Free Teaching Resources
Free worksheets, free printables, and more are here for primary teachers to save time on lesson planning! Get a taste of the Teach Starter difference with classroom activities, learning games, lesson plans and more teacher-created resources that you can download for free right now!
At Teach Starter, we want to spark more “aha” moments in your classroom and school. That’s why every resource on the Teach Starter site has undergone rigorous fact-checking, spell-checking and peer review by an expert teaching team. We want to make sure the conditions are always right for you to make magic moments with your students!
Sign up for a free teaching resource account now, and you'll get one free curriculum-aligned resource on us every single month to help your students meet the Australian Curriculum guidelines Plus you will have the chance to explore the entire Teach Starter library filled with thousands of resources for maths, English, science, social studies, social-emotional learning and more. Our downloads can be used for students from Foundation to kindergarten, from Year One to Year Six, and every year level in between!
Premium Teaching Resources
Do you love what you see and wish you could download every resource on the site right away? You can do that! Sign up for a Teach Starter premium subscription to access our entire collection of printable and digital activities, worksheets, teaching presentations and more. Pick the plan that's just right for you and pick the resources that are just right for your students!
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We're Going to Plant One Million Trees!
We are taking real steps towards reducing the carbon footprint that our business and printed resources create!
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15 Tips and Hacks for Ziploc Bags in the Classroom
Who would have thought the trusty ziploc bags could be used for so many things?
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Easy Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids (Template Download!)
This template is the only thing you need for easy and diverse Christmas wreath craft for kids! It's the most versatile Christmas craft around!
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9 Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Higher-order Thinking
Helpful tips and ideas for teaching higher-order thinking, plus HOT teaching resources to make your classroom buzz and life easier.
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Fun Ways to Celebrate 100 Days of School
You and your students can celebrate 100 days of school in style with these super fun activities and craft templates!
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15 Sustainability Activities and Ideas for the Classroom
Need ideas for lessons on sustainability? Here are 15 fun and engaging activities, ideas and resources to help explore global issues across the primary curriculum.
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Making the Most of Teaching From Home (Home Classroom Inspiration!)
Are you teaching from home for the foreseeable future! You are a superstar! We'd love to help you out with these inspirational tips from teachers like you.
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22 Maths Mentals Classroom Games and Teaching Resources
Mental maths is a students ability to make calculations in their mind without the guidance of pencil and paper, calculators or other aids. This blog outlines some activities, resources and ideas of how to develop your students number sense.
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End of Year Gifts for Students
Looking for great end of year gifts for students? Here are some ideas which are meaningful, inexpensive and easy to create!
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The Best Light and Sound Science Activities | Unit Plans for Teachers
A light and sound unit unpacked and an insight into the importance of teaching the scientific method.
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The Alphabet Activity You'll Want to Get Your Hands On
If you're an early years teacher, this alphabet activity has been created with you in mind! It's adorable, it's vibrant, and it's a definite crowd-pleaser.
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Hot Off the Press Homophones Posters!
Take inspiration from these amazing posters for some new homophones activities!
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5 Crafty Christmas Card Ideas for the End of Term
5 quick and inventive Christmas card ideas for your students to get crafty with! Don't send home plain old cards this Christmas...give these a try!
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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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Robotic Orb Coding Challenge Task Cards
If you're ready for a new coding challenge, our brand-new Orb Robot Task Cards will have your class engaged and excited about learning to code in no time!
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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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Video Backgrounds for Teachers (FREE Download)
These beautifully designed video backgrounds are the perfect addition to your teaching videos for home learning!
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Classroom Cleaning Hacks that are Safe and Effective
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
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Meet Our Designer - Pru Earl
Read all about one of our very talented designers, Pru Earl.
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Thoughtful Teacher Gift Ideas
After a lively conversation here in the Teach Starter office about the whole concept of gifts for teachers, here's a little food for thought!
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Spoil Yourself! Holiday Treats for Teachers
We don't really need an excuse to spoil ourselves, do we? School holidays feel like a pretty good reason to anyway! You guys have worked hard this semester, and it's time to put yourself first for a little while.
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The Must-Have Persuasive Teaching Resource | Persuasive Writing Examples for Kids
Check out this must-have persuasive teaching resource including persuasive writing examples for kids.
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Gamified 3D Object Unit Plan (With Assessment!)
Calling all Shape Seekers! Take a look inside our newest 3D object unit plan - jam-packed with fun 2D and 3D activities!
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How to Stay Connected with Students During School Closures
Creative new ways to maintain relationships and stay connected with your students during school closures.
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16 Nature Walk Activities for Kids
Get back-to-nature with 16 fun activities to do on a nature walk with your children.
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Poetry Resources Folder for Teachers
Teaching poetry this term? Our brand new Poetry Resources Folder Template contains everything you need to file your teaching resources for your poetry unit!
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8 Ways to Create Positive Classroom Vibes
Some of these take a little while to set up, while others take no time at all. Consider each idea and choose the ones that are best for you and your students.
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Teaching Resources for Special Education Teachers
Finding the right resources for your students when in Special Education, can be difficult. This blog will outline some of the resources Teach Starter have that can assist Special Education teachers to navigate their day!
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26 Brain Break Ideas for the Classroom
This blog will outline 25 quick and easy ways to get your students to take a brain break, even if it is for 10 minutes, it is sure to limit distractions and improve attention.
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How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
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10 Football Drill Task Cards to Make Coaching Easy
Football drills are essential to teach and learn soccer fundamentals. Make coaching easy with these football drill task cards for kids.
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The Easiest End of Year Activity - Say Cheese!
Are you looking for an end of year activity that's quick, easy and above all FUN?! Look no further than our End of Year Snapshot Activity!