Elementary schools

From Bullied to Barron Elementary school was not a fun time for me. I was scrawny, pale, and featured a bowl haircut. (think Alfalfa, minus the cowlick) If we’re being honest, I still am scrawny and pale, but thank goodness I’ve managed to rid myself of the haircut. The other unfortunate thing about Elementary school for me was that back then, in 2009, Bullying wasn’t seen as a serious topic of discussion, schools in general didn’t care about bullying until late 2010, when it caught national media

is a system that schools used to split students up into different groups based on perceived academic abilities. Usually the groupings consist of above average, average, and below average. Students take classes only with those students who are on the same track. There is usually no mixing of academic abilities. Sometimes tracking can begin as early as elementary school. Some elementary schools have separate programs for “gifted and talented” students, much like my own elementary. Typically tracking

This past Friday to volunteer at an elementary school. I had volunteered before but not for a school, so I knew that this was going to be my opportunity to see how children act when they are in school. I have found to volunteer the experience that I like, so, soon I will willingly volunteer on my own, and not doing it for class. Doing service is a wonderful way to get involved with the community, there are always people and businesses looking for help. Alvernia University makes sure they always makes

Top Ten Reasons for Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Being an elementary school teacher is a highly rewarding profession. Building the academic foundation of young minds can be challenging, but is incredibly worthwhile. If you are considering becoming an elementary school teacher, here are the top ten reasons why you may want to take the leap into the classroom:1. You have a broad appreciation of school subjects.To be an elementary school teacher, you have to be versed in a variety of subjects

Awareness of elementary school bullying has increased in recent years and is the subject of global attention and research. The occurrence of elementary school bullying is higher and is estimated to be twice the rate when compared to high school. This paper will discuss what bullying is, the types of bullying, the common statistics of bullying, myths and interventions to help. Bullying occurs because the children are lonely and unhappy, have a harder time Definition and Types of Bullying Bullying

My time spent in elementary school was filled with new and exciting experiences. Starting public school meant being able to meet new friends and teachers, and learn about the world around me. I was nervous to begin school, but once I was comfortable in my new environment I created many great memories I hope to cherish for many years to come. I began as a Kindergartener at Upward Elementary school in late August 2001. It was the first experience I had in a large group of children away from my parents

Elementary School Teachers The Rewarding Journey As young children, we are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Our answers typically change as we get older and by the time we graduate high school we often times have no clue! There are so many career choices for one to choose from, it makes it a little hard to narrow down. What is the right career for me? What kind of impact do I want to make? As I ponder over these questions and think about where my life has taken me, one career

children across the United States, including the childhood obesity crisis. According to Jarret (2004), the childhood obesity rate has tripled since 1970, and is strongly correlated with the level of activity children are experiencing (“Recess in Elementary Schools”) In

As we grow up and finish school we typically forget a lot of people along the way. We grow away from friends, new people move in, others move away, our interests change, and we are separated into more specific classes, but there is one exception, our elementary school teachers. Our elementary school teachers are some of the most influential people in our lives. They are some of the first people our parents leave us with when they go to work. As we enter elementary school, we may cry as our parents

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher Imagine going to work every week day to be greeted by a group of young, wonderful children. As a kindergarten and elementary school teacher, I would get to do that. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers educate young children for their bright future. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers are in the career cluster of education and training. Careers in education and training help people in certain areas by teaching or instructing them. In this