Teacher Resources - Back to School
Advice for First Year Teachers-From the Principals That
Hired Them!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin124.shtml
This is an article on Education World that offers advice to first year teachers from
experienced school leaders.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
http://atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Back_to_School/
A PreK-12 network for finding tips, lesson plans and units, activities, worksheets, songs
and poems, and other resources for the first days and weeks of school.
Back to Pre-School (or Kindergarten) Activities
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/back-to-school.htm
These activities are designed for pre-school, but many could be used in kindergarten
classes.
Back to School Fun
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/school/
Back to school crafts, printables, lesson plans, etc., from Kids Domain.
Beginning of School
http://teacherslounge.editme.com/beginningofschool
Here are some Ideas and Resource Links for the beginning of the new school year. There are
surveys, lesson plans, handouts, and general resources divided into subject categories for
high school, middle school, and elementary.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com/back_to_school/index.shtml
A wealth of ideas including Icebreaker Activities, Preparing for the First Day, Ideas for
All Year, The Homework Dilemma, First-Year Teachers Only, Don't Forget the Substitute, and
More Great Ideas for the New School Year.
Education World: Back-to-School Technology Activities
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech141.shtml
"Whether you're a technology teacher or a classroom teacher interested in integrating
technology, you can challenge and motivate your own students as they succeed with these
back-to-school activities from the Education World Tech Team."
MiddleWeb's First Days of Middle School
http://www.middleweb.com/1stDResources.html
Calegories include Help for New Teachers, Discipline and Classroom Management, and The
First Days of Middle School (for all teachers).
ProTeacher!
http://www.proteacher.com/030005.shtml
Back to School Ideas for starting off right on the first day and week of school for
elementary classroom teachers. Includes sections for New Teachers and Classroom
Management.
Scholastic: Back to School Checklist
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/backtoschool/classmanagement.htm
Here are some great ideas to help new teachers get off to a great start!
Teacher's Corner Back to School Activities
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/back-to-school/index.htm
Teachers share ideas on fun activities to do with students at the start of the school
year.
TeacherVision Back-to-School Headquarters
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/back-to-school/teacher-resources/6600.html
"Start your new year off with ease and enthusiasm, and be prepared to answer any
questions you or your students might have. Our lesson plans, printables, activities, and
advice range from assisting students in learning the school's layout and taking attendance
to learning about your new students! Find icebreakers for getting to know your students'
names and personalities, advice on seating charts and arranging the classroom, teacher
time-savers, behavior management tips from veteran teachers, advice for communicating with
parents, and much more."
Teaching Heart's Ultimate Back to School Stop
http://www.teachingheart.net/backtoschool2.html
This is a great resource for back to school ideas for new teachers. Veteran teachers may
find some new ideas, too!
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