures to pictures while older students can match both pictures and words. This set features 12 photographs of camping equipment as well as 4 safe camping fact cards
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Camping Themed Kindergarten Learning Bundle
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
This bundle includes 11 sets of Montessori 3-Part Matching cards for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Lower Elementary grades. These are in PDF format for easy printing. Montessori 3-Part cards are great for building vocabulary, reading skills, and supplementing subjects like science, and book themes. This bundle includes:Science Tools Personal Hygiene Tools Kitchen Tools Camping Equipment Vernal Pools Maple Sugaring Pine Trees Rainbows Constellations Gardening Tools Seasonal Clothes
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
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)
National Parks Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3-part cards for language and vocabulary development. This set features 10 U.S. National Parks and would pair well as an extension to a geography lesson!
PreK - 1st
Geography, Social Studies, Vocabulary
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)
World Landmark - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3 part matching cards featuring real photos of landmarks and buildings from around the world. This set is great for your geography shelves! Includes: Eiffel Tower Sydney Opera House Colloseum Taj Mahal Burj Kalifa Big Ben Mount Rushmore The Great Pyramids Machu Picchu Rapa Nui The Great Wall of China The Leaning Tower of Pisa
PreK - 1st
Geography, Social Studies, Vocabulary
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards - Mammal Characteristics
Set of 8 mammal characteristic Montessori language cards plus 4 mammal fact cards. These cards feature clear and colorful pictures and easy-to-read font. Montessori 3-part matching cards are used for language development as well as picture to word recognition. Great for preschool and early readers!
PreK - 1st
Environment, Science, Vocabulary
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
Sandwich Stack - Sequencing Game
This is an easy to use print and cut sandwich sequencing game. This set is perfect for math stations, play kitchens, and practical life shelves. *We recommend printing on card stock and laminating for long term use
PreK - 1st
Math
Montessori Fine Motor Trays
This set of 12 Montessori fine motor work is perfect for preschool and kindergarten. Montessori materials are often displayed on trays and allow the students to be independent in their work. Each of these isolates different fine motor skills and helps build hand strength for pre-writing. Work is created using commonly found classroom/household items and can be easily set up. This packet contains real photographs of the work being displayed as well as instructions for how to present it to the
PreK - K
Olympic Games - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Three sets of Montessori 3 part matching cards for language and vocabulary learning. This includes 1 set on Olympic symbols, 1 on Summer games, and 1 on Winter games. Montessori 3 part cards are perfect for preschool, pre-K, and Kinder learners. *We recommend laminating for longer use.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Baking Bread - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3 part matching cards to teach the bread making process, in simple terms. These are great for your practical life shelves! Includes: Bread Ingredients Measure Mix Rise Knead Shape Bake Slice Butter
PreK - 1st
Vocabulary
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards - Gardening Tools
These cards are designed for practical life 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. Younger students can match pictures to pictures while older students can match both pictures and words. This set features 12 real photo cards that can be used for both reading and science classe
PreK - 1st
Science, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
Gardening Mini-Unit, Montessori
This is a preschool / kindergarten Montessori mini-unit all about gardening! It includes two sets of 3-part matching cards (garden plants and garden tools), 2 sets of research cards of the same theme, and a lifecycle of the tomato plant sequencing activity (includes 2 posters). *all materials have life-like artwork and easy to read fonts
PreK - 1st
Vocabulary
Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards: Personal Hygiene
Set of 10 personal hygiene Montessori language cards plus a fun handwashing song. These cards feature clear and colorful watercolor pictures and easy-to-read font. Set includes toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towel, tissues, nail clippers, hand mirror, comb, and clothes. Montessori 3-part matching cards are used for language development as well as picture to word recognition. Great for preschool and early readers!
PreK - K
Character Education, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
Animal Matching Puzzles - Heads to Tails
Preschool and Kindergarten students will love these North American Animal puzzles. Match the heads to tails in science class and practice letters and sounds in reading class. Set includes 8 different puzzles. Animals include: coyote, bobcat, moose, weasel, squirrel, black bear, peccary, and jack rabbit. We recommend laminating these. For more animal resources check out our Make Your Own Animal Books
PreK - 1st
Biology, Environment, Science
Frog Lifecycle Sequencing Cards
This set of frog lifecycle sequencing cards is perfect for science and 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
Pride Month Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3 part matching cards for Pride Month. These cards include colorful graphics along with labels and definitions. Set includes: progress pride flag, transgender, non binary, ally, gender, equality, pronouns, family, pride, and drag queens 3-Part matching cards are designed to support language development, reading, and organizational skills. They are great for introducing a topic to students of all ages.
K - 3rd
Social Studies, Vocabulary
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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
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