New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers.
Mastering 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.429Exploring 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.76.2kHow Tone of Voice Shapes Your Classroom Culture
It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.9.6k8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.74.3k7 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.72.1kTime Management Tips for Teachers
While much of teachers’ time use is predetermined by the bell, these strategies can help you utilize the unstructured time effectively.201How 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.22.6kWhy 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.8983Creating 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.14.2kHow 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.1504For 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.7.1k