Featured Teaching Resources

26 Bits of First Year Teaching Advice You Can Actually Use in a Classroom

This first year teaching advice that you can actually use in the classroom comes from veteran teachers!

8 End of Year Activities Perfect for Distance Learning and Hybrid Classrooms

These end of year school activities are perfect for distance learning and hybrid classrooms to wind down the year!

Why Sensory Pathways Are Changing School Hallways for Good

Absent Students? Here's How to Help Them Catch Up!

Make classroom routine a breeze, even when students are absent! Follow our hints on how to manage and help students catch up on missed work.

How to Get Organized for Report Cards (The Ultimate Time-Saving Tip)

Do you love the slow slog of collecting data for report cards? Neither do we! Take a look at this hack to save yourself time and make reporting time easier.

11 Easy Ways to Help Students Manage Perfectionism

Do you have perfectionist students in your classroom? Find out how you can provide support in the classroom with 11 easy and effective teaching ideas.

If 'Ironic' Were Written by Teachers Instead of Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette's Ironic is iconic. But what if it were re-written by teachers? It hits a little different!

Teachers Are Using "Among Us" in Seriously Clever Ways in the Classroom

Teacher-approved ideas for using Among Us for social and emotional learning, classroom management, and more!

Teacher TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!

These TED Talks for teachers are guaranteed to inspire ... and probably make you laugh.

Teacher Mental Health Tips You Can't Afford to Ignore

Teacher mental health is important. Here are 5 practical tips to ensure teacher well-being and happiness!

9 Clever Ways to Use Pom-Poms in the Classroom

Got pom-poms? Put these fuzzy balls to work in the classroom with these clever craft ideas!

10 Reasons Taylor Swift Would Make a Great Teacher

In the unlikely event that Taylor Swift fancied a career change, wouldn't she make a marvelous teacher?

A Day in the Life of a Teacher (Schitt's Creek Edition)

Need a good belly laugh to get you through the week? Here's the day in the life of a teacher - Schitt's Creek style!

Apostrophe Activities and Resources Your Students Will Love!

Are you looking for some fun and engaging apostrophe activities? This blog is filled to the brim with fantastic ideas and resources.

Inauguration Day Activities for Kids (Lesson Ideas)

Are you looking for meaningful Inauguration Day activities for your students? You've come to the right spot...

How to Inspire Reluctant Children to Write (7 Fresh Ideas)

7 fantastic ideas for how to encourage and inspire reluctant children to write in the classroom.

Social-Emotional Activities for Blended Learning

It can be hard to deliver social-emotional activities during blended learning. Follow these ideas that are perfect for the classroom AND online learning.

Improving Student Vocabulary | Engaging Teaching Resources

Improve student vocabulary with these hands-on teaching resources. Plus tips and tricks on how to use them in your classroom!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.