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I have just finished teaching a Grade 3 special needs class and I begin 2026 looking forward to running the training course for a disadvantaged area in Cape Town. Over the last few years I have developed a curriculum that encourages personal growth and reflection, supplements literacy and numeracy gaps and prepares the women to become caring, capable palliative carers. I began my teaching journey with 10 years as a High School Biology and General Science teacher. Once I became a mother, my adventure continued into early childhood development for 15 years. I spent 6 years teaching Cambridge Primary. Over the last couple of years, I have been part of the development of curricula for upskilling young adults without a school leaving certificate in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Preview of Separating mixtures - 7th grade science - worksheets, centers, texts, sub plan

Separating mixtures - 7th grade science - worksheets, centers, texts, sub plan

Looking for a hands-on, low-prep way to teach physical separation techniques for mixtures? This comprehensive guided worksheet resource is perfect for middle school science classrooms! Aligned with key science standards, it covers filtration, distillation, magnetism, density separation, and hand sorting through engaging, multimodal tasks that support real understanding. This printable and digital resource includes: ✅ Multiple versions of answer sheets for differentiation and self-assessment
Preview of Solutions & Mixtures Digital Escape Room | 7th Grade Science Review + Worksheet

Solutions & Mixtures Digital Escape Room | 7th Grade Science Review + Worksheet

Looking for a fun, no-prep way to review solutions, mixtures, and separation methods with your 7th-grade science students? This interactive digital escape room and printable worksheet bundle is packed with engaging, curriculum-aligned content that keeps learners motivated while reinforcing key concepts. Students will work through five themed breakout rooms filled with challenges that test their understanding of mixtures, solutions, and separation techniques. As they solve each activity, they
Preview of Acids and bases worksheet based unit 7th grade

Acids and bases worksheet based unit 7th grade

A minimal prep resource to explore Acids and bases including ppts, differentiated worksheets, activities and model building, lab work, investigations and digital and paper review exercises. There are quite a few files in the zip file. After downloading it, rename it with a short name e.g. Changes to make opening of the individual files easier. If you have any questions or need help with this resource, you can contact me at careyschoots@gmail.com
Preview of Acids and bases lab worksheets, task cards & Digital game review 7th grade

Acids and bases lab worksheets, task cards & Digital game review 7th grade

Add student friendly lab work to your lessons about Acids and Bases! W orksheet and task cards  guide middle school students to explore Acids & Bases, the pH scale & indicators, the reaction between acids & bases and Acid rain. Review Acids and bases with a digital self correcting game and worksheet. It includes: ✏️ detailed instructions ✏️colorful task cards ✏️worksheets with detailed answers ✏️rubrics to assess learning outcomes. ✏️ Digital game - mystery picture coloring in with tracking w
Preview of Acids and bases worksheet & pH scale activities, ppt lessons & notes 7th grade

Acids and bases worksheet & pH scale activities, ppt lessons & notes 7th grade

Grab this comprehensive, minimal prep collection of Acid and base resources  designed for middle school students! Topics include Acids and Bases; the Ph scale and indicators, Neutralization reaction, Everyday examples and uses of acids and bases; Acid rain and the effects on the environment and buildings; Actions to take to limit Acid rain.It includes: ⚛️ An eBook ⚛️ A slide presentation ⚛️ Differentiated notes ⚛️  Make a model of a neutralization reaction ⚛️ Make a model of the pH scale and c
Preview of Photosynthesis and cellular respiration worksheets and activities bundle

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration worksheets and activities bundle

A must have, minimal prep resource to teach photosynthesis and cellular respiration to 7th and 8th grade students. It includes lesson slides, summary sheets, differentiated worksheets, 6 sorting activities, a self correcting digital resource for students to revise independently. The Pdf version can be used as task cards in different classroom settings - centers, scavenger hunts, or exit tickets. Includes an Easel Activities for easy assigning and classroom use. It includes ✏️4 PowerPoin
Preview of Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration review - sorting activities 9th grade

Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration review - sorting activities 9th grade

A must have, sorting resource to review and revise photosynthesis and cellular respiration to 8th - 10th grade students. The Pdf version can be used as task cards in different classroom settings - centers, scavenger hunts, or exit tickets. It includes an Easel Activity for easy assigning and classroom use. Playing the PPT in edit mode allows students to use it as a drag and drop activity. It includes 6 sorting games : ✏️ The differences between photosynthesis and cellular respiration ✏️
Preview of Photosynthesis & Cellular respiration worksheets, graphic notes, 9th grade unit

Photosynthesis & Cellular respiration worksheets, graphic notes, 9th grade unit

A must have, minimal prep resource to teach photosynthesis and cellular respiration to 9th & 10 grade biology students. A self correcting digital resource allows students to revise independently. The Pdf version can be used as task cards in different classroom settings - centers, scavenger hunts, or exit tickets. The resource includes an Easel Activity for easy assigning and classroom use. It includes ✏️4 PowerPoint lessons ✏️3 sets of differentiated graphic notes ✏️Slide-based discus
Preview of Photosynthesis & cellular respiration 9th grade online game & revision worksheet

Photosynthesis & cellular respiration 9th grade online game & revision worksheet

A minimal prep, interactive resource to review & revise photosynthesis and cellular respiration to 8th & 9th grade students. Used as a self correcting digital resource, students can revise independently. The Pdf version can be used as task cards in different classroom settings - centers, scavenger hunts, or exit tickets. It includes an Easel Activity for easy assigning and classroom use. Activities include: ✏️ A digital game - 30 self correcting MCQs ✏️ PDF to be used as task cards ✏️
Preview of Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration worksheets, notes, PPT 9th grade science

Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration worksheets, notes, PPT 9th grade science

A must have, minimal prep resource to teach photosynthesis and cellular respiration to 8th & 9th grade students. It includes ✏️4 PowerPoint lessons ✏️3 sets of differentiated graphic notes ✏️Slide-based discussions ✏️Summary sheets ✏️ Worksheets with application questions for test preparation. **************************************************************************************** ✨✨✨ Benefits ✨✨✨ Requires minimal preparation for teachersColorful PowerPoint presentations make the process
Preview of 7th Grade Science Unit: Solutions, Solutes, Solvents & Homogeneous Mixtures

7th Grade Science Unit: Solutions, Solutes, Solvents & Homogeneous Mixtures

Engage your 7th-grade science students with this comprehensive, no-prep unit on solutions, solutes, solvents, and homogeneous mixtures! This all-in-one resource is packed with interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and vibrant visuals to make abstract chemistry concepts meaningful and accessible. Designed to align with middle school science standards, this bundle includes everything you need to confidently teach and reinforce key concepts related to dissolving, solution formation, and part
Preview of Periodic table of elements worksheets | lab activities  | interactive digital

Periodic table of elements worksheets | lab activities | interactive digital

Make learning chemistry exciting and accessible with this engaging digital and printable Periodic Table resource designed for 8th–9th grade students! This standards-aligned science unit focuses on the first 20 elements, their groups and periods, and how these elements appear in everyday life. Perfect for middle and early high school classrooms, this resource combines interactive digital games, lab investigations, and differentiated content to support all learners. It includes: Student W
Preview of Middle school science classroom décor: 4 Bulletin boards, posters & bunting

Middle school science classroom décor: 4 Bulletin boards, posters & bunting

Perfect for middle school classrooms, this resource offers a variety of visual aids related to chemistry, the periodic table, laboratory safety, scientific method, and problem-solving. Teachers can print, laminate, and cut these materials to create at least 4 vibrant display boards, providing essential information and cues during science lessons. It includes PDFs, posters, bunting, and word wall decorations for a colorful and engaging classroom environment. ***********************************
Preview of MAP Goal Setting Worksheets |Test skills |Group roles| 7th grade back to school

MAP Goal Setting Worksheets |Test skills |Group roles| 7th grade back to school

Start the year well with a series of lessons covering Goal Setting, Study Skills & Test prep Growth Mindset Activities for middle school students. It addresses self care, how to answer questions with opportunities for self reflection and taking responsible roles within groups.It includes ✏️ PowerPoint presentations on study skills and learning, growth mindset and answering questions ✏️ Worksheets for goal setting and to record MAP test result graphs. ✏️ Guided personal reflection throu
Preview of Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes  Plant vs animal cell review game  worksheet 9th grade

Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes Plant vs animal cell review game worksheet 9th grade

Excite interactive revision of plant and animal cells worksheet for 9th-grade students to compare plant vs animal cells, revise concepts like prokaryote and eukaryote cells, and explore viruses and bacteria. It includes drawing and labelling a plant cell and an animal cell. The colorful game is ✏️ Self-correcting - using a QR code scanner/ ✏️ reordered on a worksheet digitally on platforms like Easel, PowerPoint, or Google Slides, or as a printed copy. Additionally, the PDF can be prin
Preview of 7th grade biology Digestive system scavenger hunt. Definitions/worksheet

7th grade biology Digestive system scavenger hunt. Definitions/worksheet

Play and learn! A scavenger hunt to get your 7th grade learners moving and revising structures and keywords related to the digestive system. By finding these colorful, easy to use cards, student to discover that they can succeed - at their own pace. Each card has a question or definition - the answer is found in the black square of the next card. As students progress they can complete their worksheet (I have also created a cheat sheet that you can keep on your desk for students to check). To pr
Preview of Balancing chemical equations  chemistry escape the room 9th grade science review

Balancing chemical equations chemistry escape the room 9th grade science review

This escape the room digital game is an engaging way to revise basic chemistry revision. Activities include ✏️ The periodic table ✏️ States of matter ✏️ Chemical bonds ✏️ Writing chemical formulae ✏️ Balancing equations ✏️ the physical separation of mixtures ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ✨✨✨ Benefits✨✨✨ Revise and reinforce chemistry conceptsEngage students in problem-solving activitiesAllow students to work at their own paceSelf-correcting n
Preview of Human body systems review -  Digital Escape the room - 9th grade science

Human body systems review - Digital Escape the room - 9th grade science

This Human body systems Escape the Room digital activity is designed to help 7th - 9th grade students revise human body organs and systems in a fun and engaging way. Puzzle rooms include ✏️ Label The digestive system ✏️ The breathing system - inspiration and expiration ✏️ The neuron and The nervous system ✏️ The circulatory system crossword ✏️ The execratory system concepts and definitions ✏️ Information text -Anesthesia ✏️ Voluntary and Involuntary Muscles ✏️ Structure and function of the
Preview of Endocrine system PowerPoint, notes, revision & digital activity  7th -9th grade

Endocrine system PowerPoint, notes, revision & digital activity 7th -9th grade

Engage 9th grade students learning about the Endocrine system, hormones and glands. The class will enjoy the fun, colorful learning activities. As a teacher, this is a resource requiring minimal preparation - for teaching, worksheets and revision. It includes ✏️ interactive slides for teaching ✏️Keyword note worksheets ✏️ Online drag and drop notes ✏️ Digital Easel revision game ✏️ Self correcting MCQs ******************************************************************************* ✨✨✨Benefits✨
Preview of Endocrine system feedback loops digital game  |5 activities | 9th grade science

Endocrine system feedback loops digital game |5 activities | 9th grade science

Engage 7th-grade students with a digital game that focuses on the endocrine system, glucose-glycogen negative feedback loops, the menstrual cycle, and glands. It includes 5 self-correcting activities, 25 questions, worksheets, diagrams, and informational texts to help students understand these complex concepts. ************************************************************************************ ✨✨✨ Benefits ✨✨✨ Minimal prep resource for teachersHelps students apply and interpret conceptsColor
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I have just finished teaching a Grade 3 special needs class and I begin 2026 looking forward to running the training course for a disadvantaged area in Cape Town. Over the last few years I have developed a curriculum that encourages personal growth and reflection, supplements literacy and numeracy gaps and prepares the women to become caring, capable palliative carers. I began my teaching journey with 10 years as a High School Biology and General Science teacher. Once I became a mother, my adventure continued into early childhood development for 15 years. I spent 6 years teaching Cambridge Primary. Over the last couple of years, I have been part of the development of curricula for upskilling young adults without a school leaving certificate in Cape Town, South Africa.

Teaching style

My goal is to make all learning, especially science accessible and engaging for all students—regardless of their literacy level or learning style. I believe every student can succeed when given the right opportunities, and it’s our job as teachers to help each one discover how. That’s why I embrace a growth mindset and design resources that support active, collaborative, and multidisciplinary learning. I prioritize connection in the classroom—between teacher, student, and peers—because strong relationships foster deeper learning. I value character development just as much as academic success, and I love creating opportunities for students to think independently, apply concepts thoughtfully, and express their creativity. As a fellow educator, I also know how busy teachers are. That’s why I focus on creating high-quality, minimal-prep resources that are ready to use—so you can spend less time planning and more time doing what matters most: teaching and connecting with your students.

My own education history

BSc Zoology Psychology at the Universty of Cape Town. Higher diploma in Education Erly childhood diploma with a focus in Montessori development Scouting South Africa courses as Pack leader and Camping Introduction to Cambridge Primary Cambridge Primary English Cmbrdige Primary Global Perspective Cambridge Primary Active learning Cambridge Primary assessment for formation

Additional biographical information

As a proud parent of two incredible young adults who lead with passion, empathy, and a love of learning, I’ve seen firsthand the power of focusing on the process—not just the outcome. My son is now a dedicated math teacher at a special needs high school, and both of my children have followed paths fueled by curiosity and heart. Watching them grow into kind, responsible individuals has been one of my greatest joys. As a classroom teacher, I know how hard it is to find time to create meaningful, student-centered resources that meet learners where they are. That’s why I’ve created this store—to offer the kinds of materials I always wished I had: flexible, engaging, and designed to empower students to connect with content through their unique strengths.