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Easy and Fantastic Father's Day Craft Ideas
Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day craft ideas.
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher (Schitt's Creek Edition)
Need a good old belly laugh... here's the day in the life of a teacher - Schitt's Creek style.
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Reading Engagement in the Classroom | How to Foster a Love of Reading
As you begin thinking about your new teaching year and how you can improve the learning in your classroom, why not implement a specific plan to improve reading engagement?
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11 Children's Books About Inclusion for Kids (Teacher-Picked)
Beautiful children's books about inclusion to plant the seed with your students.
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Funky Easter Egg Craft Idea
Meet the Teach Starter Funky Easter Bunny's newest friend, the Funky Easter Egg! This is an awesome, easy Easter craft activity that students really love!
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9 Opportunities for Incidental Reading at Home
If home readers are lacking during home learning, your kids don't have to miss out! Practice their reading skills with incidental reading.
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Crossing the Midline Activities
Do you want to know what the body's midline is? Or, are you looking for crossing the midline activities for your classroom?
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Phonics Games Part 1 | Blend and Digraph Resources
Don't miss out on these engaging and effective phonics games that your students will love. Plus an essential download for teaching consonant digraphs and blends.
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Podcast News From Teach Starter HQ (September 2019)
Join us each week as we explore relevant issues, chat with inspiring teachers and have a good belly laugh.
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How can I help my child improve their writing?
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15 Activities Using a Classroom Calendar
Classroom calendar, not just a morning routine to settle students...
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Create a Blooming Flower Thank You Gift | Teacher Aide Gift Ideas
Do something special to make your Teaching Assistants and support staff at your school smile.
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The Heat is On! A Comprehensive Unit On Heat Energy
Engage your students in Science with our comprehensive unit on Heat Energy - lessons and ideas to teach this fascinating physical science.
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Be the Coolest Teacher Around (Bitmoji in the Classroom)
There are so many fun ways you can use your Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!
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10 Awesome Buddy Program Activity Ideas
Stuck for ideas for your buddy program? Check out these awesome activity ideas!
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books
Check out these beautifully peaceful activities to do with your students this International Day of Peace.
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Behaviour Management | The Classroom Contract Strategy
Do you struggle with behaviour management in your classroom? You are not alone. Read on to find out about a practical and highly effective behaviour management strategy.
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Creative 2D Shape Activities for the Classroom
Make learning about 2D shapes in the classroom exciting with these awesome activity ideas.
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Year of the Ox Craft Activities for Kids (New Year 2021)
The easiest and cutest Year of the Ox craft activities for kids!
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How to Set Up Brag Tags in the Classroom
Are you looking for a different way to manage behaviour in your classroom?
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Loveable Mother's Day Craft Ideas for Kids | With Printable Templates
Loveable heart-inspired Mother's day craft ideas that are perfect in every way.
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8 More IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
8 more inspirational IKEA hacks for the classroom! Get creative, cut costs and keep prices low with these must-have ideas for clever teachers.
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Why do Children Fight? Lessons in Moral Development
Which is your story? You dread the child next door coming over to play; Your child comes home from school crying, “She’s not my friend any more”; You have two children and they are always fighting; You hear from others that your son is a bully; Your child often says, “That’s not fair. She’s got more than me”.
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Top 10 Teach Starter Blogs of 2018
Before you clock off for Christmas, check out the amazing ideas in our Top 10 Teach Starter Blogs for 2018!
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Meet Our Designer - Fleur Callaghan
The third illustration in our monthly Teach Starter homepage feature illustration series! Meet the designer of our May illustration, Fleur Kennish.
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Diversity and Differentiation in the Classroom
Read the inspiring words of Year 1 teacher Claire Murray as a reminder of just how important teachers are.
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A Fun Activity to Introduce Density to Children
Hello, my name is Emma and I blog at Science Sparks, a blog that is packed full of fun, easy and engaging science activities for children of all ages, using materials and equipment you probably already have around the house.
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Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers
New Year is fast approaching, and you may be taking the opportunity to reflect and refresh. Read over our New Year's Resolutions for teachers to see how you can level up in 2019!
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Hands-On Maths Tool Box in the Classroom
Most children learn maths through multiple representations and with hands-on activities.
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5 Reasons You Need a Teacher Bestie
Do you have teacher besties? Here are 5 amazing reasons why you need a teacher best friend in your life!
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A Fun Activity to Introduce Magnetism to Children
Hello, my name is Emma and I blog at Science Sparks, a blog that is packed full of fun, easy and engaging science activities for children of all ages, using materials and equipment you probably already have around the house.
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Bear Squares | A Fun Informal Units of Measurement Activity
Find out about how to use these cute little Bear Squares in your classroom!