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Life and Wellbeing Teaching Resources
We know that teaching is hard work. For all of the rewarding experiences, it provides educators with, there are always difficult ones too! While our team of teachers work hard to create high-quality teaching resources to help save you time and stress, sometimes you need a little more.
Our Life & Wellbeing category is where you can come to rest, to giggle, to recharge and to remember what it is that brought you to this career in the first place. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for support and inspiration, or a seasoned teacher in need of a dose of new funny teaching memes, these posts will help you to round out your day just the way you need.
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Teaching 101: The Dos and Don'ts of Changing Schools
Are you changing schools in the new year? Read our dos and don'ts for some helpful hints and tips on settling in to your new school.
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Teachers | 20 Reasons Why You Are Incredible
A timely reminder that teachers are incredible.
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10 Teacher Memes to Get You to the End of Term
It's nearly that time...end of term time! Let us help you get there with these 10 hilarious and inspirational teacher memes!
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10 Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Makeover the School Staffroom
Create a staffroom that teachers and staff want to go to with our 10 cheap and cheerful ways to update the school staffroom.
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The Inspiring Evolution of a Teacher
In the seven years that Chantelle has been teaching she has not only mastered all of the day-to-day juggles of a classroom teacher but has also continued to extend herself professionally, ensuring that as contemporary education evolves, she does too!
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Teacher Life After Kids
Returning to work after having kids isn't the easiest of gigs. But when you're passionate about what you do, it's a lot easier. Here's a real-life "teacher mum" story.
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More Funny Teaching Memes
Have a 60-second giggle in between your marking, planning and Pinterest-ing with this collection of the funniest teaching memes around.
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Beginning Teaching: Hard Work Beneath a Colourful Surface
Read the story of Allie McMillen, a 3rd Grade teacher in Wisconsin, USA. Behind the colourful classroom displays is the hard work of a passionate teacher.
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10 Funny Teaching Memes
Take a break and have a giggle at these funny teacher memes. Made mostly by other school teachers who just get it, take a break and have a giggle!
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How to Prioritise Your Tasks When Everything is a Priority
If you want a SIMPLE way to manage your To Do List and a step-by-step guide for setting it up, then this post is for you!
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Simple Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burn Out
A teacher's To Do List is never-ending, right? Here are 5 practical time management tips school teachers can use to help reduce overwhelm and avoid burnout.
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Why Graduate Teachers Need a Supportive Mentor
My teaching mentor was my backbone in my first year of teaching! Someone I could rely on... she was honest, yet supportive and someone I could share my love of stationery with!
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10 Funny Letters Written by Kids
These gave us a little giggle here at Teach Starter, so we decided to share some of our most favourite...
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12 Funny Answers Children Wrote on a Test
Need a giggle? Read these funny answers kids made on tests.