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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Father's Day, the end of the school year, and soon Independence Day - 2010 is going by so quickly! I hope you are enjoying summer, teachers! ~Beth Fathers Day Lesson Plan Do you need a quick Fathers Day activity? I recommend an easy acrostic poem lesson plan, and this dad-centric word list can be put to used as a jumping-off point for a multitude of fun lessons. And while I know that many of you have already wrapped up the school year, there may be a few teachers still trudging toward summer vacation. For you I have this collection of last day of school activities.... Read more How to Set Up Your Classroom Are you already looking ahead to how you will set up your classroom next school year? Well, I certainly admire your foresight, and I offer you this step-by-step checklist to help you decide where best to organize your room in order to meet your teaching objectives. There are so many decisions to make (especially if you are setting up your very first classroom) that it's definitely best to contemplate each aspect of your classroom before you start moving furniture around. Good luck!... Read more Top 7 Reasons To Become A Teacher Teaching is more than just a job. It's a calling. It's an ever-surprising mix of grueling hard work and ecstatic successes, both big and small. The most effective teachers are in it for more than just a paycheck. They keep their energy levels up by focusing on why they got into teaching in the first place. Here are the top seven reasons you should join the ranks and find a classroom to call your own. Inspire other teachers by sharing your own reasons for becoming a teacher.... Read more Professional Growth Resources Professional Development resources that help you be your best professionally. The best teachers are reflective, always striving to better themselves and their practices. Here's what you need to know to take your teaching to the next level! Elementary Education Ads Lessons First Grade Lessons Teach Math Lessons For Pre School Lessons Featured Articles Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Fundamental Tips for Success Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tools   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