Discover comprehensive tools, curriculum builders, lesson plans, and teaching resources to support effective instruction and engaging learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities.
Vast marketplace of educator-created resources for all grades and subjects, featuring over 4 million downloadable teaching materials from worksheets to full curriculum units.
Teacher-created content; Quality-rated resources; Standards alignment filters; Diverse formats including digital activities; Subject/grade level organization; Regular sales and discounts
TPT provides unparalleled variety, with many resources unavailable elsewhere. The authentic teacher-created materials often include practical implementation tips and modifications. The ratings system helps identify high-quality resources, while the mix of free and premium content accommodates all budgets. Particularly valuable for specialized or niche topics and differentiated instruction.
Official resource for accessing and understanding Common Core State Standards with tools for implementation, professional learning, and aligned content.
Complete standards database; Learning progressions; Implementation resources; Parent guides; Searchable by grade, subject, and category; Standards correlation tools
The official Common Core site provides the most accurate and up-to-date standards information available. The detailed progression guides help educators understand how skills develop across grade levels. The resources for implementation offer practical strategies for translating standards into effective classroom practice, while parent guides help communicate expectations to families.
Rich library of multimedia educational resources including videos, interactive lessons, and support materials aligned to standards for PreK-12 education.
High-quality video content; Interactive lesson builders; Teacher planning tools; PBS show integration; Diverse media formats; Cultural and historical primary sources
PBS LearningMedia excels at providing engaging multimedia content that captivates student interest. The platform leverages PBS's trusted documentary and educational programming to create classroom-ready resources. The combination of primary sources, interactive elements, and support materials helps teachers develop comprehensive, media-rich lessons across all subject areas.
Research-based resource from the George Lucas Educational Foundation featuring articles, videos, and guides on innovative teaching strategies and educational best practices.
Evidence-based teaching strategies; Classroom management techniques; Social-emotional learning resources; Technology integration guides; Teacher-contributed success stories; Professional learning communities
Edutopia bridges educational research and classroom practice, translating evidence-based approaches into actionable strategies. The site's strength lies in its focus on whole-child education, innovative pedagogies, and authentic learning experiences. The classroom videos and teacher narratives provide real-world examples that help educators visualize successful implementation of research-based practices.
Digital platform providing access to millions of authentic resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, and educational initiatives with tools to customize collections for teaching.
Primary source documents; Museum artifacts; Interactive learning tools; Customizable collections; Cross-curricular resources; Ready-to-use teaching activities
The Smithsonian Learning Lab transforms museum resources into powerful teaching tools. The ability to curate personal collections allows educators to develop specialized instructional materials tailored to their specific needs. The authentic artifacts and primary sources bring history, science, and culture to life in ways textbooks cannot, fostering deeper engagement and critical thinking.
Literacy-focused resource providing standards-based lesson plans, interactive activities, and printable materials for K-12 language arts instruction.
Classroom-tested lesson plans; Student interactives; Printable worksheets; Strategy guides; Professional development content; Parent resources
Created by the International Literacy Association and NCTE, ReadWriteThink provides exceptionally high-quality literacy resources grounded in research and classroom practice. The step-by-step lesson plans include all necessary materials, making implementation straightforward. The student interactives address key literacy skills through engaging digital tools, supporting both classroom and independent learning.
Game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share, and play learning games or trivia quizzes for formative assessment and content review.
Interactive quiz creation; Millions of ready-made games; Real-time feedback; Student engagement analytics; Multiple device compatibility; Remote learning capabilities
Kahoot!'s strength lies in transforming assessment into an engaging, competitive experience that students actively enjoy. The platform's real-time feedback helps teachers quickly identify misconceptions and adjust instruction accordingly. The vast library of pre-made content saves preparation time, while the creation tools allow for customization to meet specific learning objectives.
Resource hub providing educators with high-quality geography, science, and social studies materials featuring National Geographic's renowned photography and multimedia content.
Award-winning photography and videos; Interactive maps; Complete lesson plans; Multi-disciplinary activities; Resource collections by topic; Explorer classroom events
National Geographic Education leverages the organization's unparalleled global storytelling to bring real-world context to classroom learning. The resources excel at developing geographic literacy, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding. The platform's cross-disciplinary approach helps teachers integrate these important themes across subjects while the stunning visuals capture student attention and imagination.
Professional development platform featuring thousands of videos of real teachers demonstrating effective instructional strategies across subjects and grade levels.
Classroom video library; Teacher reflection tools; Professional learning communities; Downloadable lesson plans; Q&A with featured teachers; Online courses
Teaching Channel provides an invaluable window into effective classroom practice through authentic videos of skilled teachers. The platform's strength lies in modeling practical implementation of instructional strategies in real classrooms with real students. For new teachers, this visual learning accelerates professional growth, while veterans gain fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to familiar challenges.
Collection of research-based interactive simulations for teaching science and mathematics concepts through exploration and discovery learning.
Interactive STEM simulations; Teacher guides and activities; Multiple language support; Works on all devices; Inquiry-based learning focus; Accessible design features
PhET simulations make abstract scientific concepts visible and manipulable, allowing students to develop conceptual understanding through experimentation. Created by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, these research-based tools are particularly valuable for visualizing invisible phenomena like electricity, atomic structure, or mathematical relationships. The accompanying teacher guides provide structured activities to maximize learning from the open-ended simulations.
Award-winning curriculum provider offering research-based history and civics lessons with a focus on historical thinking skills and digital literacy.
Primary source lessons; Historical thinking assessments; Media literacy curriculum; Document-based questions; Complete lesson materials; Teacher implementation guides
SHEG's Reading Like a Historian and Civic Online Reasoning curricula transform history instruction from fact memorization to evidence-based historical thinking. The carefully curated primary sources and structured analysis questions help students develop critical evaluation skills applicable across disciplines. The lessons require minimal preparation yet deliver engaging, challenging content that develops sophisticated historical thinking and media literacy.
Animated educational site providing engaging videos, quizzes, games, and activities across all subject areas for K-12 students.
Short animated explainer videos; Interactive assessments; Coding activities; Creative tools; Lesson plans; Differentiation options
BrainPOP's animated format makes complex concepts accessible and engaging for diverse learners. The consistent characters and approachable style build student comfort with challenging topics across the curriculum. The platform's comprehensive assessment options, from quizzes to creative projects, allow for multiple ways of demonstrating understanding, supporting differentiated instruction and learning.
Leading organization for project-based learning, providing frameworks, project ideas, planning tools, and professional development for implementing high-quality PBL.
Gold Standard PBL framework; Project design resources; Assessment tools; Project libraries; Implementation guides; Success stories and case studies
PBLWorks transforms abstract project-based learning theory into practical classroom implementation. Their Gold Standard PBL framework provides clear quality criteria for authentic, impactful projects. The resources particularly excel at helping teachers shift from traditional instruction to facilitated inquiry while maintaining academic rigor. The project libraries offer inspiration and starting points for teachers new to PBL.