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Heinemann is dedicated to teachers. We believe that teachers make the difference for students every day. These free teacher resources are created by trusted educators and researchers to inspire, inform, and support the teaching you do every day. Browse by content area or grade level and download the free lessons, articles, and classroom activities you want to save or try with your students.

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This Math by the Book lesson helps students recognize the diversity in our world through decimals and children's literature. After reading If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith, students build on their understanding of addition and subtraction to explore decimal concepts through world data.

Document |3.1 MB
 Authors: Danielle Moore, Susan O'Connell, Margie Pearse
 Grades: Elementary
 Last Updated: 11/29/2021
 Topics: Math, Reading
 Associated Resources: Math by the Book: Fifth Grade Pack

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Download this free four-part framework for supporting grieving students. It follows Brittany Collins's CODE model for relationship-building and grief support (Compassionate, Open-Ended, Direct, and Evolving) and includes strategies that don't need a direct discussion about a loss experience.

Document |180 KB
 Authors: Brittany R. Collins
 Grades: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Parent
 Last Updated: 11/29/2021
 Topics: Teaching Profession, Classroom Management
 Associated Resources: Learning from Loss

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Poetry can spark student engagement. Download this free poetry lesson for elementary or middle school based on the poem "Seeing the World." Along with the poem, you'll find lesson planning notes, how to support students' close reading of the poem, ideas for writing about it, and more.

Document |311 KB
 Authors: Paul B. Janeczko
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 11/12/2021
 Topics: Language Arts, Reading
 Associated Resources: Reading Poetry in the Middle Grades

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Positive student relationships are critical. No matter where you teach or what you teach, strong student relationships are key. This article discusses challenging students and provides questions for self-assessing your student connections. A free checklist to support your reflection is included.

Document |370KB
 Authors: Jaleel R. Howard, Tyrone C. Howard, Tanya Milner-McCall
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Parent
 Last Updated: 11/09/2021
 Topics: Classroom Management, Teaching Profession
 Associated Resources: No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships

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This free download from the partial Spanish translation of Teaching Writing in Small Groups offers a chart (Objetivos de escritura y qué observar) for identifying student writing goals. You'll also get one of 15 skill progression forms (Organización y estructura - Opinión) and guidance for using it.

Document |3 MB
 Authors: Jennifer Serravallo
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 11/09/2021
 Topics: Bilingual, Conferring, Differentiated Instruction, Writing
 Associated Resources: Teaching Writing in Small Groups

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Quickwrites are first draft responses to short pieces of writing or drawing. They are powerful starting points for students who say, "I don't have anything to write about!" In this PDF, Linda Rief shares 10 mentor texts, ideas for how to use each one, and thoughts on using quickwrites effectively.

Document |2MB
 Authors: Linda Rief
 Grades: Middle School, High School
 Last Updated: 11/08/2021
 Topics: Remote Learning, Writing
 Associated Resources: The Quickwrite Handbook

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This free "¿En qué puedo trabajar como escritor?" checklist is available in Spanish to help identify your students’ needs with accuracy and ease. For writers to grow, setting goals that build on their strengths is key. This tool supports the planning process for writing instruction in your class.

Document |53 KB
 Authors: Jennifer Serravallo
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 11/08/2021
 Topics: Bilingual, Conferring, Writing
 Associated Resources: Teaching Writing in Small Groups

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For writers to grow, setting goals that build on their strengths is key. Jen Serravallo created this free "What Can I Work on as a Writer?" checklist to help you identify your students’ needs with accuracy and ease. This tool supports the planning process for writing instruction in your class.

Document |49 KB
 Authors: Jennifer Serravallo
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 11/08/2021
 Topics: Conferring, Writing
 Associated Resources: Teaching Writing in Small Groups

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Researcher's workshop harnesses students' curiosity to promote engaged learning. This free guide offers a framework for using researcher's workshop in your class—and provides access to a free lesson. Give kids the tools to read, view, and listen as they learn new information and explore the world.

Document |3.4MB
 Authors: Brad Buhrow, Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 11/03/2021
 Topics: Remote Learning, Reading, Technology
 Associated Resources: Inquiry Illuminated

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This article looks at how action research can shape educators' practice. Professional learning and instructional initiatives don't always begin with administrators. Action research projects can help teachers uncover a deeper understanding of their students, colleagues, and teaching.

Document |635 KB
 Grades: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
 Last Updated: 11/03/2021
 Topics: Teaching Profession

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