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Using a venn diagram graphic organizer hero

Have your students use our free Venn diagram graphic organizer template to organize their ideas.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

WF1560757 Shaped 2022 Blog Post What is RTI hero

Learn more about response to intervention (RTI), a three-tier system to identify how to help support your students in the classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

WF1561562 Shaped 2022 Blog Post Effective Classroom Management Strategies for new teachers

What makes an effective first year teacher? Developing a successful classroom management strategy is an important first step on your teacher journey.

Samuel Gonzalez
Shaped Contributor

Celebrations Hero

Round out the school year with a party to remember by trying out some of these end of school year celebration ideas..

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

WF1561850 different types of assessment hero

There are three different types of assessments in education that serve different purposes depending on when they are administered: diagnostic, formative, and summative.

Dr. Julie Miles
Senior Vice President, Learning Sciences

Classroom jobs for elementary students hero

Discover why classroom jobs for elementary students are a win-win for teachers and students.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

WF1565451 Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Hero Teachers

In order to teach math well, teachers need a specialized type of knowledge called mathematical knowledge for teaching.

Dr. Sue Chapman
Professional Learning Consultant, Heinemann

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Amanda Clark
Shaped Contributor

WF1520750 hmhco blog math formative assessment examples hero

This article discusses different math formative assessment examples to inform both your teaching and your students' learning.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Importance of differentiated instruction hero

Find out the answer to the question, “Why is differentiated instruction important?” Plus, receive tips on differentiation from an educator.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Delivering differentiated instruction for gifted students hero

Discover six strategies to deliver differentiated instruction for gifted students.

Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor

WF1527750 using data to differentiate students hero

Find out ways to use data to individualize instruction for special education students.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

Hanukkah activities games elementary

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these Hanukkah classroom games and activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Hero

Looking for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ideas? We've got you covered with activities spanning Grades Pre-K–12.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Celebrate you self care tips for the teachers we love HERO

A teacher’s self-care is created by reflection, refraction, and dispersion.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

Arab American Heritage Month Animation Hero Image

April is National Arab American Heritage month! It’s a culturally important moment to celebrate the community’s history and potentially teach your students something new.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Explore tips for using PBIS student surveys to improve your PBIS program. Identify areas that need improvement.

Amanda Clark
Shaped Contributor

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Explore 10 benefits of behavior choice contracts and how they can be helpful in specifying expectations for behavior in the classroom.

Amanda Clark
Shaped Contributor

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