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READING FOR LIFE SKILLS: Communication
In this series, we explore 10 core life skills, as defined by WHO, through reading activities and projects.Continue Reading -
5 reasons to use Shakespeare in the language class
William Shakespeare is arguably the most important figure in English literature.Continue Reading -
READING FOR LIFE SKILLS: Critical thinking
In this series, we explore 10 core life skills, as defined by WHO, through reading activities and projects.Continue Reading -
Girl Power!
Activities and stories to celebrate girls and women in the young learner classroom In this blog, we explore engaging ways of celebrating International Women’s Day with primary learners.Continue Reading -
READING FOR LIFE SKILLS: Coping with stress
In this series, we explore 10 core life skills, as defined by WHO, through reading activities and projects.Continue Reading -
5 tips to make time for reading
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading or reading for pleasure (in the classroom, in book clubs or at home), close reading (in the classroom), and shared readinContinue Reading -
READING FOR LIFE SKILLS: Decision making
In this series, we explore the 10 core life skills, as defined by WHO, through reading activities and projects. In this post, we focus on DECISION MAKING.Continue Reading -
READING FOR LIFE SKILLS: Follow our NEW blog series (for all ages)
In our new series of monthly reading projects, we explore the 10 core life skills recommended by the WHO and UNESCO for each child as s/he grows towards independence. Our main goals Each mContinue Reading -
2023 on the Helbling Readers Blog
It is always inspiring to look back over the year to see what topics inspired us in the world of language teaching and reading education.Continue Reading -
Skills development TODAY: 21st-century skills
In this series of posts, we explored the most important skills that language learners need today.Continue Reading -
The Velveteen Rabbit in the language class
Iconic children’s stories The Velveteen Rabbit is a heartwarming children's story which explores the themes of the power of love and imagination, and what it means to be ‘real’ and autheContinue Reading -
Three ways of noticing in the language class
Explore a new theme with us each month and get inspired to work with our ideas in your teaching.Continue Reading