Free Teaching Resources
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This collection of free teaching resources has been designed by our teacher team to give elementary and middle school teachers a chance to experience the Teach Starter difference.
That’s why you’ll find hundreds of free resources for teachers that have been created with both students and their teachers in mind.
At Teach Starter, we want to spark more “aha” moments in your classroom and school. That means you’ll find resources aligned with the Common Core curriculum that you can easily differentiate to meet students exactly where they are at.
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Editable Lunch Bunch Tickets
Get to know your students and invite them for a meal with our printable Lunch Bunch Tickets.
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Oxford Wordlist Mats - Words 1 to 354
Use this set of five Oxford Wordlist Mats as a planning tool for high frequency word activities.
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Multisyllable Word List Resource Pack
Print and use a multisyllable word list to introduce your students to more complex words and syllable patterns.
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Kn, Ph and Wr Digraph Picture Cards - Free
Use our Digraph Picture Cards to introduce your students to kn, ph and wr digraph words.
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Printable Password Log - Free Password Sheet Template
Help your students keep track of their computer and website logins with printable Student Password Logs.
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Student Reading Log Printables
Track your students' at-home reading with this printable reading log.
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Parent Teacher Conference Sign In Sheet Templates
Be prepared for conferences with a printable pack of parent teacher conference sign-in sheet templates.
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Self-Esteem Survey Worksheet
Explore self-esteem with your students with this self-esteem survey.
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Digraph Coding Robot Mat
Practice identifying digraphs with the help of a coding robot and mat.
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Search and Find – Back to School
Start the school year with a fun Back to School math activity for first graders.
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Rhyming Word Cards
Reinforce students' knowledge of rhyming words with this set of 30 picture cards.
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Alphabet Playdough Mats for Fine Motor Development
A set of alphabet playdough letter mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify the letters of the alphabet.
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Welcome to Our Hive! - Bulletin Board Display
Get students excited about BEE-ing in their new classroom with this bee-themed bulletin board display.
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Growth and Fixed Mindset Poster
Help your students decide which type of mindset they currently have with this poster.
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Simple Sentence Building Activity - Caterpillar
Use this simple sentence building activity in the form of a caterpillar to have students identify the parts of a simple sentence.
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Free High Frequency Word Lists
Use this set of leveled high frequency word lists which are a collection of the most commonly used words divided into heart words and flash words for teaching purposes.
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Properties of Matter Game - Bean Bag Toss
Play an exciting Properties of Matter game by downloading this printable Matter Bean Bag Toss Game!
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Learning Reflection Templates
When finishing a unit or particular piece of work, have your students show you their understandings on a 3-2-1 Feedback Plan.
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Common Adjectives for Kids - Printable Adjective List
Print your students a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.
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Insect Word Wall - Insect Names and Pictures
Use a printable insect word wall to introduce your students to the creepiest, crawliest creatures on the planet.
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Arctic Fox Adaptations - Free Comprehension Worksheet
Read and learn about Arctic fox adaptations with a set of printable Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 2nd and 3rd grade.
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Writing the Alphabet - Handwriting Poster
A poster to assist students when learning how to form letters.
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Spring "Numberpillars" — Kindergarten Caterpillar Puzzles
Match numbers 1-10 with their various visual representations to build fun caterpillar puzzles!
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All About Me Instagram - Get to Know Me Template
Get to know the students in your class with this fun All About Me Instagram - Get to Know Me Template.
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Free Character Traits List
Teach your students to analyze characters more effectively by providing them with a list of character traits.
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Goal Setting – Iceberg Template
Download a free goal setting template that helps students identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.
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Emotion Strategies Wheel
Help your students self-regulate when they experience "big" emotions with this hands-on emotions wheel with accompanying calming strategies.
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In This Class, Mistakes Are Expected — Printable Classroom Motivational Poster
Add a printable "In This Class, Mistakes Are Expected" poster to your classroom to foster a positive classroom environment.
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Roll It, Make It, Expand It! - Place Value Worksheet
A worksheet for students to use when learning to write two-digit numbers in expanded form.
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Build a Fact File Template
Get a sense of separating fact from opinion in texts with this graphic organizer.
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A Teacher’s Favorite Things List
Organize your school gift exchange in advance with a printable Teacher Favorite Things form!
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‘Imagine if…’ Changing Setting Worksheet Set
Use this Imagine If… Changing Settings Worksheet Set to spark creativity and deepen comprehension as students explore how changing a story’s setting transforms the entire narrative.