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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Even if you work in a year-round school, there's still something about summer that inspires nearly all teachers to refresh their attitudes before embarking on the journey of the next school year. I wish you rejuvenation of the spirit and relaxation of the mind and body - for however long your summer vacation lasts! Enjoy! Beth A Summer of Self-Reflection To paraphrase a well-known saying, the unexamined teaching career is not worth continuing. I think that avoiding honest self-reflection is one of the surest ways for a teacher to become stagnant and ineffective. Even after a relatively good school year, the summer is the perfect time to self-reflect - which means thinking about what went well, what could have gone better, and how you can improve in the future. Use these tips to guide you through the self-reflection process. After all, aren't there always ways we can improve as educators?... Read more Create a "Green Classroom" for the 2010-2011 School Year Do you recycle paper in your classroom? Do you encourage your students to minimize waste and reuse materials, as much as possible? It's not as hard as you might think to add a splash of "green" to your elementary school classroom. Start with these eco-conscious first steps and you'll be well on your way to inspiring the next generation of citizens to think twice before wasting valuable resources. It all starts with the teacher's attitude and actions. How do you show your green stripes in the classroom? Share your eco-friendly ideas with other teachers.... Read more Job Sharing - Pros and Cons I've never job shared before. But I am intrigued by the idea. Like any situation, there are positives and negatives that must be examined before entering into a contract-sharing agreement. One of my dear friends is job sharing for the first time this coming school year. So I will be interested to hear about her experiences as the school year progresses. If you've experienced job sharing before (or even if you're just passionate about the topic in theory), share your insight with other educators who may be thinking about sharing a teaching contract. ... Read more Student Discipline Strategies You can't teach effectively if your students are not under control. Here's what you need to know in order to run a disciplined classroom full of respectful and productive students. Includes tips for school discipline and behavior management of students and the classroom as a whole. Elementary Education Ads Elementary School Teacher Education School Teacher Jobs Teacher Template Teacher Lesson Plans Featured Articles Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tips Substitute Teaching Tools Parent Communication Techniques Professional Growth and Development Becoming an Elementary School Teacher   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