Shaped: The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Blog

Try these fun Memorial Day math activities to engage students who are drawn to discussions around the holiday and may find it as an entry point into mathematical learning.

Shaped Staff

April 16, 2021

Teaching Students How to Write a Persuasive Paragraph

Teaching kids how to write a persuasive paragraph consisting of their opinion and supporting sentences puts them on the right track to being an effective communicator.

Alicia Ivory

Shaped Editor

April 12, 2021

6 Fun 5th Grade Math Games and Activities for the Classroom

Explore these fun games and activities for your 5th grade math classroom. They range from quick warm-ups to full lesson plans.

Nicole Kirksey

April 12, 2021

8 Spring Activities for Elementary Students

Happy spring! Need some engaging in-person and remote classroom activities to celebrate the season? Try these 8 spring activities for elementary students.

Shaped Staff

March 23, 2021

Teaching Prime Factorization of 36

Learn about the difference between prime and composite numbers, and represent the prime factorization of 36 with division and a factor tree.

March 16, 2021

7 Easter Classroom Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Hop to it! Try these 7 Easter classroom activities for elementary and middle school students. Your class will have fun while sharpening reading, writing, and STEM skills.

Brenda Iasevoli

Shaped Editor

Alicia Ivory

Shaped Editor

March 11, 2021

8 Earth Day Activities and Games for Elementary Students

It’s never too early to get your students thinking about the various ways they can do good for their communities and the environment. Celebrate Earth Day in your in-person or remote classroom with these activities and games.

Alicia Ivory

Shaped Editor

Shaped Staff

March 05, 2021

Teaching Dividend, Divisor, and Quotient in Division

The leap from multiplication to division is hard for many students! Learn about dividend, divisor, and quotient, along with a step-by-step explanation of the standard algorithm for division.

March 03, 2021

Embracing Inclusivity with Culturally Responsive Books for All Students

Teachers should read or assign culturally responsive books with characters of different cultures, races, religions, genders, and other identities to help them understand themselves and each other.

Jaleel R. Howard, MEd

Educator and UCLA Doctoral Student

Sam Blanchard

UCLA Doctoral Student and Former Teacher

February 23, 2021

Elementary School Learning Activities

Use these educational activities for elementary school to explore different topics in reading, math, and science and add an element of fun into your lessons.

February 03, 2021