Featured Teaching Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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!

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.

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...

DIY Board Games for the Classroom

Are you looking for educational board games to use in the classroom? Find out how you can create your own by using our board game template! Make your classroom buzz!

Podcast News From Teach Starter HQ (September 2019)

Join us each week as we explore relevant issues, chat with inspiring teachers and have a good belly laugh.

5 Reasons You Need a Teacher Bestie

Do you have teacher besties? Here are 5 amazing reasons why you need a teacher best friend in your life!

How to Set Up A Successful Home Reading Program

Follow these simple steps to create a successful home reading program in your classroom today!

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (August 2019)

Teacher Appreciation | A Teacher Whose Passion is Contagious

If you are needing a little pick me up or inspiration, read all about Ally Lovejoy and her passion for teaching.

7 Dollar Tree Hacks for Classroom Organization

Take your classroom organization and decoration to the next level with the ultimate Dollar Tree classroom hacks.

Informative Writing | Teaching Tips and Unit Plans

Are you teaching informative writing? Read this article for must-have tips, teaching resources and unit plans!