Welcome to My Nerdy Teacher!

New here? This quick-start guide walks you through everything you need to get the most out of your membership.

Watch the Quick Start Tour

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Your Step-by-Step Quick Start

Step 1

Set Up Your Profile

Head to Account Settings to add your name, grade level, and teaching preferences. This helps us personalise your experience.

Click your avatar in the header to open your Account Dashboard

Navigate to Account Settings → Profile tab

Add your grade level so we can surface the most relevant resources

Choose your preferred subjects to customise your browse experience

Screenshot: Set Up Your Profile

Go to Settings

Step 2

Explore Your Grade-Level Planning Page

Each subject has a dedicated Grade-Level Planning page with weekly pacing plans, lesson sequences, and aligned resources — all organised by standard.

Go to Weekly Pacing Plans from the navigation

Choose your subject (Math, Reading, or Writing)

Select your grade level to see the full scope & sequence

Each week expands into individual lessons with linked resources

Screenshot: Explore Your Grade-Level Planning Page

Explore Lesson Plans

Step 3

Browse the Scope & Sequence

The scope & sequence gives you a bird's-eye view of the curriculum. Expand any week to see individual lessons and the resources mapped to each one.

Inside a subject page, scroll through the weekly timeline

Click on a week to expand the full lesson breakdown

Each lesson lists the exact resources you'll need

Click any resource link to jump directly to its detail page

Screenshot: Browse the Scope & Sequence

See Math Scope & Sequence

Step 4

Download Your First Resource

Browse the Resource Library, pick something that fits your classroom, and hit Download. Free members can grab any Free-tagged resource; paid members get full access.

Use the search bar or filters to find a resource

Click on a resource card to open its detail page

Preview all pages in the image gallery

Click the Download button to save the PDF to your device

Screenshot: Download Your First Resource

Browse the Library

Step 5

Use the Paperclip Queue

Found multiple resources you love? Add them to your Paperclip Queue and batch-download everything at once. Available for All Access and VIP members.

On any resource card, click the paperclip icon to add it to your queue

Your queue count appears in the header — click it to review

Reorder, remove, or download all queued resources at once

Your queue persists across sessions so you never lose your picks

Screenshot: Use the Paperclip Queue

View Your Queue

Step 6

Request a Resource

Can't find exactly what you need? VIP members can submit resource requests. Our team reviews every idea and prioritises based on teacher demand.

Navigate to Request a Resource from your dashboard

Fill in the grade level, subject, and a brief description

Optionally attach reference materials or screenshots

We'll email you when your request is reviewed or fulfilled

Screenshot: Request a Resource

Submit a Request

Ready to get started?

Jump into the Resource Library and start building your classroom toolkit with 50,000+ printable, digital, and editable resources.