Sentences with phrase «approach elementary school age»

As your child (ren) approach elementary school age you can choose a longer chapter book and read a chapter or part of a chapter each night.

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Free all - day programs can also be a lifeline to parents struggling with sky - high child care costs, points out Brian Jones, a former New York City elementary school teacher, current Green Party candidate for lieutenant governor of New York State, and parent of a young child approaching preschool age.

In fact, paying elementary age children to read books did as much to boost their ability as more popular approaches such as smaller class size, Head Start, and bonuses to teachers for working in at - risk schools, the study determined — and was much cheaper, too.

Instead of using just one approach to stop bullying and better handle conflict, they are using several methods, including teaching elementary - aged students about tolerance and empathy through antibullying, curriculum - based programs sold to schools such as Side By Side and Second Step, and using the Step to Respect program in middle school.

The focus of the analysis was on (a) identifying key features and attributes of SEL programming for elementary - school - aged children, and (b) making general comparisons across varying program approaches.

We will then begin to approach area schools to offer free humane education to elementary school age children.

For example, in response to the arrival of the Boomer generation, which is proportionately larger than the rest of the population, society invested heavily in: maternity wards as they arrived; elementary schools as they reached school age; colleges and universities as they approached adulthood; and new retirement models as Boomers approach 60 years of age.