• 22 Tips I wish I’d known as a first year teacher (Blog image)

    22 Tips I wish I’d known as a first year teacher

    May 16, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Experienced educators share what they wish they would have known as a first year teacher. Explore tips in this cheat sheet for new teachers.

  • 7 Essential strategies for designing effective instruction (Blog image)

    7 Essential strategies for designing effective instruction

    May 13, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Planning and designing effective instruction is crucial for student learning. Explore effective instructional strategies and resources.

  • 10 Ideas for redesigning a new teacher orientation (Blog image)

    10 Ideas for redesigning a new teacher orientation

    May 5, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Facing a teaching shortage crisis, school and district administrators are redesigning their new teacher orientations. Use these Nearpod tips!

  • Back to school icebreakers and first week of school activities with Nearpod (Blog image)

    Back to school icebreakers and first week of school activities with Nearpod

    May 5, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Planning for back to school? Explore these first week of school activities and icebreakers to use with your students.

  • 5 Essential lesson planning tips using instructional design (Blog image)

    5 Essential lesson planning tips using instructional design

    May 1, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Learn how to write a lesson plan using instructional design strategies to create engaging learning experiences in your classroom.

  • 10 Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas and Gifts (Blog image)

    10 Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week ideas and gifts

    April 15, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Use these thoughtful and unique Teacher Appreciation Week ideas and gifts to celebrate educators and show your gratitude.

  • 10 End of year celebration ideas and activities for students

    April 7, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Explore end of year celebration party ideas and awards for students. Keep them engaged and interested with our end of school year activities.

  • 27 Engaging books for beginner readers

    27 Engaging books for beginner readers

    April 3, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Explore the best, most engaging books for beginner readers to teach reading and foundational literacy skills in your classroom.

  • 10 Teaching strategies - How to improve students’ reading skills (Blog image)

    10 Teaching strategies: How to improve students’ reading skills

    April 3, 2025 Darri Stephens

    What makes a good reader? Learn how to improve reading skills and teach students foundational reading skills using these teaching strategies.

  • 8 Steps to implement school climate surveys effectively (Blog image)

    8 Steps to implement school climate surveys effectively

    February 18, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Explore the best practices for planning an effective school climate survey. Use these tips to improve school climate and culture.

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