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Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Education 

Big data in education is reshaping how schools identify learning needs and personalize instruction. Learn how thoughtful data use can help districts take meaningful action that supports every student.

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Meeting the AI Moment in Education—and How We Get It Right

AI is reshaping education—discover how to harness its potential and ensure we get it right for learners everywhere.

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2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) Reveals a Hopeful Shift

The 2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) shows a hopeful shift in teacher outlook. Learn how technology is empowering educators and fueling optimism in classrooms.

Jennifer Corujo

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Día de los Muertos: 6 Day of the Dead Activities for Teachers

Discover 6 fun and educational Day of the Dead activities perfect for engaging students in grades K–6.

Zoe Del Mar

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Fun Substitute Teacher Ideas and Activities

Find fun and easy-to-use substitute teacher ideas and activities, including a free Substitute Teacher Activities pack, to prepare for your next personal day.

Jennifer Corujo

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7 Classroom Math Center Ideas and Activities

Classroom math center ideas and activities for K-8 students to engage in small-group math activities.

Ana Berry
Instructional Designer, HMH

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Teaching Math Through Theater: 5 Activities Where Math Meets Broadway

Get activity ideas to teach math through theater and learn about the math that happens on Broadway

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Automaticity in Math

Learn about automaticity in math, including how to build automaticity and how it relates to fluency

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Math Talk Anchor Charts

Learn about math talk, anchor charts, and how to use anchor charts to support math talk in the classroom.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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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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Making Math Fun: 7 Small-Group Math Activities and Lessons

Try these 7 small-group math activities and lessons to make math learning fun and improve student outcomes

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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7 Research-Based Math Interventions for Elementary Students

Try these research-based math interventions for elementary students to help raise math achievement for students struggling in math.

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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Grade 2 Math Activities: Animals

Using stories to teach children math is a fun way for them to learn math vocabulary.

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Grade 2 Math Activity Set: By the Sea and A Bunch of Animals

Help your children in Grade 2 understand multidigit numbers and hone their addition and subtraction skills with free animal-based activities.

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100th Day of School Math Activities: Challenge Your Students

Download these 100th day of school math activities for your classroom. These printables are suitable for students in Grades 2-5 and beyond.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Grade 1 Math Activity: My Animal Stories

Help your children in Grade 1 understand numbers through the context of animals.

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100th Day of School Gumball Machine Template and Math Activities

Celebrate 100 days of school with a free 100th Day of School gumball machine template. Explore projects, games, and activities.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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How to Prepare Elementary School Students for Algebra

Ease elementary school students' transition from arithmetic to algebra by introducing them to algebra concepts throughout the elementary grades.

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100 Days of School: Poster Ideas for Teachers

Use these 100th Day of School poster ideas to celebrate your students’ achievements so far this year. As a project, you can also ask students to create their own!

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Teaching Multiplication and Division Relationship Using Arrays

Use this lesson to teach students array multiplication, array division, along with other visual aids to show the relationship between multiplication and division.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Math at Home (When You Hate Math)

Explore tips for parents, caregivers, and educators who are helping children with math at home but don't feel comfortable or competent in the discipline.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Math at The Met: Teaching Math Through Art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Here are three specific ways that teaching math through art from The Met can enhance your students’ learning experience.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Black Friday Classroom Activity and Lesson Plan: Teaching Math and Money

This Black Friday classroom activity can teach elementary students about spending and budgeting as well as decimals and percentages.

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