BusyTeacher
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What both publish
| Fact | BusyTeacher | CommonLit |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The service is aimed at ESL and EFL teachers working with beginners through advanced learners and with children or adults. | CommonLit describes its instructional materials as supporting literacy development for students in grades 3–12, while CommonLit 360 serves grades 6–12. |
| Founded | BusyTeacher says it has served ESL and EFL teachers since 2007. | 2013 |
| Purpose | BusyTeacher provides printable worksheets, lesson plans, and teaching articles for ESL and EFL teachers. | CommonLit is a nonprofit providing literacy instructional materials and an ELA program for teachers and schools. |
| Support | The store says customers can email [email protected] to request a replacement download link, while technical support for bundle items is not offered. | Paid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features. |
BusyTeacher plans
- Free printable worksheets and lesson plansFree
- Individual e-book$10, paid once
- The Entire BusyTeacher Library: 80 PDF E-Books$80, paid once
- Entire BusyTeacher Library$80, paid once
- Educational license$99, paid once
CommonLit plans
- CommonLit DigitalFree
- Spark$4,200 a year
- Core$7,200 a year
- Elevate$12,800 a year
Pick BusyTeacher if…
BusyTeacher suits ESL, EFL, TESL, and TEFL teachers seeking materials for young learners, teenagers, or adults. It is also relevant to teachers looking for digital e-books alongside free printable classroom resources.
Pick CommonLit if…
CommonLit suits teachers and schools looking for literacy materials for grades 3–12, especially those seeking a full-year ELA curriculum for grades 6–12. Schools that need a paid package can choose plans with assessments, dashboards, training, or implementation support.