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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education With so many schools starting to ban sweets in the classroom, parents aren't bringing in birthday treats like they used to. So how do you still make your students' birthdays special, even without sugar and spice? ~Beth How Do You Celebrate Student Birthdays in Your Classroom? One of the best parts of teaching elementary school is the opportunity to get to know our students on an intimate basis all year long. It's fun to celebrate student birthdays as a class. But the choices are infinite for how you go about it. Plus, you don't want to take up too much instructional time with birthday celebrations. So, how do you make your students' birthdays special? (Oh and here's how I do it.)... Read more Valentines Day Poetry Lesson It's just about time to start thinking about how you will observe Valentines Day in your K-6 classroom. After all, who doesn't love celebrating all things friendly and loving? If you're looking for a quick, easy, fun, and educational Valentines Day lesson plan, try writing Valentines Acrostic Poems with your students. Plus, this Valentines Day Word List can be used for any number of activites - word searches, creative writing, Bingo, and so much more. Please share your own Valentines Day activities. I'm always on the lookout for new ways to celebrate holidays in my classroom. Thanks!... Read more Bill Gates Discusses Teacher Effectiveness Bill Gates was recently interviewed about the topic of teacher effectiveness. Through his work for the Gates Foundation, he is becoming a leading voice on the American educational system. His vision for the future may or may not ever come to fruition, but it's a compelling opinion nonetheless. I was particularly intrigued by the concept of using student "impressions" as a factor in evaluating teacher effectiveness. Kind of scary, no? What do you think of the interview?... Read more Parent Communication Strategies By communicating effectively with parents, you are forming a cooperative team that has the students' best interests at heart. Extend your lessons beyond the classroom with effective school-home communication. Elementary Education Ads Student Elementary Education Classroom Activities Classroom Behavior Classroom Technology Featured Articles Substitute Teaching Tips Professional Growth Tools Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Assessment and Testing Education Glossary Core Teaching Strategies   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