Calendar resources
Five literary Christmas scenes
When we think of Christmas, our memories often get mixed with scenes that we have read in books, poems or seen in films.
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Five classic authors to read in January
January is full of great author birthdays, both classic and contemporary.
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Bring spring to your reading class!
Go on a book-themed picnic.
Of course a simple picnic will be a lot of fun, too. Pick an afternoon, take a bike ride to a park or to the countryside.
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24 Days of Goodness: The Helbling Young Learners Advent Reading Calendar
When you say advent and advent calendar, what’s the first thing that comes to your students’ minds?
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Painting the fence with Tom Sawyer
We probably all agree that one of the most iconic scenes from Mark Twain’s novels is when Tom Sawyer has to whitewash the fence.
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Thanksgiving: 6 topics for your English class
“November had come; the crops were in, and barn, buttery, and bin were overflowing with the harvest that rewarded the summer's hard work.
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City life: stories and language tasks
Cities have always been exciting, vibrant places that offer a lot to their inhabitants and visitors.
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Get ready for Halloween: Spooky classics to read now
Halloween always comes at a perfect time during the school term when both teachers and students are ready to have some fun.
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Halloween-inspired writing lessons
There’s no denying it, Halloween has a special atmosphere, whether or not it is part of your cultural heritage.
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Birds in our books
World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice each year to highlight the importance of these wonderful strong birds that travel across deserts, oceans and mountain ranges.
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Tackle food loss and waste in the language classroom
Food loss and waste is increasingly evident in our homes, schools and workplaces, but also in cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. And it has a huge impact on the environment.
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Lighting up Children's Lit: Roald Dahl
The people who made a difference
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
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