New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers.
Edutopia Sessions: Assessment for New Teachers
A panel of educators shares how new teachers can create meaningful assessments and target what’s truly important for students.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Preparing Future Educators for Their Careers
Student teaching advisers and students share ideas for making teacher preparation programs more relevant.Your 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!
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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.26.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A 3-Step Process for Addressing Disruptive Behavior
Teachers can use this strategy to help dysregulated students get back on track and ready to participate in learning.6 Research-Backed Ways to Break Up Your Lectures
Lectures are efficient ways to convey information, but kids tend to tune them out. Here are 6 activities that will keep students focused while improving learning outcomes.10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.79.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Establish Classroom Routines for Productive Learning
Before a lesson begins, it’s important to communicate a clear plan so that students will understand what’s expected of them.School Just Began and I’m Already Overwhelmed
Teaching has particular challenges in the first few years, but there are things you can do to make it through tough times.6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers
The first year of teaching preschool students can be overwhelming, but by making a few simple preparations, pre-K teachers can jump in with confidence.
How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.23kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.
