Teachers Pay Teachers
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Source: www.teacherspayteachers.com
What is it?
Teachers Pay Teachers is a marketplace in which teachers can search for ideas for lessons on any subject, and any grade level. It is a great tool for teachers to find ideas and resources when “stuck” and are needing new ideas to spice up their lessons. Teachers can buy, sell, and share their original resources. You can sign up for free and begin searching for anything your heart desires (when it comes to teaching). 🙂 Some activities or resources cost money, but there is a way to narrow your search down to free items, what grade level and what topic you want.
Educational Uses
Teachers Pay Teachers can be used to search for resources that pertain to whatever lesson you are teaching. It can be used to find activities for learning centers. It can be used to find ideas for guided reading. It can be used to find ideas to enhance a math lesson. Teachers Pay Teachers is filled with many resources and ideas!
Some possible content standards that could be used with Teachers Pay Teachers are:
Kindergarten: RF 3.c. Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g.,the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does). (for activities for sight word practice)
Kindergarten L1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Print many upper- and lowercase letters. (activities for letter practice)
Assessing on from lessons would depend on what lessons, activities or resources you have used from Teachers Pay Teachers.
Value
Pros: Teachers Pay Teachers can be a great resource for collecting and sharing ideas for lessons and activities in the classroom.
Cons: Some resources, and activities have to be purchased. Teachers need to critically review resources before downloading or purchasing to make sure they are of quality.
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