New Teachers
Articles and videos for early-career teachers.
22 Unexpectedly Effective Teaching Hacks
Teachers across the country share the most useful teaching tips they’ve learned—everything from the utility of Velcro to the power of periodically faking amnesia.111.9kExploring 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.77.4k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.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.10.5kSimplifying Classroom Management for New Teachers
From brain breaks to simple surveys, here’s a toolkit of teacher-tested classroom management strategies designed for novice educators.42k
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.22.7kProject-Based Learning for New Teachers
Building confidence to try PBL can be tough—here are some ways to integrate projects with the essential elements of core instruction.12607 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.3.2k
7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them
Whether our emotions get the best of us, or we fall into familiar but unproductive habits, here are 7 common classroom management mistakes, and what the research suggests you should do instead.23.9k7 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.13.2k23 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.72.3k5 Solutions to Common Problems That I Learned as a First-Year Teacher
These strategies proved effective for a new teacher last year—and they’re still working for her in her second year.3815For 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
