ChrisM Resources
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Ermington, New South Wales, Australia
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I’m a registered psychologist with professional experience in assessing and supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties. My work focuses on understanding how children think, learn, and regulate their emotions, and translating that knowledge into practical, evidence-based strategies that work in real classrooms and homes.
These resources are also developed in collaboration with my wife, who is a classroom teacher. Together, we combine psychological expertise with day-to-day classroom experience to ensure every resource is not only evidence-based, but also practical, engaging, and easy to implement in real learning environments.
This combined perspective allows us to create high-quality resources that genuinely support both educators and students.
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STEM Thinking & Problem-Solving Workbook (10 Worksheets | No Prep)
📘 STEM Thinking & Problem-Solving Workbook (10 Worksheets | No Prep | Critical Thinking Skills) Build Real-World Thinking, Logic, and Problem-Solving Skills for Primary Students STEM is more than just science, technology, engineering, and maths — it is about how students think, solve problems, and make decisions in real-world situations. This STEM Thinking & Problem-Solving Workbook is designed to develop those essential skills through structured, engaging, and practical activities that requ
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
Space Science Experiments for Kids | 10 Easy STEM Activities | Hands-On Science
Looking for easy space science experiments for kids that are engaging, low-cost, and classroom-ready? This 10-experiment STEM pack is designed for primary classrooms and requires only simple, affordable materials, making it perfect for busy teachers who want meaningful, hands-on science without complicated prep. Students will explore key concepts such as gravity, motion, density, chemical reactions, and space systems through fun, space-themed investigations that are practical, visual, and hi
2nd - 6th
Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science
10. Designing a Solution (Real-World Thinking)
Design thinking is at the heart of STEM and innovation. This worksheet introduces students to the concept of designing solutions that meet specific needs or solve real problems. Through practical scenarios, students evaluate different design options and choose the most effective solution. This activity builds creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEM skills. It encourages students to think like engineers and designers by considering function, purpose, and effectiveness. Ide
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
9. Cause and Effect Thinking
Understanding cause and effect is essential for scientific reasoning and problem-solving. This worksheet helps students explore how actions lead to outcomes by matching causes with their effects. Through clear, structured scenarios, students develop the ability to analyse why something happened and what led to a particular result. This builds logical reasoning, prediction skills, and deeper understanding of how systems work. It also supports reflective thinking, helping students learn from outco
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
8. Comparing and Choosing (Best Fit Thinking)
Effective decision-making in STEM often involves comparing options and selecting the most suitable solution. This worksheet focuses on “best fit” thinking, where students evaluate different materials or choices based on their properties and purpose. Through structured scenarios, learners practise comparing options and selecting the most appropriate solution for each situation. This supports critical thinking, reasoning, and real-world application of STEM concepts. It is particularly valuable for
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
7. Finding Patterns
Recognising patterns is a fundamental skill in both mathematics and STEM thinking. This worksheet helps students develop pattern recognition by identifying sequences and predicting what comes next. Through a range of engaging examples, students practise noticing repetition, changes, and underlying rules. This builds logical reasoning, attention to detail, and analytical thinking. Pattern recognition also supports early algebraic thinking and problem-solving across multiple subject areas. This re
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
6. Making Predictions
Prediction is a core STEM skill that helps students think ahead, plan effectively, and understand cause and effect. This worksheet guides students through structured prediction tasks where they must use prior knowledge and reasoning to determine what is most likely to happen in a given situation. By engaging with realistic scenarios, students strengthen their ability to anticipate outcomes and make informed decisions. This resource supports critical thinking, logical reasoning, and planning skil
1st - 6th
Other (Science)
5. Testing and Improving
In STEM, testing ideas and improving them is how real progress happens. This worksheet introduces students to the concept of iteration—trying something, evaluating the result, and making improvements. Through practical scenarios, students decide how to adjust or refine an idea to achieve a better outcome. This activity builds persistence, logical thinking, and an understanding that mistakes are part of learning. It is especially effective for supporting students who struggle with perfectionism o
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
4. Think of More Than One Idea
Flexible thinking is a key component of STEM and innovation. This worksheet helps students move beyond single-solution thinking by encouraging them to consider multiple possible solutions to a problem. Through structured decision-making tasks, learners identify which options could work and explore the value of having more than one idea. This supports creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving confidence. It is particularly useful for students who become stuck or frustrated when their first id
1st - 6th
Other (Science)
3. Spot the Problem
Understanding a problem clearly is the first and most important step in solving it. This worksheet teaches students how to identify the real problem within a situation rather than reacting to surface-level details. Through carefully designed multiple-choice scenarios, students practise analysing situations and selecting the most accurate explanation of what is actually going wrong. This builds critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills that are essential across STEM disciplines. The act
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
2. Step-by-Step Thinking
Many students struggle with problem-solving because they try to tackle everything at once. This worksheet introduces the essential STEM skill of step-by-step thinking, helping learners understand how breaking tasks into manageable steps improves clarity and success. Students engage in sequencing activities that require them to organise actions into logical order, reinforcing planning, organisation, and structured thinking. This resource is particularly beneficial for students with executive func
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
1. What Makes a Good Problem Solver?
Developing strong problem-solving skills is a foundational part of STEM learning, and this engaging worksheet helps students understand what effective problem solving actually looks like in practice. Rather than focusing on abstract concepts, students explore real behaviours that support or limit their ability to solve problems. Through a structured sorting activity, learners identify helpful strategies such as persistence, flexible thinking, and breaking tasks into steps, while recognising unhe
1st - 5th
Other (Science)
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I’m a registered psychologist with professional experience in assessing and supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties. My work focuses on understanding how children think, learn, and regulate their emotions, and translating that knowledge into practical, evidence-based strategies that work in real classrooms and homes.
These resources are also developed in collaboration with my wife, who is a classroom teacher. Together, we combine psychological expertise with day-to-day classroom experience to ensure every resource is not only evidence-based, but also practical, engaging, and easy to implement in real learning environments.
This combined perspective allows us to create high-quality resources that genuinely support both educators and students.
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