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08/12/2026

The new school year is here, and now is the perfect time to stock your teaching toolbox with resources you can use from day one.

Whether you’re introducing a new concept, refreshing a favorite unit, or looking for ways to engage students from the start, Prestwick House’s free lesson plans are designed to help you spend less time planning and more time teaching.

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08/12/2026

Lesson planning doesn’t have to start from scratch. For a limited time, save 25% on downloadable Literature Teaching Guides and get instant access to classroom-ready resources for hundreds of the novels and plays you already teach.

Just use coupon code BTS26 at checkout!
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08/09/2026

Teachers, we made something fun for your summer reading stack! These printable summer-themed bookmarks are perfect for tossing into your latest read, sharing with fellow book lovers, or keeping on your desk for next school year. Feel free to save, print, and share with your teacher friends!

https://www.prestwickhouse.com/free-library/other-resources/printable-summer-reading-bookmarks

08/07/2026

A new school year deserves a great beginning! To celebrate back-to-school season, we’re giving one lucky ELA educator a prize package filled with classroom favorites, including:

📘 A Complete Teacher’s Kit of your choice
📚 Classroom supply bundle
✏️ Literary Touchstone Classics mini-library
☕ Starbucks gift card

Whether you’re preparing your classroom or putting the finishing touches on your lesson plans, we’d love to help you start the year on the right page.

Enter now ➡ https://www.prestwickhouse.com/2026-ready-for-a-new-chapter-giveaway/

08/06/2026

Pairing a short story with a novel is an easy way to help students explore themes, compare characters, and make deeper literary connections—all without adding weeks to your curriculum.

In our latest blog post, you’ll find short story recommendations that complement some of the most commonly taught novels. Discover new pairings that can spark richer classroom discussions and strengthen critical thinking skills!

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Pairing a short story with a novel is an easy way to help students explore themes, compare characters, and make deeper literary connections—all without adding weeks to your curriculum.

08/05/2026

During her eleven years in the classroom, author and former drama teacher Sam Marsden learned that children and teenagers love learning real acting techniques. Students can tell when they’re being taken seriously, and they rise to meet it.

At the Prestwick House Blog, discover Sam’s four proven ways to enhance any acting class, plus two exercises you can do in your own classroom, both shared from her book, 100 Acting Exercises for 8–18 Year Olds! 🎭

Discover four proven ways to enhance any acting class for children and teens, plus find two practical exercises you can do in your own classroom.

08/02/2026

Want to mix up the way you teach literature in your classroom? Try running a book club! In our latest blog post, discover how you can use book clubs in your classroom to promote student agency while meeting key academic goals.

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The book club format encourages student choice and engagement while meeting key academic standards for teaching literature.

07/31/2026

⚡ Happy Harry Potter Day! ⚡

For so many readers, Harry Potter was the book that made them fall in love with reading.

✨ What's your favorite character, quote, or magical moment from the series? Share it in the comments! 📚⬇️