Beth's Elementary Education Blog March 2008 Archive

If you're looking for an easy way to sum up the respectful tone you expect in your classroom, this Classroom "Bill of Rights" fits the bill, so to speak. The wording ... Read More

Who says subbing has to be a nightmarish 6-hour torture session? Sure, substitute teaching presents its own unique challenges, but it's nothing you can't handle - with a little ... Read More

If you're in education in the 21st Century, I'm willing to bet you feel the pressure of standardized test scores, no matter where you teach in the United States. The ... Read More

Spring has sprung! And you'll enjoy reading these lovely picture books to your primary-age students to celebrate Easter, Springtime, and Passover in the classroom. The books will serve as springboards ... Read More

Teaching is challenging enough even when your school environment is peaceful and cooperative. However when you start to sense growing tension with your administrator, it's time to be proactive. ... Read More

This user-submitted K-3 Language Arts Lesson Plan has all of the ingredients of a classic and reliable lesson plan: simple, adaptable, fun, and effective. Read how you can use any appropriate ... Read More

It's always tax time for teachers! Hopefully you've been saving your receipts all year long and stashing them in a designated, easy-to-find place. Learn a little more about the basics ... Read More

New Years is a natural time to self-reflect. After all, the most effective and energetic teachers are constantly reflecting on the various aspects of their classrooms, what works, what ... Read More

More and more people are starting to believe that it may be best for girls and boys to be educated separately. The New York Times Magazine is exploring this ... Read More