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Featured Teaching Resources
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15 Marvelous Muffin Tin Activities for the Classroom
We've baked up some delightful muffin tin activities for the classroom... you won't be able to top these!
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Making Literacy Lessons Fun with Comic Strips
We've got all the tips you need for making literacy lessons fun with comic strips! Teaching reading and writing with comic strips has never been more fun.
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How to Help Kids Focus in the Classroom
These simple, yet effective, activities are perfect to help kids focus.
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How to Engage Students After a Big Break | 6 Helpful Tips
Do you need help with how to engage students when they come back to school after a long break? Here's 6 tips to help you with those reluctant learners.
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Working Memory in Kids (Printable Resources and Activities)
This blog will highlight how to foster and develop a child's working memory through activities and games in the classroom environment.
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How to Build Virtual Bingo for Kids (Using Google Slides)
Are you looking for some fun games to play during remote learning? Here's how to create virtual bingo for kids...
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11 Ways to Play (The Importance of Play in Childhood Development)
Have your children been engaging in more play than usual lately? It may be comforting to know the importance of play in childhood development - and how it can look!
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The Benefits of Imaginative Play in the Classroom
Do you let your young students participate in imaginative play? Read on to see the many benefits of including this in your classroom.
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Blended Learning | How to Make It Work
What exactly is blended learning, and how can you make it work for you and your students? Read our hints and tips for some great ideas!
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Getting-to-Know-You Activities for Distance Learning
Stop looking! Here are some super cool getting-to-know-you activities for distance learning.
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4 First-Day Activities for Distance Learning
On the lookout for fun activities for the upcoming school year? Whether you're doing in-school or distance learning, we've got the best first-day activities!
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How to Make An Origami Mini Star | Back-to-School Activity
Wishes hold hope for kids - this back-to-school activity encourages children to make a wish.
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Virtual Meet the Teacher | Easy Ideas and Resources
Are you stumped as to how to introduce yourself to your new class families - online? Look no further than these virtual meet the teacher ideas!
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Meet the Teach Starter US Team!
Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.
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Managing School-Related Anxiety for Teachers (Returning to School During COVID-19)
Are you feeling more than nervous butterflies about the impending school year? Read our helpful ideas for managing school-related anxiety for teachers!
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Creating an Inclusive Classroom | Diversity Heart Art Activity
Are you on the lookout for a fun art activity to teach your kids about diversity? Help create an inclusive classroom with the Diversity Heart art activity.
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Sunflower Paper Craft for Kids | Easy and Fun
The ultimate paper craft activity to welcome your students back to school! It's bright, cheerful, fun, and easy for kids.
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Keep Encouraging Students Through School Closures
Read this blog for creative ways to provide positive reinforcement to your students during school closures.
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Making the Most of Teaching From Home (Home Classroom Inspiration!)
Teaching from home for the foreseeable future makes you an absolute superstar! We'd love to help you out with these inspirational tips from teachers like you.
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How to Stay Connected with Students During School Closures
Creative new ways to maintain relationships and stay connected with your students during school closures.
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9 Essential Tips for Learning From Home
Find out how to take a balanced approach to learning from home. This article includes 9 essential tips along with teaching resources.
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20 Printable Sight Word Books for Little Learners
Essential printable sight word teaching resources for the classroom! Find out how Little Sight Word Books can change the way you teach and learn sight words forever!
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COVID-19: Teach Starter's Support for Schools, Teachers, Parents, and Students Affected
As the global impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, both our Teach Starter members' success in and out of the classroom, and our team’s well-being, is paramount. Our hearts go out to the people who have been affected and we appreciate those around the world who are on the front line working to contain the virus.
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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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How to Teach Reading | an Essential Guide
A research-based look into the essentials of teaching reading and the importance of looking at the big picture.
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NEW Interactive Wall Display | What's the Question?
This isn't just any classroom display! Get your students' brains buzzing with our NEW interactive wall display - What's the Question?
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All the Ways to Be Smart Activities for Kids
This beautifully illustrated and meaningful children's book is perfect all year round. Check out some of these wonderful 'All the Ways to be Smart' activities for kids.
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Tricks in 60 Ticks | Fun Classroom Party Games
It's time to have some fun with your students using our classroom party game ideas!
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5 Positive Reinforcement Ideas (Quality Time)
Are you looking for effective positive reinforcement strategies for your classroom? You can transform the culture of your classroom by trying one of these brilliant ideas!
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Using Natural Resources in the Classroom - Learning with Nature
Do you want to incorporate nature into your lessons? Read some of our fresh ideas on using natural resources in the classroom.
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Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids | Pencil Shaving Goodness
If you're looking for fun and easy crafts for kids... then this blog is for you! Trusty pencil shavings sparking creativity...
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DIY Board Games for the Classroom
Are you looking for educational board games to use in the classroom? Find out how you can create your own by using our board game template! Make your classroom buzz!