Resources for Teachers
The Bridge Teacher Newsletter
In the latest issue: Read about the new publication for new members, plans for the Summer NABC in Las Vegas, the status of the ACBL Bridge Series Update and a new bridge program for schools. Get caught up with our columnists: Lynn Berg, Pat Harrington and Marti Ronemus and much more. Click Here.
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Interested in Teaching Bridge Online?
Many teachers are finding that teaching on Bridge Base Online offers many advantages. Check out this article by Ellen (Caitlin) Pomer. Much of the information comes directly from the "Help" section of Bridge Base but it may make it easier for you to navigate the site if you read this first.
Bridge Makes You Smarter
The evidence is in from a three-year study of bridge students and test scores in schools. Read the results.
Mini-Lessons
Teachers have asked for more mini-lessons to present to their students. Five Easybridge! Sound Bites are available from Easybridge! Program Director Marti Ronemus. The Celebrity Lesson Series includes short presentations taken from the Celebrity Speakers Program at the NABCs. Thank you to the authors for allowing us to make these available to you.
Fifth Chair Foundation
This volunteer organization supports learning through the Internet, including mentor games on Bridge Base Online and OK Bridge. The site also includes a number of lessons.
Continuing Education for Teachers
Good teachers always want to get better. Click here for suggestions on how you can perfect your skills and stay current.
Handbook for Bridge Teachers
Tips to recruit and motivate your students and more…Handbook for Bridge Teachers.
For a more complete resource manual...Resource Manual for Teachers.
Recruitment Incentives
Club officials and teachers receive a $100 gift certificate to Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies every time they recruit 25 new members during a calendar year and a bonus check of $500 for 100 members recruited over time.
Bridge Teacher Business Cards
Teachers can now use the business card template to print their business cards in English or French. These templates have the pastel pips as the background. Read instructions for completing the templates.
American Bridge Teachers Association
The ABTA is a prime source of information for bridge teachers. Click here for a web page of valuable bridge teacher resources.
