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Elementary Education Elementary Education Back to School Lesson Plans Teaching 101 From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Why is it so controversial to suggest that teachers should be held to professional dress standards? The concept seems to push a lot of buttons. Share your thoughts and join the discussion! How Should Teachers Dress? For some reason, the issue of how teachers should dress is always controversial on this blog. I think it's pretty straightforward. Like it or not, everybody in this world communicates nonverbal messages through their outward appearances. Since teachers work with young, impressionable minds, it's all the more important to present a professional look in the classroom. Here's how I think teachers should dress. What do you think? Feel free to get passionate (but respectful) about this issue. It seems to really strike a sensitive chord for some!... Read more Unique Lesson Planners I have a confession to make. In my "spare" time, I am addicted to Etsy. So when I came across a couple of unique lesson planners made by independent artists, I knew this was something I would have to support, celebrate, and share. After all, we gaze at our lesson planners for an entire school year, so we might as well choose a planner that is fun and different. Don't you agree? I love the Artful Agenda Lesson Planner, and you can also find a wide selection of creative lesson planners at Much Ado About You. What do you use for a lesson planner? Do you use the same one every school year?... Read more Free Ways to Say "Great Job!" to Your Students Teachers always need to save money, right? With all of the recent layoffs and budget cuts, it's becoming increasingly crucial to cut costs while still maintaining effectiveness. I'm of the belief that teachers shouldn't have to spend their precious funds on trinkets and toys that serve as material rewards for students. There are plenty of FREE ways to reward students for a job well done. What are your favorite no-cost classroom rewards?... 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 Bridesmaid Dress School Letters Parent Teachers Resources Guitar Teachers Featured Articles Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Fundamental Teaching Strategies Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Help   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 Teach Writing With Ease and Fun Rewards & Prizes- Should you give them? Blank Lesson Plan Template Assigning Classroom Jobs Back to School Ice Breaker Activities Advertisement