Hi, You need to enable javascript on your browser to use TpT. See how this improves your TpT experience.

Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Follow Me (79)

United States - Wisconsin

4.8

129 votes

FREE Download

Assess the general quality of my work with this free download

Gingerbread STEM/Snack Activit...

DOWNLOAD NOW

My Products (67)
Ratings & Reviews
Ask a Question
My Profile

Grades

PreK

Kindergarten

1^st

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

6^th

7^th

8^th

9^th

10^th

11^th

12^th

Other

Subject

Prices

Top Resource Types

My Products

sort by:

Best Sellers

view:

It's Okay to Be Different Activity- Celebrating Similarities and Differences

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

It’s Okay to be Different (Todd Parr) extension activity. Use this activity to celebrate differences! NOTE: The book, It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr enhances the lesson, but you can complete this activity without it.Your students will make

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, For Parents

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.57 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Monthly Self Portraits + Name Writing & Coloring Samples

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

These monthly fine motor pages are a quick way to document and observe your students' fine motor progress. Each month the children will:1.) Draw a self-portrait2.) Write their name3.) Themed color sampleAlso, check out the FREE fine motor

Subjects:

Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.37 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Behavior Managment Slips {Behavior Checks, Speeding Tickets, Shout Out!}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Cards to keep your student's behavior on track. Also, a great way to keep your student's families in the loop!Three cards to use:1.) “Shout Out!”: Celebrate the positive behaviors!2.) “Behavior Checks”: To be used when a negative behavior needs to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.33 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Thankful/Thanksgiving Snack Mix

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

"Thankful Mix" can be used in class or for a social/family gathering. -->*Can be used any time of year, but also a great option to use around Thanksgiving Day festivities. Included: 3 different size labels. (2 or 4 per page)* Bonus: "I am

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

$2.00

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.87 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Bookshelf Divider Organizers {Themed}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

These THEMED dividers will easily organize a teacher or student bookcase. Just copy each page and fold in half to see the theme from both sides. *47 Themes Included with Clipart!*Lamination or cardstock is highly recommended for durability. Size

Subjects:

Reading, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Posters

$1.75

Digital Download ZIP (2.08 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

It's Okay to Be Different Activity- Venn diagram of Similarities and Differences

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

It’s Ok to be Different (Todd Parr) extention activity. Use this Venn diagram activity to celebrate differences! NOTE: The book, It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr enhances the lesson, but you can complete the activity without it. Your

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

2023 & 2024 Calendars {Pre-Dated}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

POWERPOINT EDITABLE calendars for 2023 AND 2024. Schedule your class volunteers, snack schedule, student helpers, special events and so much more!* Ideal black and white version for printing and copying on colored paper. * Landscape view.* Please

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

$2.75

Digital Download ZIP (4.20 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Retelling/Sequencing Necklace

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Use a sequencing necklace to retell the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Two versions available in black and white OR color. The first version has 7 food sequencing cards and the other is a 12 card story retell, including the caterpillar's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Mother's Day/Father's Day Fill-in-the-Blank

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Have your students fill-in-the blank to describe their mom or dad. Then, color a portrait!Half-size is great for cards or to add with another craft. TIP: Download the file to print. If you print directly from Adobe, click "Settings" ---> "Fit

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

$1.75

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.64 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Mo Willems Class Book Extension Pages

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

6 Mo Willems Class Book Pages. Each story includes an EDITABLE cover page (in color), a copy friendly class book page and an optional "Comment Page". * A few examples are included in the PREVIEW.Piggy and Elephant Class Book Pages for:“There’s a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.30 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Alphabet Poke Pages/Pinning Fine Motor & Letter Practice

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Entire set of uppercase/lowercase letters, plus beginning sound identification.Printer friendly, half sheet template. Great resource to be used at a small group literacy center.Fine motor + Letter Practice*Indicator star for beginning poke to help

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (1.30 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Monthly Reading Logs

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

START YOUR ENGINES! Every book read can be an icon colored in. The goal by the end of the month is to make it to the end of the race.Choose a printable log with 15 or 20 themed icons for each month. Make reading fun with a race to the finish!

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, For Parents

$3.00

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.55 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Gingerbread STEM/Snack Activity

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Don’t trust the fox, let’s find another way to help the Gingerbread Man cross the river! This activity will motivate your students to design a bridge or structure for the gingerbread man to get back home! Directions included.*3 variations of how

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.48 MB)

WISH LIST

2023 & 2024 Calendars {Pre-Dated}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

POWERPOINT EDITABLE calendars for 2023 AND 2024. Schedule your class volunteers, snack schedule, student helpers, special events and so much more!2 VERSIONS: Black and White (ideal for printing and copying) or Colored.* PREDATED* Landscape view.

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (5.37 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Class List Template

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

PowerPoint Editable -Edit names. Pictures and borders do not move.Add up to 20 students.* Also check out --> Monthly Self-Portraits for a quick writing/coloring fine motor assessment to be used with this form. <BACK TO SCHOOL SALE>

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (0.22 MB)

WISH LIST

Thanksgiving Shape Turkey Snack {STEM}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. It is also a time to be social and EAT! For once, we will encourage our little ones to PLAY with their food! 1.) Have your students sort and count the various food items on

Subjects:

Math, Cooking, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.G.A.2, K.G.B.5

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.98 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Valentine Card ~ Printable ~ Water Bottle Sticker Teacher Valentine

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

Easy, Printable Valentine Add a water bottle sticker for added fun! Clip or tape it over the heart in the center :).4 Valentines Per PageEDITABLE PDF in Adobe OR print and handwriteGreat Valentine Card option from teacher to --> student!

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (2.36 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Communication Logs 2023 & 2024 {Predated & EDITABLE }

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

~The entire year is already dated for you, just personalize it by choosing your own font, special notes and clipart in PowerPoint. ~Easy to follow section for "Teacher Notes" and "Parent Notes". Simply fill in the arranged text boxes. In

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, For Parents

$3.00

$2.75

Digital Download ZIP (7.08 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

School Supply Labels

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

School Supply LabelsGreat for Open House Organization!2 SIZES OF EACH ITEM LISTED BELOWLarge half page size- fold paper in half to stand alone. Cardstock is recommended for durability and sturdiness.OR small sized labels (3 labels per page). Great

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (2.14 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

Holiday Coloring Page {Gift Giving * Secret Santa!}

By Playful 'Bee'ginnings

This activity is meant to promote the act of giving to others. December is busy, but this simple take home activity will have your students sharing a gift of the heart. Directions: Each night through the month, you will choose a student to take

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (2.00 MB)

ADD TO CART

WISH LIST

showing 1-20 of 67

1234next ›

Ask Playful 'Bee'ginnings a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible. Please Login to ask your question.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught four-year-old kindergarten for almost 15 years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I value the importance of play in early childhood and believe it is the most developmentally appropriate way to teach young children. With the push for higher academics at a younger age, my goal is to develop ways to teach academic standards in a playful approach.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

* Bachelor of Science in PreK-6th Education from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. * Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University. I wrote my thesis on the benefits of play in early childhood and was an active member in launching the University’s "Play Institute".

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I enjoy changing and developing curriculum to match my students' actual abilities and needs. My goal is to take a main concept and develop something new that sparks thought and imagination from my students.