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Featured Teaching Resources
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Meet Our Designer - Alyssa Creagh
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Graphic Designer, Alyssa Creagh.
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Why 'Word Guessing' is Not a Reading Strategy
Read all about why we should be discouraging our students to use word guessing as a strategy.
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Q and A: Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Classroom
Embedding First Nations perspectives is a priority in education. Read on to find out how you can support your learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging in reconciliation, respect, and recognition of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.
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Teachers: What Does Your Horoscope Say About Your Holidays?
Have you got your holidays mapped out with social events, or are you likely to spend it binging Netflix? Let's see what your horoscope has to say...
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!
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How to Create a Writing Workshop in your Classroom
The Writing Workshop is a popular method of teaching writing, backed by decades of research on how children learn to write. Find out how to use it in your classroom for writing success!
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Meet Our Teacher - Stephanie Mulrooney
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and in-house poet, Stephanie Mulrooney!
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Meet Our Teacher - Bronwyn Brady
Meet content creator and podcast host, Bronwyn Brady! Learn all about her teaching experience, passion for education, and her favourite blogs and podcasts over the last few years.
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Bop Tag: The Incredibly Inclusive Schoolyard Craze
Bop Tag, Mushroom Tag, Everyone's It, Stand Up Sit Down... many different names for this incredibly inclusive and fun outside game of tag.
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Meet Our Teacher - Holly Mitchell
Meet our lovely Early Years teacher, Holly! Get to know Holly's passion for teaching, her teaching background, and some of her favourite blogs published.
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Why You Should be Using Brain Teasers in the Classroom
Find out why you should be using visual brain teasers in your classroom. Brain teaser ideas for kids included.
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10 Little Secrets of a Teacher
The little secrets of a teacher exposed.
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Classroom Cleaning Hacks that are Safe and Effective
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
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How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
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Trending Teachers of TikTok: Your Guide
The teachers of TikTok are trending, and it's no wonder why! Take a look at these awesome teacher accounts!
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Easy Peasy Astronaut Craft for Kids
The cutest and easiest astronaut craft for kids going around! Everyone has access to paper plates, right?
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Teachers Share the Weirdest Gifts They Have Received
Kids say the darndest things... but, they give the strangest presents too! Check out some of these absolutely hysterical presents teachers have received from their students...
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Using a Peace Table for Classroom Dispute Resolution
Montessori-style peace tables are being adopted by mainstream classroom teachers to effectively teach young children conflict resolution skills!
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Teachers Share Their Best Bunnings Buys
We asked teachers for their favourite Bunnings items for the classroom and they came through with the goods!
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Why Your Teaching Besties are the Best! (F.R.I.E.N.D.S Edition)
We've all got those teaching besties that just totally get us - here's why we think teaching besties are the best!
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14 Educational Ways to Use Pop Its in the Classroom
Use your students' obsession with Pop Its to your advantage in the classroom with these educational activities using Pop Its.
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You're Mentoring a Student Teacher... Now What?
Are you looking for some advice on how to best mentor a student teacher?
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Meet Auggie: The School Therapy Dog Impacting Kids and Staff
Auggie is a school therapy dog that is bringing a smile to kids, staff and the school community daily.
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Why Teachers are Flocking to Aldi
There are many Aldi-obsessed teachers around - and we're not surprised! Check out some of these awesome purchases from teachers in the know...
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10 Ways to Use Pom Poms in the Classroom
Pom poms - do you have them hanging about? We've racked our brains and come up with 10 fun ways to use pom poms in the classroom so that you don't have to!
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher (Schitt's Creek Edition)
Need a good old belly laugh... here's the day in the life of a teacher - Schitt's Creek style.
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Fostering Positive Learning Dispositions In the Classroom
How do we encourage positive learning dispositions in our students? Your students will become engaged and motivated learners with these simple ideas.
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What is SATPIN? (Hints and Tips from a Teacher)
Everything you need to know about SATPIN and how to best introduce initial sounds to children.
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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.
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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!
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What Makes a Good Leader? | Leadership Skills for Primary Students
How can we teach our older students what makes a good leader? Leadership qualities can easily be taught in your classroom with these fun resources.
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21 Easy Ways to Teach Kids Organisational Skills
Are you wondering how to help your students develop their organisational skills in your classroom? These hints and tips may just help!