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South Lake, Western Australia, Australia
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I am a UK trained primary school teacher with 15 years experience. I have taught in England and Australia, both in mainstream and in Steiner/Waldorf education. My speciality is English and I have taught as a dyslexia specialist for Dyslexia SPELD in Western Australia, both privately and in their literacy clinics. I am currently teaching primary school part time and studying Early Childhood Education.
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Preview of Digraph Phonics Connect 4 Reading Game  - ch, sh, th, ck, ng, qu, wh

Digraph Phonics Connect 4 Reading Game - ch, sh, th, ck, ng, qu, wh

Spice up your phonics lessons with these fast, fun, no prep printable Connect 4 games, focussing on DIGRAPHS: ch, sh, th, ck, ng, qu, whThese games have been especially curated with SYNTHETIC PHONICS in mind; meaning there is a progressive scaffold by introducing only a few sounds or phonemes at a time to help students learn to de-code words accurately. There are 6 games in total, the last one being digraphs /qu/ and /wh/ together.There is also a BONUS blank template so that teachers can write
Preview of WALDORF MATHS PRE-ALGEBRA MAIN LESSON  Grades 6/7

WALDORF MATHS PRE-ALGEBRA MAIN LESSON Grades 6/7

CLASS 6 NUMBER AND ALGEBRA MAIN LESSON BASED ON THE AUSTRALIAN STEINER CURRICULUM This Main Lesson block focuses on Pre-Algebra concepts tailored to suite the Australian Steiner Curriculum but can be adapted to Grade 7 or 8 if introducing it later. The lesson begins by exploring the concepts of patterns in time and space relevant to the Class 6 or 7 child, then eases the child into the concepts of algebra as an exploration of determining equation patterns. The introduction to this block can be
Preview of Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 2 Levels 6-10

Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 2 Levels 6-10

This whimsical phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules.Ensure you click on each level (6-10) to see a preview of each level.This card game is ideal
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CCVCC words LEVEL 10

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CCVCC words LEVEL 10

This whimsical CCVCC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. This card game is ideal for elementary aged children but can also be played with dysle
Preview of Similes Maze - figurative language, poetry, descriptive writing - NO PREP

Similes Maze - figurative language, poetry, descriptive writing - NO PREP

A great no prep, fun maze activity to either introduce similes or review them. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a warm up starter to a lesson or as a plenary to end the lesson. It can also be used as a centre activity or sent home as homework!INCLUDED:*3 levels of difficulty to choose from *Support worksheet includes two versions - one with an extension activity and one without. *Answer keys Four levels:Level 1 - simple figures of speech in a small maz
Preview of Synonyms Maze Early Finisher or Starter Activity 3 Levels - FREE

Synonyms Maze Early Finisher or Starter Activity 3 Levels - FREE

A great no prep, fun maze activity to either introduce synonyms or review them. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a warm up starter to a lesson or as a plenary to end the lesson. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:*Three levels of difficulty to choose from *Support worksheet includes two versions - one with an extension activity and one without. *Answer key Suggestions for use:* A quick literacy center activity * Homework activity * Early fin
Preview of MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code FALL AUTUMN themed

MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code FALL AUTUMN themed

A great no prep, FALL THEMED fun color by number activity to review MULTIPLICATION. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review and practice of time tables up to the 10x table. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Four levels of difficulty to choose from * Colouring sheets with questions * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Four levels:Level 1 - 1, 2, 5, 10 X tables Level 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 x tables Level 3 - 1, 2, 3, 4,
Preview of Parts of Speech Color by Code - nouns adjectives verbs adverbs pronouns etc

Parts of Speech Color by Code - nouns adjectives verbs adverbs pronouns etc

A great no prep, fun color by code activity to review parts of speech. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review or introduction to parts of speech. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Three levels of difficulty to choose from * Question sheets and coloring sheets * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Three levels:Level 1 - 6 questions which include nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs (colour in a drum) Level 2 - 8 quest
Preview of Superlative Adjectives Color by Code - Degrees of comparison ESL Activity

Superlative Adjectives Color by Code - Degrees of comparison ESL Activity

This is NO PREP Superlative Adjectives (Superlatives) colour by number activity for ESL students. It is suitable for older students or mature students as a starter activity or an introduction to understanding superlatives in every day speech. USA and UK spellings included!This resource is a fun and engaging activity that has been successfully used as a review for mature students in an ESL setting. The product includes:- Fantastic images that can be used to visualise degrees of comparison - Fun
Preview of MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SEASONAL BUNDLE

MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SEASONAL BUNDLE

A great no prep, SUMMER THEMED fun color by number activity to review MULTIPLICATION. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review and practice of time tables up to the 10x table. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* All 4 seasonal packs - SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER * Four levels of difficulty to choose from * Colouring sheets with questions * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Four levels:Level 1 - 1, 2, 5, 10 X table
Preview of Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 1 Levels 1-5

Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 1 Levels 1-5

This whimsical CVC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules.Ensure you click on each level (1-5) to see a preview of each level.This card game is ide
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 2

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 2

This whimsical CVC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. This card game is ideal for elementary aged children but can also be played with dyslexi
Preview of MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code WINTER themed

MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code WINTER themed

A great no prep, WINTER THEMED fun color by number activity to review MULTIPLICATION. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review and practice of time tables up to the 10x table. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Four levels of difficulty to choose from * Colouring sheets with questions * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Four levels:Level 1 - 1, 2, 5, 10 X tables - color in ice skates Level 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 x t
Preview of MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SUMMER themed

MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SUMMER themed

A great no prep, SUMMER THEMED fun color by number activity to review MULTIPLICATION. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review and practice of time tables up to the 10x table. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Four levels of difficulty to choose from * Colouring sheets with questions * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Four levels:Level 1 - 1, 2, 5, 10 X tables - color in flip flops Level 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 x t
Preview of MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SPRING themed

MULTIPLICATION Times Tables - Color by Code SPRING themed

A great no prep, SPRING THEMED fun color by number activity to review MULTIPLICATION. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review and practice of time tables up to the 10x table. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Four levels of difficulty to choose from * Colouring sheets with questions * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Four levels:Level 1 - 1, 2, 5, 10 X tables - color in a ladybug Level 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 x ta
Preview of Homophones Color by Code - camping theme

Homophones Color by Code - camping theme

A great no prep, fun color by code activity to review homophones. Suitable for Elementary or Primary school age. This activity is perfect for a review or introduction to the spelling of different homophones. It can also be sent home as homework!INCLUDED:* Three levels of difficulty to choose from * Question sheets and coloring sheets * Answer keys * US & Standard English (you can choose!) Three levels:Level 1 - 6 questions with basic homophones (colour in a log cabin) Level 2 - 8 questions wit
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 6

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 6

This whimsical CVC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. This card game is ideal for elementary aged children but can also be played with dyslexi
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CCVC words LEVEL 9

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CCVC words LEVEL 9

This whimsical CVCC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. Related Products• Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 1 Levels 1-5• Phonics Card Game BUNDLE 2 Le
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVCC words LEVEL 8

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVCC words LEVEL 8

This whimsical CVCC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. This card game is ideal for elementary aged children but can also be played with dyslex
Preview of Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 7

Castle Crush! A fun PHONICS CARD GAME - CVC words LEVEL 7

This whimsical CVC phonics card game introduces a specific set of phonemes at a time to introduce children to reading! Defeat the dragon and learn to read at the same time. Children will love playing this fast paced CVC card game in pairs or small groups. Each level is targeted to introduce a new set of phonemes until level 8, where CCVC and CVCC words are introduced - Please see the preview for game rules. This card game is ideal for elementary aged children but can also be played with dyslexi
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Experience

I am a UK trained primary school teacher with 15 years experience. I have taught in England and Australia, both in mainstream and in Steiner/Waldorf education. My speciality is English and I have taught as a dyslexia specialist for Dyslexia SPELD in Western Australia, both privately and in their literacy clinics. I am currently teaching primary school part time and studying Early Childhood Education.

Teaching style

I believe in the power of explicit instruction, providing clear guidance and structure to support student learning. I also value the importance of creative expression, allowing students to explore their imagination and individuality.

My own education history

BA Hons Education Studies with specialist English Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) of Primary Education Currently studying Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education

Additional biographical information

Living in Perth Australia, I love the beach, local farmer's market, attempting to grow my veggie patch and spending time with my husband and little boy.