Featured Teaching Resources

6 Paddle Pop Maths Activities (Hands-on Learning)

Are you looking for engaging hands-on maths activities? Paddle Pop Maths is the way to go! Take a look at these simple and effective ideas to bring your Maths rotations to life!

Let's Meet - Our Melbourne Teacher Meet-Up!

A re-cap of our absolutely fabulous Melbourne Teacher Meet-up at the Prahran hotel! See what all the fuss was about and how you can join one in your city!

5 Tips to Freshen Up a Stinky Classroom

No teacher should have to put up with a smelly, stinky classroom! Follow these tips to get your room smelling fresh as a daisy.

18 Teacher T-Shirts to Inspire You! | #teachertees

We've scanned the 'gram to get you the coolest #teachertees out! They're meaningful, they're colourful, they're entertaining - they're teacher t-shirts!

What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom

What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Read this informative blog for ideas on how to support this learning condition in your classroom.

How to Set Up A Successful Home Reading Program

Follow these simple steps to create a successful home reading program in your classroom today!

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (August 2019)

Teacher Appreciation | A Teacher Whose Passion is Contagious

If you are needing a little pick me up or inspiration, read all about Ally Lovejoy and her passion for teaching.

What's the Deal with the 4-Day School Week?

Have you heard the buzz about the 4-day school week? Growing in popularity across the US, we break down the pros and cons of a shortened teaching week.

How to Make a Space-themed Invitation to Play (Sensory Play)

This space-themed invitation to play is super easy to set up and will have little hands and little minds entertained for hours!

Brisbane Teacher Meet-Up 2019: Our Most Uplifting Meet-Up Yet!

Take a look back at our 2019 Teacher Meet-Up at Aether Brewing in Brisbane!

11 Ways to Celebrate Student Success

Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these 11 brilliant ways to make your students shine.

Maths Warm-up Ideas for the Classroom (Easy to Set Up)

Are you looking for some fresh new and easy maths warm-up ideas for your classroom? Look no further...

10 Text Types for Upper Years | Teaching Resources

Find out how reading a wide range of text types can improve reading comprehension and nurture a love of reading and writing.

Meet Our Designer - John Causley

Meet John Causley, one of our talented designers and check out some of his amazing work.

#teacherdesk - Amazing Teacher Desk Organisation Goals!

What are your teacher desk organisation goals next term? Take a look at these #teacherdesk goals for ideas and inspiration!

Cute Ways To Use a Class Mascot in the Classroom

Check out the fun ways you can utilise a class mascot in the classroom, more than just a take-home writing task.

20+ Resources for Teaching Money and Financial Mathematics

These amazing downloadable resources will give your students the real-world skills they need to know all about money and financial mathematics!

10 Simple Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions in Class

Do you have students that don't ask questions in the classroom? Check out this list of ideas from an early years teacher in the know.

The Ultimate Parts of Speech Flip Book

Don't miss this parts of speech resource that will make teaching and learning grammar easy.

Teacher Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

This selection of amazing Kmart teacher hacks are so Instagram worthy, you'll be jumping in your car and driving to your nearest shop in no time.

8 Powerful Student-Led Discussion Strategies

Encourage creativity and collaboration in your classroom! These student-led discussion strategies will have your students engaged and thinking.

Phonics Games Part 1 | Blend and Digraph Resources

Don't miss out on these engaging and effective phonics games that your students will love. Plus an essential download for teaching consonant digraphs and blends.

Meet Our Designer - Fleur Callaghan

The third illustration in our monthly Teach Starter homepage feature illustration series! Meet the designer of our May illustration, Fleur Kennish.

Engaging Procedural Text Activities for Older Students

When teaching procedural text activities for older students, don't go for the rushed and boring! Give these exciting activities a try!

Expanding Sentences | How To Improve Student Writing

Hints, tips and resources to help improve your students' writing by encouraging them to expand their sentences with descriptive language.

#teachernails | Teacher Nail Art is a Thing!

Teacher nail art-inspiration! If you're a painted nail kinda person - this blog's for you!

7 Tips for Welcoming a New Student Into an Established Classroom

Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!

Procrastination | How to Overcome It with Action

The ultimate teachers guide to understanding what procrastination is, why we do it and how to replace procrastination with action.

20 Google Earth Activities for Students | Bringing the Wow Factor to Your Lessons

Check out these fascinating ways to utilise Google Earth in your classroom with 20 engaging Google Earth activities for students.

Ready to Shake up Your Teacher Style? This Is Work it Wednesday!

We’re well into the school year now and teachers, you might be feeling like you’re stuck in a bit of a rut. If you’re having trouble finding energy, particularly midweek, we’ve got a teacher style challenge for you.

Find the Key to Being a Happy, Healthy Teacher with Ceri Edwards

Not only is Ceri doing her best to become healthier and happier herself, she's also inspiring and encouraging thousands of teachers across Australia to do the same.