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In the Classroom Teaching Resources
Teachers can spend more time in their classroom than any other place in their daily lives. Which is why we know that managing your students’ learning spaces is important. Not only that, but keeping your classroom organized makes a big difference to student behavior and how smoothly your daily routines will run.
Here you'll find our teacher team's best classroom organization tips and tricks, along with classroom inspiration, display and decor ideas, and more. We'll help you figure out flexible seating and set up a rich visible learning environment.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mindful Communication Activities for Kids
Mindful communication is a skill that is challenging for many to grasp. Here are some great tips for teaching kids to be considerate and empathetic in their dealings with their peers.
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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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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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Blurt Buttons | A Fun Way to Curb Calling Out in the Classroom
Blurt Buttons are a bright, fun classroom management strategy to help banish blurting out and manage impulsiveness and noise at school.
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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!
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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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Grammar Worksheets for the Early Years Classroom
The ultimate collection of grammar worksheets for the early years classroom.
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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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7 Tips for Organising a Teacher's Desk
Everything was in order, until... the paperwork started coming in! Find out how to keep your teacher desk organised.
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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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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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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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Working Memory in Kids (Printable Resources and Activities)
This blog will highlight how to foster and develop a child's working memory through activities and games in the classroom environment.
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Making the Most of Teaching From Home (Home Classroom Inspiration!)
Are you teaching from home for the foreseeable future! You are a superstar! We'd love to help you out with these inspirational tips from teachers like you.