TeachersFirst Special Topics Collections
TeachersFirst's curated collections make it easy to find what you need, when you need it. Each collection brings together up to 30 reviewed resources on a single topic — from curriculum content and cultural celebrations to edtech tools and professional learning. Browse by topic, share a collection link directly with students, colleagues, or families, or use a collection to jumpstart your planning for an upcoming unit.
Not sure where to start? The Teacher's Guide walks you through how to get the most out of any collection — including how to grab a shareable link for a specific resource and how to use the tags inside each review to dig deeper when you want more than the collection itself offers. New collections are added regularly, so check back often.
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Summer Specials - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12
In the Classroom
Find new programs, places, tools, activities, and more to share with your students for use during the summer break! Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each event or resource and find the ones that will be useful to your students.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Resources for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), differentiation (100), personalized learning (12), Teacher Utilities (223), writing prompts (55)
In the Classroom
Use this collection to save time doing many tasks, from creating assessments to writing prompts, rewriting your emails in a new tone, and much more. Bookmark this site to use to find new ways to increase your productivity and lower your time required using the power of AI!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) Resources for Student Assessment - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (337), assessment (140), Formative Assessment (42), quizzes (89)
In the Classroom
AI is ever-changing, and the tools evolve and change every day. Use the tools in this collection to stay informed and learn about new tools that you can use to assess students. AI assessment tools save you time and can allow you to personalize the assessment to differentiate for all needs. Share this collection with colleagues looking for ways to assess using AI.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Podcast Creators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): podcasts (172)
In the Classroom
In the language arts (or English) classroom, students can produce a literary podcast in which they record book reviews, character analyses, or author spotlights, while social studies teachers can challenge students to create a "news broadcast from the past" in which they report historical events as if they were happening in real time. Science students can record explainer episodes breaking down complex concepts like the water cycle or photosynthesis, and math teachers can have students narrate their problem-solving process step by step, turning abstract thinking into an audible, shareable product. Podcasts also shine during passion projects and genius hour, where students choose a topic they care deeply about, conduct original research, and produce a multi-episode series that can be shared with the school community or a global audience.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Author's Websites - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): authors (114)
In the Classroom
Share these resources with your students to use to learn about many authors. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM - STEAM - STREAM Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): engineering (141), STEM (379)
In the Classroom
We have included resources for all grades. Remember, our "In the Classroom" suggestions with each reviewed resource, give you ideas about using these tools in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Podcasts for Students - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): podcasts (172)
In the Classroom
Share these podcasts with your students to use when learning related material. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find podcasts to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources related to Source Reliability/Checking Sources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): evaluating sources (53), media literacy (130), Research (90)
In the Classroom
Use these resources for research projects across all subject areas, giving students a structured way to vet the websites, articles, and digital content they plan to use before incorporating them into a paper, presentation, or multimedia project -- helping teachers spend less time redirecting students away from unreliable sources and more time coaching deeper thinking. During current events discussions, teachers can use these tools to model real-time fact-checking, pulling up a news story or social media claim and walking students through the process of evaluating its credibility together as a class, building the habit of pausing and questioning before accepting information at face value.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): climate (99), energy (143), recycling (47), sustainability (55), water (106)
In the Classroom
Help to deepen your students' understanding (and your own) of the Sustainable Development Goals. Share these resources with your colleagues and students by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter. Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Curation Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): curation (27), organizational skills (91), Research (90)
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Share these resources with your students to use when curating materials for projects and lessons. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for Student Knowledge Construction - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (189), problem solving (282)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try to encourage student knowledge construction within your lessons. Each review includes technology integration ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your students become student knowledge constructors.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources related to the Science of Reading - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): fluency (32), phonics (53), reading comprehension (145), science of reading (35), spelling (91), vocabulary (251)
In the Classroom
Help to deepen your students' understanding (and your own) of the Science of Reading. Share these resources with your colleagues and students by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter. Find resources to incorporate into your reading lessons.Comments
Provided many resources and suggestions to use this to support instruction.Saundra, , Grades: 0 - 5
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Family Consumer Science Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): child development (18), cooking (33), family (53), financial literacy (92), nutrition (137)
In the Classroom
Encourage your students' understanding of family consumer science using this curated collection. Share these resources with your colleagues and students by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter. Find resources to incorporate into your FCS lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Get up and Moving... Physical Education - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): dance (42), fitness (35), nutrition (137), sports (89)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try when planning your physical education lessons. Each review includes technology integration ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your students get and get moving.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World Languages Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): arabic (11), chinese (38), french (72), german (49), hebrew (17), italian (31), japanese (53), portuguese (21), russian (25), sign language (16), spanish (112)
In the Classroom
Use these resources as you prepare lessons for world language classes. Each review includes technology integration ideas. This list includes resources for elementary and secondary students.Comments
I like how LyricsTraining connects students with music from around the world as well as tests their diverse linguistic abilities. This is great for a world language classroom.Jenna, IL, Grades: 9 - 12
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Dramatic Arts and Dance Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): acting (17), dance (42), fitness (35), plays (31), readers theater (11)
In the Classroom
Encourage your students' understanding of drama and dance using this curated collection. Share these resources with your colleagues and students by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter. Find resources to incorporate into your dance and drama lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources related to the Visual Arts - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): crafts (111), drawing (58), painting (49), photography (136)
In the Classroom
Find new tools to try when planning your visual art lessons. Each review includes technology integration ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your lessons more creative.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Music Appreciation Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): blues (19), jazz (17), music theory (48)
In the Classroom
Use these resources as you prepare music lessons related to genres, music history, and other topics. Each review includes technology integration ideas. This list includes resources for elementary and secondary students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resources for Instruments and Vocal Music - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): music theory (48), musical instruments (62), musical notation (34)
In the Classroom
Help to deepen your students' understanding of vocal music and instruments using this curated collection. Share these resources with your colleagues and students by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter. Find resources to incorporate into your music lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Artists and Theory Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): art history (105), artists (102), museums (55)
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Find new tools to try when planning your art lessons. Each review includes technology integration ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your lessons more productive.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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