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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Assessment Rubric - Historical Recounts
An assessment rubric designed to help teachers to assess students' historical recounts.
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Reciprocal Teaching - Role Posters
Teach the 4 reciprocal teaching roles to your students with this poster set.
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Writing Center Rotation Board
Set up a writing stations rotation chart for your students to reference with this display kit.
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Spelling Center Rotation Board
Set up a spelling stations rotation chart for your students to reference with this display kit.
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The Dewey Decimal System Poster
Explain the Dewey Decimal system with a printable poster created to complement your library lesson plan!
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4th and 5th Grade Concepts of Time Assessment
Assess your students' knowledge of elapsed time, reading schedules, and reading timelines with a Concepts of Time Test.
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Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Tool - Grade 5
A set of 5 grammar and punctuation assessment tools suited to Grade 5 students.
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Learning Objective Sentence Starters - Cute Monsters
Use these cute monsters learning objective slips as displays on your whiteboard.
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Cactus and Sombrero Birthday Bulletin Board Set
Create a cactus and sombrero-themed birthday bulletin board for your classroom.
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Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Tool - Grade 3
A set of 5 grammar and punctuation assessment tools suited to grade 3 students.
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Numeracy Assessment Tool - Grade 5
A set of 6 numeracy assessment tools suited to Grade 5 students
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Free Counting From 1 to 10 Activity — Hands And Numbers Template
Teach counting from 1 to 10 and one-to-one correspondence with a creative (and free) printable activity for preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade.
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Learning Scale and Self-Assessment Checklists
Have your students reflect on their work and effort using this self-assessment learning scale.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 8 - Writing
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Writing Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 8 - Speaking & Listening
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Speaking & Listening Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 8 - Reading: Literature
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Literature Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 8 - Reading: Informational Text
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Informational Text Common Core Standards.
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Decimals and Percentages Assessment
Assess students' knowledge of various decimals and percentages concepts with this four-page worksheet.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 8 - Language
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Language Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 7 - Writing
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Writing Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 7 - Speaking & Listening
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Speaking & Listening Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 7 - Reading: Literature
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Literature Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 7 - Reading: Informational Text
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Informational Text Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 7 - Language
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Language Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Writing
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Writing Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Speaking & Listening
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Speaking & Listening Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Reading: Literature
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Literature Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Reading: Informational Text
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Informational Text Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Language
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Language Common Core Standards.
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Time To Eat – Lunch Procedures Mini Book
Teach your students appropriate cafeteria rules and procedures with a printable Time to Eat Social Stories booklet.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Kindergarten - Writing
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Writing Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Kindergarten - Speaking & Listening
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Speaking & Listening Common Core Standards.