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Zoe Del Mar

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Zoe Del Mar is a senior content marketing manager and writer at HMH. She has 14 years of experience developing content for educators. Previously, she worked as a marketer in children’s book publishing and as a children’s librarian. She holds her master’s degree in Library & Information Science from San Jose State University and bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Boston University.

 
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Dyslexia Articles and Resources for Teachers

Check out these resources to help you navigate new strategies for teaching your students with dyslexia.

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6 Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary Teachers

Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.

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Differentiated Instruction for ELL Students

Help prepare ELL students with support resources that benefit your multilingual learners.

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What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

Learn more about response to intervention (RTI), a three-tier system to identify how to help support your students in the classroom.

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National Arab American Heritage Month Classroom Activities

April is National Arab American Heritage month! It’s a culturally important moment to celebrate the community’s history and potentially teach your students something new.

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Using a 5 W’s Graphic Organizer Chart

Introducing the 5 W questions to your classroom is an important lesson to help students think about a topic and what they want to know about it.

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Guiding Student Research with a KWL Chart Template

An important first step in the research process can be to guide students towards an organizational aide, such as a KWL chart template.

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Teaching with Math Exit Tickets

If you are looking for a flexible and quick way to incorporate assessment into your math classroom, math exit tickets may be your answer.

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7 Black History Month Quotes for Students, Plus Activities

Discover seven Black History Month quotes for students to pair with classroom activities. Use these activities as part of your Black History Month curriculum—or any time of year!

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Teaching Empathy: Activities for Middle Schoolers

Check out a few suggestions for empathy activities for middle schoolers and find new ways for teaching empathy in the classroom.

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100th Day of School Trail Mix Recipe Ideas

The 100th day of school can feel like a big milestone—both for students and teachers! Highlight this special day with a celebratory snack like trail mix. We have a few recipe ideas for you to create your own trail mix, including a nut-free version.

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5 Virtual SEL Activities for Remote Learning

Share these SEL remote activities with your students at home to help them develop SEL skills, like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making.

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