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Hi and welcome! I’m Sandy. I’m a former English teacher and university demonstrator who has transitioned to working from home, blending my passion for education with my lifelong love for science, math, and English.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of New England, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Southern Cross University, and a Ph.D. in Entomology. My academic journey led me to spend three fulfilling years as a Biology Demonstrator at the University of New England, guiding students through hands-on scientific experiments. I also taught English as a second language to primary school students for five years in Korea, which further fueled my passion for helping others learn.
I then worked as an Animals Technician at the University of Macquarie for three years, where I supported Ph.D. students in their research. This role allowed me to immerse myself in scientific research and technical support, strengthening my skills in a practical environment.
Now, I’m a stay-at-home mom to my energetic three-year-old, working from home where I create educational resources through my business, Shoto Learning. It’s a joy to combine my love of teaching and science with the flexibility to be present for my child during these precious early years. While I sometimes miss the classroom and lab, I’m grateful for this season of life, balancing professional growth and quality time with my family. Right now, I’m loving the adventure of being a mom who gets to make learning fun and engaging, both for my little one and through the resources I create.
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Year 3 Science Properties of Objects Complete Bundle
Save planning time with this Year 3 Science – Identify Properties of an Object Complete Bundle. This comprehensive resource pack includes a wide range of engaging, curriculum-aligned activities designed to help students understand and describe the properties of everyday objects. With games, worksheets, assessments, vocabulary activities, and a teaching PowerPoint, this bundle supports whole-class instruction, small groups, independent work, and revision. Answer keys are included for easy marki
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Kindergarten Science Bundle: 12 Topic Worksheet Set
This Kindergarten Science Bundle includes 12 essential Foundation-level science topics designed to build early inquiry skills, observation, and critical thinking. Each topic includes engaging, age-appropriate worksheets that help young learners explore the world through hands-on activities, simple experiments, and everyday examples. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and early learning centers. Key FeaturesCovers 12 core Kindergarten science topics Includes worksheets for inquiry, observation,
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, General Science
Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Build a strong foundational understanding with the Core Learning Bundle – Properties of an Object (Year 3). This essential set focuses on key vocabulary, comprehension, and concept reinforcement to help students confidently identify and describe object properties. With a balanced mix of flashcards, comprehension tasks, and self-checking worksheets, this bundle ensures students learn, practise, and master the basics—making it perfect for whole-class teaching, small-group work, homework, or revis
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Year 3 Science Writing & Creative Tasks: Object Properties
Encourage creative thinking and deeper understanding with this Year 3 Properties of an Object – Creative Learning Bundle. This resource helps students explore object properties through writing, discussion, and visual learning activities. Students describe, compare, and imagine objects while building science vocabulary and writing confidence. Teacher answer examples are included to support instruction and assessment. Free video on YouTubeKey FeaturesCreative science and writing activities for
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Writing
Year 3 Science Games & Puzzles: Object Properties
Make learning science fun with this Year 3 Properties of an Object – Games & Puzzles Bundle. This interactive resource helps students identify and describe object properties through engaging activities such as bingo, word searches, crosswords, and spelling games. Designed to boost vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking, this bundle is perfect for centres, early finishers, and revision. Answer keys are included for easy checking. Key FeaturesFun & interactive science games for Year 3Includ
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Year 3 Science Writing Prompts: Object Properties Pack
Support your Year 3 students in developing strong writing and science skills with this Identify Properties of an Object – Writing Prompts Worksheet. This resource helps students describe, compare, and explain the physical properties of everyday objects while building vocabulary and sentence-writing confidence. Includes a full teacher answer guide. Key FeaturesSuitable for Year 3 Science and Writing8 creative writing prompts focused on object propertiesEncourages use of describing words (hard, s
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Writing
Also included in: Year 3 Science Writing & Creative Tasks: Object Properties
Year 3 Science Flashcards: Object Property Vocabulary
Teach key science vocabulary with this set of 20 Year 3 Flashcards for Identify Properties of an Object. These student-friendly cards help children learn to describe materials using everyday property words such as hard, soft, waterproof, strong, and transparent. Perfect for small-group lessons, science centres, revision, and vocabulary practice. Key FeaturesIncludes 20 science property words with simple Year 3 definitionsCovers texture, appearance, strength, weight, magnetism, and water prop
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Also included in: Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Year 3 Science Flashcards: Compare Properties of Objects
Support your Year 3 students in learning how to compare the properties of objects with these clear and easy-to-use Science flashcards. Each card includes the keyword and a simple explanation on the same side, making them perfect for independent learning and classroom display. Key Features:Covers 20 key vocabulary words for comparing object propertiesKeyword and explanation on one side (no flipping required)Uses student-friendly definitions and examplesIdeal for Year 3 Science lessonsHelps buil
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Year 3 Science Multiple-Choice: Object Properties
Support your Year 3 students as they learn how to describe and identify everyday materials with this two-page Multiple-Choice Worksheet on Properties of an Object. Students answer 20 questions (10 per page) covering key vocabulary such as hard, soft, waterproof, flexible, transparent, and more. An answer key with explanations is included to help reinforce learning and make teaching easier. Perfect for classwork, revision, assessment, or homework. Key Features20 multiple-choice questions (2 p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Year 3 Science Fill-in-the-Blank: Compare Object Properties
Engage your Year 3 students in learning how to compare the properties of objects with this fun and interactive Fill-in-the-Blank worksheet. Perfect for classroom, homework, or revision activities, this resource helps students build key science vocabulary. Key Features:20 questions total (10 per page) for manageable learning sessionsIncludes a word bank for easy referenceAnswers provided for self-checking or teacher guidanceReinforces key concepts like harder, softer, heavier, lighter, smoother,
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Year 3 Science: Object Properties True/False Worksheet
Help your Year 3 students strengthen their understanding of physical properties with this Identify Properties of an Object – True or False Worksheet. This resource supports students as they learn to describe and recognise the properties of everyday objects. Perfect for classwork, revision, or assessment. Key FeaturesSuitable for Year 3 Science20 True or False questions (2 pages, 10 per page)Focus on identifying physical properties (hard, soft, shiny, dull, smooth, rough, etc.)Clear and simple s
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Year 3 Science Matching Worksheet: Object Properties
Help Year 3 students master key science vocabulary with this two-page matching worksheet on Identify Properties of an Object. This printable resource includes 20 property words with definitions, split into two pages (10 matches each), and comes with a complete answer key. Perfect for classroom use, revision, or independent learning, it supports hands-on practice with texture, appearance, strength, weight, and material properties. Key Features20 science property words with simple Year 3 defin
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Also included in: Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Year 3 Materials Word Search: Compare Material Properties
Help your Year 3 students explore and compare different material properties with this engaging Science word search worksheet! Aligned to the Australian Curriculum, this activity strengthens vocabulary and supports learning in Chemical Sciences. Answer key included.Key FeaturesDesigned for Year 3 Science – Chemical SciencesIncludes 20 material-related keywords (wood, metal, plastic, rubber, etc.)Helps students recognise, spell, and compare different material propertiesPrintable, easy-to-use work
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Human Impacts Worksheets for Kindergarten: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Teach young learners about caring for the Earth with these fun, easy-to-understand Human Impacts worksheets. Perfect for Kindergarten science lessons. Key Features 12 engaging, print-ready worksheetsFocus on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle conceptsIdeal for Kindergarten and early primaryIncludes sorting, tracing, matching & colouring activitiesSupports NGSS and Australian science curriculum goalsGreat for classwork, homework, or science centersEncourages positive environmental habits earlyInstructions on
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Kindergarten Science Bundle: 12 Topic Worksheet Set
Year 3 Science Matching: Compare Properties of Objects
Help your Year 3 students build confidence in comparing the properties of objects with this clear and engaging matching worksheet. This activity supports science vocabulary development by pairing key comparison words with simple definitions and examples. Key Features:Covers 20 key vocabulary words for comparing object properties2 worksheets included (10 words per page)Matching format using definitions and examplesAnswers included for easy checkingStudent-friendly language suitable for Year 3 l
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
FREE Pre-K Math Bundle – Numbers, Money, Shapes & More
Introduce young learners to essential math concepts with this FREE Pre-K Math Bundle! Designed for parents and teachers, this engaging resource helps children build foundational skills through interactive activities. ✔️ Numbers & Counting – Recognize and identify numbers ✔️ Money & Classification – Learn to classify coins and bills ✔️ Comparing & Positioning – Understand size, position, and contrast ✔️ Shapes & Patterns – Identify and differentiate basic shapes ✔️ 17 Printable Worksheets –
PreK - K
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Math
Year 3 Science Missing Letters: Compare Properties of Objects1
Support your Year 3 students in learning how to compare the properties of objects with this engaging missing letters worksheet. This activity helps students practise spelling and reinforce key Science vocabulary in a simple, structured way. Key Features:Covers 20 key vocabulary words for comparing object properties2 worksheets includedOne with a word bankOne without a word bank for added challengeAnswer keys includedBuilds Science vocabulary and spelling skillsSuitable for Year 3 learnersLow-p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Year 3 Science Crossword: Compare Object Properties Worksheet
Help your Year 3 students learn and practice comparing the properties of objects with this engaging crossword puzzle. Perfect for Science lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Key Features:Includes 20 keywords related to comparing properties of objectsWord bank included for easy referenceAnswers provided for self-checkingFun and interactive way to reinforce Science vocabularySuitable for classroom, homework, or revision activitiesDesigned for Year 3 studentsHow to Use:Give students th
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Year 3 Properties of an Object Fill-in-the-Blank Sheet
Support your Year 3 students as they learn to describe and identify object properties with this Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet. Designed to strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and science language skills, this resource helps students apply key property words in context. Clear, simple sentences make it perfect for early learners, ESL students, and revision activities. Answer key included.Ideal for classwork, homework, small-group instruction, or as part of your Materials unit. Key Features10 fil
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: Properties of an Object Core Learning Bundle Year 3
Year 3 Materials Scramble Worksheets – Identify Materials
Help your Year 3 students explore how everyday objects are made with these Identify Multiple Materials in Objects – Scramble Worksheets. Students will unscramble 20 material-related keywords as they learn to recognise objects made from more than one material. Includes two versions: one with a word bank for support, and one without for a challenge. Perfect for science lessons on Chemical Sciences, revision, literacy integration, or fast-finisher activities. Key FeaturesCovers Year 3 Science –
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
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Hi and welcome! I’m Sandy. I’m a former English teacher and university demonstrator who has transitioned to working from home, blending my passion for education with my lifelong love for science, math, and English.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of New England, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Southern Cross University, and a Ph.D. in Entomology. My academic journey led me to spend three fulfilling years as a Biology Demonstrator at the University of New England, guiding students through hands-on scientific experiments. I also taught English as a second language to primary school students for five years in Korea, which further fueled my passion for helping others learn.
I then worked as an Animals Technician at the University of Macquarie for three years, where I supported Ph.D. students in their research. This role allowed me to immerse myself in scientific research and technical support, strengthening my skills in a practical environment.
Now, I’m a stay-at-home mom to my energetic three-year-old, working from home where I create educational resources through my business, Shoto Learning. It’s a joy to combine my love of teaching and science with the flexibility to be present for my child during these precious early years. While I sometimes miss the classroom and lab, I’m grateful for this season of life, balancing professional growth and quality time with my family. Right now, I’m loving the adventure of being a mom who gets to make learning fun and engaging, both for my little one and through the resources I create.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered around simplicity and engagement. I believe that learning should be accessible and enjoyable, so I keep things straightforward, from the way I explain concepts to the design of my worksheets. I’m a firm believer that education doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.
To make learning fun and memorable, I incorporate games into my teaching. Whether it’s a competitive quiz, an interactive puzzle, or a hands-on activity, I find that games are a powerful tool to reinforce concepts and keep students engaged. By combining simplicity with a playful approach, I aim to create a learning environment where students feel confident, curious, and excited to explore new ideas.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation at ESA12 Conference
My own education history
I hold a Ph.D. in Entomology, a Master of Environmental Science, a Bachelor of Science, a TEFL Certification, and a Small Business Certificate.
Additional biographical information
I love all things tidy and organized, favoring bright, simple spaces with natural lighting. Quiet time by myself for self-reflection is important to me, and I deeply enjoy reading and learning new things. Spending time with my family is a cherished part of my life. Most of all, I have a great love for animals and nature.
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