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Winter Olympics Classroom Activities and Resources
Aside from medal tally maths, find out what else your students can learn from the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Why Bookwork Expectations for Kids are Important
Why high standard bookwork expectations are important in the classroom.
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Teachers' Favourite Breathing Exercises for Kids (Plus Videos)
Taking 5-minutes to focus on some deep breathing exercises for kids could just be the difference between a good day and a not-so-good day.
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Teacher Life in 2022: How it's Going So Far
Teacher life in 2022 is off to a smashing start!
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15 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible, and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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14 Teacher Tips for Curating a Teacher Wardrobe
Check out these hints and tips from teachers in the know about how to best curate your teacher wardrobe.
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Teacher Shoes | The Ultimate Guide for Comfort, Fun and Fashion
Here's your ultimate shoe guide for comfort, fashion and a splash of teacher fun to boot!
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20 Practical Graduate Teacher Tips
To help set you up for success for your first year of teaching - check out these practical graduate teacher tips from an experienced teacher.
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10 Ways Teachers Can Support Shy Students
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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33 Summer Holiday Teacher Reads
Are you looking for a good book to read over the break? Check out this list of 33 teacher reads!
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Spotlight Teacher Hacks You'll Love!
A trip to Spotlight might be in order with these super awesome teacher hacks!
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Teachers: The Best Netflix Series to Binge (Holiday Edition)
Want to know what other teachers are binge-watching over the holidays? Read on...
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5 Totally Fridge-Worthy Elf Crafts for Kids
These absolutely adorable elf crafts for kids are the perfect addition to your final weeks of school.
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Teachers Share Cringeworthy Home Readers
Get ready to be absolutely shocked with these jaw-dropping home readers sent to us by teachers!
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Fun Classroom Party Games for Kids
It's time to finalise those report cards and have some fun with your students using our classroom party games ideas.
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How to Make a Magic Memory Photo Cube
This gorgeous memory photo cube is a wonderful memento your students can take home and keep for years to come.
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End-of-Year Checklist for Teachers
We know teachers love a good checklist - so, make sure you're on track with this end-of-year checklist for teachers.
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Sound Boxes (Elkonin Boxes) vs Word Shape Boxes
How Elkonin Boxes (aka Sound Boxes) can transform your literacy instructions.
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What Teachers Should Know About the Show 'Squid Game'
Have your students been exposed to Squid Game? Here's some teacher tips for dealing with this emerging situation.
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8 Tips for Transitioning Students Back to Face-to-Face Learning
Are you wondering where to start with transitioning students back to face-to-face learning after remote learning? These helpful tips are sure to get your creative juices flowing.
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10 Visual Brain Teasers Kids will Love!
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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The Little Bush School - 1 Teacher, 19 Kids and Lots of Love
This little bush school located on the edge of a National park has 1 teacher, 19 kids and lots of love!
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How to Help Kids Write (Implementing a Writing Office)
Are you looking for a fun and differentiated way to help kids write? Creating a Writing Office is the perfect resource to help kids during the writing process.
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School Report Cards During COVID-19 (Includes Comment Bank)
Are you feeling stuck and confused with school report cards during COVID-19? Check out this blog for hints and tips and downloadable resources to help!
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Reggio Emilia Approach in the Classroom
The Reggio Emilia approach is starting to filter through primary schools, especially in the early years, and I can see why! But, how is it possible to incorporate elements of this learning philosophy into a classroom with a strict curriculum to adhere to?
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids (Animal Rings)
The cutest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami finger rings!
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6 Organisation Tips from The Home Edit Show (Classroom Edition)
'Get Organised with The Home Edit' is a current obsession of ours in the Teach Starter office. So, we decided to bring their awesome organisation tips into the classroom!
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How to Create Google Slides from PDFs (For Google Classroom)
Are you wanting to know how to create Google Slides from PDFs? It's super easy!
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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...
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21 Theme Day Ideas for Remote Learning
Some fun theme ideas for any teachers in the midst of remote teaching!
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5 Ways to Create LGBTQ-Safe Classrooms and Culture
Making our classrooms safe places for LGBTQ students is a priority. Here are 5 tips to show you're an ally and a friend, and to help your students do the same!
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When Teaching Feels Like You're Competing at the Olympics
The different emotions you'd feel competing at the Olympics can totally be relatable for teachers, right?