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What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom

What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Read this informative blog for ideas on how to support this learning condition in your classroom.

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.

The Must-Read Blog for Teacher-Parents

Are you a teacher and a parent who wears many hats? Here are some hints and tips for managing your time from teacher-parents themselves.

52 Teaching Acronyms Used By Teachers

Popular teaching acronyms used by current teachers in the know - all in one spot!

What's the Deal with the 4-Day School Week?

Have you heard the buzz about the 4-day school week? Growing in popularity across the US, we break down the pros and cons of a shortened teaching week.

How to Make a Space-themed Invitation to Play (Sensory Play)

This space-themed invitation to play is super easy to set up and will have little hands and little minds entertained for hours!

Brisbane Teacher Meet-Up 2019: Our Most Uplifting Meet-Up Yet!

Take a look back at our 2019 Teacher Meet-Up at Aether Brewing in Brisbane!

11 Ways to Celebrate Student Success

Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these 11 brilliant ways to make your students shine.

Maths Warm-up Ideas for the Classroom (Easy to Set Up)

Are you looking for some fresh new and easy maths warm-up ideas for your classroom? Look no further...

10 Text Types for Upper Years | Teaching Resources

Find out how reading a wide range of text types can improve reading comprehension and nurture a love of reading and writing.

Meet Our Designer - John Causley

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

#teacherdesk - Amazing Teacher Desk Organisation Goals!

What are your teacher desk organisation goals next term? Take a look at these #teacherdesk goals for ideas and inspiration!

The Alphabet Activity You'll Want to Get Your Hands On

If you're an early years teacher, this alphabet activity has been created with you in mind! It's adorable, it's vibrant, and it's a definite crowd-pleaser.

10 Soccer Drill Task Cards to Make Coaching Easy

Soccer drills are essential to teach and learn soccer fundamentals. Make coaching easy with these soccer drill task cards for kids.

Cute Ways To Use a Class Mascot in the Classroom

Check out the fun ways you can utilise 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!

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.

10 Simple Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions in Class

Do you have students that don't ask questions in the classroom? Check out this list of ideas from an early years teacher in the know.

The Ultimate Parts of Speech Flip Book

Don't miss this parts of speech resource that will make teaching and learning grammar easy.

Teacher Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

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

Printable Resource to Help Students Verbalise Feelings

Printable resources to help students verbalise their emotions with feelings charts and flashcards using cute characters in different situations.

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.

Supporting Your Child Through Standardised Tests - Ideas for Parents

How do you best support your child through a period of standardised tests? Read our suggestions to get them (and you) through.

Active Learning Resources! | Getting Fit and Physical in the Classroom

Exercise isn't just for sports class! Do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity in the classroom.

Phonics Games Part 1 | Blend and Digraph Resources

Don't miss out on these engaging and effective phonics games that your students will love. Plus an essential download for teaching consonant digraphs and blends.

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.

Engaging Procedural Text Activities for Older Students

When teaching procedural text activities for older students, don't go for the rushed and boring! Give these exciting activities a try!

Expanding Sentences | How To Improve Student Writing

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

#teachernails | Teacher Nail Art is a Thing!

Teacher nail art-inspiration! If you're a painted nail kinda person - this blog's for you!

7 Tips for Welcoming a New Student Into an Established Classroom

Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!