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Curated Collections for Educators

In the fast-paced world of education, teachers are constantly seeking ways to maximize efficiency without compromising the quality of instruction. These curated collections offer a valuable array of time-saving tools and resources that will help you streamline classroom management, lesson planning, and administrative tasks. From brain break ideas for students to classroom utility tools, these resources will help you reclaim precious time, allowing you to focus more on what truly matters—inspiring and educating your students.

Grades K-12

Classroom Management Resources

Classroom management covers various tasks and routines, such as collecting assignments, designing seating charts, promoting positive behaviors, creating cooperative learning groups, and more. This collection includes some new tools to try.

Grades K-12

AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Productivity

Learn about and explore AI technologies and tools educators can use to automate administrative tasks and improve student learning outcomes. This collection of tools and resources can help you leverage AI's power to increase efficiency.

Grades K-12

Brain Breaks for Students

This collection highlights ideas, exercises, and activities you can easily fit into lessons as brain breaks. Discover ways to get students moving, laughing, and reflecting to recenter their attention and create a more focused class.

Grades K-12

Formative Assessment Resources

Peruse these formative assessment tools to enhance your teaching and keep your finger on the pulse of student progress. Find quick, effective ways to gauge student understanding, adjust instruction, and promote active learning.

Grades K-12

Educational Podcasts for Students

Listening to podcasts offers many benefits to our students. They’re available any time, making them ideal for in-person, remote, blended, and flipped instruction. This collection shares podcasts for all grades related to various subjects.

Grades K-12

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources

Developing SEL skills helps students better understand emotions, manage their feelings, show empathy towards others, and set and achieve positive goals. This collection can help you begin to instill these understandings in your students.

Grades K-12

AI Resources for Student Assessment

View this collection to find education-specific AI tools that will help you create engaging and practical assessments for your students. Examples include tools to help provide feedback and develop rubrics, quizzes, portfolios, and more.

Grades K-12

Game-Based Learning Resources

Dive into engaging game-based learning tools for your classroom and learn how to use games to differentiate for all students. From digital quizzes to immersive simulations, these resources will captivate students and boost retention across subjects.

Grades K-12

Teacher Utility Tools

Technology offers teachers a variety of tools for procedures, communication, classroom design, and more. Discover timers, learning management systems, lesson plan makers, classroom design tools, and other resources in this collection.

Grades K-12

Tools - No Student Registration Required

Streamline your teaching with these hassle-free digital resources that don’t require student registration. While some tools may require teacher sign-up, students can access them easily—often with a teacher-provided code.

This Week at TeachersFirst

Join us this week for two opportunities for professional development: our OK2Ask virtual workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are also sharing our Infusing Technology Blog and a collection celebrating Independence Day in the United States.