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 | From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education I love celebrating holidays with my young students. St. Patrick's Day is one that everyone can enjoy because it's simply about celebrating good luck! How do you enjoy St. Paddy's Day with your students? ~Beth | |
St. Patrick's Day Lesson Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is coming up on Thursday, March 17th. How will you "go green" in your classroom? Here are a few St. Paddy's Day resources for you and your elementary school students to enjoy together: How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your classroom? I'm always looking for fresh new ideas to try.... Read more
| Bill Gates on Teacher Development
While some teachers don't value technology mogul Bill Gates' opinions on Education-related issues, I contend that all thoughtful, viable ideas should be encouraged and considered. With our schools in such dire straits, we should be constantly on the lookout for solutions that could lead to real progress, even if the ideas come from unexpected sources. So, if you're interested, check out the Op-Ed piece Mr. Gates wrote in The Washington Post this week about teacher development and how it could revolutionize our nation's education system. He doesn't shy away from often-controversial topics, such as merit pay, class size, and salary bumps for advanced degrees. What do you think?... Read more
| How Do You Get Along With Your Principal?
Have you ever gone through conflicts with your administrator? If you teach long enough, you're at risk of finding yourself in a tense or outright combative relationship with your superiors in the front office. It definitely adds an extra layer of stress to an already demanding job. That's why I strongly advise being proactive and positive when dealing with your principal, in order to minimize problems before they arise and explode. After all, a productive and cooperative relationship between teachers and the administration benefits the students, their parents, and the whole community. What are your best tips for a good teacher-principal relationship?... Read more
| Classroom Organization Tips
So you have a teaching position and a classroom. But what should you do about the all-important classroom organization? It's key to set up your classroom space in a logical and user-friendly manner from the very start. Here are some resources to help you organize your room and help it stay that way.
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