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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!
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Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (October Update)
Join us for a monthly wrap-up of For the Love of Teaching episodes and a preview of what's to come on Australia's fave podcast for teachers by teachers!
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Side Portrait Collages
A funky side profile artwork to do with your students.
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15 Books and Activities to Foster Grit in the Classroom
Teachers around the world are fostering grit, building resilience and encouraging a positive growth mindset in young minds! Here is a list of 15 of my favourite growth mindset resources.
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Teachers Share Their Best Bunnings Buys
We asked teachers for their favourite Bunnings items for the classroom and they came through with the goods!
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Rainforest Bird Art
Wonderful artwork to create when learning about the rainforest.
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Survival Tips for Computer Time (for Classroom Teachers)
Computer time with younger students can be a nightmare. It doesn't need to be, here are some super helpful hints and tips.
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Lunar New Year Craft Activity - Year of the Pig
Looking for a fantastic Lunar New Year craft activity? Our Year of the Pig Puppet Craft will be a huge hit with your students.
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Crepe Paper Artwork
This artwork will look wonderful hanging in your classroom...
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Fun Ball Games for Any Classroom! (Printable Drill Cards)
These ball games are just what your class needs to have fun and develop their gross motor skills! Download and print our fun drills for your classroom.
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The Power of a Connected Generation | March for Our Lives 2018
It's hard to be human and not be moved by the groundswell being led by the children of America. Here, we listen to the collective voices and stand in support.
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10 Ways to Spark Imagination with a Cardboard Box
10 amazing ways to use cardboard boxes in your classroom.
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9 Clever and Creative Ways to Use Paddle Pop Sticks in the Classroom
9 cheap, fun and effective ways to use paddle pop sticks for hands on activities in the classroom.
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How to Encourage and Support Independent Learning
Read all about our new resources and how they can help foster independent learners in your classroom.
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The Ultimate Numbers 1-10 Classroom Display
The ultimate numbers 1-10 classroom display, connecting number names, numerals and quantities up to 10!! The total package for early years teachers.
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20 Fun and Engaging Alphabet Activities for Kids
Are you looking for fresh new ways to help your students learn the letters of the alphabet? Here's the inspiration you've been looking for...
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10 Hilarious Easter Giggles!
Stop! You've almost made it to the break, you deserve a little time out and a hearty giggle. Check out these, the 10 funniest Easter cartoons and memes around!
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Create Your Own Water Paint using Felt Pens
A cheap and easy way to create water paint for younger children...
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Tips and Ideas for Creating a Makerspace in the Classroom
A guide to creating a Makerspace in your classroom with helpful tips and ideas to help you to get started.
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Super Fun Optical Illusion Art Activity
A fun optical illusion craft activity for your students.
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A Simple DIY Classroom Garden
If I can create this class garden, anyone can...
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Investigations - Making Mathematics Fun!
Mathematics doesn't need to be a dry subject where students complete worksheets to reinforce new concepts. Find out how Mathematics Investigations make learning fun!
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What Kind of Car is That!? Another Awesome Comprehension Activity
This creative activity helps students to practise the comprehension strategy of inferring. Challenging, yet easily differentiated, you need to check this new resource out!
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Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids | Pencil Shaving Goodness
If you're looking for fun and easy crafts for kids... then this blog is for you! Trusty pencil shavings sparking creativity...
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20 Play Based Learning Ideas for the Curriculum Aligned Classroom
Take a look at these inspirational play based learning experiences for your classroom - and they're curriculum aligned to boot!
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Teaching Coding in Primary Schools - Unplugged
Do you want to know how to teach coding in primary school without a computer? This is a must read, don't be afraid....
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Back to School Gifts for Students (Personalised Student Bookmarks)
These personalised student bookmarks are the cutest back to school gifts for students!
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16 Egg-cellent Easter Activities and Craft Ideas
We have put together some of our favourite Easter activities and craft ideas to keep your students busy and engaged in the lead up to Easter!
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14 Fun Spelling Activity Ideas to Use in the Classroom
Spelling or vocabulary activities that can be used for any set of words...
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World Mental Health Day | 5 Tips for Teacher Wellbeing
5 practical tips to ensure teacher wellbeing and happiness, just in time for World Mental Health Day!
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5 Differentiation Strategies To 'Individualise' Your Curriculum
Catering to the diverse range of learning needs of students is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges faced by the teachers of today. Read this blog article for ideas on how to mange the diverse learning abilities in your classroom.
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Play-Based Learning Borrowed from Bluey
We love Bluey! Take a look at our favourite moments of play-based goodness from the popular children's cartoon series for dramatic play inspo!
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Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman in the Classroom
What are teachers saying about hangman? Is it appropriate? What are some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom?