Featured Teaching Resources

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?

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?

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!

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.

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!

Team Building Activities for Kids | Get Your Students Working Together!

Your students will absolutely love this team building activity - get them working together in a fun and exciting way!

How to Motivate Students: Building Independence

Read these 5 tips and tricks on how to motivate students! Building independence in the classroom has never been easier.

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!

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (July 2019)

Catch up on all that's been happening on Australia's top teaching podcast, For the Love of Teaching by Teach Starter, in the month of July!

Meet Our Designer - John Causley

Meet John Causley, one of our talented designers and check out some of his amazing work.

Cute Ways To Use a Class Mascot in the Classroom

Check out the fun ways you can utilize a class mascot in the classroom, more than just a take-home writing task.

20+ Resources for Teaching Money and Financial Mathematics

These amazing downloadable resources will give your students the real-world skills they need to know all about money and financial mathematics!

Teacher Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

This selection of amazing dollar store teacher hacks are so Instagram worthy, you'll be jumping in your car and driving to your nearest shop in no time.

20 Play Based Learning Ideas for the Curriculum Aligned Classroom

Take a look at these inspirational play based learning experiences for your classroom - and they're curriculum aligned to boot!

8 Powerful Student-Led Discussion Strategies

Encourage creativity and collaboration in your classroom! These student-led discussion strategies will have your students engaged and thinking.

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (May 2019)

For the Love of Teaching is being praised by teachers for its fresh perspective, inspirational guests and uplifting vibes. Find out what's coming up on the show.

Meet Our Designer - Fleur Callaghan

The third illustration in our monthly Teach Starter homepage feature illustration series! Meet the designer of our May illustration, Fleur Kennish.

Expanding Sentences | Resource Download To Improve Writing

Hints, tips, and resources to help improve your students' writing by encouraging them to expand their sentences with descriptive language.

Post Holiday Blues | How to Beat Them

Are you suffering from post holiday blues? It's time to take charge and beat the blues with everything from positive self-talk to Mocktail Monday, from tricking your brain to dumping an old habit!

Procrastination | How to Overcome It with Action

The ultimate teachers guide to understanding what procrastination is, why we do it and how to replace procrastination with action.

Mr D Will Shock and Delight in the New Podcast Series by Teach Starter: Friday Funnies.

When it comes to strange and hilarious things kids do and say, he's seen (and heard) it all! So what did one sweet, little kindergarten child say to stop Joe in his tracks?

11 Easy Ideas for Teaching with Technology

Interactives, podcasts and iPads, oh my! Have you used these in your lessons? Take a look at these super-easy ideas for teaching with technology!