I am so excited to share something I’ve been working toward for years: the opening of my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Every preschool class I’ve taught or dreamed about, whether public or private school, homeschool co-op, or learning at the dining room table, has been on my heart as I built these resources.
Where It All Began
Back in 2021, I was teaching at a private preschool without a set curriculum. Even with years of classroom experience, I struggled to find resources that truly did it all. I wanted something that united the staff, prepared students for kindergarten, and still embraced the joy and wonder of early childhood.
When I talked with homeschool friends, I realized they faced the same challenge. High-quality, play-based preschool curriculum aligned to trusted standards was hard to find.
The Heart Behind These Resources
Since then, I have refined the materials I first created for my own classroom and ensured they are aligned with Head Start ELOF, NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPLS), and Universal Pre-K (UPK) programs.
My goal is to provide resources that help teachers and parents:
- Nurture curiosity
- Celebrate small milestones
- Prepare children for lifelong learning
Why Standards Matter
Standards act as a framework and guide for what our littlest learners should experience, explore, and begin to understand before kindergarten.
Here is the beautiful part: they are not about pressure or performance. They are about developmentally appropriate growth that honors how young children learn best through play, relationships, and wonder.
My Teaching Style
I believe preschool should be joyful, hands-on, and relationship-driven. My resources balance playful exploration with clear alignment to trusted standards, so children are:
- Curious and engaged
- Building social-emotional and academic skills
- Learning through songs, color, and movement
Social-emotional growth is just as important as academics. Teaching kindness, empathy, and how to be a good friend lays the foundation for lifelong success. My goal is to create resources that celebrate small steps, nurture curiosity, and help every child experience the wonder of learning.
Why Preschool Matters to Me
Although I have taught multiple grade levels, I have found my greatest joy in preschool. I especially love walking alongside families as they navigate early childhood milestones or begin early intervention services. Every step of this journey has deepened my love for teaching and the incredible children and families I have been privileged to serve.
Where to Find My Resources
My Teachers Pay Teachers store will continue to grow as I have time to digitize more of my curriculum, which is a slow but exciting process.
You can find everything here:
- Teachers Pay Teachers: Grace in the Disarray
- Website: Grace in the Disarray
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/graceinthedisarray
- Instagram and Facebook: @graceinthedisarray
© 2025 Grace in the Disarray™: Learning through wonder, because childhood should spark joy and every small step is worth celebrating.
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.–Isaiah 54:13
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF):
Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, ELOF outlines what children from birth to age five should know and be able to do across five domains: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition (including Math and Science); and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP):
Developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, DAP principles guide educators to meet children where they are developmentally, individually, and culturally. These practices emphasize play-based learning, hands-on exploration, and relationship-driven teaching that nurture the whole child.
New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPLS):
These state-level benchmarks provide specific learning expectations for preschool-aged children across multiple domains. While my tools align with NYSPLS, they also reflect national best practices through ELOF and DAP.
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