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10 Picture Books and Activities About Starting School
We've looked at these 10 picture books about school in detail, creating activities for each one! Find out why these 'starting school' books are worth reading...
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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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Tips for Teaching Yoga to Kids
If the idea of teaching yoga is new to you, here are our top tips for teaching yoga in the classroom.
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Sight Word Game | Minimal Set up and Kids LOVE it!
A sight word game that has minimal set up and your kids will be begging you to play!
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Top Ten Books for Reluctant Readers
Have you been searching through lists of the best kids books trying to find something for your reluctant readers? Well, search no more! Here are ten of the books around...
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How to Make a Space-themed Invitation to Play (Sensory Play)
This space-themed invitation to play is super easy to set up and will have little hands and little minds entertained for hours!
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The Must-Have Christmas Resource | Christmas Activities
The must-have Christmas activity download to use in your classroom!
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Classroom Activities for World Theatre Day!
Be a tough act to follow this March 27th. Bring drama and flair to your school with these fun and educational classroom activities for World Theatre Day!
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10 Tips for Teaching the Foundations of Sentence Structure
Increase the fun factor during your language lessons with these top tips for securing student understanding of sentence structure!
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Effective Classroom Layout & Setup Tips From Other Teachers — How to Nail It!
Explore teacher tips for a classroom layout that helps pupils thrive!
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Our Most Popular Classroom Bingo Games!
From currencies and pizza fractions to CVC words and homophones, check out our most popular bingo games for reinforcing student learning through play!
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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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The Student Portfolio | Hints and Tips for Teacher Handover
A guide to collating the student portfolio packed with helpful ideas and teaching resources.
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Climate Change Education - Where to Start
With the world's eyes and ears turned to Glasgow for the COP26, teachers are wondering how on earth they can start teaching children about climate change. We asked the experts how to get a grasp, before it's too late.
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10 Activities for Developing the Skills of Speaking and Listening
Try these 10 activities to improve your students' speaking and listening - essential skills for the development of communication, speech and language.
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Beautiful Gratitude Activities for Kids
These printable gratitude activities are for teachers who know that making time for students to practise gratitude, kindness and mindfulness is so important.
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Easy and Effective Classroom Door Display Ideas
Quick and easy classroom door displays that will make your students smile!
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Teaching Empathy | Kindness and Compassion for Kids
Teaching empathy in the classroom is critical in order to nurture students with the ability to show understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Read on for tips and ideas to teach empathy, from reading great books to keeping an empathy journal...
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How to Create a Bump It Up Wall | Ninja Style
Find out how to create the ultimate Ninja-themed Bump It Up Wall that combines visual learning and formative assessment.
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How to Prepare for a Teaching Interview | Printable Teaching Portfolio Templates
Check out this blog for hints and tips when applying for your first teaching position, including a printable resume template and teaching portfolio templates.
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How to Teach Poetry With Mini-Book Making
Use this printable template to make poetry writing lessons fun! Students create their own anthology of original poetic works in mini-book form.
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Meaningful Milestones | Celebrating Primary School Graduation
Primary school graduation is a meaningful event and deserves to be celebrated! Recognise this milestone with our tips to celebrate your graduating students.
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Easy Classroom Morning Routine Ideas | Morning Basket Activities
This blog highlights tips, ideas and resources you can use to effectively set up a morning routine in your classroom.
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10 Children's Books For Teaching Persuasive Writing
This blog features some of the best children's storybooks to help teachers during the teaching of persuasive writing.
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18 Phonemic Awareness Activities for the Classroom
Don't forget phonemic awareness activities in the early years classroom!
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Sunflower Paper Craft for Kids | Easy and Fun
The ultimate paper craft activity to welcome your students back to school! It's bright, cheerful, fun and easy for kids.
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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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World Hello Day | 11 Activities to Promote Positive Communication
November 21st is World Hello Day! Choose from one of these enriching activities to promote communication in the classroom and help resolve global conflict.
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Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (July 2019)
Catch up on all that's been happening on Australia's top teaching podcast, For the Love of Teaching by Teach Starter, in the month of July!
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17 Fun 'Get To Know You' Questions & Games for Kids to Play on the First Day of School
Check out these 12 fun icebreakers for kids! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!
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How to Make An Origami Mini Star | Back to School Activity
Wishes hold hope for kids - this back to school activity encourages children to make a wish.
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STEM Education in the Classroom
The students we are teaching today are going to be joining a very different workforce. The inclusion of STEM in our classrooms is a fantastic place to start!