Teach Britannica Helps You Teach More and Prep Less
Did you know the average teacher spends 15–20 hours a week prepping lessons outside of their regular school day? That’s over 500 hours a year spent planning, problem-solving, and creating before a single student even walks through the door.
Behind every classroom full of curious learners are teachers pouring in their energy, creativity, and care. We see that. We appreciate that. And we want to give something meaningful back.
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, we’re spotlighting Teach Britannica, our completely free, educator-curated hub of classroom-ready lessons, activities, and tools—all designed to save you time without sacrificing quality.
The Teacher Time Crunch Is Real
According to a national survey, the average teacher works a median of 54 hours per week, with only 46% of that time spent actually teaching. The rest? It’s grading, planning, customizing lessons, building scaffolds, and designing materials for a room full of unique learners.
That’s where Teach Britannica comes in.
The Solution: Resources by Teachers, for Teachers
Enter Teach Britannica: created for teachers, by teachers. Every Teach Britannica resource is designed and handpicked by current and former classroom teachers on our team—fellow educators who know firsthand what it’s like to stand in your shoes. We have a single mission: to give you back your time while boosting classroom impact. The platform is completely free. No sign-in. No paywall. Just real, high-impact, high-engagement resources from one teacher to another.
For this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re spotlighting some of our teacher team’s top picks—plus highlighting favorite tools from our most active educator users across the country. To make it even easier for you to explore and use these in your own classroom, we’ve bundled them all into a free Teacher Appreciation Week Resource Pack.
Download the pack and follow us on social media to hear directly from teachers about the resources they love and how they use them to engage students every day.
Top Picks from Teachers Who’ve Been There
“My favorite Teach Britannica resources are the Bell Ringers and Exit Tickets, especially the #KeyIdeas exit ticket. I love using it in my lessons because it speaks students’ language while also helping them summarize the main ideas covered.”
“As a former classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am a strong supporter of the lesson minis by Teach Britannica. They offer rich, comprehensive content for a range of grade levels, paired with customized toolkits and handouts. High-quality, free materials like these are a rare gift for teachers, and I wish more online resources matched this level of depth and practicality. As an SME in Media Literacy and AI in the classroom, I am especially impressed by the Smart Researching lesson mini, which equips students with essential skills to conduct effective online research and strengthen their digital literacy skills in the process.”
Jennifer Jeffers
MS and HS English/Composition/History Teacher, CA and CO
“In middle school ELA, engagement is everything. The Letter Roll Review Bell Ringer/Exit Ticket has been a game changer in my classroom. My students light up when they see this activity—they love anything that lets them express their creativity and take ownership of their learning. This tool provides just enough structure to assess comprehension while giving students the freedom to take the task in their own unique direction. The best part? It takes me minutes to set up but yields rich, diverse responses that show me exactly what they’ve learned.”
We Appreciate You—This Week and Every Week
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to say it loud and clear: thank you. For your time, your heart, and your impact.
And with Teach Britannica, our support doesn’t stop when the celebration ends. We’re here for you year-round, with new resources added monthly.
You change lives. Let us change your prep time.
Explore more at teachbritannica.com.
