What Resources Are Available for Instructional Planning?

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Welcome back to Teaching with Valor, the podcast where we explore the everyday questions, challenges, and victories of teaching. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into one of the most fundamental aspects of teaching: What resources are available for instructional planning?

When it comes to planning lessons, having the right resources can make all the difference. But with so many books, websites, apps, and educational tools out there, how do you find what you need without getting overwhelmed? Whether you’re new to teaching or you’ve been in the classroom for years, instructional planning can sometimes feel like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. There are so many pieces, and finding the ones that fit can take time and patience.

In this episode, we’re going to break it down step-by-step. We’ll explore some of the best resources for instructional planning at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. We’ll also talk about how to find resources that align with your teaching style and your students’ needs. And, we’ll touch on how to avoid the trap of over-planning—because yes, that’s a thing too!
Show Notes
For more information on this topic checkout the following resources:

• Edutopia – Instructional Planning Resources: www.edutopia.org - Articles and videos on instructional planning and effective teaching strategies.
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT): www.teacherspayteachers.com - Lesson plans, activities, and resources created by teachers, for teachers.
• Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org - Instructional videos, practice exercises, and assessments for a variety of subjects and grade levels.
• Newsela: www.newsela.com - High-interest reading passages with adjustable reading levels.
• PBS LearningMedia: www.pbslearningmedia.org - Lesson plans, video clips, and primary source documents for history, literature, and science classes.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!