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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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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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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?
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DIY Board Games for the Classroom
Are you looking for educational board games to use in the classroom? Find out how you can create your own by using our board game template! Make your classroom buzz!
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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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World Space Week 2018 is Ready for Take-Off!
World Space Week is approaching and there's no need to plow through the depths of space to find engaging classroom resources! Teach Starter has everything you need in our World Space Week Resource Collection.
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Roald Dahl Day 2017
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. These primary comprehension activities explore the life of the man behind stories.
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25 Ideas and Resources for Teaching Comprehension in the Classroom
This blog article will outline how I tackled the teaching of comprehension skills in my classroom.
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Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (May 2019)
For the Love of Teaching is being praised by teachers for its fresh perspective, inspirational guests and uplifting vibes. Find out what's coming up on the show.
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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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All About Water - Simple Science Experiments
Why do icebergs float? How does salinity affect the different layers of the ocean? Use these two easy science experiments for kids to introduce how water density and temperature affect ecosystems, sustainability and the environment.
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Positive Feedback for Students (with Examples)
Are you interested in helping your students embrace mistakes, and learn from them? Read our tips (with examples!) for how to give positive feedback.
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Setting Up Your Classroom - Where To Begin?
Looking around an empty classroom at the beginning of a new school year can be daunting...but it also presents a fantastic opportunity!
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Cool New Resource Alert! Inference Comics
New resources plus fresh ideas equal classrooms that buzz! Check out this awesome comprehension skill activity...
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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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Sharing Responsibility in the Classroom | Classroom Jobs
Students love responsibility and thrive on being trusted to do jobs. Here are 6 steps to successfully assign classroom jobs.
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Number Talks Cards - Your New Maths Warm Up
Give your numeracy lessons a shakeup with these amazing task cards! Number Talks Cards are all you need for your maths warm up.
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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.
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The Real Power of Social Media for Teachers
Find out how three teachers from across America coordinated their own relief effort via social media after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana.
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20 Practical Things Graduate Teachers Should Know
I remember that daunting, yet exciting feeling I had as I walked through school on my first day... not as a student this time, as a graduate teacher, with my own class.
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Separation Anxiety Tips for Classroom Teachers
Separation anxiety is super common in the early years. Find out some helpful tips for supporting your students here!
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Learn and Play Spots | Printable Resource Used with Sticky Carpet Dots
Your kids will be begging you to play these Learn and Play Spots using velcro carpet dots.
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Inspiring International Women's Day Resources and Activities
Don't just post a selfie on social media with words of solidarity, use these free teaching resources in your classroom and make your #pressforprogress a significant one!
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Why Teachers Are Adopting Sound Walls Over Word Walls
Sound walls in the classroom are gaining a lot of attention amongst teachers - read all about them and why some teachers are choosing sound walls over word walls.
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World Wildlife Day Activities for Kids (2020)
World Wildlife Day activities for kids are a great way to talk about endangered animals and how we can protect all creatures great and small.
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom
Do you want to know the five best plants to keep in the classroom? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants!
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Phonics Games Part 2 | Active Games to Accelerate Learning
With a little bit of imagination, phonics games can be high energy and action packed to maximise learning. Check out these brilliant ideas for phonics games to make your classroom buzz!
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Create a Smack of Jellyfish with this Craft Template!
Did you know that the collective noun for a group of jellyfish is "smack"? Use this jellyfish craft template for a fun under the sea activity!
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A Teacher’s Guide to Making Composite Classrooms Great
If you find yourself assigned a multi-age class, here are a 3 "must haves" to make your composite class great.
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12 Dynamic Ways to Use Giant Dice in the Classroom
This giant dice blog is simply the best! One educational tool used twelve different ways...the options are endless!
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8 Amazing Children's Books and Activities for International Women's Day
Here are 8 amazing children's books, with matching activity ideas, that you can share with your students on International Women's Day and all throughout the year!
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Editable Cards for Father's Day
Does one of your students have the World's Most Huggable Uncle? Check out these three Father's Day cards that you can edit using Microsoft Word!