New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers.
How to Build a Strong Foundation for the Year
New elementary teachers can try these simple strategies to help students feel a sense of belonging in the classroom.1495Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.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.34 Ways to Quiet a Rambunctious Class
From “Silent 20” to imaginary marshmallows, these teacher-tested strategies for all grade levels can help you snap an unruly classroom back to attention.76k7 Zones Every Middle School Classroom Should Have
Setting up and organizing a classroom environment with more intention can help maximize the space for student engagement—and learning.3.1k23 Ways to Build and Sustain Classroom Relationships
These teacher-approved activities will help create the sort of classroom bonds that pave the way to academic success.72kWhy I Keep Teaching
A veteran educator explains why, despite the many challenges, she continues to try to change students’ lives, in turn enriching her own.4977Creating a Sense of Community in High School From Day 1
At the beginning of the year, using class time for team building can help ninth graders with the transition to high school.91.7k7 Attention-Getters to Use Instead of Raising Your Voice
These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.14kMastering the Pace and Tone of Your Questions to Students
Teaching students effectively means helping them advance through the moments of discomfort they experience when faced with challenging questions.401Question: What unconventional or surprising advice would you give a new teacher?
Share your expertise with us, and we may quote you.32391For New Teachers, 6 Principles to Remember This Year
It won’t be easy, but if you prepare for turbulence and set reasonable goals, you’ll stay calmer and make progress in all the right places.7.1kRelationship Building From Day 1
Strategies for fostering relationships with middle and high school students starting on the first day of the school year and then growing them all year long.5.5kAdapting to the Culture at a New School
Learning a school’s core values, keeping your sense of humor, and productively managing disagreements are keys to a great first year.6317How Burned Out Are You? A Scale For Teachers
A four-stage framework can help teachers understand the burnout process—and what they can do to protect their well-being and career.5.7k