My first Magazine EE 2018 1-44 | Page 5

Page 5 English Extra Plus Teaching the Youngest ones Elementary school teachers have the power to mold young minds and help children find pathways to reach their potential while building confidence. Elementary school teachers are knowledgeable about a variety of subjects including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. In order to prepare their young students, these determined educators create lessons across subjects to teach foundational knowledge and skills. Elementary school teachers are usually patient, creative, resourceful, and good communicators. These teachers must plan lessons that engage students while adapting lessons to the various needs and learning styles of students. Importantly, elementary school teachers must maintain patience when students struggle with new and challenging material. It is imperative that elementary school teachers have great communication skills as they will be required to collaborate with teachers assistants, paraprofessionals, parents, administrators, and colleagues on a regular basis. Taken from the web page: "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops," Henry Brooks Adams - journalist and novelist Left : Teacher Mateo Bućar proves that not all the teachers are women. Right: Did you know that our school headmistress, Mrs Torer, is also an elementary teacher?