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10 Ways Teachers Can Support Shy Students
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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33 Summer Holiday Teacher Reads
Are you looking for a good book to read over the break? Check out this list of 33 teacher reads!
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Spotlight Teacher Hacks You'll Love!
A trip to Spotlight might be in order with these super awesome teacher hacks!
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Teachers: The Best Netflix Series to Binge (Holiday Edition)
Want to know what other teachers are binge-watching over the holidays? Read on...
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5 Totally Fridge-Worthy Elf Crafts for Kids
These absolutely adorable elf crafts for kids are the perfect addition to your final weeks of school.
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Fun Classroom Party Games for Kids
It's time to finalise those report cards and have some fun with your students using our classroom party games ideas.
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How to Make a Magic Memory Photo Cube
This gorgeous memory photo cube is a wonderful memento your students can take home and keep for years to come.
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Sound Boxes (Elkonin Boxes) vs Word Shape Boxes
How Elkonin Boxes (aka Sound Boxes) can transform your literacy instructions.
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What Teachers Should Know About the Show 'Squid Game'
Have your students been exposed to Squid Game? Here's some teacher tips for dealing with this emerging situation.
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10 Children's Brain Teasers to Try in Your Classroom
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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The Little Bush School - 1 Teacher, 19 Kids and Lots of Love
This little bush school located on the edge of a National park has 1 teacher, 19 kids and lots of love!
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How to Help Kids Write (Implementing a Writing Office)
Are you looking for a fun and differentiated way to help kids write? Creating a Writing Office is the perfect resource to help kids during the writing process.
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School Report Cards During COVID-19 (Includes Comment Bank)
Are you feeling stuck and confused with school report cards during COVID-19? Check out this blog for hints and tips and downloadable resources to help!
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Reggio Emilia Approach in the Classroom
The Reggio Emilia approach is starting to filter through primary schools, especially in the early years, and I can see why! But, how is it possible to incorporate elements of this learning philosophy into a classroom with a strict curriculum to adhere to?
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How to Create Google Slides from PDFs (For Google Classroom)
Are you wanting to know how to create Google Slides from PDFs? It's super easy!
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21 Theme Day Ideas for Remote Learning
Some fun theme ideas for any teachers in the midst of remote teaching!
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Meet Our Designer - Alyssa Creagh
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Graphic Designer, Alyssa Creagh.
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!
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How to Create a Writing Workshop in your Classroom
The Writing Workshop is a popular method of teaching writing, backed by decades of research on how children learn to write. Find out how to use it in your classroom for writing success!
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Meet Our Teacher - Stephanie Mulrooney
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and in-house poet, Stephanie Mulrooney!
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Meet Our Teacher - Bronwyn Brady
Meet content creator and podcast host, Bronwyn Brady! Learn all about her teaching experience, passion for education, and her favourite blogs and podcasts over the last few years.
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Bop Tag: The Incredibly Inclusive Schoolyard Craze
Bop Tag, Mushroom Tag, Everyone's It, Stand Up Sit Down... many different names for this incredibly inclusive and fun outside game of tag.
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Meet Our Teacher - Holly Mitchell
Meet our lovely Early Years teacher, Holly! Get to know Holly's passion for teaching, her teaching background, and some of her favourite blogs published.
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Why You Should be Using Brain Teasers in the Classroom
Find out why you should be using visual brain teasers in your classroom. Brain teaser ideas for kids included.
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10 Little Secrets of a Teacher
The little secrets of a teacher exposed.
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Classroom Cleaning Hacks that are Safe and Effective
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
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How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
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Trending Teachers of TikTok: Your Guide
The teachers of TikTok are trending, and it's no wonder why! Take a look at these awesome teacher accounts!
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Easy Peasy Astronaut Craft for Kids
The cutest and easiest astronaut craft for kids going around! Everyone has access to paper plates, right?
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Teachers Share Their Best Bunnings Buys
We asked teachers for their favourite Bunnings items for the classroom and they came through with the goods!
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14 Educational Ways to Use Pop Its in the Classroom
Use your students' obsession with Pop Its to your advantage in the classroom with these educational activities using Pop Its.
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You're Mentoring a Student Teacher... Now What?
Are you looking for some advice on how to best mentor a student teacher?