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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3-2-1 Exit Ticket Template
Test your students' knowledge at the end of class with this 3-2-1 exit ticket template.
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Mixed Operations Minute Math Booklet (Higher-Level Version)
Incorporate this mental math drills booklet into your math lesson warm-up (or assessment) routine.
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Virtual Background for Teachers - Ancient Greece Theme
Download the Ancient Greece virtual background image for recording videos for students, as video wallpaper when meeting with parents on a video conference, and more.
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Periodic Table of Education Acronyms
Use this guide as a reference for the many acronyms used in education.
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Teacher Crate Labels for Missing Work & Early Finishers
Organize your classroom and establish clear routines with this set of 3 crate labels.
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While You Were Gone – Substitute Template
Print this "while the teacher was gone" template for your sub to fill out when you are away.
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Tangram Pieces
A set of tangram pieces.
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American Sign Language - Pennant Banners
American sign language pennant banners that include letters, numbers, and punctuation that can be customized for personalized bulletin boards and signs in your classroom.
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Multiplication Facts - Student Data Tracker
Help your students track their progress in mastering multiplication facts with this template.
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Classroom Morning Routine and Agenda Slides
Use these cute, simple Google Slides morning routine slides to display important information for the day.
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Substitute Teaching Folder Cover and Dividers
A collection of templates to organize your classroom substitute teaching folder.
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Phonics Assessment - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Test your students' knowledge of the uppercase and lowercase letters in the alphabet with this assessment kit.
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4th Grade Reading Fluency Passages
Assess student fluency with a printable pack of reading fluency passages for 4th grade.
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Guided Writing Groups - Progress Tracker
Track student progress during guided writing sessions with this template.
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Printable Protractor Templates
Teach your students how to measure angles using a protractor with these 180° and 360° printable protractor templates.
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Numbers in American Sign Language Poster — Numbers 0–10
Post the numbers in American Sign Language on your classroom wall so students have an easy reference!
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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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Decimals and Percentages Assessment
Assess students' knowledge of various decimals and percentages concepts with this four-page worksheet.
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Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Quiz
Assess your students' knowledge of alternative energy sources with a printable Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Quiz.
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Digital SLP Caseload Data Collection Sheets - Google Sheets
Use a digital Speech Therapy Data Sheets to track student data, parent meetings, schedules, and more!
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Parent Communication Log Templates
Download a printable parent communication log template pack to help you track and note parent contacts throughout the school year.
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Name 5 Things - Calming Strategy Task Cards
Use the ‘Name 5 Things’ Calming Strategy in your classroom to help students regain self-control with printable calming activity task cards.
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Subtraction Fact Fluency Assessments
Assess and track subtraction fact fluency with a printable Math Fact Fluency program for subtraction facts.
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Tiered Tracker for Student Intervention Template
Track student progress and response to intervention with a handy Student Intervention Tracking Data Sheet.
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'A Walk in the Park' - Dinosaur Bulletin Board for Back to School
Kick off a 'dino-mite' new year with a fun back to school Dinosaur Bulletin board display.
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I Need a Break - Choice Boards
Help upset students regulate their emotions in the classroom with our printable ‘I Need a Break!’ choice boards.
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Bathroom Rules Poster Pack
Reinforce expectations for behavior in the restroom with a printable Bathroom Rules Sign Pack.
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Classroom Helpers Bulletin Board Design Set
Help your classroom helpers keep track of their classroom responsibilities with printable bulletin board set.
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Jungle Theme Classroom Door Decorating Pack
Create a wildly fun Jungle Theme Classroom Door with our printable Jungle Classroom Door Decorating Kit.
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Ocean Theme Classroom Door Decorating Kit
Dive into a new year and welcome your students to class with an Ocean Theme Classroom Door Decor Pack.
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Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Pickle - Fast Finisher Bulletin Board
Keep fast finishers learning and growing with our Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Pickle Fast Finishers Bulletin Board Display.
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"I Wonder..." Wall - Bulletin Board - Inquiry Display
Promote scientific thinking in your classroom with an interactive, brainstorming "Wonder Wall" classroom display.