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How Has Technology Changed Education?

Here we take a deep dive into the question, “How has technology changed education?” and uncover tech’s role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

[Podcast] Ed Trends Minisode: Education Predictions for 2025 with Shawn Young

[Podcast] Ed Trends Minisode: Education Predictions for 2025 with Shawn Young 

What will be trending in education in 2025? Host Kailey Rhodes sits down with Classcraft cofounder and HMH’s SVP of product management and strategy Shawn Young to discuss 2025 education predictions. 

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Famous female scientists

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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New Years Activities HERO

Ready for a fresh start in your classroom? Say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with our fun New Year's activities for students.

Brenda Iasevoli
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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.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Kindergarten

With these free kindergarten learning activities, videos, and teacher guides, you can build your students' knowledge of reading, math, and science.

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Kindergarten science

Our free, downloadable science activities for kindergarten will get kids planting, observing weather patterns, composting, and much more.

Summer School Activities Hero

As the school year ends, keep kids engaged with these fun summer school activities for elementary and middle school students.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
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Easter Classroom Activities hero

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

Brenda Iasevoli
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Alicia Ivory
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Science Formative Assessment Assessing with Purpose Hero

Dynamic science formative assessment engages students and promotes their thinking; additionally, it informs instruction for educators.

Alicia Ivory
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Learning by doing the importance of hands on science hero

Learn more about the importance of learning by doing science through hands-on science activities. Plus, access engaging lessons to use in your classroom.

Alicia Ivory
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Summer Science Experiments and Activities Hero

Keep the learning going throughout summer break with these 8 fun summer science experiments and activities.

Alicia Ivory
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These 7 end of year science activities will help teachers find projects and experiments suited to teaching science at the end of a school year.

Alexa Dowlen
Learning Experience Design, K–12 Science

Science Centersinthe Classroom Hero

Introduce your students to the excitement of science with a physical space in the classroom dedicated to hands-on learning.

Zoe Del Mar
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Learn how to implement the 5E model of science instruction and download a 5E science lesson to use in your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
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Black History Month Science Activities and Experiments Hero

Use these Black History Month science activities and experiments to teach students about notable scientists and inventors.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Groundhog Day Activities for Elementary Students HERO 230113 152718

Try these fun 2025 Groundhog Day activities for elementary students in your classroom.

Alicia Ivory
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9 fall activities and lesson plans for elementary students hero

Try these fall activities for elementary students in your classroom that put a twist on common fall themes.

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Back to school science activities for elementary students hero

Explore these back-to-school science activities and experiments for the first day of science class.

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Spring activities for elementary students hero

Happy spring! Try these 7 spring activities for elementary students for ideas to celebrate the season!

Alicia Ivory
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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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Shorty Awards

Audience Honor, 2023, Shaped

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Digiday Content Marketing Awards

Finalist, 2023, Shaped

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People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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