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How to Create Online Lessons with Help Teaching

Create Your Own Lessons

In addition to the online lessons already available on Help Teaching, Pro and Group Pro subscribers have the ability to create their own lessons and assign them to students using our online lesson creator. Below we’ll share some tags you’ll […]

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Offline Ways to Help Kids Build Online Skills

In a world that is increasingly reliant on technology, it feels like kids are always in front of screens. While you want them to learn how to thrive in a technologically-centered world, you also don’t want them to spend their […]

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Benefits of Music and Movement to Children’s Development

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, but all reviews and opinions are our own. Dancing along to a song or singing a tune sounds like a simple activity to pass the time, but for children, it’s so much more. Numerous […]

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Homeschooling 101: Most Important Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Homeschool

If you’re thinking about homeschooling, it’s time for some homeschooling 101. Most parenting decisions involve asking a lot of questions and searching for the best answers. This is particularly true when it comes to making decisions about your children’s education. […]

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Coronavirus School Closing: 17 Free Online Teacher Resources

Teachers around the U.S. are scrambling to come up with lesson plans and resources for students as many school districts are making the decision to shutter schools for the next two to three weeks (or even more) to help slow […]

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A to Z: The Best Books for Teens

Step into the young adult section of your local library or bookstore and you’ll find hundreds, if not thousands, of books written just for teens. From paranormal romance and dystopian tales to stories of identity and social justice, there are […]

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15 Engaging and Educational Activities for Fall

The words “fall” or “autumn” may bring visions of colorful leaves, falling temperatures, and apple picking, but many students are still lamenting the loss of summer and the beginning of the school year. The fall season is perfect for getting […]

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Announcing the 2019 HelpTeaching.com Scholarship Finalists

This year, the HelpTeaching.com Scholarship received hundreds of entries. Students from all over the United States and Canada submitted stories, poems, and informational articles on topics such as understanding disabilities, making new friends, and taking care of the environment. After reviewing all of the […]

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How to Use Hollywood Movies in the Social Studies Classroom

Hollywood movies pose a unique set of problems for social studies teachers: How often should I show films, how much of the film should I be showing, and which films are appropriate to show? The short answer is film is […]

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101 Engineering STEM Activities for Kids

Engineering is a key component of many STEM classes, but it can be an intimidating subject to teach for parents and teachers not primarily trained in the field. The good news is kids are often drawn to building and taking […]

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