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Inspiring Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas for the Classroom

These Black History Month bulletin board ideas for elementary and middle school will inspire your students and teach them about African Americans' challenges and triumphs in history.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Celebrating Famous Women in Science Who Have Impacted the World

Teach students about eight famous women in science by downloading these posters. These women have contributed to fields ranging from engineering to astronomy to chemistry.

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What Are the Factors That Contribute to Reading Failure?

Dr. Laurie Cutting investigates how phonics plays a key role in an early learner’s ability to read successfully, while family history can play a role in dyslexia and other struggling readers.

Dr. Laurie E. Cutting
Professor, Vanderbilt University

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Grades 9–12 ELA Activity Set 4: Analyze Theme and More

Activities including creating a sketchnote, writing an ode to an everyday item, and analyzing the theme of a short story.

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Reinventing Mathematics Intervention

In this article are six features that, when taken together, constitute a reinvention of intervention in the math classroom.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon
Professor Emerita of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

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Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Animals

Have your children in Grades 3-5 explore the animal world with free reading lessons, updated throughout the week.

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Grades 9–12 ELA Activity Set 10: Write Two-Sentence Stories and More

Have high schoolers find inspiration for stories in everyday objects or events and craft advice columns with these downloadable activities for at-home learning.

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What Does a Differentiated Curriculum Look Like?

Find out how to get started with a differentiated curriculum in your classroom.

Mary Dean
Shaped Contributor

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Grades 1–2 Daily Reading Activities: Natural Wonders

Have children explore Earth's ecosystems with five days of reading lessons for first and second graders.

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Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Stories and Tales

Have your children in Grades 3-5 explore traditional tales with free reading lessons.

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Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Natural Wonders

Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Natural Wonders

Have your children in Grades 3-5 explore Earth's ecosystems with free reading lessons.

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Grades 1–2 Daily Reading Activities: Community Helpers

Engage your child in an exploration of how we are helpers in our communities with five days of activities.

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Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Community Helpers

Have your children in Grades 3-5 explore how we are helpers in our communities.

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Grades 1–2 Daily Reading Activities: Stories and Tales

Have children dive into traditional tales with five days of reading lessons for first and second graders.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Grades 6–8 Math Activity Set 2: Financial Literacy

Put students in Grades 6-8 on the path to making knowledgeable purchasing decisions with these free activities ideal for at-home learning.​

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Grade 5 Math Activity: In the Chef's Kitchen

Help children in Grade 5 strengthen their ability to use operations with whole numbers and sharpen their measurement skills with this activity.

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Kindergarten Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

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