It’s that time of year already. Summer days are winding down. Bulletin boards are going up. Teachers are starting to spend precious time in classrooms labeling supplies and learning the ins and outs of new resources. Yes, the signs are all around. The back-to-school season is here!
ExploreLearning wants to make sure you are prepared. Browse our website for professional development videos and research behind our products. What about developing effective lesson plans, rethinking current edtech uses, and organizing a folder for substitute teachers to use? Take the time before students arrive to make changes and updates to your previous systems.
Kickstart your school year with free back-to-school resources
Find your back-to-school spark with these free resources. Tips, checklists, posters, a grant application, and trial opportunities– we’ve got everything you need to start the year. Which ones do you need? How about your teacher bestie? Maybe you should just download all of them.
Back-to-school checklist
Here’s a back-to-school teacher checklist to make prep a little easier. Follow these steps to return to class and make the new year sparkle. You’ll be ready when your students arrive at your door.
Download NowTips for first-year teachers
The first day of school brings excitement and anticipation for teachers and students. As a first-year teacher, you’re also hoping that you’re ready. Take a look at these tips and breathe a sigh of relief. You’ve got this!
Download NowA guide to your new building, district, or grade level
Whether stepping into a new building or grade level, embrace all the new situations and people joining your educational journey.
Download NowBack-to-school tips for families
It’s back-to-school time. Are you wondering how to prepare for the new school year? Here‘s a guide with tips to bring organization to an overwhelming and chaotic time.
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Preplanning will make the beginning of the year smooth! Sure, you may change routines after you meet your students and adapt to their needs. But at least you have a game plan to step into the building on day one with your goals in place.
Inspire and motivate with these just-for-fun posters
Students look around the classroom for directions, ideas, and positive thoughts. Are you looking to provide some instant motivation? These posters can add a creative spark to your classroom. There’s even one designed especially for teachers!
- Catch the Creative Spark! poster
- Shine a Light on Science poster
- Shine a Light on Math poster
- Teacher Affirmations tearaway poster
Yes, the new school year is right around the corner. It’s just as exciting and anxiety-inducing the first year as the twenty-first year. There’s just something about a fresh start with a new group of students that only teachers understand.
Get ready! Your class is waiting for you.
Are you searching for new edtech resources that spotlight math for your students? Apply for an ExploreLearning Math Grant. Selected teachers in grades 2-6 will receive free school-year access to Reflex (grades 2+) or Frax (grades 3+) to use in their classrooms.
