About Elementary Education: Ice Breakers for the First Day of School

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Back to School Lesson Plans Teaching 101 From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education I hope all of you American teachers had a fantastic Independence Day holiday. Should we start turning our attention to Back to School? ~Beth Ice Breakers for the First Day of School Let's face it - everyone is nervous on the first day of school, even most veteran teachers! Ice Breaker activities are fun, no-pressure ways for students to get to know each other a little bit better during the first few days of a new school year. I like to participate, too. My students get a kick out of learning about their new teacher's likes, dislikes, history, and hopes.... Read more How Should You Arrange Your Student Desks This School Year? Did you ever stop to consider that every choice we make in our classrooms sends a nonverbal message about our educational philosophy and what we expect from our students? It's somewhat intimidating, but true. So in the coming school year, consider the wide variety of ways you can arrange your classroom furniture so that your room is organized and on-message. Personally, I tend to start out with the students seated in cooperative clusters. But if they end up being a chatty bunch, then I make the switch to rows in order to discourage unnecessary talking. How do you set up the student desks in your classroom? Why?... Read more Sixth Graders and Cyberbullying I never imagined I'd be writing about cyberbullying on a site dedicated to K-6 students. But I recently read about a disturbing incident of electronic bullying involving sixth graders, and I guess I wouldn't be surprised to find out that even younger students are falling victim to this modern problem. As adults in our students' lives, we teachers must be increasingly sensitive to the ways children can be harmed in the virtual landscape of online communications. It's no longer just punches on the playground that can cause lasting harm to a young student's fragile view of the world. I'm curious, have any of you teachers witnessed your elementary-aged students falling prey to cyberbullying?... Read more Professional Growth Tools 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 Going Back to School Grade School School Teacher Jobs Teaching School School Letters Featured Articles Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Teaching 101 Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tips   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 What Is Your Educational Philosophy? Classroom Desk Arrangement Ideas Ice Breakers for the First Day of School Behavior Contracts for Discipline Issues Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement