Trending Teachers of TikTok: Your Guide
Tik Tok has taken off, and with it has come the rise of the teachers of Tik Tok! Did you know that the hashtag #TeachersOfTikTok has had ten billion views?! If you’re not on TikTok, you might be missing out on some hilarious, accurate, and real content. A Quick Lesson on TikTok For those unfamiliar with […]
10 Children’s Books For Teaching Persuasive Writing
Are you looking for some engaging children’s books for teaching persuasive writing? Logic-based with some emotions thrown in, persuasive writing is a skill that will serve young writers throughout elementary school, high school, and well beyond — whether they are looking to become writers or just need to write a report at work. And there’s […]
8 End of Year Activities Perfect for Distance Learning and Hybrid Classrooms
The end of the school year is usually a wind-down for teachers and students alike. It’s a good time to reflect on what’s been learned, prepare for the summer, and of course have some fun with more time to spend outside. But with many schools still engaging in hybrid learning and many more still in […]
Origami Transforming Ninja Star (Using Sticky Notes)
Are you looking for something to entertain the kids? This little activity will blow their mind! All you need for this origami transforming ninja star is 8 sticky notes and a little bit of time on your hands! We take care of the rest — right down to video that gives you step-by-step instructions. So, what […]
How to Stop Losing Your Voice as a Teacher
Hands up if you’ve lost your voice as a teacher? After a fun day, an event rehearsal, playground duty, or even just a regular day in class? You’re not alone! Research shows that teachers are three to five times more likely to experience voice problems than the general population and four times more likely to […]
Finally, an ongoing commitment to funding preschool. But the conditions are hazy and ill-defined
The 2021-22 budget includes funding for 15 hours per week of free preschool education for all children in the year before school. Although in his budget speech, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said there would be $2 billion for preschools, the budget papers specify: ‘the government will provide $1.6 billion over four years from 2021-22 (and $589.0 million […]
5 Tips to Freshen Up a Stinky Classroom
It’s probably not a shock to you that the year I was teaching a class of fifth graders, my classroom turned seriously rank. The hot days were not my friend, especially on gym days! Sweaty kids, combined with an old, musty carpet sometimes left me gasping for air and reaching for the window latch (even […]
Report Card Comments | Using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards
Report card season is upon us again but never fear, Teach Starter is here to help! You might have seen our blog, 10 Tips for Writing Report Card Comments which references some of the many report card resources we have available. We often have requests for differentiated report card comments that align to the Australian Curriculum. As […]
Stop. Laugh. Report Card Writing Memes
Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re right in the thick of report comment writing season. This means that teachers are working harder than ever to keep on top of their daily tasks AND get report comments written in time for their school deadlines too! To provide you with a little brain break (teacher style), here’s […]
Consent, body safety and the rights of the child
Many hands over each other as a symbol of cohesion In the past, the word consent has not been commonly associated with young children or the early childhood education sector more broadly. Dictionary definitions of consent emphasise giving permission for something to happen—in other words empowering children to understand their own rights in regard to […]