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Back to School: Everything You Need

Start the new year with back-to-school lesson plans, book lists, printables, and learning activities for all grades.

Articles Ready for the Opening Bell? Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Veteran teacher offers tips for new teachers preparing for the first day of school. This checklist will help first year teachers set up the... Read more >	Articles Time Management Strategies Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Effective time management is essential to all aspects of teaching from organizing the day to organizing the classroom, from deciding how long and... Read more >
Book Resources Create a Caring Classroom Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Use this checklist to help ensure that your classroom is an emotionally safe place for every child. Read more >	Articles Time Management Grades 9-12 Grades: 9–12 How to manage a schedule in the block format used in high schools Read more >
Articles Back-to-School Free Printables! Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Get ready for back-to-school with these 100 specially selected, free printables just for you. Read more >	Articles Top 5 Ways to Welcome Students Back to School Grades: 1–2, 3–5 Make your incoming students feel at home through icebreakers and get-to-know-you activities. Read more >
Articles 11 Fresh Classroom Ideas Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Creative tips and activities recommended by teachers like you Read more >	Articles Top 5 Ways to Practice Classroom Management Right From the Start! Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Teachers share their techniques for maintaining control and order in the classroom that you can implement from day one and keep up with throughout... Read more >
Articles Get Started: Planning, Fundraising, & Tips for Success Grades: 6–8, 9–12 Arranging for a children's author or illustrator to come to your school will take time. Begin by working with your faculty, library staff, PTA,... Read more >	Lesson Plans, Unit Plans Getting Down to Business Grades: 9–12 Use this exciting writing prompt to get kids to voice their opinion, and to provide a means of reading and writing assessment. Students write... Read more >
Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Writing Activities Literature Circles for Reluctant High School Readers Grades: 9–12 Use literature circles to get your reluctant readers excited about literature. Read more >	Lesson Plans, Book Resources Welcome Back! Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Give students a warm welcome with these fun getting-to-know-you activities and ideas. Read more >
Collections The Best Back-to-School Tips From Teacher Advisors Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Five veteran teachers share their secrets to a smooth start to the year with tips for setting up your classroom, getting students acquainted, and... Read more >	Collections Using Technology to Support Literacy Grades: With this detailed guide, show your students how to take their writing to a new level, and help them enrich their stories with multimedia using... Read more >
Collections Beth Newingham: Classroom Tips & Strategies Grades: 1–2, 3–5 Creative solutions for test review, classroom management through reading workshop, a classroom economy unit plan, and more from one of the star... Read more >	Collections Creating a Classroom Community Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 A successful classroom community promotes positive social skills. Foster a sense of belonging in your classroom with these tips. Read more >
Everything You Need Classroom Setup and Organization: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Real teachers share inspiration and creative tips that will help turn your classroom into a unique learning space. Read more >	Everything You Need Classroom Setup and Organization: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Real teachers share inspiration and creative tips that will help turn your classroom into a unique learning space. Read more >
Everything You Need Parent-Teacher Communications: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 A collection of effective resources, ideas, and practices for keeping parents informed and involved all year long Read more >	Everything You Need Parent-Teacher Communications: Everything You Need Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 A collection of effective resources, ideas, and practices for keeping parents informed and involved all year long Read more >