New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers.
Establishing Effective Communication With Parents at the Start of the Year
Elementary teachers can use these three systematic strategies to build connections and relationships with families.203Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Onboard New Teachers So They Want to Stay
Help new teachers feel like part of the team by showing them the ropes, helping them meet veteran staff—and giving them some swag.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Using Choice Boards in Math
How math choice boards can enable new elementary teachers to meet the needs of their individual learners while employing mathematical rigor.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.30 Ways to Bring Calm to a Noisy High School Classroom
From 'finding the lull' to the magic of a dramatic whisper, these teacher-tested strategies quickly get high school students focused and back on track.Facilitating Classroom Success All Year Long
A middle school teacher explains how he creates a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps students engaged.110Your content has been saved!
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A Starter Pack of Resources for New Teachers
We’ve pulled together articles and videos in which educators—both veteran and new—share what they wish they knew on day one about classroom design, assessment, working with parents, and more.35kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A First-Week Survey That Fits on an Index Card
Teachers can get to know their students and start building community from the first week with a simple survey.23 Ways to Quiet a Chaotic Middle School Class
Teacher-tested attention-getting routines to help you quickly restore calm and focus to noisy middle school classrooms.
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.78.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes
Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results.Getting Off to a Good Start as a New Secondary Teacher
Before the internet, teachers faced a scarcity of resources to help them grow, but now they’re inundated with tips. These two veterans cut through the clutter.250Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Your First Days as a New Elementary Teacher
Establishing routines, getting to know your students, and being open to learning can lead to a successful beginning.123Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Guiding Students to Overcome Learned Helplessness
New teachers can create an environment where students feel supported and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.406Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways New Teachers Can Pace Themselves
Instead of overexerting yourself at the start of the year, try this advice from a veteran on how to meet expectations and enjoy the work.161Your content has been saved!
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