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Meet the Author - Jeanne Sager
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Brand and Community Engagement Specialist, Jeanne Sager.
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Meet Our Designer - Alyssa Creagh
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Graphic Designer, Alyssa Creagh.
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How to Use Emoji in the Classroom to Hook Your Students on Learning
Wondering how to use emoji as a teacher? From social-emotional lessons to classroom decorating, these emoji teaching resources have you covered.
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What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom
What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Here's what teachers can do to help their students.
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Age-Appropriate Books That Teach Kids About Consent and Body Boundaries
These age-appropriate children's books help teachers teach kids about body safety, good touch bad touch, consent, and body boundaries.
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Plastic Free July Ideas Perfect for Teachers Trying to Minimize Waste
These Plastic Free July ideas work in the classroom at at home too!
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5 Expert Tips for Teachers Changing Grades Over the Summer
Teachers switch grades more than you think. If it's your first time teaching a new grade level, here's what you need to know!
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Meet Our Teacher - Holly Mitchell
Meet our lovely Early Years teacher, Holly! Get to know Holly's passion for teaching, her teaching background, and some of her favourite blogs published.
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Meet Our Teacher - Bronwyn Brady
Meet content creator and podcast host, Bronwyn Brady! Learn all about her teaching experience, passion for education, and her favorite blogs and podcasts over the last few years.
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Meet Our Teacher - Stephanie Mulrooney
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and in-house poet, Stephanie Mulrooney!
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Engineering Books for Kids That Teachers And Parents Love (And Kids Do Too!)
These engineering books for kids are perfect for the classroom or at-home reading. Books for elementary and middle schoolers included!
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26 Bits of First Year Teaching Advice You Can Actually Use in a Classroom
This first year teaching advice that you can actually use in the classroom comes from veteran teachers!
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8 End of Year Activities Perfect for Distance Learning and Hybrid Classrooms
These end of year school activities are perfect for distance learning and hybrid classrooms to wind down the year!
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Why Sensory Pathways Are Changing School Hallways for Good
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Absent Students? Here's How to Help Them Catch Up!
Make classroom routine a breeze, even when students are absent! Follow our hints on how to manage and help students catch up on missed work.
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How to Get Organized 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.
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11 Easy Ways to Help Students Manage Perfectionism
Do you have perfectionist students in your classroom? Find out how you can provide support in the classroom with 11 easy and effective teaching ideas.
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If 'Ironic' Were Written by Teachers Instead of Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette's Ironic is iconic. But what if it were re-written by teachers? It hits a little different!
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Teachers Are Using "Among Us" in Seriously Clever Ways in the Classroom
Teacher-approved ideas for using Among Us for social and emotional learning, classroom management, and more!
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Teacher TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!
These TED Talks for teachers are guaranteed to inspire ... and probably make you laugh.
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Teacher Mental Health Tips You Can't Afford to Ignore
Teacher mental health is important. Here are 5 practical tips to ensure teacher well-being and happiness!
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4 Sustainability Podcast Episodes to Help Make Your Classroom Green
Get your ears on these wonderful sustainability podcasts for teachers, and get tips on making the classroom more green!
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9 Clever Ways to Use Pom-Poms in the Classroom
Got pom-poms? Put these fuzzy balls to work in the classroom with these clever craft ideas!
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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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10 Reasons Taylor Swift Would Make a Great Teacher
In the unlikely event that Taylor Swift fancied a career change, wouldn't she make a marvelous teacher?
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher (Schitt's Creek Edition)
Need a good belly laugh to get you through the week? Here's the day in the life of a teacher - Schitt's Creek style!
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Apostrophe Activities and Resources Your Students Will Love!
Are you looking for some fun and engaging apostrophe activities? This blog is filled to the brim with fantastic ideas and resources.
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Inauguration Day Activities for Kids (Lesson Ideas)
Are you looking for meaningful Inauguration Day activities for your students? You've come to the right spot...
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How to Inspire Reluctant Children to Write (7 Fresh Ideas)
7 fantastic ideas for how to encourage and inspire reluctant children to write in the classroom.
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How to Run Learning Centers With Social Distancing in Mind (2020)
Are you wondering how to run learning centers in the classroom with social distancing in mind? Read this blog for hints, tips and resources to help you out!
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Social-Emotional Activities for Blended Learning
It can be hard to deliver social-emotional activities during blended learning. Follow these ideas that are perfect for the classroom AND online learning.
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Improving Student Vocabulary | Engaging Teaching Resources
Improve student vocabulary with these hands-on teaching resources. Plus tips and tricks on how to use them in your classroom!