Year 1 Teacher • 17+ Years Experience

Building confident learners — especially mathematicians.

Hello, my name is Ms. Nantel and I am so excited to be teaching Year 1 this year! I’ve been a teacher for over 17 years and love helping children grow in confidence as readers, writers, and especially as mathematicians. Maths is my strength and favourite subject, and I make it fun and practical through problem-solving and real-life examples.

Teaching Philosophy Get in Touch

Real-world maths, hands-on learning
Stories & creativity in every lesson
Every child valued, supported & inspired

Year 1

About

A classroom where curiosity leads and confidence follows.

Experience

With 17+ years in the classroom, I’ve guided early learners through foundational skills across reading, writing, and mathematics. I believe structure and warmth create the best space to grow.

Learning Approach

We learn through stories, hands-on activities, and creativity — keeping lessons exciting and meaningful while encouraging every child to do their very best.

Teaching Philosophy

Practical, joyful learning rooted in real life.

Problem-solving Real-life maths Story-based learning Creativity Confidence building Positive routines

Maths is my favourite subject to teach — it’s everywhere! We’ll explore number sense, patterns, and reasoning through games, manipulatives, and everyday examples. Alongside maths, reading and writing come alive with stories, art, and shared discussion.

Subjects & Skills

Balanced foundations for lifelong learning.

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Mathematics

Fun, practical problem-solving with real-world context to grow confident, curious thinkers.

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Reading

Phonics, fluency, and comprehension through stories, discussion, and shared reading.

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Writing

Words with purpose — from letters and sentences to creative expression and clear ideas.

Downloads

Free workbooks and resources hosted on Amazon S3.

Maths Practice Workbook (PDF)

A printable set of number sense exercises and real‑life word problems for Year 1 learners.

Download PDF

Reading Log (PDF)

Track daily reading with space for book titles, minutes, and favourite parts from each story.

Download PDF

Weekly Planner (DOCX)

A simple planner template families can customise for homework and activities.

Download DOCX

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Classroom Values

How we learn together, every day.

Every child feels valued

We celebrate effort, growth, and kindness. Everyone belongs.
Supported to do your best

Clear routines, gentle guidance, and the right challenge for each learner.
Inspired to keep growing

Curiosity and creativity lead our learning journeys.

Contact

Questions or greetings? I’d love to hear from you.

Send a note and I’ll get back to you:

hello@darquisenantel.com