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Featured Teaching Resources
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Active Learning Resources! | Getting Fit and Physical in the Classroom
Exercise isn't just for sports class! Do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity in the classroom.
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How to Organise Paperwork | Conquer the Paper Mountain as a Teacher
Do you feel like you're drowning in the avalanche of paperwork hitting your desk? Here are some hot tips for how to organise paperwork as a teacher.
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Phonics Games Part 1 | Blend and Digraph Resources
Don't miss out on these engaging and effective phonics games that your students will love. Plus an essential download for teaching consonant digraphs and blends.
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Loveable Mother's Day Craft Ideas for Kids | With Printable Templates
Loveable heart-inspired Mother's day craft ideas that are perfect in every way.
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Meet Our Designer - Fleur Callaghan
The third illustration in our monthly Teach Starter homepage feature illustration series! Meet the designer of our May illustration, Fleur Kennish.
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Engaging Procedural Text Activities for Older Students
When teaching procedural text activities for older students, don't go for the rushed and boring! Give these exciting activities a try!
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Our Solar System Begins | Out of This World Teaching Resources
Discover the ultimate Earth and space unit plan that explores the solar system through engaging hands-on science activities and maths investigations.
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Expanding Sentences | How To Improve Student Writing
Hints, tips and resources to help improve your students' writing by encouraging them to expand their sentences with descriptive language.
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#teachernails | Teacher Nail Art is a Thing!
Teacher nail art-inspiration! If you're a painted nail kinda person - this blog's for you!
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7 Tips for Welcoming a New Student Into an Established Classroom
Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!
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New Kids On the Block - New Student Survival Flip Book!
Being the new kid in the classroom can be a daunting experience. Help your new student settle in with this amazing flip book!
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Procrastination | How to Overcome It with Action
The ultimate teachers guide to understanding what procrastination is, why we do it and how to replace procrastination with action.
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I'm done! Now What? | Purposeful Fast Finisher Activities
A collection of easy, yet purposeful fast finisher activities to deal with early finishers in the classroom.
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Mr D Will Shock and Delight in the New Podcast Series by Teach Starter: Friday Funnies.
When it comes to strange and hilarious things kids do and say, he's seen (and heard) it all! So what did one sweet, little kindergarten child say to stop Joe in his tracks?
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20 Google Earth Activities for Students | Bringing the Wow Factor to Your Lessons
Check out these fascinating ways to utilise Google Earth in your classroom with 20 engaging Google Earth activities for students.
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Easter Maths Activities for the Classroom
Quick and easy Easter Maths activities to bring Easter festivities into your classroom with a curriculum focus. This is a lifesaver if you're looking for Easter fun without the time factor.
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Ready to Shake up Your Teacher Style? This Is Work it Wednesday!
We’re well into the school year now and teachers, you might be feeling like you’re stuck in a bit of a rut. If you’re having trouble finding energy, particularly midweek, we’ve got a teacher style challenge for you.
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Mosaic Easter Craft Activities!
Put away the cotton balls, get your scissors and glue ready and create some beautiful designs with these mosaic Easter craft activities!
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Insta-Easter | Easter Classroom Inspiration!
Need some Easter inspiration for your classroom? Take a look at these Instagram ideas for Easter activities and decorations for your students!
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Group Work in the Classroom | How to Effectively Organise Group Rotations
Check out these super helpful resources and tips for managing group work in your classroom.
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Resource Alert! NEW Giant Printable Colouring Sheet
Stop everything and check out this brand new resource! Break out the pencils and crayons - this Giant Colouring Sheet will make any classroom buzz.
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50 Activities for Teaching Grammar
Teaching grammar has never been easier. A reveal of the mind-blowing result of our number one teaching resource request!
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Classroom Activities for World Theatre Day!
Be a tough act to follow this March 27th. Bring drama and flair to your school with these fun and educational classroom activities for World Theatre Day!
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Teaching Empathy | Kindness and Compassion for Kids
Teaching empathy in the classroom is critical in order to nurture students with the ability to show understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Read on for tips and ideas to teach empathy, from reading great books to keeping an empathy journal...
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12 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation
When's your next teacher observation? Love them or hate them, we've got the hints and tips to get you through with flying colours!
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11 Easy Ideas for Teaching with Technology
Interactives, podcasts and iPads, oh my! Have you used these in your lessons? Take a look at these super-easy ideas for teaching with technology!
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10 Inspirational Storytelling Ideas for the Classroom
The act of telling stories is a tradition as old as humankind. Check out these 10 brilliant teaching ideas to spark the imagination for creative storytelling and narrative writing in your classroom.
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10 St Patrick's Day Activities for Lucky Students!
Have a great craic with these St Patrick's Day activities for your lucky class! From history to art and craft, you'll be sure to get in the holiday spirit.
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Maths Investigation - Let's Play Mini Golf Financial Mathematics
Tee off some fun learning with this mathematics investigation all about financial maths and measurement.
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15 New and Exciting Place Value Activities!
Take a look at these 15 NEW resources to teach the concept of place value to your class. We have place value activities for any year level!
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Fun With Literature: Novel Study Activities for Any Story
There's nothing quite like dissecting a juicy novel with your class! Have fun with literature with our novel study activities pack!
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New Literacy Resource | Character Profile Flip Book
Teaching writing this term? Our Character Profile Flip Book template is available in both upper years and lower years versions!