Learn by doing
Every topic starts with something to touch, test or build.
Maya Brooks
Year 4 teacher · Science lead
My approach
Everyone belongs
Small groups, clear routines and lots of encouragement.
Sample units
Plants and growth
A six-week unit with our own class garden.
States of matter
Ice, steam and a very popular slime day.
Class work
Experience
Year 4 teacher & science lead
2019 – Present
Hillside Primary School · Full-time
Leeds
Rebuilt the science plan for Key Stage 2 and started a weekly garden club.
Class teacher
2016 – 2019
Oakwood Academy · Full-time
York
Taught Years 3 and 5; ran the after-school reading club.
Ten years of teaching curious nine-year-olds. I plan hands-on science, keep the reading corner stocked and love a good class trip.