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Estimate the Volume of a Rectangular Prism Lesson Plan

Estimate the Volume of a Rectangular Prism in this activity from HMH's Into Math.

Shaped Staff

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Differentiated Instruction for ELL Students

Help prepare ELL students with support resources that benefit your multilingual learners.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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5 Recommended Science of Reading Books That Will Cover What You Need to Know

Get book recommendations to learn more about the science of reading and see how children learn to read and develop as strategic readers.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Factor in Fun! 3 Factor Games for the Classroom

Try a factor game to practice finding factors and getting practice with multiplication.

Nicole Kirksey

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What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

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

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How to Use Our Free Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer Template

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

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Top 3 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

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5 End-of-School-Year Celebration Ideas

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

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The 3 Different Types of Assessment in Education

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

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Classroom Jobs for Elementary Students

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

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Coaching for Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching

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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Math Formative Assessment Examples

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

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Why Is Differentiated Instruction Important in the Classroom?

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

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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6 Ways to Deliver Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Students

Discover six strategies to deliver differentiated instruction for gifted students.

Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor

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Using Data to Individualize Instruction

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

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11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students

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

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Celebrate YOU: Self-Care Tips for the Teachers We Love

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

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8 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities

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

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