20 Reasons Why Teachers Should Use Pinterest

Jan 25th, 2012 | By Brandi Jordan | 15 comments | Category: Internet Resources, Lead Article, Teacher Tips & Resources

Follow Really Good Stuff on Pinterest!

Pinterest is the newest social media phenomenon that is sweeping the world one virtual bulletin board at a time. Users create virtual pin boards about their favorite topics to remember ideas and products that they find while browsing the Internet. The site has become a favorite among teachers. For those early adopters, Pinterest has proven to be a great resource for teaching ideas, but those new to the site might wonder what Pinterest can do for them. Here are 20 reasons why teachers should use Pinterest to make their lives easier.

Find lesson plans and ideas for any subject.
Discover new behavior management strategies through pins.
See pictures and get ideas for ways to organize and arrange the classroom.
Discover new craft ideas for the classroom.
Use it to organize the sites you want to remember and refer back to for future lessons.
Network with like-minded educators.
Find fun virtual field trip ideas.
Learn about new products for the classroom.
Promote your teaching blog or online store.
Get ideas for decorating the classroom.
Gather downloadable materials and pin them to print out when needed.
Find new and healthy lunch and snack ideas for school.
Be inspired by quotes and sayings that have been pinned.
Learn about contests and giveaways.
Find ideas for holidays during the school year.
Get bulletin board ideas.
Discover new ways and materials for teaching tough concepts.
Pin sites while at a conference or professional development class for later examination.
Share your ideas for activities with other teachers.
Create a board of your dream classroom design and the products that would be in it.

How do you use Pinterest for teaching? Share with us and follow our Pinterest boards at Pinterest.com/ReallyGoodStuff. Need an invitation to join? Email us and we’ll send you one!

Tags: Classroom Management, lesson plans, organization, pinterest

15 Comments Leave A Comment

Christina Argent

Commented On January 25th, 2012 8:03 pm

I LOVE pinterest! I have found so many great ideas to use in my classroom that teachers are doing in their rooms now.
Paulette Larson

Commented On January 25th, 2012 8:03 pm

You have peaked my interest…will definitely check this out.
Regina Giles

Commented On January 25th, 2012 8:22 pm

I have never requested an invite, but I enjoy “lurking” on Pinterest. Great ideas! I’m afraid it will become another online teacher addiction!
Reta L.

Commented On January 25th, 2012 8:25 pm

Pinterest is amazing! So many teachers at my school use it to find activities, crafts, games, lessons, bulletin boards and so much more. It’s so funny to recognize things that other teachers are doing. “I saw that on Pinterest!”
Crystal

Commented On January 25th, 2012 8:48 pm

I started using pinterest this summer and have acquired so many new, creative ideas to use in my classroom. I am definitely addicted!
Christen Foote

Commented On January 25th, 2012 9:19 pm

I LOVE pinterest. I visit it often and get many great ideas I can implement right away and then I share with my colleagues. They love all the ideas I get from there. It can be really addicting…
Helen dennis

Commented On January 25th, 2012 9:22 pm

love pintarest – get totally absorbed in all of the creative ways teachers have found to share their knowledge
Jill

Commented On January 25th, 2012 9:50 pm

I have gotten SO many good ideas from Pinterest! And honestly, I don’t know what I did before I had it because now I never forget the good ideas that I see and read about! Here’s my Pinterest teaching board!
Michelle

Commented On January 25th, 2012 9:53 pm

I love pinterest!! I could spend hours looking at new teaching ideas, as well as ideas for many other things in life!
Sandy

Commented On January 25th, 2012 10:41 pm

I love Pinterest! I have enjoyed looking at the many ideas, and have used several of them in my classroom.
cindy

Commented On January 25th, 2012 11:03 pm

It has great ideas on setting up your classroom for guided reading!
Linda

Commented On January 28th, 2012 2:35 pm

I saw a really cute Groundhog’s Day project, but now I can’t find it. Help!!!
Toni

Commented On January 29th, 2012 1:54 pm

I LOVE Pinterest! I’ve gotten several ideas from there that I use in my classroom. It is a wonderful resource!
Mandy Ratledge

Commented On February 5th, 2012 10:15 pm

Pinterest has taken the teacher sharing tradtion to a new level! I have enjoyed other’s suggestions, tips, and printables. What a terrific resource!
Sheila

Commented On January 25th, 2013 8:08 am

I taught before pinterest….and somehow I managed to do a great job! I think it is great, but I try not to use it too much so as not to kill my creativity.