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Joyful Learning Through Math, Art and Play!

Rocket Countdown Jump: A Fun, Active Math Warm-Up for Counting Backwards
Math Warm-Up Idea: Rocket Countdown Jump! 🚀 If you’re looking for a quick, energetic math warm-up that gets students thinking, listening, a...
Valentine Panda Directed Drawing (Now with Tracing + Coloring!) If you’re looking for a low-prep, high-engagement Valentine activity that al...
alentine Panda Directed Drawing for Fine Motor Practice & Handwriting Fun
More Tracing Fun for Groundhog Day: New Pages Added!
I’ve given one of my seasonal favorites a little refresh, and I’m excited to share it with you! My  Groundhog Day Tracing Pack  has had a m...
Rainbow Rocket Art: Crayon-Resist Watercolor & Handwriting-Friendly Drawing for Kids  The Rainbow Rocket has officially taken off—and I’...
Rainbow Rocket Art: Crayon + Watercolor Magic
Directed Drawings That Support Writing, Creativity, and Handwriting
A Mini Glow Up for Hug a Bug & Home with Snail 🐌🐞 I’ve given two favorite directed drawing packs a little refresh, and I’m so excited...
Hello! I hope this finds you well. 🌼 It’s still summer here, and I’m enjoying that gentle mix of work, family time, and a little extra rela...
Updates, Classroom Creativity & New Resources for Early Years Teachers
A Little Glow-Up for Rainbow Ducks (and a Sweet Reminder!)
  I wanted to quietly share a little update with you. The Rainbow Ducks Directed Drawing pack has had a small glow-up, with tracing and col...
Hello from my desk 👋 I hope you’re doing OK. It’s summer here, and I’m taking things a little slower—still working most days, just with mor...
Hello From My Desk
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