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 | From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education It's a rough time in the world right now. So let's create peace wherever we can... in our classrooms, with our colleagues, and in our communities. ~Beth | |
How to Get Along With Your Colleagues
Teaching can feel like an isolating job at times, especially when we close the classroom door to work with our young students. But that doesn't mean we're truly alone in our jobs or that problems can't arise with our colleagues. That's why it's important to minimize conflicts in the teacher's lounge. In the brief moments we're chatting by the copier or eating our rushed lunches side by side, it's surprising how little problems can arise and consequently be blown out of proportion if we're not proactive. What are your rules for maintaining a drama-free zone with your fellow teachers?... Read more
| Visual Telephone Game Lesson Plan
Lately, I've had a few different friends tell me about playing a modern parlor game that sounds intriguing. Even though my friends played this game just for fun (maybe even with a cocktail in hand), I immediately felt it could have relevant application in an elementary school classroom. I'm dubbing it the Visual Telephone Game lesson based on the old game where you sit in a circle and whisper a sentence around to see how it's ultimately interpreted. The lesson allows students to think creatively while gaining valuable practice at working cooperatively. Modify it to suit your needs, give it a whirl, and let me know how it goes with your students!... Read more
| Shrinking Budgets, Expanding Class Sizes
As education budgets shrink nationwide, one of the most apparent changes is the increase in class sizes. More students per classroom means not just extra noise, less space, and more homework to grade. It can also mean a distinct and drastic drop in the quality of education that can be delivered to the students. > Have you seen an increase in class size in your district? How do you change your teaching strategies to compensate for the additional students and keep your educational results high?... 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.
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