About Elementary Education: Start a Pen Pal Program for the 2010-2011 School Year

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Back to School Lesson Plans Teaching 101 From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Did you know that our K-6 Education Forum is a very popular (not to mention, easy-to-use) spot for connecting with other teachers around the globe who want to exchange letters. You should definitely take a minute and check it out. ~Beth Start a Pen Pal Program for the 2010-2011 School Year For many years now, teachers around the globe have flocked to the Pen Pals folder of the Elementary Education Forum in order to easily pair up with partner classrooms with whom exchange letters. I am still partial to pencil-and-paper letters, especially in this digital age. I love introducing the old fashioned feel of stamps and envelopes to my students. It's fairly simple to set up a Pen Pal program, even if you've never done it before. The benefits are many; exchanging letters meets a wide variety of curriculum standards plus it's truly fun and enlightening for your students. So what are you waiting for? Partner up and get writing!... Read more How to Set Up Your Classroom Filing System I'm certain that teaching is the most paper-laden profession of all. Making copies, collecting homework, passing out worksheets... I bet the average teacher touches thousands of pieces of paper each day! That's why I recommend these sanity-saving tips for setting up a filing system that really makes sense and keeps your organized on a daily basis. How do you keep from being overrun by papers in your classroom?... Read more Strong Student Discipline to Start the New School Year A firm, consistent discipline plan is the foundation to efficient teaching and learning. Implementing that plan begins long before students enter the classroom on the first day of school. Furthermore, it's important to that a teacher's behavior management program (consisting of rules, rewards, and consequences) be communicated with students and parents in a deliberate and organized way. What's your best discipline-related advice for new teachers just starting out?... Read more Behavior Management Tools 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 School Letters Elementary School School Teacher Jobs School Building Girl School Featured Articles Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tips Substitute Teaching Help Parent Communication Strategies Professional Growth Tools 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 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