Common Core Yearbook Curriculum

For anyone teaching yearbook in a classroom setting, Balfour’s yearbook curriculum is an invaluable resource and time-saver. This comprehensive (and completely editable) 11-week yearbook curriculum includes day-by-day lesson plans, student handouts & worksheets, assessments plus all the teaching shows you’ll need to train your students. We’ve done the hard part, so you don’t have to.

Yearbook Playbook
Student Workbook

Make your book amazing with this helpful introduction to all things yearbook – from theme, design and coverage to photography, copy and finances. With this easy-to-understand playbook, your design can showcase the content, the people and events that made the year memorable. Get one for every member of your staff!

Balfour Squares

Balfour Squares are visually appealing teaching enhancements that can be used on their own or alongside Balfour’s common core aligned curriculum. The squares cover topics from theme development, content, copy standards, photography skills and design element basics. Whether you are a seasoned adviser looking for fresh and trending publishing ideas or a brand new adviser looking for a fun way to jump-start your project, Balfour Squares offers a diverse range of uses for both advisers and students. Each of the squares showcases high-end design techniques with quick, up-to date and trending ideas.These will engage you and your students as you create your own uniquely styled yearbook. Squares are quick and easy to implement into your instruction and would work great as bell ringers or class starters. Stay reminded of top tips and tools by posting the squares around your yearbook room for student inspiration.