I am a professional designer and researcher working in higher education. I started to turn my experience to primary education after having children who are neurodivergent and have some learning difficulties. It seemed so difficult to find the specific tools that I needed that felt fun and not like "learning"!
This pack contains everything you need to do a complete no prep lesson on drawing people using simple shapes and lines. Just print and go! This lesson can tie into a lot of different topics: art, literacy (pre-writing, writing, and storytelling), maths (2D shapes and lines), and health (the human body and emotions/facial expressions). Learning objectives covered in these resources:Students will practice their knowledge of 2D shapesStudents will practice correct pencil grip and emerging or early
This pack contains a two page display poster, student desk strips (arranged two strips per page), a small fold out book which can be done as a craft, and two pages of flashcards. It is meant to act as a supplement to my other “Mirror Friends” letter reversal resources, but it can be used by itself. I started creating these because I was frustrated at the lack of options for older children with dyslexia, and wanted something that felt fun and not too babyish. My other "Mirror Friends" resources i
K - 3rd
Alphabet, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
I am a professional designer and researcher working in higher education. I started to turn my experience to primary education after having children who are neurodivergent and have some learning difficulties. It seemed so difficult to find the specific tools that I needed that felt fun and not like "learning"!
Teaching style
My specialty area is participatory design. I like to make STEAM resources for younger learners which engage their senses on multiple levels and provoke critical thinking.
My own education history
I have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science with a minor in Education, an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, and an MRes in Design.
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