Teaching Ideas Teaching Resources

16 Hands On Phonics Games for the Classroom

This blog outlines some fantastic phonics resources and activity ideas that can be used in the classroom environment.

7 Benefits to Blogging in the Classroom

Blogging with your students in the classroom can be a fun and positive way to connect and share with parents on a regular basis.

Nine Nifty ways to use a Pack of Cards in the Classroom

Read this blog for nine simply nifty ways to use a pack of cards in your classroom. Everything you need to know...

5 Ways to Spark Imagination in the Classroom Using Writing Prompts

25 Social Stories To Use in the Mainstream Classroom

Social stories describe social situations or concepts in a layout that is clear and meaningful for children. Teach Starter have created 25 social stories, templates and pictures for the use in mainstream classrooms.

15 Handy Handwriting Hints and Resources

Some great hints and tips to add to your handwriting program.

9 Clever and Creative Ways to Use Paddle Pop Sticks in the Classroom

9 cheap, fun and effective ways to use paddle pop sticks for hands on activities in the classroom.

The Fundamental Building Blocks of Teaching Spelling

Developing a spelling program is not about students learning a list of words at home and taking a spelling test every Friday to determine how much they have managed to rote learn. Spelling is more than learning words...it's learning about words (Bush, 2008). Learning about words and how to spell them is not done in one exposure and that's it! It's about multiple, meaningful exposures to the English language.

Is Dictation Just an Old-Fashioned Teaching Strategy?

How many teachers still use dictation as a teaching tool in their classrooms? How many teachers would consider dictation a waste of time, boring for the students, a ‘teacher-centred’ task?

Relief Teaching Tips and Advice for Australian Teachers

Are you starting out this school year as a relief teacher?

A Guide to the English Language System

Whether you are a new teacher, an experienced teacher or a parent, understanding the English language system can be very confusing. This blog post will outline some of the terms that are commonly used in the early years of schooling.

Opinion: Is it time to let cursive die?

Cursive handwriting is a dying craft.