Samantha Maull, Author at Zelawelakids

Labels for Daycare Bottles, Bags, and Extra Clothes

October 11, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Blue and yellow editorial illustration of a daycare backpack, baby bottle with a blank label, folded clothes, labeled storage container, and bunny comfort blanket on a table.

Create a simple daycare labeling system for bottles, bags, spare clothes, comfort items, and other supplies without assuming every center has the same rules.

DIY Paper Puppets With Printable Character Pieces

October 9, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Yellow and blue paper-bag dog puppet on a blue table with cutout pieces, printable sheets, scissors, a craft stick, and animal shadow puppets in the background.

Turn printable character pieces into paper-bag, stick, finger, or shadow puppets with this practical guide to setup, assembly, safety, and storytelling.

Printable Treasure Hunt Clues for a Birthday Party

October 4, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Duotone blue and yellow illustration of a child holding a treasure-hunt clue card, with a dotted path leading across a decorated backyard to a glowing treasure chest and wrapped gifts near a house.

Set up a birthday adventure with eight printable treasure hunt clues, flexible hiding places, age-based adaptations, printing tips, and a simple plan for keeping the whole group involved.

Individual vs Team Rewards in a Classroom

September 27, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Duotone blue and yellow classroom illustration of a teacher holding a star token beside one child and a small group of three children at a table with a jar of star tokens and a simple progress card.

Learn when to use individual, table-team, whole-class, or hybrid rewards—and how to create a fair classroom tracker without public comparison or peer blame.

Sticker Chart vs Token System: Which Works Better for Your Goal?

September 22, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Duotone illustration of a smiling child placing a round token on a tabletop reward tracker beside a star sticker chart in a sunny room.

Choose a sticker chart for one short, visible habit. Choose a token system when children benefit from saving, choosing rewards, or completing several steps.

Kids Morning Routine Chart: A Flexible Printable Plan

September 21, 2026 by Samantha Maull

Duotone yellow and navy illustration of a child pointing to a visual morning routine board with icons for bed, toothbrush, clothes, breakfast, backpack, and shoes, while an adult prepares a drink in the background near a packed school bag and coat.

Create a simple visual morning routine that fits your child, schedule, and school-day essentials. Includes picture-led and checklist-style layouts, backpack prompts, preparation tips, and fixes for common trouble spots.