The Elementary Teacher"s Digital Toolbox is a book and CD set which welcomes new teachers to the field and offers guidance on topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, and standards. Most appropriate for student teachers and certification candidates in induction programs. The digital format enables users to customize and print materials such as lesson plan outlines, checklists for classroom management, reading logs and homework forms. The Elementary Teacher"s Digital Toolbox puts the experience of a veteran teacher into the hands of a novice. FEATURES: Companion CD-ROM--Enables teachers to easily customize and print the many forms they will need during their teaching experience (i.e. lesson plan forms, reading logs, homework sheets, letters to parents and guardians, etc.) Field-tested vignettes of real classroom situations--At the conclusion of every chapter, these vignettes can spark discussion in professional development workshops for new and experienced teachers. Explains the use of standards and benchmarks and contains a comprehensive standards directory--Introduces nationally accepted multi-subject standards as well as subject area standards. Full lesson plans-Eases the transition for a student teacher or a novice teacher. Professional development section-Offers guidance in starting a teachers" book club, employment opportunities outside the classroom, and membership in professional organizations.