Equity, inclusion, and relevance with a focus
on social and emotional learning

Authentic literature features diverse voices and inclusive representation.

Ensure all students can see themselves in the texts they read and cultivate a culturally responsive classroom through:

  • Inclusive and diverse literature that rejects stereotypes and reflects the limitless possibilities for all students' future success
  • Suggested opportunities to share cultural perspectives and language connections
  • Connections to home and family through Family Letters in multiple languages

Grade 1 Teaching Pal

Grade 1 myBook

Grade 2 Teaching Pal

Grade 2 myBook

An explicit focus on social and emotional skills

Help students develop social and emotional competencies that will build a community of curious, resilient learners and provide a pathway to academic achievement and a lifetime of success.

HMH Into Reading weaves social and emotional learning opportunities into the context of reading instruction through the use of Anchor Charts, explicit SEL lessons, and text-to-self connections.