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Meet Auggie: The School Therapy Dog Impacting Kids and Staff
Auggie is a school therapy dog that is bringing a smile to kids, staff and the school community daily.
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Why Teachers are Flocking to Aldi
There are many Aldi-obsessed teachers around - and we're not surprised! Check out some of these awesome purchases from teachers in the know...
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10 Ways to Use Pom Poms in the Classroom
Pom poms - do you have them hanging about? We've racked our brains and come up with 10 fun ways to use pom poms in the classroom so that you don't have to!
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Fostering Positive Learning Dispositions In the Classroom
How do we encourage positive learning dispositions in our students? Your students will become engaged and motivated learners with these simple ideas.
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What is SATPIN? (Hints and Tips from a Teacher)
Everything you need to know about SATPIN and how to best introduce initial sounds to children.
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All the Ways to Be Smart Activities for Kids
This beautifully illustrated and meaningful children's book is perfect all year round. Check out some of these wonderful All the Ways to be Smart activities for kids.
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Post Holiday Blues | How to Beat Them
Are you suffering from post holiday blues? It's time to take charge and beat the blues with everything from positive self-talk to Mocktail Monday, from tricking your brain to dumping an old habit!
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What Makes a Good Leader? | Leadership Skills for Primary Students
How can we teach our older students what makes a good leader? Leadership qualities can easily be taught in your classroom with these fun resources.
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21 Easy Ways to Teach Kids Organisational Skills
Are you wondering how to help your students develop their organisational skills in your classroom? These hints and tips may just help!
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Easy At-Home Science Experiments for Kids
These at-home science experiments for kids are easy to recreate and don't cost the Earth! Best of all, they're FUN!
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The Ultimate List of Must-Haves this Summer
Teachers - you deserve to spoil yourselves with one of these summer must-haves!
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What Are Sound Buttons? | A Teacher's Guide
Do you use sound buttons in your classroom? Read all about them and download our decodable flashcards today.
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15 Jolly Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids
Too soon? It's never too early to get some creative writing happening in the classroom. Check out our super cute Christmas writing prompts for kids...
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How to Inspire Reluctant Children to Write (7 Fresh Ideas)
7 fantastic ideas for how to encourage and inspire reluctant children to write in the classroom.
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Apostrophe Activities and Resources Your Students Will Love!
Are you looking for some fun and engaging apostrophe activities? This blog is filled to the brim with fantastic ideas and resources.
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Engaging Biography Lesson Activities (+ Interview Skills for Kids!)
Did you know biographical texts can be AMAZING? That's with the right biography lesson activities, that is! Take a look at our NEW unit plan!
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Books About Body Safety for Kids
Children's literature to help teachers discuss and educate young children about body safety.
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11 Hints and Tips to Help Correct Letter Confusion (Letter Reversal)
Here are some great ideas to help your students with letter confusion and letter reversals.
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Fabulous Fairy Tale Activities for Kids (Podcast and Video Included)
Fairy Tales - they enrapture kids, boost their imagination and transport them to another world! Here's your ultimate collection of Fairy Tale activities for kids.
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Making Literacy Lessons Fun with Comic Strips
We've got all the tips you need for making literacy lessons fun with comic strips! Teaching reading and writing with comic strips has never been more fun.
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Primary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in primary school.
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14 Sensational Sentence Structure Resources and Activities
Read this blog for some of our top sentence structure resources and activities for the classroom.
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15 Marvellous Muffin Tray Activities for the Classroom
We've baked up some delightful muffin tray activities for the classroom... you won't be able to top these!
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12+ Fresh and Fun Spring Activities for Kids
Get into the 'spring' of things with your class with these 12+ fresh and fun Spring activities for kids!
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Colour Coding Ideas for the Classroom (Why Teachers Love It!)
Colour coding in the classroom isn't just fun - it serves a purpose! Check out these cool colour coding ideas for the classroom...
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Be the Coolest Teacher Around (Bitmoji in the Classroom)
There are so many fun ways you can use your Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!
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What Teachers Should Know About the Science of Reading Research
Have you heard about the Science of Reading research? We've simplified some of the main points for you in this blog...
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The Cone and Cylinder Debate!
Do cones and cylinders have edges and faces? The debate is cleared up in this blog.
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Time Chunking: Survival Tips for Busy Teachers
What is time chunking and how does it help teachers feel less "over it" and more "on it"?
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Meet the Teach Starter US Team!
Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.
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Phonological Awareness Screening Test for the Classroom
Use this phonological screening test to gain a greater understanding of how your students are progressing.
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Hacks to Help Students Catch Up on Missed Work
Make classroom routine a breeze, even when students are absent! Follow our hints on how to manage and help students catch up on missed work in your classroom.