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Collaborative Teaching | Creating the Dream Teaching Team
In many schools, collaborative teaching with one or more colleague or supervisor is the way of life. So, how do we positively collaborate?
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STEM Picture Books for the Classroom
5 cleverly written and beautifully illustrated STEM picture books for you to share with your students.
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20 Printable Sight Word Books for Little Learners
Essential printable sight word teaching resources for the classroom! Find out how Sight Word Little Books can change the way you teach and learn sight words forever!
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Three in One Geometry Fun (Build a Town Geometry Activity)
Are you looking for a fun and engaging geometry activity for kids? In this resource, students demonstrate their ability to draw 2D shapes, interpret simple grid maps and make models of 3D objects.
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What to Do if You Are Too Tired to Teach
The ultimate guide to surviving days when you feel too exhausted to teach and need a break.
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How to Create and Use Student Avatars in Your Classroom
We can't hide from it. Digital life is here to stay and children love it! Avatars are one form of digital life that is becoming a popular tool in classrooms and can serve in a number of capacities. This blog article outlines ten ways you can use student avatars in the classroom environment.
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How to Beat Report Card Stress with Music (Playlist Suggestions)
Do you listen to music when writing report card comments? It could be a monumental part of improving your concentration during the report card writing season.
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6 Fun Indoor Ball Games and Activities
Fun and exciting ways to use a ball indoors to give your classroom some extra buzz.
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Why Your Teaching Besties are the Best! (F.R.I.E.N.D.S Edition)
We've all got those teaching besties that just totally get us - here's why we think teaching besties are the best!
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Teacher Planning | Tropical Paradise Downloadable Templates
Read our hints and tips for getting the most out of your teacher planner featuring our very new Tropical Paradise Teacher Planner.
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The LANTITE Test - Everything You Need to Know
Let's talk about the LANTITE tests! Whether you're a preservice teacher, a mentor teacher, or an administrator, we have everything you need to know in one handy guide.
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Relief Teaching Folder Templates | For Classroom Teachers
How to prepare a relief teaching folder for your classroom to assist relief teachers.
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Beginning Teaching: Hard Work Beneath a Colourful Surface
Read the story of Allie McMillen, a 3rd Grade teacher in Wisconsin, USA. Behind the colourful classroom displays is the hard work of a passionate teacher.
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14 Educational Ways to Use Pop Its in the Classroom
Use your students' obsession with Pop Its to your advantage in the classroom with these educational activities using Pop Its.
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Inspiring Teachers of Instagram | The Ultimate Digital Staffroom
The supportive nature of the #teachergram is undeniable. Read about this community and follow some inspiring teachers.
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2020 Classroom Earth Hour Activities
Earth Hour isn't during school time, but it's a great opportunity for learning about sustainability. These activities and printable resources will help!
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5 Easy and Engaging Activities for World Poetry Day 2018
Looking for a quick and easy activities for World Poetry Day 2018? Check out slam poetry for kids, publish a poetry mini-book or create a poetry-inspired performance!
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Can't Download Now? Save a Resource for Later!
This article will show you how you can save a resource to your Teach Starter account so that you can easily access it at later time.
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68 Ideas and Tips for Setting Up Maths Rotations in the Classroom
To do maths rotations or not?
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8 Magical Multiplication Activities for the Classroom
Check out this blog for 8 magical multiplication activities. All activities suggested use everyday items or printable resources.
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Library Activities for Kids | Make the Most of Library Time
How do you use your timetabled library time? These library activities for kids will help your class make the most of the school library.
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Printable Easter Basket Template
The cutest Easter basket template going around! Download the printable template here.
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Number Line Activities for the Classroom
We've pulled together our favourite number line activities for you and your students - no more boring number line resources!
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Fun Classroom Birthday Display Ideas
These five birthday wall ideas are fun and unique! A simple way to make your students feel welcome at the start of the year.
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Teaching Kindness One Rock at a Time
The Kindness Rock Project has one simple goal, to promote random acts of kindness in the shape of painted rocks with inspirational words!
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The Bar Model Method | Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving
The Bar Model is an explicit strategy for mathematical problem solving. It can be applied to all operations, including multiplication and division.
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A Heart-warming Story Helping Children Face Bullying
Bullying is an issue that affects all children on some level - and if not addressed early on, it can have severe psychological consequences. Statistics indicate that it’s only getting worse.
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8 Powerful Student-Led Discussion Strategies
Encourage creativity and collaboration in your classroom! These student-led discussion strategies will have your students engaged and thinking.
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Rainbow Number Facts and Beyond | Students Applying Their Knowledge
How do you encourage your students to apply their knowledge of Rainbow Facts to larger numbers? Read this blog for a ton of ideas...
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Talk Like a Pirate Day 2017 - Activities for Kids!
It's time to throw your iPad overboard and fire up the photocopier for these extraordinary International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2017 classroom activities!
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32 Awesome Hundreds Board Mystery Picture Task Cards!
This downloadable hundreds chart mystery picture resource contains 32 different pictures in task card format so you can use them with any hundreds board!
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How to Get Organised for Report Cards (The Ultimate Time-Saving Tip)
Do you love the slow slog of collecting data for report cards? Neither do we! Take a look at this hack to save yourself time and make reporting time easier.