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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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Grades 9–12 Math Activity Set 1: Precision and Accuracy and More

Teach high school students about precision and accuracy, significant digits, and errors in measurement with these downloadable activities.

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Kindergarten Daily Reading Activities: Animals

Explore five days of reading lessons designed to engage your child in an exploration of the animal world.

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Grados 1–2 actividades de lectura: Animales

Vamos a proporcionarles lecciones de lectura que duran cinco días, y las cuales servirán para explorar el mundo animal con su hijo.

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Esther Wojcicki's Tips for Effective Remote Learning

Journalist and teacher Esther Wojcicki shares her recommendations for students as they adjust to online learning.

Esther Wojcicki
Journalist and Teacher; Founder, Palo Alto High Media Arts Program

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Kindergarten actividades de lectura: Animales

Vamos a proporcionarles lecciones de lectura que duran cinco días, y las cuales servirán para explorar el mundo animal con su hijo.

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Grados 3–5 actividades de lectura: Animales

Vamos a proporcionarles lecciones de lectura que duran cinco días, y las cuales servirán para explorar el mundo animal con su hijo.

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Grades 1–2 Daily Reading Activities: Animals

Give your kids an inside look at the animal world with five days of reading lessons for first and second graders.

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Grades 3–5 Daily Reading Activities: Animals

Have your children in Grades 3-5 explore the animal world with free reading lessons, updated throughout the week.

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5 Reasons Why Using Food as a Reward in Schools Should Be Avoided for PBIS

Explore 5 reasons why using food as a reward in schools should be avoided for PBIS.

Timothy Mugabi
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5 Reading Resolutions for Educators: #3—Make Knowledge Building a P–12 Priority

HMH's Chief Research Officer examines recent research on why the pursuit of knowledge is integral to learning to read and learning about ourselves, others, and the world.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Connecting With Staff and Students in Difficult Times: Tips for Education Leaders

As schools close due to the coronavirus outbreak, K-12 administrators should get a communication plan in place to keep their district's students and staff motivated.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

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Teaching Linear Equations in Math

A linear equation in two variables describes a relationship in which the value of one of the variables depends on the value of the other variable.

Richard Blankman
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Navigating the Journey to Remote Learning: Tips for School Districts

ICLE Senior Fellow Eric Sheninger shares tips with education leaders on transitioning their district to remote learning while schools are closed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Keep Class in Session at Home: Tips From ICLE Partner Weston Kieschnick

With schools closed, ICLE's Weston Kieschnick offers tips to keep the academic momentum going and ideas on what to focus on as children learn at home.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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Keep Kids Reading While Schools Are Closed

Supplying students with free books is just one way to help them stay engaged, especially if they lack the necessary digital tools for online learning.

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Adjusting to New Realities When Schools Are Closed: 5 Tips for Parents

As parents, the realities of daily life changed overnight as schools closed, so follow these five steps to adjust to your new roles at home.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

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How to Teach Online: Strategies for K-12 Educators Amid School Closures

Amid school closures, many educators must figure out how to teach online. Use these strategies for online teaching to create a learning experience that is engaging and impactful.

Ann Pearson
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