# **McGraw Hill Communities**

## **Join the Conversation**

As teachers, we all have skills and insights that we can share with and learn from each other—distance shouldn’t be a limiting factor. With McGraw Hill Communities, grow your network of colleagues beyond the four walls of your school and boundaries of your district in free online forums dedicated to **general topics in teaching and specific McGraw Hill programs.**

Share ideas and experiences; discuss trends in education; participate in webinars and workshops; find answers to your questions; learn about paid research opportunities; access tips and tricks for implementing new products; and more. This is the power of community.

## **Get Started**

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### Step 1

Sign up for an educator account and automatically gain access to the general educator community.

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### Step 2

Join your product-specific community 
to learn how other educators are making 
the most of flagship McGraw Hill programs 
in their classrooms or join the Research Community and explore opportunities 
to participate in paid studies.

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### Step 3

Learn and grow among peers, product specialists, and education experts from around the country in a friendly, safe, virtual space.

## **What You'll Find in Your Community**

### **Practical, Actionable Teacher Tips**

These short videos support a teacher-prep deck of cards collectively called "Teacher Toolbox: Grab and Go Tips for Powerful Teaching." Download the entire series when you [join our Educator Community](https://communities.mheducation.com/users/sign_in?return_to=https:%2F%2Fcommunities.mheducation.com%2Fmain%2Fgroups%2F13576%2Flounge)!

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**Feedback Wheel**

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**Numbered Madness**

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**Concentric Circles**

### **Free Resources**

Enjoy anytime access to free downloadable resources, weekly motivational posts and videos, success stories, industry news, and ideas to inspire.

**Social and Emotional Learning at Home**

[Download Resource](https://www.mheducation.com/unitas/school/explore/free-resources/sel-at-home.pdf)

**All About Me**

**Worksheet**

[Download Resource](https://www.mheducation.com/unitas/school/explore/free-resources/all-about-me-worksheet-elementary.pdf)

**Practice Loving Kindness Activity**

[Download Resource](https://www.mheducation.com/unitas/school/explore/virtual-care-package/empathy-practice-loving-kindness-activity.pdf)

**7 Ways to Restore Your Patience**

[Download Resource](https://www.mheducation.com/unitas/school/explore/virtual-care-package/restoring-patience-flyer.pdf)

## **Deep-Dive Learning**

Professional development is ongoing and interactive, with webinars, workshops, and invitations to special events like the [Literacy Symposium](https://mheonline.com/LiteracySymposium), which explored a variety of topics on the science of reading and learning. All 30 expert-led sessions, including this sample recording featuring Dr. Douglas Fisher, are available on-demand through the end of the year.