Here you’ll find a collection of tips, resources, and websites to make your life in the classroom a little easier.

The Toolbox

This column in the NJEA Review features links to websites offering resources and ideas to use in the classroom. There is a new topic each month and past columns are archived. Read more

Back to School Night

Back-to-school night plays an important role in setting the tone for the year and sharing information about programs and routines in your classroom. This page provides members with tips and materials to use for this important event. Read more  (printable handouts)

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences are essential to share information about children and to build a stronger bond between school and home. This page provides members with skills and materials to enhance effective communication with families. Read more

Classroom Management

The more students are engaged in their learning, the less chance there will be for class disruptions. Use these classroom management techniques to create a positive learning atmosphere and foster students’ academic growth. Read more

Communicating with Parents

Most parents and teachers understand the value in having a strong relationship with each other. Studies show that on-going communication between parents and teacher is a key factor in student success. With the help of technology, keeping parents informed is not as hard as you might think. Here are some strategies that can help improve communication between teachers, parents, and students. Read more

Order NJEA Classroom Materials

NJEA Communications offers a number of free public relations materials members can hand out at back-to-school night, community and school events.

Choose from:

• Parent tips brochures
• Teacher communications notes
• Certificates
• Posters, or
• Static decals

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Web Resources

NJEA is pleased to provide this collection of online teacher resources as a service to our members. We hope that it will become a resource in planning and curricula development. Each month a new topic of interest is presented and previous topics are archived for reference.
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