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How To Find and Download Free Educator Resources for PreK-12 Books

Did you know that many book publishers offer free downloadable teaching resources with their books? At Follett Content, we distribute supplemental materials from over 6,000 publishers and 375,000 titles, making us one of the largest providers of free educator resources in the PreK-12 education industry.

Examples of Free Teaching Resources
Free teaching resources are cost-free materials designed to help educators create engaging and effective lessons. These resources cater to various subjects, grade levels, and teaching styles.

Examples of free teaching resources include:

  1. Lesson Plans
    • Pre-designed plans outlining activities, goals, and assessment strategies for a specific topic or book
  2. Worksheets
    • Printable sheets with exercises, puzzles, or problems for students to complete
  3. Activity Guides
    • Step-by-step instructions for hands-on activities, experiments, or creative projects
  4. Discussion Questions
    • Thought-provoking questions to spark classroom discussions about a book or topic
  5. Reading Guides
    • Tools for navigating and analyzing books, such as vocabulary lists, chapter summaries, and comprehension questions
  6. Multimedia Resources
    • Videos and other digital content to enhance lessons
  7. Classroom Posters
    • Visual aids, like charts or motivational posters, for classroom decoration and concept reinforcement
  8. Assessments and Quizzes
    • Ready-made tests, quizzes, and rubrics for evaluating student understanding


How to Search for Free Resources from Follett Content

Whether you know the book you’re looking for or need expert recommendations, Follett Content offers two ways to find teaching resources:

1. Browse Recommended Lists

If you’re seeking recommendations, follow these steps:

  1. Visit follettcontent.com. Under “K12 Resources,” click “Browse Recommended Books Lists.”
  2. Select a topic.
  3. Filter by grade level.
  4. Look for books marked with "Resources Available.”
  5. Click a book to view its detail page and see available resources.
  6. Download the PDF(s) using the provided links.

2. Search Our Book Inventory with Titlewave

Titlewave® is a premier online platform for PreK-12 books and learning materials that offer book lists and school library collection analyses.

Basic Search:

  1. Go to Titlewave.
  2. Use the search bar to search for a specific book title, author, or keyword.
  3. Books with free teaching resources will display the note, “FREE Teaching Resources available for download.”
  4. Filter your results by selecting "FREE Resources" in the left column.
  5. On the book detail page, locate the "Teaching Resources and Support" section and download the materials.

Advanced Search (Available with a free Titlewave account):

  1. Click the "Advanced Search" link to the right of the search bar.
  2. Use the "FREE Resources" filter, and refine your search further by other criteria such as:
    • Publisher
    • Copyright Year
    • Language
    • Classification
    • Number of Reviews
    • Genre
  3. On the book detail page, locate the "Teaching Resources and Support" section and download the materials.

With these options, you can easily access high-quality teaching materials to enhance your classrooms.

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