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Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
With over 30 years of teaching experience across Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Throughout my career, I’ve taught every year level from Prep (Kindergarten) to Year 6, but in recent years, I’ve found my true passion lies in the Early Years – especially with Prep-aged children.
I’m well-versed in both the Australian Curriculum and the UK National Curriculum, and I bring a global perspective to everything I create. My teaching journey began in the late 1980s, when I was trained in the Whole Language approach – a method that dominated literacy instruction at the time. Since then, education has evolved immensely, and so have I! I’m particularly interested in the Science of Reading and how evidence-based practices can support our youngest learners as they take their first steps into literacy.
Everything I design for my TPT store is grounded in real classroom experience and guided by a deep understanding of how children learn. My goal is to provide resources that are practical, engaging, and above all – meaningful for students and easy for teachers to implement.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy teaching!
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Patterns in Nature Cards, Activities, Booklet | Sorting Objects into Categories
Looking for a hands-on way to teach patterns while sorting objects into categories? Patterns in Nature is a Kindergarten/Prep resource that includes 80 real-life photographic cards, a PowerPoint lesson, editable labels, lift-the-flap booklet activities and sorting worksheets. This resource supports key learning outcomes in the Foundation / Prep year across both Mathematics and Science. It is designed to help students explore patterns, observe features in nature, and sort objects into meaningf
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Math)
Room on the Broom Halloween Activities | Book Companion | Literacy, Math, STEM
Room on the Broom Activities | MEGA PACK | Book Companion with Literacy, Math, STEM & More! Perfect for Halloween Literacy, STEM, and Math Centers! Bring the magic of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson to life in your classroom with this comprehensive 15-in-1 book companion, packed with engaging, hands-on activities that support literacy, math, STEM, fine motor skills, coding, and social-emotional learning. Great all year round but perfect for October! This resource pairs beautifully w
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading Strategies, Writing
Balloons Over Broadway - Thanksgiving Math Ordinal Number Parade Crowns
Celebrate Thanksgiving with these Balloons Over Broadway crowns. Teach ordinal numbers at the same time with this fun, hands-on Ordinal Number Parade! Inspired by the picture book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, this activity brings the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade into your classroom while helping students understand order, position, and sequencing in a playful, meaningful way. Your students will love building their own parade, coloring balloons, and answering ordina
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Visual Arts
Christmas Math Problem Solving Activities | 12 Days of Christmas | Prep–Year 2
Engage your students with meaningful Christmas math problem solving activities designed for Kindergarten, Prep, and Foundation to Year 2. This 12 Days of Christmas Math resource includes a series of festive, low-prep problem-solving tasks that build reasoning, critical thinking, and mathematical thinking while keeping students motivated during the busy end-of-year period. With a mix of print-and-go worksheets and digital slides, this resource is perfect for daily maths warm-ups, rotations,
K - 2nd
Math
100 Days of School Low Prep STEM Activities/Printables Prep to Yr 2
Short on time but want to make the 100th day of school meaningful and fun?This free, low-prep STEM resource is just what you need! Designed for busy Prep to Year 2 teachers, it offers six engaging, hands-on challenges that celebrate the 100th day while building key skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance. Each activity uses 100 simple classroom items to inspire creativity and critical thinking, and comes with a matching worksheet for reflection and recording learning. What’s Inclu
K - 3rd
Engineering, Instructional Technology, Numbers
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K.CC.A.1
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About the store
Experience
Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
With over 30 years of teaching experience across Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Throughout my career, I’ve taught every year level from Prep (Kindergarten) to Year 6, but in recent years, I’ve found my true passion lies in the Early Years – especially with Prep-aged children.
I’m well-versed in both the Australian Curriculum and the UK National Curriculum, and I bring a global perspective to everything I create. My teaching journey began in the late 1980s, when I was trained in the Whole Language approach – a method that dominated literacy instruction at the time. Since then, education has evolved immensely, and so have I! I’m particularly interested in the Science of Reading and how evidence-based practices can support our youngest learners as they take their first steps into literacy.
Everything I design for my TPT store is grounded in real classroom experience and guided by a deep understanding of how children learn. My goal is to provide resources that are practical, engaging, and above all – meaningful for students and easy for teachers to implement.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy teaching!
Teaching style
I believe that learning should be hands-on, meaningful, and fun. My teaching style is grounded in the idea that children learn best when they’re actively engaged, given time to explore concepts deeply, and encouraged to move, question, and discover.
In my classroom, I prioritise a child-centered approach – where activities are designed with the learners in mind, not just the curriculum. I strive to create learning experiences that cater to a variety of learning styles and abilities, ensuring that every child feels seen, supported, and capable.
I love incorporating movement, play, and real-life connections into my lessons, and I’m a big believer in giving students opportunities to talk, collaborate, and construct their own understanding. Whether it’s through hands-on investigations, open-ended tasks, or playful exploration, I aim to keep learning joyful and inclusive.
Above all, I want children to feel successful and curious – because when they’re having fun and making connections, real learning happens.
My own education history
Bachelor of Education Prep - 6
Additional biographical information
Hi there! I’m Jo, from Melbourne, Australia, where I live with my wonderful family – my husband, our two amazing kids, and our much-loved dog. Life is full, busy, and beautiful!
Outside of the classroom, I’m happiest when I’m out walking the dog, listening to a good audiobook or podcast (true crime and education are my go-tos!). I love baking – especially anything sweet – and I’m always up for a relaxing massage or a spontaneous getaway. Whether it’s a cozy camping trip or a five-star escape, I’m all about creating special memories with my family.
Thanks for stopping by – I love connecting with fellow educators, and I hope you find something here that makes your teaching life a little easier and a lot more joyful.
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