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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Teacher Call Backs - Attention-Getting Phrases List
Catch your students’ attention with a set of fun attention-grabbing callback phrases.
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Behavior Think Sheet - Upper Grades
Invite your students to reflect on their behavior choices with this behavior think sheet.
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School Hall Pass Template
Print your own hall passes for students to wear when they are moving around the school during class time.
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Printable Number Line 0–30
Make counting a visual experience with this set of 4 multi-purpose 0–30 printable number lines.
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Trash, Recycle, and Compost Posters
Remind your students where to put their waste with these trash, recycling, and compost posters.
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Parent-Teacher Conference Documentation Form
Use this printable Teacher-Parent Conference Form to organize your parent-teacher conferences ahead of time and keep accurate and detailed records of parent communication.
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End-of-Year Teacher Checklist
Remember all of those important end-of-year teacher tasks with a handy Classroom Closeout checklist.
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Virtual Background for Teachers - Books Theme
Use the book-themed video background file for recording videos for students, as video wallpaper when meeting with parents on a video conference, and more.
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Behavior Reflection Sheet – Lower Grades
Get your primary students to reflect on their behaviors with this reflection worksheet.
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Verbal Corrections for Students - Teacher Guide
Giving constructive feedback to students can be difficult. Use our handy teacher guide to choose appropaite feedback.
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Tap Light Posters – Voice Level
Create voice-level expectations in the classroom with this set of 5 posters.
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Weekly Group Rotations - Interactive PowerPoint
Organize your classroom group rotations with this interactive PowerPoint.
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Leadership Qualities - Poster Pack
Explore the qualities embodied by a good leader with this set of 9 posters.
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Social Stories - Getting Ready for School
A social story to develop strategies and skills for getting ready for school.
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Coping With Change - Social Story Mini Book
A social story to develop coping skills for when there is a change in the routine.
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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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Phonics Assessment - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Test your students' knowledge of the uppercase and lowercase letters in the alphabet with this assessment kit.
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Guided Writing Groups - Progress Tracker
Track student progress during guided writing sessions with this template.
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Numbers in American Sign Language Poster — Numbers 0–10
Post the numbers in American Sign Language on your classroom wall so students have an easy reference!
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Black and White Number Chart 1–120
A black and white number chart showing the numbers 1-120.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Reading: Literature
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Literature Common Core Standards.
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Common Core State Standards Progression Trackers - Grade 6 - Reading: Informational Text
Individual student and whole class trackers using the Reading: Informational Text Common Core Standards.
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Time To Eat – Lunch Procedures Mini Book
Teach your students appropriate cafeteria rules and procedures with a printable Time to Eat Social Stories booklet.
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Christmas Slides Template for Teachers
Organize your students and classroom during the holiday season with a fun Christmas Slides Template for Teachers.
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Halloween Google Slides Template
Set the tone for a productive and festive spooky season with a Halloween Google Slides Template, perfect for morning announcements, daily schedules, and more!
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Classroom Affirmations Theme Decor Bundle
Spread positivity with our classroom affirmations theme decor bundle that includes more than twenty resources full of good vibes!
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Google Sheets Teacher Grade Book
Keep tabs on student grades with a Google Sheets digital gradebook.
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ABC's of Math Alphabet Posters
Decorate your math classroom with our ABC’s of Math Alphabet Posters.
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Positive Character Traits - Motivational Bulletin Board
Set an optimistic tone and promote positivity with a Just Be…One Word Motivational Bulletin board.
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Printable Classroom Hand Washing Sign
Show students the proper way to wash their hands with a printable Classroom Hand Washing Sign.
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Editable Teacher Binder Covers - Fruit Themed
Organize your curriculum materials in a stylish new teacher binder with our editable and printable teacher binder covers and dividers.
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Emotions Bingo
Play Emotions Bingo to help your little learners practice recognizing emotions.