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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education How do you discuss tragic public events with your students? Do you try to avoid the subject altogether? What's the best way to address our students' anxieties without stepping on their parents' toes? Share your wisdom and experience on this tough issue. Talking About Tragedy With Our Students We're all devastated by the recent shooting in Arizona. It's especially heartbreaking to think about the young girl that was senselessly murdered. With so much media focus on these tragic events, your students likely know that something sad and serious happened. They might even bring it up to you in front of the whole class. That's why it's important to know how to discuss tragedy with your students. It can be a touchy and tough situation, so take a moment to prepare and you'll be able to provide the right type of support to your students at this challenging time for our nation. Have your students brought up the tragedy in Arizona? How did you handle it?... Read more See More About:  discussing tragedy with students  school shootings  child pychology How Do You Handle Tattling in Your Classroom? Tattling is a sure-fire way to try a teacher's patience. But beyond the annoyance factor, it wastes valuable instruction time in the classroom. I doubt there's a way to eliminate tattling completely, but we all need strategies to at least minimize our students' compulsion to tattle. I teach my students a quick 3-point way to evaluate whether they need to tell me something or not. But I'm always looking for new tactics because sometimes I need a few different anti-tattling tools to get me through the school year. So how do you handle tattling in your classroom? Share your tips and learn from fellow teachers, too.... Read more How to Run a Green Classroom Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to spread an eco-minded, conservationist message to your students? It's easy (and rewarding) to put your green ideas into action in the classroom. Here are my top tips for reducing, reusing, and recycling with my students. I'm always looking for more green strategies, so leave a comment if you've found other ideas that work for you. Thanks!... Read more Holiday Lesson Ideas Holiday-related lesson plans, activities, ideas, links, coloring pages, crafts, book lists, and more for elementary school teachers and their students. Elementary Education Ads Lesson Plans Students Jobs for Students Elementary Education Classroom Behavior Featured Articles Classroom Organization Tips Parent Communication Strategies Substitute Teaching Tips Professional Growth Tools Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads January - A Perfect Time To Make Changes How to Run a Green Classroom How to Create a Behavior Contract 6 Traits of Successful Teachers Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement