Fantastic, thank you so much! I'm sure my grandma used to knit dishrags with me too now you mention it! She taught me to knit a little bit when I was small. I will have to let you know how it goes! 😊🌻
Oooh. Knitting is lovely - I've not practiced enough to be much good yet though 😆 do you have any tips for a beginner? 🤔
Weekend vibes! ✨
It’s been a great day of maths - lots of averages, algebra and problem-solving! Now it’s time to recharge (my voice was definitely disappearing by my last class… oops!)
Hoping for a little rest - and maybe a swim too!
What’s your favourite way to rest and reset? Have fun! 😊🌈
Early finish today, so I'm outside with Cherry, planning lessons in the sunshine! Definitely beats sitting at a desk 😆 Anyone else making the most of the good weather? ☀️
Claire is smiling, wearing a Pusheen t-shirt and purple dungarees. It's a sunny day, and there is a boat sailing behind her.
Happy Easter everyone! I've been doing maths on the go, on my bank holiday weekend outing 😁🌻 I'll be sharing more soon! 🤩
Can you guess where I am? What are you up to this weekend? 🐰
Claire (a white female with brown hair and purple glasses) is wearing a pastel dinosaur dress (by Popsy) and holding a face mask reading "2 million probiotic fractions" (Garnier) and a colouring book (by Sugar and Sloth). She's smiling!
Feeling far too amused that this face mask is “supercharged with probiotic fractions” - 2 million of them, apparently! 😆
Off to do some colouring while I imagine a flock of numerators and denominators working together to give me glowing, healthy skin. Now that’s maths magic 🪄
My pleasure! 🤣 my cats have the run of the place (except my office - I couldn't deal with them climbing all over me while I'm trying to teach 😅). They even have a "cat castle" outside one of the living room windows - it's just a homemade wooden 3 storey "catio" but I call it their castle 😆🎉
Wow! Thank you for sharing such interesting facts! 😊🌈
I love ginger and getting to know new people too, and your home sounds fascinating! 4 cats! 🎉 🤩 I have 3, so I can use this as justification to get another 🤣 Although I've just done the calculations and my tiny house is much smaller! 🐱🐱🐱🐾
A picture of Claire with her fluffy cat. His paw is over her face 😆
Three Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Me!
1. I have a fluffy cat who loves licking my ears.
2. My favourite number is 4 - sometimes I even do things in 4s without thinking!
3. I have loads of cuddly toys. And yes, I cuddle them! 😆
What's your favourite fun fact about you or your pets? 🐾
My newly rediscovered chocolate and vanilla tea, brewing in a pink, blue and yellow cup, with a yellow heart reading "Self Love Club"
✨ Maths done, weekend mode on! ☕ Time for tea (chocolate & vanilla—what a find!), cats, blankets & relaxed colouring. Might even add some extra colour to my hair—always helps me feel brighter! 🌈 How’s your week been? Resting or keeping the momentum going? 😊 #FriYAY #SelfCareTime #HomeEducation
Thank you so much! 😊✨
Today's free maths class is cancelled - apologies! I'm listening to my own advice and taking a rest! Sometimes, the best thing we can do is recognise when we need a break, particularly as neurodivergent people. Thanks for understanding! My other classes are still running as usual 🌈
A picture of Claire, a white female with tied-back ginger hair and black glasses. She's wearing a red dress, covered in black cat silhouettes, and a blue scarf, covered in different black cats. She's in a cafe and behind her are tables and chairs.
Happy International Women’s Day! ✨
Today I’m celebrating women forging their own paths in education - tutoring, home-educating or learning! There’s no single way to succeed - that’s worth celebrating! 🎉
Today I'm enjoying my favourite breakfast - how are you finding joy? 🌈
#IWD2025 #HomeEducation
Picture of Claire, a white female with long ginger hair and black glasses. She's smiling, and wearing a turquoise long sleeved top with purple dungarees.
✨ Hi! I’m Claire, an autistic & trauma-informed educator, helping neurodivergent and anxious learners build maths positivity & confidence ✨
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💬 I'd love to hear how your maths is going! 😊
Oooh! That sounds brilliant - I need to find yunnan gold! I've heard good things about lapsang souchong too - I've definitely seen it in teabags from the Twinings brand in the UK. Teabags are so much more convenient, but sometimes I think you don't quite get the same flavour 🤔
Aww so sad. Nice to have beautiful pictures and memories though 🥲🐰🐰
Oh my gosh! Adorable! 🥰🐰
Oooh. Green tea is so good for you isn't it! I have a really nice jasmine green tea too! 😆 Hope you're having a lovely day so far! ☕🎉
Sugar and sloth mug with colourful text reading: "Asking for help makes me stronger. I will rest, but I won't ever give up. I don't owe anyone perfection. I make the world better just by being in it. I am worthy of love, just as I am". A Chonky Arnold stuffie sits behind the mug 😊
Chilling with tea this weekend - turmeric & ginger for warmth and lavender at night (which my cats love!) 🐱 I always leave the teabag in & sometimes top up the water a few times - yes, it's weak, but still tasty! 😆 Any tea recommendations? Bonus points if they smell nice enough to attract a cat! ☕🐾
Isn't it! 🌈 I love my snuggly oodie, it gives me a similar feeling in a way 😊
I really get this! Brains are mysterious sometimes! 😆🧠
Thank you for the kind words 😊 I think sometimes just acknowledging it and that it's actually normal and ok makes such a difference 🌈 Hope you're having a lovely Sunday!
Claire's eyes peeking out from behind a deer squishmallow.
Oh gosh, I'm feeling so overwhelmed this evening after a few days of admin and sorting classes!
If you're struggling with the transition back to classes this week, I see you 🌈
Thank you all for being so lovely 💟
#HomeEducation #LearningTogether #ActuallyAutisticAdult #EmotionalSupportStuffies
A breakthrough moment: If I can do maths, what else can I do? 🤯 One student went from exam anxiety to aiming for A-level maths - proving to themselves they’re capable of more than they ever thought! Maths is about confidence, and thinking differently. 🧮 I'd love to help your learner too! 🌈
Blue and Cherry (my fluffy black cat and smaller black and white cat)! They're sitting on a small wooden table waiting attentively for their favourite treats! 🐱
🐱 Cat Yoghurt Economics! 📊
Tesco: £1.40 (5x15g) – 28p each
Aldi: 95p (5x15g) – 19p each
Lidl: £1.29 (7x16g) – 18.4p each
Lidl wins on price, but what about convenience? Should I factor in travel costs? 🤔
📢 What real-world maths have you used this weekend? ⬇️🐱
#MoneyMaths #CatLife #MathsPositive
A heart carved into purple tinted wood. Text overlaid reads "Roses are red, Violets are blue, Make your day today As unique as you!" With the Maths Positive rainbow logo to the bottom right
Forget the clichés - today is about you! Self-care can mean:
💜 Scheduling a nothing day
💜 Wearing your comfiest, softest clothes
💜 Rewatching a comfort show
💜 Avoiding social overload
💜 Ignoring Valentine's Day entirely!
Now excuse me while I go and celebrate with a mocha and some cat cuddles! ☕🐱
✨Maths questions on your mind? 🤔✨
Try my maths support groups - £4 per session!
✔️ Ask your maths questions (up to I/GCSE)
✔️ Work on your practice questions or Bitpapers together
✔️ Stay motivated and move forward 🎉
Monday: 2:25pm
Tuesday: 10:45am
Wednesday: 3:00pm
Thursday: 2:15pm
Friday: 11:45am
I didn't do experiments into dyscalculia personally, but it's certainly an interesting topic that I've learnt a lot about since 😊🌈
