Teacher Tools Teaching Resources
Explore the ultimate teacher tools collection, created by teachers for teachers like you! From classroom set-up and decorating to seating arrangements, writing lesson plans to communicating with parents, this collection has everything you need to load your teacher toolkit for the coming school year.
Browse meet the teacher materials, substitute teacher planning documents, and so much more — all created with your classroom and your teaching needs in mind!
Meet the Teachers Behind the Tools
Teach Starter's teacher tools were all created by elementary and middle school teachers who have walked the hallways just like you and understand the juggling act of managing everything from instructional delivery to lesson planning, plus student assessment, communication with parents and students and … the list goes on!
Teachers from across the country have contributed tools to this collection, and each resource has undergone a careful review by a member of our team to ensure it's ready for your classroom.
You'll find printables for decorating your classroom and performing your formative assessments, plus digital resources already designed in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint for easy integration with your district learning management system.
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I Need a Break - Choice Boards
Help upset students regulate their emotions in the classroom with our printable ‘I Need a Break!’ choice boards.
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Medial L Words - List & Flashcards
Practice reading and articulating Medial L words with a list of 50 words and accompanying illustrated flash cards.
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Free Printable Password Tracker Template
Grab a free password tracker printable to help your students keep track of their computer login information.
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Tiered Behavior Plan – Editable Template
Establish clear expectations, rewards and tiered consequences with this free behavior plan template.
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Happy Note Home
Communicate positive messages to parents and guardians with a Happy Note Home letter template.
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Printable Blank Number Line - 0-120
Create personal number lines for use in math lessons with a printable blank number line template for numbers from 1-120.
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Virtual Classroom Background - Wreath
A special virtual classroom background teachers and students can use around the winter holidays.
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Virtual Background for Teachers - Space Theme
Use the science-themed virtual background photo for recording videos for students, as video wallpaper when meeting with parents on a video conference, and more.
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Periodic Table of Education Acronyms
Use this guide as a reference for the many acronyms used in education.
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Digital Learning Background – Holiday Lights
A special virtual background teachers and students can use around the winter holidays.
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Picture Exchange Communication Cards
Enhance communication with a set of basic Picture Exchange Communication (PEC) cards for children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
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Substitute Folder Templates (For Classroom Teachers)
Use this selection of templates to provide information to substitute teachers that come into your classroom.
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Chevrons Printable Teacher Diary - Assessment Trackers
A set of four chevrons themed printable assessment trackers to use as part of your teacher diary.
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Multiplication Tables - Students Charts
A chart to record the progress of your students' multiplication level.
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Action Plan Graphic Organizer
A blank action plan graphic organizer.
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The Dewey Decimal System Poster
Explain the Dewey Decimal system with a printable poster created to complement your library lesson plan!
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10 Problem Solving Strategies Posters
Boost problem solving skills and remind your students to use their strategies with our Problem Solving Strategy Posters.
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Character Profile Template Pack
Explore the personality, appearance, feelings and actions of a character with printable character profile templates.
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Grade Level Goal Grids (K-2)
Inform students and parents of their grade level goals with standards-based grade level goal grids for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
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Editable Class Syllabus Templates
Create your own syllabus with fully editable class syllabus templates.
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Dolch Sight Word Tracker - Google Sheets
Track mastery of Dolch Sight Words using a digital Google Sheets Sight Word tracking spreadsheet
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IEP at a Glance - Template
Keep up with IEP accommodations using a printable IEP at a Glance data tracking template.
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Ink-Friendly Classroom Alphabet Strip
Print and hang your own classroom alphabet strip with printable upper and lowercase letter posters with real-world images.
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Behavior Intervention Cheat Sheet
Keep a Behavior Intervention Cheat Sheet at your fingertips to help manage classroom behaviors quickly and easily.
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Daily Lesson Plan Template
Make writing your daily lesson plans a breeze with printable daily planning templates.
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Subtraction Fact Fluency Assessments
Assess and track subtraction fact fluency with a printable Math Fact Fluency program for subtraction facts.
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Anti-Bullying Coloring Sheets
Discourage bullying and promote kindness in the classroom with a set of printable Anti-Bullying Coloring Sheets.
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Weekly Progress Report Template
Use a printable weekly progress report template to keep parents up-to-date on their student's behavior and work habits.
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Students’ Strengths and Weaknesses List
Make planning for parent meetings quick and easy with a Student Strengths and Weaknesses list.
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Reading Behaviors - Anecdotal Notes Template
Observe student reading behaviors and easily take notes with an Anecdotal Record Note-Taking Template.
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ELL Accommodations Checklist - Data Tracker
Track students' classroom accommodations with a handy ELL Accommodations Checklist.
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2nd Grade Common Core Standards Checklist - ELA
Keep track of standards covered and content mastered with a handy 2nd-grade ELA Common Core Standards Tracker.