New Teacher Advice
Advice for new teachers from teachers who’ve been there (and then some).
Teacher Certification Exams: A Simple State-by-State Guide for 2026
Learn what you'll need to start your career, and get tips for passing the test!
Teacher Resignation Letter Examples and Free Templates
It's actually very simple!
Grades:
Elementary School
Why You Should Send a Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents (Plus, Free Templates to Help You)
Establish a warm, collaborative relationship right from the start.
36 Fun Name Games To Try With Your New Class This Year
Play these games in the name of fun!
Best Teacher Bags for 2025, According to 100+ Real Teachers
Laptops, papers to grade, emergency chocolate ... these bags hold them all!
70+ Must-Teach Classroom Procedures and Routines
Make your classroom run like clockwork.
8 Scoring Rubric Examples for All Grades and Subjects (Free Printables!)
In the end, they actually make grading easier.
Teacher Cover Letter Examples, Template, and Tips
Your guide to a killer cover letter that will get you that interview.
I Just Started Teaching—Should I Join the Teachers Union?
Veteran teachers weigh in.
Grades:
Elementary School
What Are Sight Words and How Do I Teach Them?
Think of them as one of the building blocks of literacy instruction.
Sign Up For Our New Teacher Email Series!
Help for your entire first year.
Teachers Are Sharing the Most Important Things They Learned This School Year, and We’re Taking Notes
We are so here for setting boundaries.
