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Featured Teaching Resources
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Christmas Code Crackers | Whole Class Game
Challenge your students this Christmas with a code cracker whole class game. Your students will love these ridiculously mysterious puzzles for lower, middle and upper years.
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Classroom Advent Calendar | Christmas Holiday Count Down!
The count down to Christmas is on! How will you build excitement with your class? Why, create a classroom advent calendar, of course!
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End-of-Year Project Your Kids Will Adore!
Are you looking for a fantastic end-of-year project for your kids to do? Look no further...
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Christmas Logic Puzzles for Kids (Magical Mini-Mysteries!)
There'll be more mysteries to solve this Christmas than just what's hiding under the tree! Solve these Christmas logic puzzles for some magical fun.
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Random Acts of Kindness Christmas Edition (Classroom Display)
Christmas random acts of kindness classroom display? Yes, please!
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4 Sustainability Podcast Episodes to Inspire You (Teaching Edition)
Looking for some easy listening that will inspire and energise you to help the planet? Get your ears on these wonderful sustainability podcasts for teachers.
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World Kindness Day - 10 Ways to Teach Kids to Be Kind
World Kindness Day - Explore ten beautiful ways educators can inspire kindness, including downloadable kindness resources and activities for kids.
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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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The Ultimate Halloween Maths Activities (2020)
The spookiest maths group activities around! Get ready for some serious learning this Halloween.
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How to Teach Multiplication to Little Mathematicians (Curriculum-Aligned)
Repeated addition, equal groups and arrays are just some of the learning concepts we have included in this blog to discuss the best practice for how to teach multiplication to little learners.
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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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Amazing Visual Art Unit Plans (NEW Resources)
If visual art isn't your forte, then we've got what you need - check out these Visual Art Unit Plans for Lower, Middle and Upper Primary!
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Fabulous Fairy Tale Activities for Kids (Podcast and Videos 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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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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10 Ways to Calm Your Class After Lunch (Teacher Tips)
Finding ways to calm your class after lunch is a must in any classroom! Check out our top ten ideas featured in this blog.
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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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Gamified 3D Object Unit Plan (With Assessment!)
Calling all Shape Seekers! Take a look inside our newest 3D object unit plan - jam-packed with fun 2D and 3D activities!
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Three in One Geometry Fun (Build a Town Geometry Activity)
Are you looking for a fun and engaging geometry activity for kids? In this resource, students demonstrate their ability to draw 2D shapes, interpret simple grid maps and make models of 3D objects.
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Number Line Activities for the Classroom
We've pulled together our favourite number line activities for you and your students - no more boring number line resources!
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Social-Emotional Learning During Distance Learning (Social Stories Included)
This blog highlights printable resources and ideas to help with social-emotional learning during distance learning.
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7 Fun Attention-Grabbing Tips for Your Classroom
Not having a suitable way to gain the attention of a rowdy class can really impact on the flow of the day! Here are some fantastic (& fun) ways to gain the attention of your class...
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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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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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9 Opportunities for Incidental Reading at Home
If home readers are lacking during home learning, your kids don't have to miss out! Practice their reading skills with incidental reading.
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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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International Day of Friendship Activities for Kids (2020)
These gorgeous resources can be used with your class in celebration of International Day of Friendship.
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Meet the Teach Starter US Team!
Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.