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TeachersFirst
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The answer in one minute
- What TeachersFirst is: A free web resource for K-12 teachers, run since 1998 by a not-for-profit.
- Ages, price, ads: Free · Ages teachers (resources tagged grades K-12) · Ads: none.
- Our take: A solid free source of lesson ideas and web links for teachers and homeschool parents; children should be guided to it by an adult.
By The Source for Learning, Inc.. Go to TeachersFirst ↗
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-11-10.
Quick answers
- How much does TeachersFirst cost?
- Free. Resources and membership are free; some professional learning options may cost (Nov 2026).
- What age is TeachersFirst for?
- Ages it suits: teachers (resources tagged grades K-12). What its terms say: By using the sites you confirm you are at least 13; the sites are meant for adults and information from children under 13 is deleted. Buying paid content requires being 18 or older.
- Is TeachersFirst safe for kids?
- Our take: A solid free source of lesson ideas and web links for teachers and homeschool parents; children should be guided to it by an adult. Ads: none. In-app purchases: not stated. Account: a parent's account. Watch for: Written for teachers, not for children to browse.
- Where is the official TeachersFirst site?
- The official site is teachersfirst.org, from The Source for Learning, Inc. It works on the web.Go to TeachersFirst ↗
- What are the alternatives to TeachersFirst?
- Three others in classroom tools: 99math, Adobe Express for Education and AI Literacy Lessons for Grades K-12.
A free web resource for K-12 teachers, run since 1998 by a not-for-profit. It offers lessons, units and teacher-reviewed web resources searchable by grade and subject, plus ed-tech webinars and workshops. It is written for teachers, not children, and a free membership with a login is offered.
Our take
Desk researchA solid free source of lesson ideas and web links for teachers and homeschool parents; children should be guided to it by an adult.
- PriceFree
- AdsNo ads
- In-app buyingNot stated
- AccountA parent's
Ages teachers (resources tagged grades K-12) · 3 good things · 4 things to watch for
Is TeachersFirst OK for my kid?
Find your child's age. Each row reads TeachersFirst's own terms (quoted above), the ages it suits and the account it needs. An age rule is the least a maker asks, not a judgement that it suits a child of that age. Check another app.
| Age | By its terms | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.Younger than the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 5 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 6 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 7 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 8 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 9 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 10 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 11 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 12 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 13 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 14 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 15 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 16 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 17 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 5 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| Ages it suits | teachers (resources tagged grades K-12) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | By using the sites you confirm you are at least 13; the sites are meant for adults and information from children under 13 is deleted. Buying paid content requires being 18 or older. (terms) |
| Price | Free. Resources and membership are free; some professional learning options may cost (Nov 2026). |
| Works on | Web |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | Not stated |
| The AI in it | The pages we read do not mention AI. |
What's good
- Free resources reviewed by teaching professionals
- Searchable by grade and subject
- Run by a not-for-profit since 1998
Watch for
- Written for teachers, not for children to browse
- Policy says sponsors may track visits
- Policy has no date and no children's section
- Public forum posts become the organization's property
7 things to know before your child uses TeachersFirst
- Check the age rule first. By using the sites you confirm you are at least 13; the sites are meant for adults and information from children under 13 is deleted. Buying paid content requires being 18 or older.
- Know what it costs. Free. Resources and membership are free; some professional learning options may cost (Nov 2026).
- See whose account it is. A parent's account.
- Read what it does with data. The privacy policy lists name, email, zip code and payment details for subscribers and donors, plus IP address and cookies. It says third-party sponsors may use cookies and web beacons, and that data may go to affiliates and partners. It has no children's section and shows no date.
- Know where the AI is. The pages we read do not mention AI.
- Watch for the main catch. Written for teachers, not for children to browse.
- Start with what it does well. Free resources reviewed by teaching professionals.
Data and privacy
The privacy policy lists name, email, zip code and payment details for subscribers and donors, plus IP address and cookies. It says third-party sponsors may use cookies and web beacons, and that data may go to affiliates and partners. It has no children's section and shows no date. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
The maker's own claims only; we found no independent study.
In the Big Index
- On the list 14 best newsletters and blogs for teachers
TeachersFirst beside 4 alternatives
| App | Price | Ads | In-app buying | Account | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachersFirst (this page) | Free | No ads | Not stated | A parent's | teachers (resources tagged… |
| 99math | Free, with paid extras | No ads | Yes | The child's own | about 5-14 (grades K-8) |
| Adobe Express for Education | Free | No ads | None | A school's | grades K-12 through a school |
| AI Literacy Lessons for Grades K-12 | Free | No ads | None | None needed | grades K-12 (AI-specific… |
| Amira Learning | Through schools | No ads | None | A school's | about 5-14 (school product… |
Alternatives to TeachersFirst
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
99math
99math (Estonia) · ages about 5-14 (grades K-8)
A low-effort, free way for teachers to make fact practice lively; parents of kids who dislike timed competition may want a calmer tool.
Desk researchFreeNo ads
Adobe Express for Education
Adobe · ages grades K-12 through a school
A good free option for schools that want design and AI in one tool and will set the admin controls; families cannot set it up for a young child on their own.
Desk researchFreeNo adsNo account
AI Literacy Lessons for Grades K-12
Common Sense Education · ages grades K-12 (AI-specific lessons start in grade 6)
A good free starting point for teachers and parents who want to talk about AI with middle and high schoolers; anyone wanting hands-on AI building should pair it with a project-based course.
Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads
Amira Learning
Amira Learning · ages about 5-14 (school product; listed studies run from kindergarten to middle school)
Worth asking about if your child's school uses it; parents cannot buy it, so home users should look at family apps instead.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Book Creator
Book Creator (part of Kami) · ages about 4-18
A strong fit for teachers who want kids to author multimedia books themselves; not a tool for AI-generated stories.
Desk researchPaidNo ads
BrainPOP (and BrainPOP Jr.)
BrainPOP · ages about 5-14 (K-8+)
Excellent when a school provides it; families paying alone should try the free sneak peek first.
Where these facts come from
- https://teachersfirst.org/
- https://teachersfirst.org/about/
- https://www.sourceforlearning.org/privacy
- https://www.sourceforlearning.org/visitors-agreement
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