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August Reads & Resources
Theme: Set Yourself Up For Success
Rethinking Your Cell Phone Policy? Here Are Three Options
Should Desks Be in Straight Rows? (And 7 Other Class Setup Tips )
Three Classroom Policies and Procedures To Consider
Six Pieces of Advice for New Teachers From Students
10 Activities for Culture and Community Building
High School Sample Course Syllabus
Middle School Sample Course Syllabus
Back to School New Teacher Checklist
Who’s Who and What’s What on Your Campus
No-Prep SEL Lesson: The Power of Positivity (20 min)
September Reads & Resources
Theme: Creating a Positive Class Culture
Seated and Ready: Mastering the First Five Minutes of Class
Only One of These Four Popular Classroom Management Styles Made the Grade
How to Streamline Your System for Teacher Grading
How to Build and Maintain a Positive Classroom Culture
Back to School Night Presentation Template (Powerpoint)
Four Weeks to “Ace Your Classroom Management” Guide
Four Classroom Activities for Creating Norms With Students
No-Prep SEL Lesson: Understanding Empathy (20 min)
October Reads & Resources
Theme: Increasing Student Engagement
The Four Main Parts of a Lesson Plan Made Simple
Three Simple Ways to Boost Student Engagement In Any Lesson
How to Revamp Five Routine Class Activities for High Student Engagement
Practical Tips for Dealing With Absenteeism Among Your Students
6 Parent Email Templates
BINGO Review Game (Any Subject)
Our Favorite Lesson Plan Template
18 Sample Goals For a Teacher Evaluation
Class Activity/Review With Student Movement
No-Prep SEL Lesson: The Power of Gratitude (20 min)
November Reads & Resources
Theme: Mastering Collaborative Learning
An Action Plan for a Challenging Class
Four Barriers to Effective Group Work and How to Overcome Them
How to Promote Positive and Productive Student Interaction
Eight Collaborative Learning Activities to Energize Any Lesson
Group Role Cards
Group Size Matrix
Group Composition Matrix
Student Planner for a Group Project
Student Reflection Worksheet for Parent Conferences
Group Project Self-Assessment Worksheet
No-Prep SEL Lesson: What is a Growth Mindset? (20 min)
December Reads & Resources
Theme: Technology Integration
13 Ideas to Start Using AI in the Classroom
A New Educator Guide to Teaching Basic Digital Literacy
Checklist For a Terrific Tech Integrated Lesson Plan
Mid-Year Classroom Management: Hope, Reassurance, and (Possibly) A Few Solutions
15 Free Tech Tools For Beginners
Customizable ChatGPT Lesson Plan Prompt
Insider Tips and Tricks for Google Classroom
No-Prep Lesson: “Let’s Talk about Artificial Intelligence” (40 min)
No-Prep SEL Lesson: Coping With Negative Self-Talk (20 min)
January Reads & Resources
Theme: Culturally Responsive Practices
Building a Better Understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching
What Are Trauma-Informed Practices? Six Basics for New Teachers
Student Check-Ins: An Essential Tool for New Teachers
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Three Takeaways
Restorative Practices: Questions for More Effective Student-Teacher Behavior Conversations
Restorative Practices: Quick Guide For Leading a Restorative Conference
Restorative Practices: Intro to Community-Building Circles
Restorative Practices: Affective Statements Formula for Behavior Management
Trauma-Informed Checklist for Teachers
13 Page Student Check-In Guide (including printable worksheets)
No-Prep SEL Lesson: The Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing (20 min)
February Reads and Resources
Theme: Assessing Student Learning
The Three Forms of Assessment All New Teachers Should Utilize
For Better Results, Try Student-Centered Assessments
10 Simple and Effective Ways to Check for Understanding
How to Create A Rubric in Five Steps (With Examples)
Rubric for Persuasive Writing
Rubric for Group Work
Rubric for Oral Presentation
70 Exit Ticket and Check-In Prompts (Printable Answer Sheets)
Active Listening Exercise Teacher Directions
No-Prep SEL Lesson: Better Relationships Through Active Listening (30 min)
March Reads and Resources
Theme: New Teacher Employment
How to Impress in a Teacher Interview With No Experience
Five Key Teacher Interview Questions and How to Respond
Teacher Interview Questions Are More Predictable Than You Think
How to Answer the “Tell Us About Yourself” Teacher Interview Question
56-Page Teacher Interview Prep Guide
A Resume Writing Guide For Educators
Editable Resume/Cover Letter Template (Google Docs)
Editable Resume/Cover Letter Template (Google Slides)
Sample Cover Letter #1
Sample Cover Letter #2
April Reads and Resources
Theme: Instructional Design
How to Get Started with Backward Unit Planning – Template Included
An Intro to Bloom’s Taxonomy for New Teachers (With Examples)
20 Metacognitive Questions that Will Get Students Thinking
A Guide to Differentiating Instruction for New Teachers
Unit Planning Template
Full Set of 70 Metacognitive Prompts
No-Prep Lesson: “Let’s Talk about Artificial Intelligence” (40 min)
Emergency Lesson Plan: “Six Behaviors that Will Boost Your Confidence”
May Reads and Resources
Theme: Embracing a Student-Centered Approach
Student-Centered Teaching: What’s Realistic for New Teachers?
Student-Centered Strategies with Today’s Kids in Mind
How to Coax More Thinking from a Group Project
End of the School Year FAQ for New Teachers
Group Project Student Planning Sheet
Group Project Self-Assessment
End of the Course Student Feedback and Reflection Form
End of the Year Course Survey
Last Week Writing Activity: Letter to Next Year’s Students
Monthly Subscription
- Pay one month at a time, cancel anytime
- Get full access to downloadable resources, helpful tips, and best practices to use right away in your classroom
- Access all materials from prior months
Full-Year Access
- Pay one time to get full access through June 30, 2024 (when this year’s program ends)
- Get full access downloadable resources, helpful tips, and best practices to use right away in your classroom
- Access materials from August 2023 onward