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Many students use Khan Academy at home to reinforce what they’re learning in school, for homework help,or simply as a fun educational activity.

• If you’d like to help a child use Khan Academy outside the classroom, we recommend following the steps below.

You can find instructions here.

Connect with your child by creating their account or connecting with their existing account.

• If the child already has a Khan Academy account, they can simply add you as a teacher by going to khanacademy.org/coaches.
• If the child is 13 or older, they can go to khanacademy.org to create their own account and then add you as a teacher at khanacademy.org/coaches.
• If the child is under 13 and you're their parent,you can create an account for them by following these instructions.
• If the child is under 13 and you're not their parent,you can create an account for them by following these instructions.

If your child has significant gaps in their math knowledge, you may want them to work on Early Math, Arithmetic, or Pre-algebra. Or you could try one of Khan Academy's Get ready for grade level courses that help students strengthen fundamental skills. Starting with the basics not only helps learners build firm foundations but also can increase their confidence in math.

If your child is using Khan Academy just for fun, feel free to let them explore and learn whichever topics interest them most!

Additional resources:

• To learn more about the Common Corestandards, check out Achieve the Core'sCommon Core resources.

In ourresources for parents and mentors, we've compiled stories and best practices from a wide variety of Khan Academy users. We hope these articles and videos give you ideas that you can adapt for your own child and situation!Encouraging your childis a great place to start.

One of the best ways to support your child's learningon Khan Academy is to set an example. Perhaps you want to brush up on your own math skills, or maybe you want to compete with your child to see who can earn the most points or master the most skills.Pick a topic that interests you, andshow your child that learning is a lifelong process!

It's important for your childto log in to their account- not yours - every time they work on Khan Academy. That way, your child can earn mastery points and badges! More importantly, you and your child will both be abletotrack their progress.

Once you've logged out and helped yourchild login, let them starttheir course. We suggest framing Khan Academy as a fun activity or reward instead of studying or a chore!

If your child is at least 13 years old, they are eligible to receive free, virtual support from peer tutors at Schoolhouse.world, a non-profit organization founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy. After creating their account, your child can receive live math homework help and attend small-group sessions in math, SAT preparation, and more—hosted by fellow students! As they learn and build their confidence, they can even earn community service hours by volunteering as peer tutors themselves.

Check out our parent stories for even more ideas about how to tutor with Khan Academy. Most importantly, feel free to experiment to find out what works for you!