Printable Teacher Worksheets

Posted by Dorit Sasson Sep 1, 2007

When I first started teaching, I printed practically every free worksheet I could find thinking that it was a perfect match for my sudents. I admit: I was stressed, impatient, unsure of my teaching abilities and wanted to quickly build up an extensive pool of teacher resources.

There is something to be said for being selective even after all the great teaching ideas and teaching resources I noticed on the web. You'll quickly find that some worksheets are appealing on the screen, but the minute you release them to the world (in this case, your students) you'll be receiving your feedback: "What do you have to do here? I don't understand the instructions."

Almost inevitably a worksheet is a trial and error based effort and especially for new teachers. Some worksheets fair better than others and some just automatically hit without too much complaint. For some odd reason, those worksheets which I've put the least amount of tme and preparation turn out to be the students' favorites and they almost always ask for more of the same kind.

Some more important tips.

• Be careful! You don't want to give too much of the same kind of worksheets. Variety is the key to success.
• Bounce off ideas from a more seasoned teacher who can tell you right on the spot whether it meets the needs and level of your students.