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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Read the Room - Classroom Labels With Pictures
Label where school supplies and equipment are housed in your classroom with free printable classroom labels with pictures.
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Printable Blank Number Line - 0-120
Create personal number lines for use in math lessons with a printable blank number line template for numbers from 1-120.
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Free Printable Graph Paper — 1 cm Squares
A piece of 1cm square graph paper to be used in a multitude of ways.
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Currently Reading Signs
Proudly display to everyone in the school what your class is currently reading with this set of 16 reading signs.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Ratios & Proportional Relationships Common Core Standards.
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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 Reading Groups - Text Tracker
Track the texts used in each of your guided reading groups 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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Cupcake Birthday Bulletin Board
Create a cupcake-themed birthday display for your classroom.
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Testing in Progress Sign Bundle
Use these printable Testing in Progress signs to alert those outside your classroom to keep their voices down while your students are testing.
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Fluency Reading Passages - 5th Grade
Assess student fluency with a printable pack of reading fluency passages for 5th grade.
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Free Printable Password Tracker Template
Grab a free password tracker printable to help your students keep track of their computer login information.
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Classroom Wish List - Card Set
Set up a Classroom Donation Station at Meet Your Teacher Night with our printable classroom donation card set.
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Behavior Sticker Charts - Stars
Reward positive behavior with printable sticker charts!
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Trash, Recycle, and Compost Posters
Remind your students where to put their waste with these trash, recycling, and compost posters.
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Coping With Change - Social Story Mini Book
A social story to develop coping skills for when there is a change in the routine.
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12-Hour Clock Template
A template for an interactive clock that displays hours, minutes, and wording.
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Genius Hour Teacher Notes
A set of teaching notes to support implementation of the six-step Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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2nd Grade Common Core Standards Checklist - ELA
Keep track of standards covered and content mastered with a handy 2nd-grade ELA Common Core Standards Tracker.
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4th Grade Math Standards Tracker - CCSS
Track content covered and standards mastered with a printable 4th Grade Common Core Math Standards checklist.
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Printable Classroom Signs for Learning Stations
Create a print-rich and kid-friendly environment in your classroom with printable Classroom Area Signs.
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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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ELA Common Core Standards Checklists - 1st Grade
Track your ELA curriculum coverage with a set of printable 1st Grade Common Core ELA Standards Checklists.
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Teacher Computer Desktop Wallpapers
Organize your computer desktop with bright and cheery motivational desktop backgrounds for teachers!
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Medial L Words - List & Flashcards
Practice reading and articulating Medial L words with a list of 50 words and accompanying illustrated flash cards.
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Place Value Charts — Printable Math Mats
Practice place value concepts, addition, and subtraction with a printable set of free place value charts.
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Ten Frame - Printable Templates
Print a set of 10 blank ten frames to use in various math lessons.
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Classroom Practices to Promote a Green Future - A Teacher's Guide
Create a more sustainably-friendly classroom with this 18-page teacher's guide.
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Fraction Strips
Promote hands-on learning in your classroom with this set of printable fraction strips.
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Learning Target - Teacher Bulletin Board Display Templates
Set clear expectations for each lesson with this set of Learning Objectives Posters.
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Test Data Progress Trackers
Help your students track their progress throughout the school year with this set of 6 datasheets.
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Parent-Teacher Conference Documentation Form
Use this printable Teacher-Parent Conference Form to organize your parent-teacher conferences ahead of time and keep accurate and detailed records of parent communication.