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Unlock your teaching potential with the latest teaching ideas, innovative advice for classroom management, wellbeing tips, and much more!
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13 Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas to Honor and Educate
Start important student discussions with a Black History Month bulletin board. Here are some inspirational ideas from teachers across the country!
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10 Benefits of Classroom Games for Kids (And Teachers Too)
Learning games have changed the classroom, but what is really going on? Here's what the research says about playing games in the classroom!
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3 Secrets to Effective Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
What are classroom transitions, and why are they important? Try these classroom transition strategies to save time during the school day!
Teaching Ideas
View more →Unlock your teaching potential with easy-to-implement inspiration for your classroom. Here you'll find tried and tested classroom activities, teaching strategies, and classroom management tips to discover just how effectively you can teach. Help your students have more 'I did it' moments and fewer 'I don't get it' moments.
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10 Benefits of Classroom Games for Kids (And Teachers Too)
Learning games have changed the classroom, but what is really going on? Here's what the research says about playing games in the classroom!
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Elementary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in elementary school.
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What Is a Bar Model? How to Use This Math Problem-Solving Method in Your Classroom
The Bar Model is a popular strategy for mathematical problem solving, so how do you use it in your classroom, and should you?
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How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Whiteboard + More Must-Try Teacher-Cleaning Hacks
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers — from tips for getting permanent marker off the whiteboard to getting rid of that funky smell!
In the Classroom
View more →Managing your learning spaces and keeping your classroom organized makes a big difference to student behavior and how smoothly your daily routines run. Take a look at our best classroom organization tips, along with classroom display and decor ideas. We'll help you figure out flexible seating and set up a rich visible learning environment.
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10 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids Plus Fun Holiday Facts for Your Classroom!
Celebrate Groundhog Day in the classroom with activities for kids that are packed with learning about science, math, and more!
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13 Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas to Honor and Educate
Start important student discussions with a Black History Month bulletin board. Here are some inspirational ideas from teachers across the country!
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3 Secrets to Effective Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
What are classroom transitions, and why are they important? Try these classroom transition strategies to save time during the school day!
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10 Creative Ways to Get Kids to Recycle in Your Classroom + Free Recycling Options for Teachers
How to encourage kids to recycle in your classroom + free recycling programs that earn teachers cash and school supplies!
Life and Wellbeing
View more →For all of the rewarding experiences teaching provides, there are always difficult ones too. Here is where you can come to shake those off … to recharge, to giggle, to learn, and to remember what it is that brought you to this career. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for support and inspiration, or a seasoned teacher in need of a dose of funny, these posts will help you to round out your day just the way you need.
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What Can Teachers Write Off on Taxes in 2023? A Dive Into Tax Deductions
What can teachers write off on their income taxes in 2023? Here's a look at the educator expense teacher deductions plus a few you might miss.
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How to Handle Teacher Burnout: What the Experts Say Actually Works
Feeling burned out as a teacher? Here are some real, concrete ways to find that passion and love of teaching again — straight from the experts.
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2023
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these positive resolutions for 2023.
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How to Get a Teaching Job: Expert Tips From Teachers Who Got the Gig
Looking for your first teacher job or teaching position? Veteran teachers shared their guaranteed tips for how to get a teaching job.
About Teach Starter
View more →Have you ever wondered who is bringing you all of the resources and inspiration you find on the Teach Starter website and social media pages? Read our stories, hear about our growing community and find out what's new at Teach Starter HQ.
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Meet the Teacher — Brittany Collins
Meet one of the teachers creating engaging teaching resources for elementary classrooms right here at Teach Starter!
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Meet the Teacher - Randi Smith
Meet Teach Starter resource producer Randi Smith, a 16-year veteran of the elementary education system.
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!
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Meet the Author - Jeanne Sager
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Brand and Community Engagement Specialist, Jeanne Sager.
For Parents
View more →Bookmark this page for no-nonsense, actionable tips and tricks to help support your child through their schooling journey (plus awesome ideas and teacher-designed downloadable school holiday activities too!). We'll look at everything from homework tips for parents, to what you can do to help when your kids are learning to read.
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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.
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Should My Child Repeat Kindergarten? | A Teacher-Mother Perspective
Read all about a teacher mother's journey in the decision of repeating her son in Kindergarten.
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Art Ideas for Kids: Outdoor Line Drawing
Check out how I took this simple kids art activity and turned into something special! With tips for parents and curriculum links for teachers, this post might just spark your children's creative imagination.
