Harry Zapata's articles Classroom Management How to Teach Religions on World Religion Day Did you know the third January of each year is World Religion Day? It’s a perfect time to foster tolerance and diversity. We offer tips and advice on navigating religious studies in the classroom. Religion is important to many It’s Written by Harry Zapata January 13, 2021January 15, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management How to Teach Kids About the Holocaust On January 27, 2021, the world observes Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember the millions of Jewish people and other minorities who were systematically persecuted and murdered by Nazi Germany. Learn how to teach this dark (but important to know) period Written by Harry Zapata January 12, 2021January 15, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Observing Martin Luther King Day On the third Monday of January each year (in 2021, that’s 18 January), Martin Luther King Day is observed and celebrated through service in the US. Learn more about MLK and his contribution to the Civil Rights Movement here! Who Written by Harry Zapata January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Interesting Facts & Stories from Inauguration Days Past On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at noon, President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the next president of the United States. Learn all about Inauguration Days from the past here! Biden will be sworn into office as the 46th commander-in-chief. Written by Harry Zapata January 6, 2021January 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management New Year Customs from Around the World Every year, people around the world mark the passage of time with New Year’s celebrations. December 31 and January 1 find many more people than usual (even kids!) staying up well past their bedtimes. Learn more about this annual celebration Written by Harry Zapata December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Christmas History & Activities for Kids It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or so the song goes. There are many ways you can celebrate Christmas with your students. Let HelpTeaching assist you with resources, worksheets, activities, and links to educational content for every taste. Written by Harry Zapata December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Ideas for Teaching Kwanzaa to Kids Every year, people around the world celebrate a seven-day festival called Kwanzaa. If you want to emphasize character education with your students, then this is the holiday for you! What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is the African American and pan-African festival Written by Harry Zapata December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management How to learn about and celebrate Hanukkah Whether you’re Jewish or want to teach your students more about this popular observance, we unpack the holiday and list activities and worksheets that you can use today! Although it doesn’t rank among the most important of the Jewish holidays, Written by Harry Zapata December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Ultimate Guide to Educational Toys for Kids Did you know it’s possible to have fun and learn at the same time? While it’s great for kids to play with toys, their young minds are at the prime stage for taking in information and learning new skills. The Written by Harry Zapata November 25, 2020November 26, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Alternative Thanksgiving Traditions Whether you don’t have family nearby or are tired of the traditional turkey and stuffing, this is the year to try something new. From celebrating friends to participating in a 5K, there are many alternative ways to celebrate this Thanksgiving. Written by Harry Zapata November 15, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 5 Ways to Commemorate Veteran’s Day in Your Class Celebrating the contributions of veterans in your community is an easy way to thank those brave men and women for their service, while helping students understand the proper way to show gratitude for those who give their time, effort, and sadly, Written by Harry Zapata November 7, 2020November 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Non-Spooky Halloween Activities For kids who dislike ghosts, ghouls, and skeletons, Halloween can be a rough season. It’s hard to know what’s lurking around the corner at pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trunk or treats, and even the local grocery store. Still, that doesn’t Written by Harry Zapata October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Classroom Management How to Teach Religions on World Religion Day Did you know the third January of each year is World Religion Day? It’s a perfect time to foster tolerance and diversity. We offer tips and advice on navigating religious studies in the classroom. Religion is important to many It’s Written by Harry Zapata January 13, 2021January 15, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management How to Teach Kids About the Holocaust On January 27, 2021, the world observes Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember the millions of Jewish people and other minorities who were systematically persecuted and murdered by Nazi Germany. Learn how to teach this dark (but important to know) period Written by Harry Zapata January 12, 2021January 15, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Observing Martin Luther King Day On the third Monday of January each year (in 2021, that’s 18 January), Martin Luther King Day is observed and celebrated through service in the US. Learn more about MLK and his contribution to the Civil Rights Movement here! Who Written by Harry Zapata January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Interesting Facts & Stories from Inauguration Days Past On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at noon, President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the next president of the United States. Learn all about Inauguration Days from the past here! Biden will be sworn into office as the 46th commander-in-chief. Written by Harry Zapata January 6, 2021January 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management New Year Customs from Around the World Every year, people around the world mark the passage of time with New Year’s celebrations. December 31 and January 1 find many more people than usual (even kids!) staying up well past their bedtimes. Learn more about this annual celebration Written by Harry Zapata December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Christmas History & Activities for Kids It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or so the song goes. There are many ways you can celebrate Christmas with your students. Let HelpTeaching assist you with resources, worksheets, activities, and links to educational content for every taste. Written by Harry Zapata December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Ideas for Teaching Kwanzaa to Kids Every year, people around the world celebrate a seven-day festival called Kwanzaa. If you want to emphasize character education with your students, then this is the holiday for you! What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is the African American and pan-African festival Written by Harry Zapata December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management How to learn about and celebrate Hanukkah Whether you’re Jewish or want to teach your students more about this popular observance, we unpack the holiday and list activities and worksheets that you can use today! Although it doesn’t rank among the most important of the Jewish holidays, Written by Harry Zapata December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Ultimate Guide to Educational Toys for Kids Did you know it’s possible to have fun and learn at the same time? While it’s great for kids to play with toys, their young minds are at the prime stage for taking in information and learning new skills. The Written by Harry Zapata November 25, 2020November 26, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Alternative Thanksgiving Traditions Whether you don’t have family nearby or are tired of the traditional turkey and stuffing, this is the year to try something new. From celebrating friends to participating in a 5K, there are many alternative ways to celebrate this Thanksgiving. Written by Harry Zapata November 15, 2020November 23, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 5 Ways to Commemorate Veteran’s Day in Your Class Celebrating the contributions of veterans in your community is an easy way to thank those brave men and women for their service, while helping students understand the proper way to show gratitude for those who give their time, effort, and sadly, Written by Harry Zapata November 7, 2020November 9, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Non-Spooky Halloween Activities For kids who dislike ghosts, ghouls, and skeletons, Halloween can be a rough season. It’s hard to know what’s lurking around the corner at pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trunk or treats, and even the local grocery store. Still, that doesn’t Written by Harry Zapata October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
