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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Time for "Summer Cleaning" in the Classroom Sure, we all know about Spring Cleaning. But for teachers, there's no better time than the weeks before summer vacation for getting rid of the extraneous junk that clutters our classrooms and distracts our minds. I've created a list of four key questions that teachers can ask themselves as they go through their cupboards, desks, filing cabinets, and bookshelves before heading off for a little summertime rest and relaxation. But my most effective tip for keeping clutter under control is to "just say no" to new junk entering your classroom in the first place. A minimalist approach to classroom stuff will keep you functioning as a lean, mean teaching machine.... Read more Teacher Appreciation Week Poll This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Although nearly every educator melts at just a simple "thank you" from a student, I thought I'd ask - just for fun - about what types of gifts you most enjoy seeing come across your desk during Teacher Appreciation Week.... Vote in the poll The Most Common Interview Questions For Teachers Are you interviewing for a teaching job soon? If so, I highly recommend that you prepare to be asked these common interview questions before the big day. When I was interviewing for jobs, I outlined my ideal answers to these questions and practiced answering them a few times. The familiarity gave me confidence when I walked into the room for my big moment. I compiled this list based on my own experiences on both sides of the interview table. Veteran educators, did I miss any big ones?... 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 Summer School School Letters Hood Cleaning School Classroom Desks PowerPoint Classroom Featured Articles Substitute Teaching Tools Parent Communication Strategies Professional Growth and Development 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