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Unlock your teaching potential with the latest teaching ideas, innovative advice for classroom management, wellbeing tips, and much more!
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How School Leaders Are Reducing Teacher Workload Before the School Year Begins
There's no need to feel lost at sea during the school holidays. Check out this list of 12 simple things you can do to prepare for the new school year.
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AI Worksheets vs Teacher-Made Resources: Which is Better for Your Classroom?
AI worksheets are fast, but are they effective? Compare AI-generated worksheets with teacher-made resources to find out which saves time and delivers better results.
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26 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2026
Discover affordable classroom decoration ideas that go beyond bulletin boards. From thrifted finds and flexible displays to cozy reading spaces and student-created decor, these ideas will help you design a classroom students love.
Teaching Ideas
View more →Unlock your teaching potential with easy-to-implement inspiration for your classroom. Here you'll find tried and tested classroom activities, teaching strategies, and classroom management tips to discover just how effectively you can teach. Help your students have more 'I did it' moments and fewer 'I don't get it' moments.
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AI Worksheets vs Teacher-Made Resources: Which is Better for Your Classroom?
AI worksheets are fast, but are they effective? Compare AI-generated worksheets with teacher-made resources to find out which saves time and delivers better results.
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20 Fun "Get To Know You" Games for Kids Perfect for School
Check out these fun "get to know you" games for kids for back to school season! These games help kids learn about their classmates and make great first week activities too!
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9 Friendship Day Activities for Kids (2026)
Looking for friendship activities for kids? These Friendship Day ideas offer fun, meaningful ways to celebrate connection and community on International Day of Friendship.
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10 Red Ribbon Week Ideas to Bring Drug-Free Discussions to Life in Your Classroom
Use these Red Ribbon Week ideas to decorate your classroom and get students talking about what it means to be drug-free.
In the Classroom
View more →Managing your learning spaces and keeping your classroom organized makes a big difference to student behavior and how smoothly your daily routines run. Take a look at our best classroom organization tips, along with classroom display and decor ideas. We'll help you figure out flexible seating and set up a rich visible learning environment.
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26 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2026
Discover affordable classroom decoration ideas that go beyond bulletin boards. From thrifted finds and flexible displays to cozy reading spaces and student-created decor, these ideas will help you design a classroom students love.
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What to Look for When Choosing a Teaching Resource Platform: A Guide for New US Teachers
Starting your first year of teaching in the US? Discover what to look for in a teaching resource platform to save time and money. See how Teach Starter compares to TPT, Twinkl and AI.
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Clever Classroom Storage Ideas for the Busy Teacher
This list of classroom storage ideas and hacks for teachers could be just what you need to help you feel more organized. The Teach Starter teacher team is here to help save you the time it takes to set up your classroom before students arrive for the first day of school with some simple, cheap and clever storage ideas for the classroom.
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Classroom Organization Ideas Every Teacher Can Use
These elementary classroom organization ideas are teacher-tested and approved! See hacks for organizing school supplies, the classroom closet, and even getting the students more organized!
Life and Wellbeing
View more →For all of the rewarding experiences teaching provides, there are always difficult ones too. Here is where you can come to shake those off … to recharge, to giggle, to learn, and to remember what it is that brought you to this career. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for support and inspiration, or a seasoned teacher in need of a dose of funny, these posts will help you to round out your day just the way you need.
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How School Leaders Are Reducing Teacher Workload Before the School Year Begins
There's no need to feel lost at sea during the school holidays. Check out this list of 12 simple things you can do to prepare for the new school year.
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30+ Summer Jobs For Teachers (And Where to Find Them)
If you're a teacher looking for summer job opportunities, you've come to the right place! We've compiled a list of possible jobs and where to start searching.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: 20 Reasons Why Teachers Are Incredible
Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to acknowledge educators for being incredible. Read on for 20 reasons why teachers are super human, how Teacher Appreciation Week got started and teacher gift ideas!
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Teacher Maternity Leave: A Planning Guide for Your Whole Pregnancy
Explore teacher maternity leave laws and tips with a checklist to get your classroom ready for your long-term substitute.
About Teach Starter
View more →Have you ever wondered who is bringing you all of the resources and inspiration you find on the Teach Starter website and social media pages? Read our stories, hear about our growing community and find out what's new at Teach Starter HQ.
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How School Leaders Are Reducing Teacher Workload Before the School Year Begins
There's no need to feel lost at sea during the school holidays. Check out this list of 12 simple things you can do to prepare for the new school year.
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Meet the Teacher — Brittany Collins
Meet one of the teachers creating engaging teaching resources for elementary classrooms right here at Teach Starter!
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Meet the Teacher - Randi Smith
Meet Teach Starter resource producer Randi Smith, a 16-year veteran of the elementary education system.
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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!
For Parents
View more →Bookmark this page for no-nonsense, actionable tips and tricks to help support your child through their schooling journey (plus awesome ideas and teacher-designed downloadable school holiday activities too!). We'll look at everything from homework tips for parents, to what you can do to help when your kids are learning to read.
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COVID-19: Teach Starter's Support for Schools, Teachers, Parents, and Students Affected
As the global impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, both our Teach Starter members' success in and out of the classroom, and our team’s well-being, is paramount. Our hearts go out to the people who have been affected and we appreciate those around the world who are on the front line working to contain the virus.
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Should My Child Repeat Kindergarten? | A Teacher-Mother Perspective
Read all about a teacher mother's journey in the decision of repeating her son in Kindergarten.
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Art Ideas for Kids: Outdoor Line Drawing
Check out how I took this simple kids art activity and turned into something special! With tips for parents and curriculum links for teachers, this post might just spark your children's creative imagination.
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Why do Children Fight? Lessons in Moral Development
Which is your story? You dread the child next door coming over to play; Your child comes home from school crying, Shes not my friend any more; You have two children and they are always fighting; You hear from others that your son is a bully; Your child often says, Thats not fair. Shes got more than me.
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