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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.

How to Help Kids Focus in the Classroom

These simple, yet effective, activities are perfect to help kids focus.

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.

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...

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!

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.

50 Reasons Why You Need a Teach Starter Account

Teachers - you won't want to miss this one-off deal!!

Getting-to-Know-You Activities for Distance Learning

Stop looking! Here are some super cool getting-to-know-you activities for distance learning.

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!

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!

Meet the Teach Starter US Team!

Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.

International Day of Friendship Activities for Kids (2020)

These gorgeous resources can be used with your class in celebration of International Day of Friendship.

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.

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.

Teacher Immunity, Kids and COVID, and Teaching Remotely

Bringing you up to date on all things education in April and May! For the Love of Teaching is a favorite teacher podcast.

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.

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!

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.

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?

Tips To Reduce Germs in the Classroom

The number of germs that get shared on a daily basis within your classroom is scary! These visual ways to show how germs are spread are fantastic for primary school students.

40 Activities and Ideas to Set up Literacy Groups

Are you wondering the best ways of teaching literacy to your class? Here's your 'how-to' guide for setting up and organzing literacy rotations.

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.

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?

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (December Update)

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.

Tricks in 60 Ticks | Fun Classroom Party Games

It's time to have some fun with your students using our classroom party game ideas!

Meet Our Designer - Pru Earl

Read all about one of our very talented designers, Pru Earl.

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (November Update)

This month, For the Love of Teaching released its 100th episode! So to celebrate, we caught up with our first ever guest, author Gabbie Stroud, to talk about her new book Dear Parents.

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!

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.

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (October Update)

Join us for a monthly wrap-up of For the Love of Teaching episodes and a preview of what's to come on so many teachers' favorite podcast - for teachers by teachers!

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...