Hey there, I’m Lyndsey Kuster! My journey to creating educational materials began in 2009 as a first grade teacher (love those toothless grins!) in Baltimore, Maryland. I was incredibly passionate (dare I say obsessed?) about my job, and I was fortunate to have a wonderful principal who trusted and supported us. In 2012, I started creating and sharing resources on my website and on TeachersPayTeachers. As time went on, I realized that I wanted to make my resources even more accessible and affordable for teachers. In 2018, I took a significant step and launched my core K-2 membership, LK Unlocked. This membership provides K-2 teachers with unlimited access to all my resources at a budget-friendly price.
In 2020, I developed a social-emotional learning curriculum, SEL Exploration. This program helps teachers nurture students’ emotional well-being, build positive relationships, and foster essential life skills. I understand the importance of social-emotional development in young learners and strive to provide resources that support holistic growth.
In 2022, I developed our Science of Reading aligned subscription called Road to Decode. With this program, I provide decodable readers and comprehensive resources that support effective reading instruction using science of reading research. I believe that all students deserve a strong foundation in literacy, and our subscription aims to equip teachers with the tools they need to make that happen.
And finally, I recently launched our newest program,
Building Primary Writers, a comprehensive writing curriculum specifically designed for K-2 students. This program focuses on developing students’ writing skills through engaging activities and scaffolded instruction. I believe that nurturing young writers is crucial, and this program aims to inspire and guide teachers in cultivating a love for writing in their students.
Behind the scenes, I have the privilege of working with a small but mighty team of master teachers. Their expertise and dedication are invaluable in our mission to support K-2 educators. We strongly believe that all teachers should have access to engaging, relevant materials at an affordable price. We strive to create resources that are easy to use, saving teachers time and energy so they can focus on what truly matters—their students. Our goal is to empower educators, simplify their lives, and bring joy to the classroom. We’re so happy you’re here!
My Commitment
Important Milestones
2009
Began teaching first grade in Baltimore, Maryland.
2012
Started blogging about my teaching experience and creating resources on TeachersPayTeachers (TpT).
2018
Created our core K-2 membership, LK Teacher Club (now called LK Unlocked), to make my resources more accessible to teachers globally.
2020
Developed our social-emotional learning curriculum, SEL Exploration.
2022
Developed our Science of Reading subscription, Road to Decode, and our K-2 writing program, Building Primary Writers.
2023
Surpassed more than 2.6 million resource downloads and welcomed thousands into our clubs and programs.
