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Easy At-Home Science Experiments for Kids
These at-home science experiments for kids are easy to recreate and don't cost the Earth! Best of all, they're FUN!
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The Ultimate List of Must-Haves this Summer
Teachers - you deserve to spoil yourselves with one of these summer must-haves!
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What Are Sound Buttons? | A Teacher's Guide
Do you use sound buttons in your classroom? Read all about them and download our decodable flashcards today.
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15 Jolly Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids
Too soon? It's never too early to get some creative writing happening in the classroom. Check out our super cute Christmas writing prompts for kids...
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Grammar Worksheets for the Early Years Classroom
The ultimate collection of grammar worksheets for the early years classroom.
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How to Inspire Reluctant Children to Write (7 Fresh Ideas)
7 fantastic ideas for how to encourage and inspire reluctant children to write in the classroom.
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Apostrophe Activities and Resources Your Students Will Love!
Are you looking for some fun and engaging apostrophe activities? This blog is filled to the brim with fantastic ideas and resources.
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Engaging Biography Lesson Activities (+ Interview Skills for Kids!)
Did you know biographical texts can be AMAZING? That's with the right biography lesson activities, that is! Take a look at our NEW unit plan!
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Books About Body Safety for Kids
Children's literature to help teachers discuss and educate young children about body safety.
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11 Hints and Tips to Help Correct Letter Confusion (Letter Reversal)
Here are some great ideas to help your students with letter confusion and letter reversals.
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Improving Student Vocabulary | Engaging Teaching Resources
Improve student vocabulary with these hands-on teaching resources. Plus, tips and tricks to help your students acquire new vocabulary!
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Fabulous Fairy Tale Activities for Kids (Podcast and Video Included)
Fairy Tales - they enrapture kids, boost their imagination and transport them to another world! Here's your ultimate collection of Fairy Tale activities for kids.
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Making Literacy Lessons Fun with Comic Strips
We've got all the tips you need for making literacy lessons fun with comic strips! Teaching reading and writing with comic strips has never been more fun.
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Primary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in primary school.
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14 Sensational Sentence Structure Resources and Activities
Read this blog for some of our top sentence structure resources and activities for the classroom.
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10 Virtual Learning Expectations (Video for Kids!)
Don't overlook virtual learning expectations as you deliver your online lessons! These 10 tips will help your class stay on track with their learning.
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15 Marvellous Muffin Tray Activities for the Classroom
We've baked up some delightful muffin tray activities for the classroom... you won't be able to top these!
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12+ Fresh and Fun Spring Activities for Kids
Get into the 'spring' of things with your class with these 12+ fresh and fun Spring activities for kids!
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Social-Emotional Learning for Kids (Social Stories Included)
Helping develop social-emotional learning in kids is important in the classroom environment. This blog highlights printable resources and ideas to help with this learning journey.
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Colour Coding Ideas for the Classroom (Why Teachers Love It!)
Colour coding in the classroom isn't just fun - it serves a purpose! Check out these cool colour coding ideas for the classroom...
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Be the Coolest Teacher Around (Bitmoji in the Classroom)
There are so many fun ways you can use your Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!
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What Teachers Should Know About the Science of Reading Research
Have you heard about the Science of Reading research? We've simplified some of the main points for you in this blog...
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The Cone and Cylinder Debate!
Do cones and cylinders have edges and faces? The debate is cleared up in this blog.
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Time Chunking: Survival Tips for Busy Teachers
What is time chunking and how does it help teachers feel less "over it" and more "on it"?
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Meet the Teach Starter US Team!
Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.
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Creating an Inclusive Classroom | Diversity Heart Art Activity
Are you on the look out for a fun art activity to teach your kids about diversity? Help create an inclusive classroom with the Diversity Heart art activity.
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The Most Adorable Gratitude Cards for Kids
The most adorable gratitude cards for kids! Download the templates for some warm and fuzzies.
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Phonological Awareness Screening Test for the Classroom
Use this phonological screening test to gain a greater understanding of how your students are progressing.
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Food Sustainability and Nutrition Education with OzHarvest's FEAST
Are you interested in inspiring your students with nutrition education, food sustainability and making a difference?
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Hacks to Help Students Catch Up on Missed Work
Make classroom routine a breeze, even when students are absent! Follow our hints on how to manage and help students catch up on missed work in your classroom.
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11 Ways to Play (The Importance of Play in Childhood Development)
Have your children been engaging in more play than usual lately? It may be comforting to know the importance of play in childhood development - and how it can look!
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Sight Word Game | Minimal Set up and Kids LOVE it!
A sight word game that has minimal set up and your kids will be begging you to play!