Heinemann Blog

A roundup of resources to educate ourselves, our classrooms, and our school communities to better support our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues.

How can I fit poetry into my busy classroom schedule? And how do I even introduce poetry to students?

As educators, it's crucial to step back and reflect on why we assess our students and the impact it has on their learning journey.

What is a Reading Salad, and how can you use this tangible comprehension strategy to help your students understand complex concepts?

Have you ever thought about what literacy might look like outside of the classroom?

How can we use big, essential questions when we plan lessons and experiences for our students?

Considering refreshing your mathematics teaching practices? Try these invigorating and equitable actionable steps from Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou.

As the school year wraps up, consider refreshing your history class over the summer. Learn how to create a central course theme for engaging exploration.

How do we incorporate ChatGPT into the classroom as a tool for writing workshop? Read the series conclusion of Finding the Write Balance.

A strategy for deepening understanding with a text. Excerpt from Kylene's audiobook.

As the weather warms up, get students engaged outdoors with word gardens. Valerie Bang-Jensen provides ideas and examples.

Happy summer, teachers! Heinemann Audiobooks are discounted on Apple, Google Play, and Chirp April 1 - July 31.

Join Shamari Reid in a special live interview with Bettina Love to launch the Humans who... interview series.

In her book “Every Kid a Writer” Kelly Boswell reminds us that sometimes the hardest part about teaching writing is getting students to write at all.

Rebecca Bellingham lays out ten principles for an artful approach to teaching and reading aloud to engage, connect, and create purpose.

Teachers' biggest concerns with AI are the ethics. Using ChatGPT as an ally alongside student writing encourages honest and productive use of the tool.

The Comprehension Toolkit supports teachers to teach content knowledge and thinking strategies to students who come from varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds and are learning English as a new language.

As a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week, watch Shamari Reid's smoothie recipe for inspiration as to one small way to care for your physical well-being.