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Digital Teacher Planners | Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with digital teacher planners?
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15 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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12 Simple Jobs Teachers Can Do to Prepare for a New Year
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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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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Digital Teacher Planners | Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with digital teacher planners?
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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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4 Paper Christmas Tree Topper Templates
These printable tree topper templates are the perfect Christmas craft for any classroom.
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12 Days of Christmas Craft - Fun and Festive Activities for Your Class!
It's Christmas craft time! The glitter is coming. We have easy activities to make your students' final weeks of school festive and fun!
In the Classroom
View more →Managing your learning spaces and keeping your classroom organised makes a big difference to student behaviour and how smoothly your daily routines run. Take a look at our best classroom organisation 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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15 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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12 Simple Jobs Teachers Can Do to Prepare for a New Year
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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35 Back to School Tips From Teachers in the Know
Here are 35 amazing back to school tips given by teachers for teachers, in no particular order!
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Breathing Exercises for Kids (Free Videos)
Taking 5-minutes to focus on some deep breathing exercises for kids could just be the difference between a good day and a not-so-good day.
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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A Teacher's School Holiday To-Do List
A teachers guide to getting the most out of the school holidays.
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Beginning Teaching | What They Didn't Teach You at University
The learning curve for graduate teachers is steep, and many beginning teachers are leaving university without this one crucial skill.
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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!
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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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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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 - 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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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.
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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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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COVID-19: Teach Starter's Support for Schools, Teachers, Parents & 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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65 Fun Activities to Stop Kids Saying... 'I'm Bored!'
Are you looking for boredom busters? This list of 65 fun things to do at home with kids is a game-changer!
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9 Fun Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids
Find out how easy and fun it is to take learning outside with 9 inspiring outdoor activities for kids.