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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Are you already dreaming about summer vacation? Chances are, your students are thinking about it, too. So why not give your class something to look forward to, every day until the end of the school year? It's called the ABC Countdown to Summer, and I highly recommend it! ~Beth ABC Countdown To Summer Yes, it's that time of year - everyone's counting down until summer vacation! So we might as well make the best of it, right? The ABC Countdown To Summer is a fun tradition that teachers and students will both enjoy. It gives everyone a little something special to look forward to each day. Customize the countdown to make it your own. Then get out there and make some fun memories with your class!... Read more Celebrate Earth Month in Your Classrom Did you know that April is designated as Earth Month? Many people are familiar with Earth Day on April 20th, but why not bring to life the lessons of ecology in your classroom all month long? Use these green classroom tips to show your students how easy and cool it is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. My students know that I am a recycling freak in my classroom. I've trained them to drop any little scrap of paper into the recycling bin. It makes me feel good to think that perhaps my green habits will rub off on my students in their home lives for years to come. How do you express your "green" side in your classroom?... Read more Job Hunt Headquarters It's been said that teaching is a recession-proof profession. In fact, last year the New York Times alarmingly reported that a nation-wide teacher shortage could be looming, due to massive turnover and retirements. So why not make the most of this professional opportunity and find a teaching position in your very own classroom? If you're pounding the pavement looking for a teaching job, I'd like to point you toward our Job Hunt Headquarters and wish you well with your search!... Read more Classroom Organization Tips So you have a teaching position and a classroom. But what should you do about the all-important classroom organization? It's key to set up your classroom space in a logical and user-friendly manner from the very start. Here are some resources to help you organize your room and help it stay that way. Elementary Education Ads Dog Walking Jobs Driving Jobs Executive Jobs Seasonal Summer Jobs Hiring Jobs Featured Articles Substitute Teaching Tools Parent Communication Strategies and Ideas Professional Growth Plans Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Elementary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Hold Class Meetings 3 Powerful Story Starters Banning Words for Creative Writing Scaffolding Techniques for Good Teaching Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement