About Elementary Education: Pen Pals - It's Not Too Late!

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Back to School Lesson Plans Teaching 101 From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Every year, teachers around the world flock to our Message Board in order to pair up for their Pen Pal programs. It's not too late to find a partner classroom for the current school year. I highly recommend giving it a try! ~Beth Pen Pals - It's Not Too Late! It's not too late to start a Pen Pal program for your students this school year. The educational benefits are many, and it couldn't be easier to find a partner classroom. Simply visit our Elementary Educators forum, click on the Pen Pals folder, and respond to a request or post your own... Read more Have You Ever Thought, "I Could Run This School So Much Better..." If you've ever fantasized about how you would do things differently if you were in charge, check out these experimental efforts to place classroom teachers in charge of their schools. These educators are called "teacher-leaders" and they are bringing fresh ideas and proactive energy to positions of power. While some parents worry about the potential unintended negative side effects of such a program, many proponents suggest that teachers who have ownership in running schools will be more satisfied and effective. What do you think? Would you like to try your hand at running the school for a year?... Read more How to Dress Professionally for the Classroom While you may be able to get away with casual attire in the classroom, I still contend it's best to adhere to certain professional standards in order to serve as powerful, effective leader for your students and their parents. What do you think?... Read more Core Teaching Strategies Some days, we all feel like beginning teachers. That's why these Teaching Strategies are not just for new teachers, but also veteran educators. These strategies represent the most fundamental skills that effective teachers use on a daily basis to be successful. Elementary Education Ads Elementary School Cover Letters Parents Cutout Letters Trace Letters Featured Articles Lesson Plans and Activities Student Discipline Tools Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tips Parent Communication Ideas Substitute Teaching Guide   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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