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Shaped Staff

The Shaped Staff is a group of writers and editors with extensive and varied backgrounds in education—consisting of the Content Marketing team at HMH. Together, they bring expertise in education journalism, content development, copywriting—as well as teaching experience in the elementary grades and secondary English and math.

The Content Marketing team includes Christine Condon, senior director of content marketing; Richard Blankman, marketing director; Zoe Del Mar, senior content marketing manager; Brenda Iasevoli, senior content marketing manager; Alicia Ivory, senior copywriter; and Jennifer Corujo, content marketing manager.

They can be reached at Shaped@hmhco.com.

 
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Add a bit of dimension to your classroom routine with our free lesson plan activities for high school students in English language arts, math, science, and social studies.

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Equity, growth mindset, instructional planning, and remote learning during a pandemic were some of the themes covered at HMH's Think Connected Virtual Summit in October 2020.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5 Reading

These reading activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will help your students with reading practice so they can gain the right literacy skills.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5 Science

With these science activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, you can teach your students how to compare and contrast, observe and record, and predict and explain different concepts.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5

We have fun 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade learning activities that span reading, math, and science on a range of topics to help you find the perfect fit for your students.

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Kindergarten reading

Help your youngest students' build their literacy skills with these free reading activities for kindergarten, complete with videos, teacher guides, and more.

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Grades 1 and 2

Keep your students engaged while boosting their academic skills with these free, downloadable 1st and 2nd grade learning activities in reading, math, and science.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Science

Use these science activities for 1st and 2nd grade to get kids conducting experiments and labs, observing sunset patterns, and exploring ways to reuse items.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Math

These hands-on math activities for 1st and 2nd grade will enable young learners to solve word problems, add numbers, complete and create patterns, and much more.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Kindergarten

With these free kindergarten learning activities, videos, and teacher guides, you can build your students' knowledge of reading, math, and science.

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WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Reading

With these free reading activities for 1st and 2nd grade, you can engage young learners in topics ranging from incredible insects to the great outdoors.

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Learn how to start a GSA in your high school (or middle school or university). Educators can host a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club and help students feel safe and supported when they identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. GSAs provide a safe, supportive space for students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, along with their cisgender allies.

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Election Ballot Hero

How much do you know about the U.S. presidency? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and learn some information about electing a U.S. president along the way!

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180 educator award winners

Nominated by their colleagues and peers, these 180 Educator Award winners have shown that through persistence and dedication, you can make a difference in students' lives.

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180 award student winners

The 180 Awards honor students who have shown dramatic improvement in their reading and math skills through our blended learning intervention programs.

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Download a 1960 election lesson plan to teach your students about the first-ever televised presidential debates in 1960 and their long-term impact.

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Though the characters in these stories face challenges and obstacles, they never stop trying to do the right thing.

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Have your students explore the exciting world of TV writing with a free lesson plan and insights from producer, writer, and Carmen Sandiego showrunner Duane Capizzi.

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