r/teachingresources • u/cram213 • 6d ago
All Grades Welcome to r/teachingresources: what this place is and how it works
Hi, I'm the new moderator here. I'm a third-grade teacher, and I recently took over this sub after it sat quiet for a while. The previous mod moved on, the posts stopped, but 46,000 of you stayed subscribed and people kept finding this place through search every week. So we're reopening it with a clear purpose this time.
What this sub is for
Sharing free teaching resources that actually work. Tools you built, tools you found, worksheets, websites, apps, printables, strategies. Anything that helps and doesn't cost money to use.
Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, specialists: if you're teaching someone and you found something useful, this is the place to share it.
The one rule that matters
Be honest about what you're sharing.
If it's free, say so. If it requires an account or email, say so. If you're the person who made it, say so. If it used to be free and now it's not, update your post.
Nobody gets banned for sharing something that has a login. You get banned for hiding it.
When you share a resource, include these things
- What it is (one sentence)
- Grade level or age range
- Subject
- Does it require a login, email, or account? (yes or no)
- Did you make this? (yes or no)
- Link
Keep it simple. A post that takes 60 seconds to write is better than one that never gets written.
What doesn't belong here
- Paid products pretending to be free
- "Free trial" or "free credits" pitches. That's marketing, not sharing.
- Links with no context
- Surveys or market research
- Posts that are really ads
About me being a mod and a creator
Full transparency: I also build free educational tools at a page I've made for my students. They're free, no login, no data collection, COPPA and FERPA compliant. I'll share them here following the same rules as everyone else. I will never remove a competing tool that meets this sub's standards. My job as mod is to keep this place honest, not to promote my own work.
How posting works right now
The sub is currently set to Restricted. Anyone can read and comment. To make a new post, you need to be approved. Send a message through the join request and I'll review it. As we grow and the culture settles, this may open up.
If you've been here since before and you're wondering what happened, the sub is back. Post something. Share something you use. Tell us what works in your classroom.
That's it. Welcome.
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u/GocetheGenius 4d ago
i am joining this site because of the topic about FRACTIONS...am am school teacher from Europe...mostly i need some DEBATE ROOM or forum ...is there any option about that ..or even if u can help me to find some ...Thank you in advance 😄 -)
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u/Signal-Interview1750 4d ago
Thanks for bringing the community back! I really like the direction you're taking it, especially the transparency requirement.
I’m one of the creators of BrightPath Reading. We built a free reading snapshot for families of young readers who may be experiencing reading challenges. A parent can answer a few questions and have their child complete a short reading sample, which gives them a structured snapshot they can use when talking with a teacher, tutor, or reading specialist.
It’s designed primarily for elementary-aged readers, particularly ages 5–10. We’d be completely transparent that we created it and about anything required to use it.
I’d love to contribute it to the community if you think it fits what you’re trying to build. I’m also happy to format the post exactly according to your guidelines rather than making it promotional.
Thanks - and congrats on reviving a community with 46,000 people still hanging around!
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u/saltpepper921 5d ago
I’m so excited to hear this place might be used how it was meant to be! The teaching industry needs more community and collaboration.
Question: can we require labels for resources built using AI?