Teacher Freebies
Teachers are often frustrated by a lack of funds to help students learn. Check here for free materials, resources and services for educators.
Free DVDs and More for Teachers
Izzit.org offers a free DVD on your birthday or other day of your choosing for teachers of grades 6-12. They also have other offers for teachers including other DVDs and even free ice cream.
Izzit.org offers a free DVD on your birthday or other day of your choosing for teachers of grades 6-12. They also have other offers for teachers including other DVDs and even free ice cream.
Free Nutrition Education Materials
Dole offers a wealth of free materials for teachers with their 5 A Day program. Some of the materials are downloadable and some may be requested by mail or fax using your shool's letterhead.
Dole offers a wealth of free materials for teachers with their 5 A Day program. Some of the materials are downloadable and some may be requested by mail or fax using your shool's letterhead.
Free Teacher Tools for Microsoft Office
Microsoft offers a free download of Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office. Teachers can use this Microsoft Office add in to create handouts, presentations, tests and other content. You need a registered copy of Microsoft Office 2003 or Office 2002 running on Widows XP or Windows 2000.
Microsoft offers a free download of Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office. Teachers can use this Microsoft Office add in to create handouts, presentations, tests and other content. You need a registered copy of Microsoft Office 2003 or Office 2002 running on Widows XP or Windows 2000.
Free Human Genome Poster
The Human Genome Project Information Web site is offering a free poster. Although this offer would be great for the classroom, anyone can order the free poster.
The Human Genome Project Information Web site is offering a free poster. Although this offer would be great for the classroom, anyone can order the free poster.
Free Posters from the NIDA
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order multiple copies of each free poster for schools or other orginizations. The target audience is listed with each poster.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order multiple copies of each free poster for schools or other orginizations. The target audience is listed with each poster.
Free Posters from the USEPA
The USEPA is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order up to five free posters. Many of the posters are available in English or Spanish versions.
The USEPA is offering a variety of free posters. Although the free posters are great for the classroom, anyone in the US can order them. You can order up to five free posters. Many of the posters are available in English or Spanish versions.
Free EPA Education Materials for Teachers
The USEPA is offering a wide selection of free education materials for teachers including poster, CD-ROMs, activity books, lesson plans and more.
The USEPA is offering a wide selection of free education materials for teachers including poster, CD-ROMs, activity books, lesson plans and more.
Free Clorox Clean Up the Classroom Multimedia kit for Teachers
The Clorox Company is offering a free "Clean Up the Classroom" multimedia kit for teachers. The free kit includes a DVD, poster, and guide. You also receive a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. This free offer can be requested by or on behalf of teachers.
The Clorox Company is offering a free "Clean Up the Classroom" multimedia kit for teachers. The free kit includes a DVD, poster, and guide. You also receive a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. This free offer can be requested by or on behalf of teachers.
Free Yes Magazine Subscription for Teachers
Teachers can request a free one year subscription to Yes Magazine. Yes Magazine is published by Positive Futures Network, a non-profit organization that promotes for social change toward a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Teachers can request a free one year subscription to Yes Magazine. Yes Magazine is published by Positive Futures Network, a non-profit organization that promotes for social change toward a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
We Use Math Everyday Teaching Kit
CBS and Texas Instruments is offering a free "We Use Math Every Day" teaching kit that ties in with the TV show Numb3rs. The link is at the bottom of the page. (US)
CBS and Texas Instruments is offering a free "We Use Math Every Day" teaching kit that ties in with the TV show Numb3rs. The link is at the bottom of the page. (US)
Mars Poster and More
NASA is offering a free Earth/Mars comparison poster and downloadable activity book free for teachers. (US)
NASA is offering a free Earth/Mars comparison poster and downloadable activity book free for teachers. (US)
The Idea Book for Educators
A&E Television Networks is offering their bi-annual publication, "The Idea Book" free to educators. (US, Canada)
A&E Television Networks is offering their bi-annual publication, "The Idea Book" free to educators. (US, Canada)
Dissection Alternatives Poster
Teachers and students can request a free Jenna Morasca poster with the message that there are animal friendly alternatives to dissection in the classroom. (US)
Teachers and students can request a free Jenna Morasca poster with the message that there are animal friendly alternatives to dissection in the classroom. (US)
Dive and Discover Resources
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a free poster, CD-ROM, other resources to teachers for incorporating Dive and Discover in the Classroom. (US)
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a free poster, CD-ROM, other resources to teachers for incorporating Dive and Discover in the Classroom. (US)
Free Educational Materials
If you start your search with this page on The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) you will be searching only the free offerings which includes over 30,000 listings. (US)
If you start your search with this page on The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) you will be searching only the free offerings which includes over 30,000 listings. (US)
Spacetime Posters
Stanford University offers a three poster set as well as a wealth of other educational materials dealing with relativity and space-time to teachers and students. (International)
Stanford University offers a three poster set as well as a wealth of other educational materials dealing with relativity and space-time to teachers and students. (International)
Body Worlds Instructional Materials
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is offering a free instructional packed including a DVD, poster and information cards for educators. (US)
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is offering a free instructional packed including a DVD, poster and information cards for educators. (US)
Forest Educational Materials
International Paper offers free materials in their "Life of the Forest" educational site that you can use as research sources or teaching guides. Click on the order link on the left. (US)
International Paper offers free materials in their "Life of the Forest" educational site that you can use as research sources or teaching guides. Click on the order link on the left. (US)
VERB Materials
The CDC offers free materials to promote a physically active lifestyle to kids. The materials are available for teachers and others who are in a position to influence youth. (US)
The CDC offers free materials to promote a physically active lifestyle to kids. The materials are available for teachers and others who are in a position to influence youth. (US)
Edutopia Magazine Subscription
The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a free subscription to this publication which seeks to discover new teaching methods and to make use of technology in education. (US)
The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a free subscription to this publication which seeks to discover new teaching methods and to make use of technology in education. (US)
Materials to Promote Nursing
DiscoverNursing.com offers a number of materials for educators and others that may want to promote nursing careers. (US)
DiscoverNursing.com offers a number of materials for educators and others that may want to promote nursing careers. (US)
iLoveSchools.com Matches Teacher Needs to Donors
iLoveSchools.com offers a totally free service where teachers can post a list of materials they need for their classroom and donors can search for schools to which they can make donations.
iLoveSchools.com offers a totally free service where teachers can post a list of materials they need for their classroom and donors can search for schools to which they can make donations.
Federal Reserve Educational Comics
You can request up to 35 copies of most of these for free. If you use the advanced search you can find many other resources, but note that not all of them are free. (US)
You can request up to 35 copies of most of these for free. If you use the advanced search you can find many other resources, but note that not all of them are free. (US)
Staples Teacher Rewards
Staples offers special discounts to teachers. (US)
Staples offers special discounts to teachers. (US)
CD-ROM - Animate Your World: Shaping Character
The Cartoon Network is offering this free educational CD-ROM</a>. (US)
The Cartoon Network is offering this free educational CD-ROM</a>. (US)
Home Building CD-ROM Simulation Game
The National Association of Home Builders offers this free CD-ROM game for use in middle school classrooms. (US)
The National Association of Home Builders offers this free CD-ROM game for use in middle school classrooms. (US)
George Washington Education Kit
Teachers can request a free kit that includes a 30-page Teacher Resource Guide and a full-color museum quality poster reproduction of the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington. (US)
Teachers can request a free kit that includes a 30-page Teacher Resource Guide and a full-color museum quality poster reproduction of the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington. (US)
Full Color Printable Bookmarks
BasketBizHelp.com has some nice color bookmarks that teachers can print for their students. (International)
BasketBizHelp.com has some nice color bookmarks that teachers can print for their students. (International)
K-2 Reader materials
Starfall is offering materials to aid in teaching reading in K-2 classes. Teachers can get the materials mailed for free and parents and homeschoolers can download the materials. (US)
Starfall is offering materials to aid in teaching reading in K-2 classes. Teachers can get the materials mailed for free and parents and homeschoolers can download the materials. (US)
Peachtree Teacher's Guides
Peachtree makes downloadable (PDF) versions of their teacher's guides available free on their Web site. (International)
Peachtree makes downloadable (PDF) versions of their teacher's guides available free on their Web site. (International)
Krispy Kream Incentives
Choose the school programs section and check out the numerous incentives for good grades including a free poster and free doughnuts. (US)
Choose the school programs section and check out the numerous incentives for good grades including a free poster and free doughnuts. (US)
Animal Resources
The Fund for Animals offers various resources including a free subscription to "Animal Free Press", a quarterly newspaper for middle and high school teachers and students. (US)
The Fund for Animals offers various resources including a free subscription to "Animal Free Press", a quarterly newspaper for middle and high school teachers and students. (US)
Failure Free Reading Demo CD-ROM
Teachers with students who are having trouble learning to read can order a free demo CD-ROM. (US)
Teachers with students who are having trouble learning to read can order a free demo CD-ROM. (US)
The Idea Book for Educators
A&E Television Networks has several free teacher resources including this biannual magazine with teacher's guides for programs featured in A&E Classroom.
A&E Television Networks has several free teacher resources including this biannual magazine with teacher's guides for programs featured in A&E Classroom.
American School and University Magazine
This more for school administrators than for teachers, but you can pass it on to the appropriate people. School and university administrators can register for a free subscription. (US, Canada)
This more for school administrators than for teachers, but you can pass it on to the appropriate people. School and university administrators can register for a free subscription. (US, Canada)
Ghost Hunter books
Teachers and librarians can request a free Ghost Hunter Book. They require a $4 shipping charge. (US, $4 shipping)
Teachers and librarians can request a free Ghost Hunter Book. They require a $4 shipping charge. (US, $4 shipping)
Shoes for Marching Band Directors
Drillmasters offers a free pair of their marching shoes to directors of marching bands. (US)
Drillmasters offers a free pair of their marching shoes to directors of marching bands. (US)
Bread Activity Booklets
Fleischmann's is offering three booklets that serve as teachers guides. You can request them by writing to the address given or you can download and print the pdf files. (US)
Fleischmann's is offering three booklets that serve as teachers guides. You can request them by writing to the address given or you can download and print the pdf files. (US)
Writing Pals Online
Teachers can sign up their classes for the Weekly Reader Writing Pals Online. Your class will be matched up with another of the same grade and they can exchange letters, drawings, photos. etc. (international)
Teachers can sign up their classes for the Weekly Reader Writing Pals Online. Your class will be matched up with another of the same grade and they can exchange letters, drawings, photos. etc. (international)
Converge Magazine Subscription
Teachers who are interested in using technology in education can request a free subscription to this publication. (US)
Teachers who are interested in using technology in education can request a free subscription to this publication. (US)
Sticker Designs and Lesson Plans
TeacherHelpers.com offers free motivational sticker designs you can use to print your own stickers. They also have a nice selection of free elementary level lesson plans. (international)
TeacherHelpers.com offers free motivational sticker designs you can use to print your own stickers. They also have a nice selection of free elementary level lesson plans. (international)
Math Flashcard Creator
Aplusmath.com has an online tool that lets you create and print your own math flashcards. The also have other nice resources to help students with basic math. (international)
Aplusmath.com has an online tool that lets you create and print your own math flashcards. The also have other nice resources to help students with basic math. (international)
Blood Alcohol Educator CD-ROM
The Century Council offers this free program to help educate youth about the dangers of drinking and driving. (US)
The Century Council offers this free program to help educate youth about the dangers of drinking and driving. (US)
Us Military Band CDs and Tapes
This site explains how schools can request free recordings by US military bands. (US)
This site explains how schools can request free recordings by US military bands. (US)
Free Teachingaids.com
Educators Progress Service has a large variety of printed guides to free resources for teachers. They offer sample lists of free offers when you register.
Educators Progress Service has a large variety of printed guides to free resources for teachers. They offer sample lists of free offers when you register.
Natural Gas Education Materials
K-12 educators can request free materials from the National Energy Foundation. The materials may not be availabe in all areas. (US)
K-12 educators can request free materials from the National Energy Foundation. The materials may not be availabe in all areas. (US)
School Express
School Express has 2,000 free worksheets plus a variety of other free online or downloadable resources. (international)
School Express has 2,000 free worksheets plus a variety of other free online or downloadable resources. (international)
SchoolKit.com Free K-12 Resources
SchoolKit.com offers a free membership which gives you their REX software and access to a portion of their computer based activities. They also offer a premium membership. (international, Windows)
SchoolKit.com offers a free membership which gives you their REX software and access to a portion of their computer based activities. They also offer a premium membership. (international, Windows)
Education.com
Education.com offers a wealth of resources and community features to help you help students learn. (international)
Education.com offers a wealth of resources and community features to help you help students learn. (international)
Teaching Puberty and Menstruation
The Educator's Resource for Teaching Puberty and Menstruation offers free downloadable materials and other online resources. (international)
The Educator's Resource for Teaching Puberty and Menstruation offers free downloadable materials and other online resources. (international)
Recycled Caledars for Kids' Crafts
eCals offers a recycling program where teachers can sign up to possibly receive old calendars to be used for class projects in preschool to 6th. Anyone can donate calendars also.
eCals offers a recycling program where teachers can sign up to possibly receive old calendars to be used for class projects in preschool to 6th. Anyone can donate calendars also.
Reading Activities for Kids
Teachers can request various materials from the US Department of Education ralated to after shcool reading activities. (US)
Teachers can request various materials from the US Department of Education ralated to after shcool reading activities. (US)
PageOut Course Websites
Teachers using any McGraw-Hill textbook can use PageOut to create and host free course Websites. (international)
Teachers using any McGraw-Hill textbook can use PageOut to create and host free course Websites. (international)
100+ Free Motivational Posters
A wide variety of online posters which can be printed in a 5x7 format. A random sampling showed them to be of high quality. (international)
A wide variety of online posters which can be printed in a 5x7 format. A random sampling showed them to be of high quality. (international)
AOL@SCHOOL
AOL is offer free resources and email to schools. Services include a filtered Web search and resources for varios levels from K-12. There are special sections for teachers and administrators. (US)
AOL is offer free resources and email to schools. Services include a filtered Web search and resources for varios levels from K-12. There are special sections for teachers and administrators. (US)
Arithmetic Worksheets
S&S Software has free online whole number arithmetic worksheets that are updated weekly. (international)
S&S Software has free online whole number arithmetic worksheets that are updated weekly. (international)
Collaborative Teaching: Special Education for Inclusive Classrooms
An online book which may be read online or printed and copied for educational use. (international)
An online book which may be read online or printed and copied for educational use. (international)
Computers for Learning
The Federal Government makes surplus computers available for schools and educational nonprofits. Preference is given based on need. (US)
The Federal Government makes surplus computers available for schools and educational nonprofits. Preference is given based on need. (US)
Disaster Safety Information
FEMA has a variety of resources for teachers and parents on disaster preparedness and safety. (online)
FEMA has a variety of resources for teachers and parents on disaster preparedness and safety. (online)
Employability Workbook
Teachers can request a 68 page workbook on employability and work maturity skills and a 10% off coupon from Education Associates. (US)
Teachers can request a 68 page workbook on employability and work maturity skills and a 10% off coupon from Education Associates. (US)
Eric Database Resources
Both online and printed resources to help teachers get the most our of the Eric Database. (US for printed materials)
Both online and printed resources to help teachers get the most our of the Eric Database. (US for printed materials)
Funding Opportunities
From the US Department of Education (US)
From the US Department of Education (US)
The Gateway to Educational Materials
A vast database of educational resources from the U.S. Department of Education's National Library of Education. You can search or browser by subject or keywords. (international)
A vast database of educational resources from the U.S. Department of Education's National Library of Education. You can search or browser by subject or keywords. (international)
Government Education Resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) is an incredible collection of US government educational resources.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) is an incredible collection of US government educational resources.
Grades 1-6 Lessons
Scholastic.com has a variety of lessons that can be printed and reproduced for your class.
Scholastic.com has a variety of lessons that can be printed and reproduced for your class.
Grant Information
The Foundation Center provides information on how and where to get grant money. (US)
The Foundation Center provides information on how and where to get grant money. (US)
HEALTHYHANDS.HEALTHYKIDS
Free materials and lessons plans to qualifying schools from GOJO Industries, Inc. (US)
Free materials and lessons plans to qualifying schools from GOJO Industries, Inc. (US)
History Channel
The History Channel will send you teaching materials and they also have resources online. (US)
The History Channel will send you teaching materials and they also have resources online. (US)
LA Coast Free Offers
Teachers can request a variety of items in support of wetlands education from the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Web Site. (US)
Teachers can request a variety of items in support of wetlands education from the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Web Site. (US)
Learning with Mysteries
MysteryNet has online lesson plans and ideas to help you use mysteries to teach and motivate students. (international)
MysteryNet has online lesson plans and ideas to help you use mysteries to teach and motivate students. (international)
LearningPage.com
Free professionally produced downloadable worksheets, activities and lesson plans for the elementary school level. You need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. (international)
Free professionally produced downloadable worksheets, activities and lesson plans for the elementary school level. You need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. (international)
Lesson Kits
Teach Free offers free lesson kits for K-12 to public and private school teachers. (US)
Teach Free offers free lesson kits for K-12 to public and private school teachers. (US)
Lesson Plans and Resources
TeachersFirst offers a wide range on online lesson plans and resources for K-12. (international)
TeachersFirst offers a wide range on online lesson plans and resources for K-12. (international)
Mathematics Worksheet Factory
Create unlimited math worksheets. You can download and use the lite version for free. And the full version is very inexpensive. (international)
Create unlimited math worksheets. You can download and use the lite version for free. And the full version is very inexpensive. (international)
Mrs. ABC
Online interactive spelling, phonics and more. Designed for kids age 7 - 9. (international)
Online interactive spelling, phonics and more. Designed for kids age 7 - 9. (international)
Owl & Mouse Software Projects
Lots of fun and educational projects, many including free software. (international)
Lots of fun and educational projects, many including free software. (international)
Personal Educational Press
Create and print flash cards, game boards and other educational aids for free. (international)
Create and print flash cards, game boards and other educational aids for free. (international)
Primary Drug Education Materials
First Grade Plus offers a free program to help K-3 teachers present an anti drug message. (US)
First Grade Plus offers a free program to help K-3 teachers present an anti drug message. (US)
Schoolhouse
Microsoft presents a collection of teacher resources based on the Encarta Encyclopedia. (international)
Microsoft presents a collection of teacher resources based on the Encarta Encyclopedia. (international)
SchwabLearning.org
Several free booklets and a variety of online resources are available that address learning differences. Also includes many recourses for parents. (international)
Several free booklets and a variety of online resources are available that address learning differences. Also includes many recourses for parents. (international)
Science Posters
The Wright Center for Science Education of Tufts University has downloadable posters you can print as well as many other science education resources. (international)
The Wright Center for Science Education of Tufts University has downloadable posters you can print as well as many other science education resources. (international)
Syllabus Magazine
Teachers can order a free one year subscription to this magazine which covers technology in education. (US)
Teachers can order a free one year subscription to this magazine which covers technology in education. (US)
Texas Instruments Math Resources
Texas Instruments has some great resources for teachers and parents. (international)
Texas Instruments has some great resources for teachers and parents. (international)
Visit to an Ocean Planet
A multimedia CDROM for teachers and students with lessons and classroom activities in Climate, Oceanography, and Life in Our Oceans. (international)
A multimedia CDROM for teachers and students with lessons and classroom activities in Climate, Oceanography, and Life in Our Oceans. (international)
WebMath Interactive Math Solver
This site is wonderful for anyone from the mathematically challenged to math wizards. A nice variety of online interactive problem solvers are available. Highly recommended.
This site is wonderful for anyone from the mathematically challenged to math wizards. A nice variety of online interactive problem solvers are available. Highly recommended.
More Teacher Freebies
From your About.com Guide, an index of free teacher resource pages with more great offers.
From your About.com Guide, an index of free teacher resource pages with more great offers.