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The Paideia Institute
The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the study and appreciation of the classical humanities, with a focus on Latin … learn more
Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy
To continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement. To create … learn more
Three Canva Tools for Making PD Newsletters
Canva has a lot of features that make it an easy choice as your go-to tool for creating and sharing professional development in digestible newsletters and on-the-go bits. We’ll … learn more
Classwork.com App
Create Engaging Digital Activities. A teacher’s tool that turns the printed pages of any classroom into engaging digital activities.
Celebrating American Historical Holidays
The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers American historical holiday resources from its Collection of more than 80,000 primary source documents, essays published in its online journal History Now, videos of talks … learn more
History U
The Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History U offers free, self-paced courses in American history to high school students. These courses, led by the nation’s top historians, are drawn from … learn more
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education. The Institute … learn more
Common Sense: Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Browse lessons by grade and topic below, or see … learn more
Preschool Play and Learn
Free worksheets, crafts, and activities. Are you the parent of a preschooler, a preschooler teacher, or daycare provider? You are in luck! The Preschool Play and Learn website … learn more
Navigating the online world: teaching the elements of digital citizenship to students
Students today are “zoomers,” growing up in a fast-paced world with technology at their fingertips. In fact, it can sometimes be hard to pry the screens away! But … learn more
Famous Mathematicians
Want to learn all about famous mathematicians who changed the world? Then you’ve come to the ideal place! We’ll share top 5 figures who made big discoveries in … learn more
CELEBRATE MATH STORYTELLING DAY
TCEA. TechNotes. Math Storytelling Day is celebrated every year on September 25. It’s a day to celebrate the power of storytelling to make math more fun everyone. For many … learn more
Lesson Planning Made Easy -Use These 3 Templates
Lesson Planning Made Easy -Use These 3 Templates Lesson Plans. You have to do them. Use these 3 templates to write and organize your classroom lessons. Make sure … learn more
If You Struggle With Lesson Planning as a Teacher: WATCH THIS!
If You Struggle With Lesson Planning as a Teacher: WATCH THIS! Lesson planning can be time consuming, overwhelming, and stressful if you feel like you waste all your … learn more
5 EASY Ways to Save Time Lesson Planning
eachers have a LOT of responsibilities but lesson planning is by far one of the most time consuming! If you don’t use your time wisely, you can be … learn more
TeacherVision: Central Issue
Graphic Organizer. Students determine the similarities and differences of central issues in a story with this chart. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs … learn more
TeacherVision: 28 Halloween and Fall Bulletin Board Ideas
There are so many different examples of great Bulletin Board ideas on the web, it was really difficult to narrow this list down to just ten examples of … learn more
Research Guides at the Library of Congress
Research Guides for Students and Teachers. The Library of Congress offers in-depth research guides for hundreds of topics divided into twenty-five groups. Research guides to the Library’s collections, as … learn more
National Park Service: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. More than 500 … learn more
English Language Learners (ELL) Lesson Plans, Resources and Activities
Free Content for English Language Learners, Educators and Parents Unlock the potential of English language learners (ELLs) with Share My Lesson’s curated, prek-12 content.ELLs have become a large … learn more
English Language Learners & the 5 Essential Components of Reading Instruction
Find out how teachers can play to the strengths and shore up the weaknesses of English Language Learners in each of the Reading First content areas. This article … learn more
The Kennedy Center: Lessons and Activities
Arts education as a mechanism for change. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to engage and uplift all learners through quality arts education—in ways that spark curiosity, build … learn more
Annenberg Learner: In Search of the Novel
Discover creative strategies for bringing novels to life for middle and high school students with this workshop, featuring the words and works of 10 novelists, including Charles Dickens, … learn more
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR RESOURCES
As middle school teachers, you play a key role in shaping and energizing the future of your students by teaching and helping them explore their interests – which … learn more
Help Teaching: Printable Physics Worksheets, Tests, and Activities
Try physics tests on motion, energy, and forces. Take a quiz to test your knowledge of electrical circuits using schematic symbols.
15 Engaging and Educational Activities for Fall
The words “fall” or “autumn” may bring visions of colorful leaves, falling temperatures, and apple picking, but many students are still lamenting the loss of summer and the … learn more
17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers
As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits. Kids, like adults, cycle through … learn more
PBS Learning Media: Curious George: Ramp-n-Roll
George must figure out how to build a ramp so that Hundley, a little dachshund, can get out of a basement window in this video excerpt from Curious … learn more
How is power divided in the United States government? –
Article II of the United States Constitution allows for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any … learn more
Droppin Knowldedge: Freebie Library
Get the TOOLS and the TRAINING to help ALL kids learn to read! WHETHER YOU ARE A TEACHER OR A HOMESCHOOLING PARENT, THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU! Science of Reading 101 is designed to … learn more
Free Online Calculators
Calculator.net’s sole focus is to provide fast, comprehensive, convenient, free online calculators in a plethora of areas. Currently, we have around 200 calculators to help you “do the … learn more
The Teacher Toolkit
This website was developed as a project of the Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP) Transition to Teaching grant from the United States Department of Education. The purpose of … learn more
Lead4ward Resources
lead4ward makes a difference in the lives of students by helping educators focus their work, creating structures that give teachers and students a sense of hope and confidence, and supporting leaders with systems … learn more
Physics Today
Physics Today, the flagship publication of the American Institute of Physics, is the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world. The mission of Physics Today is … learn more
Imagine Learning: Twig Science Curriculum PreK-8
Discover a comprehensive, NGSS-aligned science program full of exciting, real-world STEM challenges that spark student engagement and a long-lasting love of science. Twig Science is a phenomena-based, multimedia … learn more
Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning empowers educators to inspire breakthrough moments in every student’s unique learning journey.
What Are Fact Families? Plus How They Can Power Up Your Students’ Math Fluency
I remember when I taught seventh grade, I had a student who didn’t want to do division because it was “too hard.” I gently reminded him that he … learn more
Google Tools and Activities for Art Education
Google tools and activities can offer many ways for students to be creative when making art. Although there is no replacement for getting your hands dirty with finger … learn more
What Is the Hispanic or Latino Population in Your State?
For this activity, students explore the percent of Hispanic or Latino population throughout the United States and identify states with the smallest and largest percentages of this population … learn more
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Lesson Plans
Share My Lesson. Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from September 15 to October 15, is more than a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture. It’s an opportunity to educate, … learn more
C-Span: Middle School U.S. History
This section includes U.S. History resources with content and activities geared towards middle school and younger learners. The following resources are organized chronologically by eras. Click on each title to expand … learn more
C-Span Classroom: Presidents
Below you will find C-SPAN Classroom content for each of the 46 U.S. Presidents. Resources include biographies from the newly developed C-SPAN’s American Presidents Website as well as C-SPAN Classroom … learn more
Girls4Tech
Girls4Tech knows that to be cyber savvy, students need STEM. Our site provides students with opportunities to learn STEM principles through inquiry-based activities and real-world challenges. Our goal is … learn more
CodeHS
The Top Coding and Computer Science Platform for K-12 Schools. The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future. We believe that in … learn more
Wick Editor
The Wick Editor is a free, open-source tool for creating games, animations, and everything in-between! Video tutorials are provided.
National Geographic Education
Ignite the spirit of exploration. Engage with National Geographic Explorers and transform learning experiences through live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources
Facts Just for Kids
Welcome to Facts Just For Kids! This site is for parents, teachers and students who need accurate facts for a variety of topics. We have facts about biology, … learn more
Autumn Facts for Kids
Autumn marks the transition from summer’s balmy temperatures to winter’s frigid ones. During the Autumnal Equinox, when day and night are long, the season of Autumn (or Fall) … learn more
Screencastify: How to Use It for Teaching
Screencastify lets you screen and self record to create powerful guidance videos with ease. Screencastify is an easy screen recording tool that can be a helpful addition to … learn more
45 Fascinating Facts About Mexico
There are plenty of interesting and unexpected facts about Mexico that will impress and surprise students. Explore this diverse country one fact at a time. BY SAMANTHA CLEAVER SEP … learn more
Teacher Starter: Classroom Bulletin Boards for Teachers
Get classroom bulletin board ideas, printable decorations for classroom and hallway bulletin boards and full sets already designed to brighten up the classroom and wow students in the … learn more
Teach Starter: Elementary School Teaching Resources
A range of brilliant, time-saving teaching resources to use in your elementary classroom. Easily download thousands of posters, games, activities, worksheets, Powerpoint presentations and more. All of our … learn more
Teach Starter: Free Resources
We believe every little win in the classroom is a step towards a brighter future. That’s why we’re here for the “aha” moments. When a student lights up … learn more
Fall Teaching Resources
Fall into autumn with fall worksheets, fall classroom decorations, and more ways to welcome the fall to school! Find digital and printable teaching resources that are curriculum-aligned, plus … learn more
Better Lesson: Instructional Strategies
BetterLesson Instructional Strategies provide ready-to-use resources and step-by-step guidance to help education professionals grow in their practice.
Better Lesson: Free K12 lesson Plans
The Master Teacher Project is committed to building a body of knowledge around authentic instructional practice. We recruit and select high-performing teachers across the country to share their … learn more
CREATE EMOJI MASHUPS IN SECONDS WITH THESE EMOJI MAKERS
TCEA TechNotes. Wish you had an easy way to create emojis? Sure, you can find them everywhere on the web. But what about creating your own emoji darlings … learn more
Financial Literacy Resources
Fostering Financial Literacy in ESL Classrooms Using New Media Tools. In these lessons students learn about managing money, banking, credit, debt, home financing and loans while practicing listening, … learn more
Free Money Basics Tutorial
GFC Global. In this free tutorial, learn skills like creating a budget, managing a checking account, and planning for retirement.
Everfi: K-12 STEM & Career Readiness
Preparing Students Beyond High School. Whether you’re teaching career exploration, entrepreneurship, or workforce preparedness skills, EVERFI’s digital lessons help students plan for and practice achieving their personal goals … learn more
Everfi: Digital Lessons for K-12
Want to prepare your students for career and life success, but short on time? Busy teachers use EVERFI’s standards-aligned, research-based digital lessons to teach students to thrive in … learn more
Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Resources
National Hispanic Heritage month lesson plans, activities, and activities for elementary and middle school students. Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15 and ends October 15. Celebrate the histories, … learn more
120+ Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics
Here’s a long list of websites to address Digital Citizenship topics you teach in your classroom.
Learn About Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence isn’t magic… It’s just code! Demystify artificial intelligence (AI) by learning how it’s changing the ways we live, work, and learn.
aiEDU: The AI Education Project
AI literacy should be a basic component of every student’s education. aiEDU is focused on reaching the students and communities that are being left out of opportunities to … learn more
Ditch That Textbook: Education Templates
Our Google Slides, Drawings, PowerPoint and Jamboard templates get your students to work quickly. Download or make a copy. Adjust as necessary. Assign to your students. Yep, that … learn more
English Grammar Exercises
Welcome to EnglishGrammar.org! Here you’ll learn all aspects of written English so you can improve your writing skills in both personal and formal communications. Whether you’re starting with … learn more
Adventures in Math
Real-world math and money activities for K–8. Welcome to Adventures in Math, a free educational program to help teach kids math skills and financial responsibility. Find interactive games, flash … learn more
OYLA: Best STEM Magazine for Kids
OYLA is a monthly print magazine for STEM learning. It offers scientific articles that the whole family can enjoy. Every issue is filled with a broad range of … learn more
Looking to the Past with Mary Jenkins Teaching Resources
Teaching Pay Teachers. Jenkins specializes in middle school ancient history materials and resources. Check out her free resources.
23 Inspiring Red Ribbon Week 2023 Ideas and Activities
Red Ribbon Week is held each year from October 23 to October 31. It’s the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the country, targeting K-12 students. Schools participate in … learn more
Teacher2Teacher
Born from the belief that no one knows teaching like teachers, Teacher2Teacher is a growing community where you can connect to share resources, learn from one another, and … learn more
Facing History: Current Events
Explore classroom resources for making connections between current events and your curriculum, including activities and discussion strategies for high school and middle school students.
Facing History: Lessons & Mini-Lessons
Feel prepared to discuss challenging current events or to explore pivotal periods in history with your students. Our lessons are written using Facing History’s unique pedagogical approach, with … learn more
ELA Resources for Teachers
Facing our History. Explore our wide range of curricular resources and professional learning for secondary English Language Arts classrooms. Our ELA resources integrate literacy skills development with social-emotional … learn more
The Coming of the American Revolution: 1764 to 1776
In the years between 1764 and 1776, America truly became a nation. Where before America had been a cluster of competing British colonies—with differing origins, goals, and policies—by … learn more
USING PODCASTS AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL
TCEA TechNotes. Regardless of what you teach, podcasts offer a variety of valid and engaging content for you to use alongside other, more traditional supports in your classroom. … learn more
4 Highly Effective Instructional Strategies
4 Highly Effective Instructional Strategies. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, instructional strategies play a crucial role in fostering effective teaching and learning experiences. Drawing from diverse educational … learn more
Games for Learning English, Vocabulary, & Grammar
Play Online Games for ESL, Math & Science, Engage Primary K-12 Education Welcome to ESL Games Plus Math & Science, your premier hub for interactive and educational online … learn more
Dave’s ESL Cafe: Lesson Plans
Dave Sperling, the visionary behind Dave’s ESL Cafe, grew up in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California. His love for teaching and languages inspired him to earn … learn more
Best English Language Learners Lessons and Activities
The best English Language Learners lessons, activities, and curriculum to support ELL students and educators. According to the National Education Association, a majority (55%) of U.S. teachers have … learn more
Best Free Hispanic Heritage Month Lessons and Activities
Explore the impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans with these top free lessons and activities. Officially adopted in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October … learn more
Mentimeter Lesson Plan
This Mentimeter lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction. Mentimeter is a dynamic online platform that can elevate any lesson presentation … learn more
Becoming a Good Digital Citizen: Navigating the Online World Ethically
In today’s hyper-connected world, being a good digital citizen is as important as being a good citizen in our physical communities. Just as we uphold certain values and … learn more
LEGO® Education
The belief that learning should be joyful for both students and teachers has driven LEGO® Education to lead the way in innovative, hands-on learning for more than 40 years. … learn more
Doing Hands-On LEGO Education Projects Changed the Way I Teach
Learning through play is making all the difference with my students! My students race their “Lunar Modules” across our classroom floor. There are cheers as some of them … learn more
Drawing and Painting I
Complete National Core standards-aligned drawing and painting lessons for ages 14+. A classroom experience of drawing and painting anywhere… Upon full course completion, students will have developed an … learn more
“Back-to-School Special: 5 Lessons Kids Need Now” Webinar
The skills kids need to navigate a digital world are vast and varied! Choosing just five is nearly an impossible task. However, if you want to equip your … learn more
Teach Your Students How To Write Like a Scientist With These Sentence-Starter Posters
Most elementary students love science class: testing the speed of a vehicle they built, observing an animal in its habitat, making a model of the water cycle. All … learn more
The 5 Stages of Reading Development
Reading is a complex, multifaceted skill that unfolds over time. It is an advanced thinking process that requires the integration of many skills, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, … learn more
The Teacher Studio
Teachers Pay Teachers. Free math resources. I work to fill my blog and Teachers Pay Teachers store with ideas, lessons,and products that will help intermediate level teachers teach at a higher level–and … learn more
Steps to Music Literacy
HEAR. SING. PLAY. THINK. CREATE. Curriculum That Empowers Children The STEPS TO MUSIC LITERACY materials and process evolved after many years of studying elementary student’s ability to master … learn more
30 Smart Place Value Activities and Games for Elementary Math Students
Place value is one of those basic concepts that help kids build a wide variety of math skills. There are lots of fun place value activities and games … learn more
50 Fun Hands-On Activities and Games To Teach Multiplication
Multiplication is a basic skill students need to master before they can move on to more advanced math. Memorizing multiplication tables is one option, but it’s important for … learn more
Best for Back to School 2023
Tech & Learning’s Awards of Excellence program helps our readers find the products and solutions that will support their work in any learning environment. As schools get ready … learn more
Double Venn Diagram, Version 1
Use this two part Venn diagram to identify differences and similarities. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields … learn more
NECS Kids’ Zone
The NCES Kids’ Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, … learn more
NCES Kids’ Zone: Create a Graph
Graphs and charts are great because they communicate information visually. For this reason, graphs are often used in newspapers, magazines and businesses around the world. NCES constantly uses … learn more
