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Meet Our Teacher - Emma McDonald

Get to know our resource producer, Emma McDonald. Learn all about her favorite creations for Teach Starter, her passion for sustainability, and her experience teaching in the classroom.

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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 - Tom Dignan

Get to know the teachers behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and multimedia whizz, Tom Dignan.

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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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Meet Our Teacher - Janeen Holzberger

Get to know the teachers behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and music teacher, Janeen Holzberger.

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Meet Our Teacher - Paul Willey

Get to know the teachers behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Manager and teacher, Paul Willey.

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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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How to Write a Teaching Resume (Plus What Most New Teachers Forget)

Wondering how to write a teaching resume? Take a look at a teacher resume example and tips to score that new teaching job!

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School Acronyms Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know

Acronyms used in schools got you confused? This list of school acronyms makes sense of all those letters!

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Easy Father's Day Craft Ideas for the Classroom Dads Will Love

Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day craft ideas.

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Bluey's Best Play-Based Learning Ideas

Love Bluey? Take a look at some of the best moments of play-based goodness from the popular children's cartoon series for dramatic play inspiration!

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Teacher Maternity Leave: A Planning Guide for Your Whole Pregnancy

This is the teacher maternity leave checklist you need in your life to get ready for your long-term substitute.

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First-Year Teacher Must-Haves: What the Veterans Wish Someone Told Them

Preparing your classroom as a first-year teacher, here are the must-haves the veterans wish someone had told them to buy!

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How to Prevent Summer Brain Drain: Resources for Teachers

Teachers can prevent summer brain drain too. Here are some activities to keep your students' math and reading skills up all summer long!

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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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Positive Feedback for Students (with Examples)

Are you interested in helping your students embrace mistakes and learn from them? Read our tips (with examples!) for how to give positive feedback.

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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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Active Learning Resources to Get the Most Out of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! What better reason to do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity?

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Cheap and Cheerful Student Gifts for Teachers to Give at the End of the Year

Looking for great end of year gifts for students? Here are some ideas that are meaningful, inexpensive, and easy to create!

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9 End-Of-School Year Activities to Kick Off Summer Break

Teachers, these quick and fun summer-themed classroom activities will help you finish off your year just right!

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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 Appreciation Week | 20 Reasons Why Teachers Are Incredible

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to acknowledge educators for being incredible. Read on for 20 reasons why teachers and incredible, plus FREE downloadable thank you cards and gift tags.

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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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Butterfly Activities for Kids That Are Perfect for Spring

Fun and educational caterpillar and butterfly activities for kids to incorporate in your classroom.

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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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Lovable Mother's Day Craft Ideas for Kids | With Printable Templates

These heart-inspired Mother's Day crafts for kids are perfect classroom activities.

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Mother's Day Roses: A Fun Flower Craft for Kids And Science Lesson in One

Are you looking for a Mother's Day activity that kids can do no matter where they are? Take a look at this beautiful flower craft for kids!

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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!