Whether you're teaching a formal class or just trying to help a friend or family member learn the game, you'll find some valuable ideas and handouts on these web sites:
The ACBL web site offers a wealth of materials for teachers.
Free software: Learn to Play Bridge I & II -- Designed for those who have never played bridge, these interactive programs offer a great introduction to basic bidding and play. They're highly recommended as a first step for all learners.
ACBL bridge teachers page -- Teachers' newsletter, handbooks, online teaching tips and lesson plans for several different courses.
ACBL teaching materials -- Complete course outlines, teacher manuals and handouts.
EasyBridge "soundbites" -- Mini-lessons and handouts for beginners.
NABC Celebrity Speaker presentations -- Handouts on a wide range of topics. These are helpful for club managers who present mini-lessons before their games.
Many specialized resources are available if you're teaching children or teens:
ACBL School Bridge Program -- Instructions, tips and lessons plans for teaching youth and setting up group lessons at schools. Use the email link on this page to request a free school bridge packet. More assistance is available from District 8's Education Coordinator Chris Shaw (ccshawjr@yahoo.com).
Free workshop: At the upcoming Rockford IL Regional, Chris Shaw will be presenting two free workshops on how to get a school lesson series started in your community. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, June 22 and 23 at the Clocktower Inn. For more information, contact tournament chairman Karl Dencker (847-458-8089).
Youth4bridge.com -- Bridge tips and information on ACBL programs for grade-school through college-age players.
Kitty Cooper -- Comprehensive lesson materials for teaching in schools and introducing students to Minibridge.
More materials for teachers, learners and bridge clubs are available on these sites:
American Bridge Teachers Association
Mastering Bridge -- Articles, handouts and book excerpts for bridge teachers and students from Masterpoint Press.
Karen's Bridge Library -- Bidding summaries and handouts for beginners through experts.
Fifth Chair Foundation -- An archive of articles, handouts and tutorials for beginner and intermediate-level players.
Discover the Fun & Challenge of Duplicate Bridge -- Online booklet for new-to-duplicate players.
WBF Teachers Program -- Complete outline and lesson materials for the World Bridge Federation course (23 lessons).
Northern Colorado and Richmond VA bridge clubs -- Topics, outlines and handouts for mini-lessons.