Teaching Themes

New Teacher: Everything You Need

Quick tips, checklists, unit plans, and lesson plans that will help new teachers excel

Fifteen Ways to Vary Instruction

Grades: 6–8

Changing up routines and introducing different types of lesson activities has a way of invigorating the classroom. These ideas will spark your lessons and really connect with students.

Articles, Book Resources

The New Teacher's Crash Course

Grades: 6–8

Preparing you classroom for the arrival of your students is probably high on the list of your priorities. Here are some teacher-tested tips to make it easier and more successful.

New Teacher

Grades: Early Childhood, PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

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New Teacher Survival Guides Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 New teachers, use these survival guides to navigate your way through the school year. These guides offer first year teacher crucial tips on managing... 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 Classroom Management Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Read more >
Articles 15 Stress-Busting Tips From Teachers Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >	Articles, Book Resources Top Tips for the First Days of School (Grades 1-5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Read more >
Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Back-to-School Night Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Assigning Homework Grades: 6–8 Read more >
Articles, Book Resources Clip & Save Checklist: Get Ready for the First Day of School! Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Learning Activities That Connect With Multiple Intelligences Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >
Articles, Book Resources Classroom Activities: Welcome Back Ideas Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Creating an Emotionally Safe Classroom Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >
Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Perfecting People Skills Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Understanding Cultural Differences in Student Behavior Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Read more >
Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Assigning Homework (Grades K--5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Read more >	Articles Classroom Activities: Quick Fillers (Grades 6-8) Grades: 6–8 Read more >
Articles Classroom Activities: First Day of School Icebreakers (Grades K-5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Read more >	Articles Classroom Activities: First Day of School Icebreakers (Grades 6-8) Grades: 6–8 Read more >
Articles Classroom Activities: Sponge Ideas (Grades K-5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Read more >	Articles Classroom Activities: Welcoming Back Middle-School Students Grades: 6–8 Read more >