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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education As the school year comes to a close, are you feeling burned out and maybe even ready to quit? We can all relate. Lower your stress levels by taking a deep breath and then reading my top tips for avoiding teacher burnout. Hang in there, teachers! ~Beth Avoid Teacher Burnout Now Are you counting the seconds until summer vacation? Has the thought crossed your mind to quit teaching altogether? We've all been there - feeling stressed, tired, maybe even defeated by the previous school year. Teaching has one of the highest dropout rates of all professions. That's why it's important to take proactive steps to improve your attitude, avoid burnout, and get back on track for a successful new school year to come. The profession can't afford ... Read more Prepare a Pen Pal Program for the 2010-2011 School Year It takes a little bit of pre-planning to set up a Pen Pal program for your students. But it's worth your time and effort because Pen Pals increase student awareness on so many levels - socially, geographically, linguistically, culturally, and more. I recommend taking a little time this summer to plant a few seeds for a Pen Pal program that you can implement in the coming school year. Specifically, start looking for a classroom with which to partner up. Hint: our Elementary Educators Forum is an ever-popular venue for such match-ups. Have fun adding a little Pen Pal power to your curriculum!... Read more Fun Last Day of School Activities Have you ever felt that the last day of school is a waste of time? Well, of course there always has to be a last day of school. Otherwise, how would we arrive at summer vacation! Still, it can be tricky to know how best to spend the last day with our students. Long-term projects are out of the question, but it's crucial to keep busy and harness all that frenzied, vacation-oriented energy. I recommend these fun and easy last day of school activities to help you and your students make the most of your final hours together. Before you run off to the beach, why not take a moment to share your own favorite last day ideas? I'm sure we all could use a few fresh options to spruce up the ol' repertoire!... Read more Core Teaching Strategies Some days, we all feel like beginning teachers. That's why these Teaching Strategies are not just for new teachers, but also veteran educators. These strategies represent the most fundamental skills that effective teachers use on a daily basis to be successful. Elementary Education Ads Teacher Education School Teacher Jobs Teacher Lesson Plans Elementary Education Math Teacher Featured Articles Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tips Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tools Substitute Teaching Tips Parent Communication Strategies   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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