Featured Teaching Resources

4 First-Day Activities for Distance Learning

On the lookout for fun activities for the upcoming school year? Whether you're doing in-school or distance learning, we've got the best first-day activities!

How to Make An Origami Mini Star | Back-to-School Activity

Wishes hold hope for kids - this back-to-school activity encourages children to make a wish.

Virtual Meet the Teacher | Easy Ideas and Resources

Are you stumped as to how to introduce yourself to your new class families - online? Look no further than these virtual meet the teacher ideas!

Meet the Teach Starter US Team!

Meet the creative minds behind the US Teach Starter team.

Managing School-Related Anxiety for Teachers (Returning to School During COVID-19)

Are you feeling more than nervous butterflies about the impending school year? Read our helpful ideas for managing school-related anxiety for teachers!

Creating an Inclusive Classroom | Diversity Heart Art Activity

Are you on the lookout for a fun art activity to teach your kids about diversity? Help create an inclusive classroom with the Diversity Heart art activity.

Sunflower Paper Craft for Kids | Easy and Fun

The ultimate paper craft activity to welcome your students back to school! It's bright, cheerful, fun, and easy for kids.

Keep Encouraging Students Through School Closures

Read this blog for creative ways to provide positive reinforcement to your students during school closures.

Making the Most of Teaching From Home (Home Classroom Inspiration!)

Teaching from home for the foreseeable future makes you an absolute superstar! We'd love to help you out with these inspirational tips from teachers like you.

How to Stay Connected with Students During School Closures

Creative new ways to maintain relationships and stay connected with your students during school closures.

9 Essential Tips for Learning From Home

Find out how to take a balanced approach to learning from home. This article includes 9 essential tips along with teaching resources.

20 Printable Sight Word Books for Little Learners

Essential printable sight word teaching resources for the classroom! Find out how Little Sight Word Books can change the way you teach and learn sight words forever!

COVID-19: Teach Starter's Support for Schools, Teachers, Parents, and Students Affected

As the global impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, both our Teach Starter members' success in and out of the classroom, and our team’s well-being, is paramount. Our hearts go out to the people who have been affected and we appreciate those around the world who are on the front line working to contain the virus.

Crossing the Midline Activities

Do you want to know what the body's midline is? Or are you looking for crossing the midline activities for your classroom?

How to Teach Reading | an Essential Guide

A research-based look into the essentials of teaching reading and the importance of looking at the big picture.

NEW Interactive Wall Display | What's the Question?

This isn't just any classroom display! Get your students' brains buzzing with our NEW interactive wall display - What's the Question?

All the Ways to Be Smart Activities for Kids

This beautifully illustrated and meaningful children's book is perfect all year round. Check out some of these wonderful 'All the Ways to be Smart' activities for kids.

Tricks in 60 Ticks | Fun Classroom Party Games

It's time to have some fun with your students using our classroom party game ideas!

5 Positive Reinforcement Ideas (Quality Time)

Are you looking for effective positive reinforcement strategies for your classroom? You can transform the culture of your classroom by trying one of these brilliant ideas!

Using Natural Resources in the Classroom - Learning with Nature

Do you want to incorporate nature into your lessons? Read some of our fresh ideas on using natural resources in the classroom.

Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids | Pencil Shaving Goodness

If you're looking for fun and easy crafts for kids... then this blog is for you! Trusty pencil shavings sparking creativity...

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!

Team Building Activities for Kids | Get Your Students Working Together!

Your students will absolutely love this team building activity - get them working together in a fun and exciting way!

How to Motivate Students: Building Independence

Read these 5 tips and tricks on how to motivate students! Building independence in the classroom has never been easier.

Podcast News From Teach Starter HQ (September 2019)

Join us each week as we explore relevant issues, chat with inspiring teachers and have a good belly laugh.

5 Reasons You Need a Teacher Bestie

Do you have teacher besties? Here are 5 amazing reasons why you need a teacher best friend in your life!

The Trend Of Teacher Earrings

Are you looking for a teacher gift? Are you a teacher looking for something to jazz up your daily outfits? Check out these bright and fun teacher earrings!

Art Activities for Kids | Teaching Resource Packs!

Looking for quality Art activities for kids? Look no further. Read on to find out about the ultimate Art teaching resource packs. Let's put the magic back into teaching Art!

How to Set Up A Successful Home Reading Program

Follow these simple steps to create a successful home reading program in your classroom today!

Podcast News from Teach Starter HQ (August 2019)

Teacher Appreciation | A Teacher Whose Passion is Contagious

If you are needing a little pick me up or inspiration, read all about Ally Lovejoy and her passion for teaching.

7 Dollar Tree Hacks for Classroom Organization

Take your classroom organization and decoration to the next level with the ultimate Dollar Tree classroom hacks.