Teacher Tools Teaching Resources
Explore the ultimate teacher tools collection, created by teachers for teachers like you! From classroom set-up and decorating to seating arrangements, writing lesson plans to communicating with parents, this collection has everything you need to load your teacher toolkit for the coming school year.
Browse meet the teacher materials, substitute teacher planning documents, and so much more — all created with your classroom and your teaching needs in mind!
Meet the Teachers Behind the Tools
Teach Starter's teacher tools were all created by elementary and middle school teachers who have walked the hallways just like you and understand the juggling act of managing everything from instructional delivery to lesson planning, plus student assessment, communication with parents and students and … the list goes on!
Teachers from across the country have contributed tools to this collection, and each resource has undergone a careful review by a member of our team to ensure it's ready for your classroom.
You'll find printables for decorating your classroom and performing your formative assessments, plus digital resources already designed in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint for easy integration with your district learning management system.
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16 Inventive Desk Name Plate Ideas for Teachers
These desk name plate ideas are a hit with teachers! Your students won't pick and peel at their desks with these creative and quirky decorating ideas.
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How to Prep for a Substitute Teacher So You're Never Caught Off Guard
Find out how to create sub plans, what to leave for a sub and more teacher tips!
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19 First Day of School Ideas + Printables for Teachers!
Explore these fun first day of school activities and printables teachers can use for an easy transition back to the classroom.
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8 Classroom Seating Arrangements Teachers Love
Are you struggling to set-up your classroom? Check out these tried and tested classroom desk arrangement ideas to get you inspired!