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New Teacher Collection: Free Lesson Plans and Resources for Back to School
Collection

New Teacher Collection: Free Lesson Plans and Resources for Back to School

129 Resources
New Teacher Collection: Free Lesson Plans and Resources for Back to School

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#5 Partner Content 2023
Creating A Trusted Space® in Five Days - Full Curriculum
Lesson

Creating A Trusted Space® in Five Days - Full Curriculum

Handout, Worksheet • Adult Education, Professional Development, PSRP, SISP
Creating A Trusted Space® in Five Days - Full Curriculum

All It Takes
Arranging Your Classroom
Lesson

Arranging Your Classroom

Activity • PRE-K, Grades K-12
Arranging Your Classroom

AFT
Classroom Rules and Procedures
Lesson

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet • Grades K-12
Classroom Rules and Procedures

AFT
Classroom Management - Defining Consequences
Lesson

Classroom Management - Defining Consequences

Article • Grades K-8
Classroom Management - Defining Consequences

AFT
Creating a Classroom Team
Lesson

Creating a Classroom Team

Article • Professional Development
Creating a Classroom Team

AFT
Building Parent Teacher Partnerships
Lesson

Building Parent Teacher Partnerships

Activity, Lesson Plan • Grades K-12
Building Parent Teacher Partnerships

AFT
Teach Human Rights: Restorative Practices in the Classroom
Lesson

Teach Human Rights: Restorative Practices in the Classroom

Activity • Grades 9-12, Professional Development
Teach Human Rights: Restorative Practices in the Classroom

Defenders of Human Rights and Democracy in Your Community
Planning for the First Day of School: Blank Template
Lesson

Planning for the First Day of School: Blank Template

Activity • PRE-K, Grades K-12, Professional Development
Planning for the First Day of School: Blank Template

AFT
Reclaiming Connection in the Classroom: Why Structure Matters Right Now
Blog

Reclaiming Connection in the Classroom: Why Structure Matters Right Now

January 21, 2026
Reclaiming Connection in the Classroom: Why Structure Matters Right Now

Amber Chandler
5 Ways to Make Learning REAL
Blog

5 Ways to Make Learning REAL

March 26, 2026
5 Ways to Make Learning REAL

Barbara Blackburn
Side Quests to Avoid the Wrong Hill to Die On
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Side Quests to Avoid the Wrong Hill to Die On

June 29, 2026
Side Quests to Avoid the Wrong Hill to Die On

Amber Chandler
Where Have All the Special Education Teachers Gone? Or, the Importance of Tea
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Where Have All the Special Education Teachers Gone? Or, the Importance of Tea

June 14, 2024
Where Have All the Special Education Teachers Gone? Or, the Importance of Tea

Heidi Goger
Three Things to Support New Teachers Right Now
Blog

Three Things to Support New Teachers Right Now

February 29, 2024
Three Things to Support New Teachers Right Now

Amber Chandler
Q&A: Gifted and Talented Students
Lesson

Q&A: Gifted and Talented Students

Handout, Worksheet • Professional Development, PSRP
Q&A: Gifted and Talented Students

Heidi Goger
Productive Struggle for K-12 Students
Blog

Productive Struggle for K-12 Students

March 06, 2026
Productive Struggle for K-12 Students

Barbara Blackburn
4 Tips for Working with Groups in Your Classroom
Blog

4 Tips for Working with Groups in Your Classroom

October 15, 2025
4 Tips for Working with Groups in Your Classroom

Barbara Blackburn
8 Essential Tips for Educators to Practice Mental Health Awareness
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8 Essential Tips for Educators to Practice Mental Health Awareness

May 14, 2024
8 Essential Tips for Educators to Practice Mental Health Awareness

Natalie Dean
Educating for Democratic Citizenship Community
Community

Educating for Democratic Citizenship Community

Join this community for resources and ideas to teach civics, civic engagement and democracy.

24 Members | 1 Discussion
Educating for Democratic Citizenship Community

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Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Is a Crucial Investment in the Future
Blog

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Is a Crucial Investment in the Future

May 22, 2024
Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Is a Crucial Investment in the Future

Albert Shanker Institute
6 Strategies for Teaching Digital Citizenship and Balance in the Era of AI
Blog

6 Strategies for Teaching Digital Citizenship and Balance in the Era of AI

August 12, 2024
6 Strategies for Teaching Digital Citizenship and Balance in the Era of AI

Ami Turner DelAguila
Navigating Social Media in Your Classroom: 5 Discussion Questions
Lesson

Navigating Social Media in Your Classroom: 5 Discussion Questions

Handout • Professional Development
Navigating Social Media in Your Classroom: 5 Discussion Questions

Amber Chandler
Welcoming All: The Three C’s of Inclusive Education
Blog

Welcoming All: The Three C’s of Inclusive Education

August 05, 2024
Welcoming All: The Three C’s of Inclusive Education

Amber Chandler
How Schools Can Partner with ELL Families Who Resettle in Their Community: 10 Strategies for Success
Blog

How Schools Can Partner with ELL Families Who Resettle in Their Community: 10 Strategies for Success

October 04, 2023
How Schools Can Partner with ELL Families Who Resettle in Their Community: 10 Strategies for Success

Colorín Colorado
STEM Defines Our Future: Soft Skills and STEM Success
Lesson

STEM Defines Our Future: Soft Skills and STEM Success

Lesson Plan • PRE-K, Grades K-12
STEM Defines Our Future: Soft Skills and STEM Success

First Book
#7 Blog 2025
Finding Balance as a New Teacher
Blog

Finding Balance as a New Teacher

February 04, 2025
Finding Balance as a New Teacher

Robin Vitucci
Five Principles of Mentoring: A Seat at the Table for Everyone
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Five Principles of Mentoring: A Seat at the Table for Everyone

September 09, 2024
Five Principles of Mentoring: A Seat at the Table for Everyone

Amber Chandler
Best AI Tools for Teachers in 2026: 10 Free Picks That Save You Time
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Best AI Tools for Teachers in 2026: 10 Free Picks That Save You Time

May 19, 2025
Best AI Tools for Teachers in 2026: 10 Free Picks That Save You Time

Andy Kratochvil
Make It Awkward: Connecting with Students and Finding Joy
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Make It Awkward: Connecting with Students and Finding Joy

September 23, 2024
Make It Awkward: Connecting with Students and Finding Joy

Amber Chandler
Where We Stand: Devices-Down, Eyes-up, Hands-On Learning
Blog

Where We Stand: Devices-Down, Eyes-up, Hands-On Learning

June 05, 2026
Where We Stand: Devices-Down, Eyes-up, Hands-On Learning

Randi Weingarten
Effective Teaching Tips: Strategies, Tools and Ideas
Collection

Effective Teaching Tips: Strategies, Tools and Ideas

109 Resources
Effective Teaching Tips: Strategies, Tools and Ideas

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AFT Member-Created Resources
Collection

AFT Member-Created Resources

224 Resources
AFT Member-Created Resources

AFT
Back to School: First Day of School and Beyond
Collection

Back to School: First Day of School and Beyond

135 Resources
Back to School: First Day of School and Beyond

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Going Analog to Help Students Reconnect
Blog

Going Analog to Help Students Reconnect

March 19, 2026
Going Analog to Help Students Reconnect

Amber Chandler
3 Strategies for Organizing Your Classroom Assessment
Blog

3 Strategies for Organizing Your Classroom Assessment

February 06, 2026
3 Strategies for Organizing Your Classroom Assessment

Barbara Blackburn
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