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Announcing Shaping the Future Podcast: An Irresistible Chance to Learn

Dr. David Dockterman—lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education—shares his excitement to host our new podcast series, HMH Learning Moments: Shaping the Future.

Dr. David Dockterman

Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Podcast Host, HMH Learning Moments: Shaping the Future

October 07, 2019

Grow Beyond Group Work: Collaborative Learning Strategies and Techniques

Use these collaborative learning techniques to teach social and emotional skills during the school day and help students build strong relationships.

Jessica McKeown, PhD

HMH Senior Learning Scientist, Math and Science

October 04, 2019

Getting Your Students to Think Like Scientists: 3 Downloadable Posters

Download Think Like a Scientist posters for your classroom. Getting students comfortable thinking like scientists is no small feat, but it's the best way to teach science.

Shaped Staff

October 03, 2019

How to Lead a School Initiative and Build Olympic-Style Teaching

As an education leader, consider these five practices when embarking on a new school initiative or plan with your colleagues.

Adam Drummond, EdD

Director of Professional Learning, ICLE

October 02, 2019

All About Me Activities: Celebrate What Makes You 'Different'

Explore All About Me activities for elementary and middle school students. Help your students to celebrate what makes them different.

Onalee Smith

Shaped Staff

October 01, 2019

The Value of Professional Communities for Teachers: Reflecting on Model Schools

Attending conferences can be an invaluable resource in a teacher's toolkit, presenting new opportunities to build relationships and expand a professional learning network.

Erika Gilbert

Math AIS Teacher, Gillette Road Middle School

Cynthia Ciesla

5th and 6th Grade AIS Reading and Math Teacher, Gillette Road Middle School

October 01, 2019

Teaching World History: The Early Middle Ages—Worksheets and Activities

Use these downloadable resources to teach students about Charlemagne and the Early Middle Ages.

Shaped Staff

September 30, 2019

Shapes, Patterns, and Arrangements: Math Activities for Preschoolers

Since your students have a basic knowledge of colors and shapes, Pre-K is a good year to start tackling concepts such as patterns.

Shaped Staff

September 30, 2019

Empowering Students to Protect the Environment: Teacher Tips

How do educators approach the topic of climate change and environmental protection? Teachers offer advice on how they empower their students.

Onalee Smith

Shaped Staff

September 27, 2019

Back to the Language Basics: We Never Learned That!

How do you continue to grow your students’ proficiency in the target language when time must be spent reteaching the basics? A world languages teacher offers three free classroom activities to help teachers navigate possible gaps in curriculum.

Jori Greenhill

Spanish Teacher

September 26, 2019

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