Teacher Resources
JumpStart has its own collection of free teacher resources. Check them out:
Activities
Worksheets
Lesson Plans
CurriculumOnline Teacher Resources: A Teacher’s Best Friend
Sharing classroom experiences and teaching material with other teachers is a great thing, but it may not be possible all the time. Coming up with one’s own educational resources is time-consuming and tedious. It may be possible once in a while, but it is certainly difficult to do for every lesson. Moreover, with the number and variety of teachers' educational aids readily available online, why bother? Online teacher resources are collections of hundreds of teaching materials designed by experts or tried and found useful by other teachers. In many cases, making use of the online material may prove to be even more useful and effective than relying on those borrowed from fellow teachers at school. Regardless of one’s teaching style and requirements, the huge amount of online collections ensures that teachers never go back without finding the resources they need.
The Different Kinds of Teacher Resources
It is astounding to see the variety of teacher resources available for immediate use for teachers across the country. The most basic ones are worksheets and lesson plans. Tons of these are available in multiple websites and teacher forums. There are also teaching ideas and classroom activities which teachers can make use of to liven up lessons and help students understand concepts better. Teachers can also find descriptions and reviews of various teaching tools – using these helps teachers make informed decisions about the educational material used in the classroom. Social networking sites for teachers allow teachers from across the country to share experiences and advice about teaching. Educational resources also include learning games, audio-visual teaching tools, and interactive educational software. Finally, there are websites that list and describe various sites that offer supplementary teaching material for teachers.
