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Get Ready for School with a Social Studies Reading List

The first day of a new school year is right around the corner! Ease back into learning mode with these social studies book offerings that will be sure to spark interest and prepare your elementary or middle schooler for another […]

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What’s New at HelpTeaching.com for Fall 2016

This summer, while you were on vacation, spending time with your kids, and prepping for the new school year, our content creators at HelpTeaching.com were busy creating exciting new resources in all of the major subject areas. Our new offerings […]

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16 Fun Facts about the 2016 Summer Olympics for Kids

Every four years, athletes from around the world gather to compete in the Summer Olympic Games. While the athletes are competing to win gold, the games give kids a chance to learn more about the events the athletes are competing […]

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16 Tips for Writing a Stellar Resume

Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or a full-time position, you know there’s one thing you need to help you make it past the first cut – a stand-out resume. Even fast food restaurants have begun to request resumes […]

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How to Become a Champion Speller

Every year, the nation’s best junior spellers descend upon Washington D.C. They come to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee where they spell words like scherenschnitte and nunatak (2015’s winning words).  While not all kids will become national spelling bee […]

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5 Tips for Raising a School Garden

Spring is here and chances are your students are bubbling with energy. Why not put that energy to great use and start a school garden? April is National Garden Month and, thanks to the farm-to-table movement, school gardens are more […]

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Science Activities You Will Want to Do With Your Kids

Between work, school, and extra-curricular activities, family time is at a premium. Take advantage of your free time on the weekend or during school vacations and try one of these science activities. Spend some quality time as a family, learn […]

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How to Motivate Students to Read More

Many teachers struggle with motivating students to do more independent reading, especially when that reading happens at home. Whether students don’t like reading, or simply would prefer to play their favorite video game, it’s a head scratcher for even the […]

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Homeschooling 101: An Introduction to the Laws and Legalities of Homeschooling

When parents first consider homeschooling, they often start by wondering if teaching their own children is actually legal. The answer is yes. Homeschooling is legal in every state of the United States. (It is, however, outlawed in two dozen foreign […]

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6 Things You Need to Know about the ESSA

On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law, making No Child Left Behind obsolete. Aside from an out-of-place posthumous pardon for the first black heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson, the ESSA is full […]

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