Teachers can purchase education materials published by Houghton Mifflin, including textbooks and CD-ROMs, on the site. However, registration to the site and participation in its projects are free. This section of the site contains spelling activities, printable worksheets, and word games. There is also an opportunity for teachers to review books and register for an online book club. This useful tool helps users search for an activity by subject and grade level.
Activities range in length, and some are available in Spanish.
Education Place is designed for K-8 teachers, parents, and kids. Some activities are geared toward high-school students and teachers. The site's most innovative components are its access to curriculum-based collaborative projects, and the opportunities it provides for Web publishing. Teachers can use it as a resource for lesson plans, and it serves as a good database for parents on educational issues. Teachers can register their classes to participate in projects, and contribute original project ideas.