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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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
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!
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
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
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
Phonics Sorting Games - Kindergarten
5 picture sort games for Kindergarten / 1st grade phonics! Each game includes sound cards, picture cards, and blank cards to add your own. Games: Vowel Consonant Diagraphs Consonant blends (beginning word) Consonant blends (ending word)
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Montessori Math Materials - Printable Math Bundle
Printable Montessori math materials for classroom and home use. Including: Place Value Tiles Bead Stair Golden Beads Infinity Street Stamp Game Multiplication Board Division Board Checkerboard I recommend printing on cardstock and laminating for long-term use.
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards - Vernal Pools
These cards are designed for Spring science and nature study in pre-k and lower elementary classrooms. This set includes 4 vernal pool fact cards for more in depth learning! 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 pictures of different things within vernal pools. There are 10 different 3 part matching cards that can be
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Science
Also included in:Â Montessori 3-Part Matching Cards Bundle - 11 sets!
Animal Classification - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3 part matching cards for science and environmental studies. This includes 2 sets one for vertebrates and one for invertebrates. *I recommend printing on card stock and laminating for longer use
PreK - 2nd
Environment, General Science, Vocabulary
Halloween Kindergarten Bundle
This bundle includes 3 different products to get you and your class ready for Halloween! 1. The Halloween Language Arts pack includes a word wall and 4 different ELA worksheets. 2. The Creepy Crawly Coloring Book includes 15 different coloring pages featuring creepy animals and alliterative descriptions. 3. The Animal Track memory game is a fun way to learn tracks before heading out on a bigfoot hunt!
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
Nature Vocabulary - Alphabet Coloring Pages
Nature vocabulary in fun coloring book form! Perfect for elementary grades or young students who love big words. These would be great for early finishers, homework, or summer learning packets. Features:1 page for each letter Picture to color Nature/ecology vocab word easy to understand definition Like coloring pages? Check out this Alphabet Affirmations set!
1st - 3rd
Art, Environment, Vocabulary
Montessori Material 3 Part Matching Cards
Montessori 3 part matching cards featuring common Montessori materials. These cards include clear photographs of materials along with 4 Montessori quote cards. Set includes: Knobbed cylinders, pink tower, moveable alphabet, number rods, world map puzzle, metal insets, bead stair, and sand paper letters. 3-Part matching cards are designed to support language development, reading, and organizational skills. Younger children can match the pictures to the pictures and older students can match the
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Eastern States - Montessori 3 Part Matching Cards
3 Sets of Eastern States Montessori language cards. These cards feature clear and colorful pictures and easy-to-read font. 3 Color coded Sets include Northeast, Southern, and Midwest 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 - 3rd
Geography, Social Studies, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â USA States By Region - Montessori Matching Card Bundle
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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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