About Elementary Education: Free Ways to Say "Great Job!" to Your Students

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching 101 Student Discipline Lesson Plans From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Save money, go green, be smart. There are so many important tasks on our To Do Lists, but sometimes the smartest actions are those that help us do more with less. How do you cut corners while maximizing impact? ~Beth Free Ways to Say "Great Job!" To Your Students Teachers always need to save money, right? With all of the recent layoffs and budget cuts, it's becoming increasingly crucial to cut costs while still maintaining effectiveness. I'm of the belief that teachers shouldn't have to spend their precious funds on trinkets and toys that serve as material rewards for students. There are plenty of FREE ways to reward students for a job well done. What are your favorite no-cost classroom rewards?... Read more How to Run a Green Classroom As the teacher in your classroom, you are a leader on all types of issues, including environmental concerns when you choose to run a visibly Green Classroom. If your students watch you, day in and day out, recycling paper products and turning off lights when you leave the classroom, you are sending them a positive, proactive message about conserving the earth's resources and helping the environment in ways big and small. It's easier than you might think to set up and run a Green Classroom. Here are some suggestions for little things you can do on a daily basis to show students how to be environmentally conscious... Read more See More About:  classroom organization  green classroom  What Is Your Educational Philosophy? Your educational philosophy statement should be a document that serves to guide and inspire you throughout your teaching career. It captures the positive aspirations of your career and should act as a centerpiece around which all of your decisions rotate. ... 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 Job Listings Job Opportunity Literacy Students Job Opening Mentoring Students Featured Articles Lesson Plans and Activities Behavior Management and Student Discipline Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization Tools Parent Communication Strategies Substitute Teaching Tips   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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 Back to School Ice Breaker Activities Blank Lesson Plan Template How to Run a Green Classroom What Is Your Educational Philosophy? Rewards & Prizes- Should you give them? Advertisement