Talk:Primary education
why "K12"? what does it stand for?
"kindergarten through twelfth grade"
The Elementary school section here seems a bit odd - I can't quite tell whether it's basically covering similar ground to the rest of the article, and should be integrated more smoothly; or whether it is something different but the distinction isn't clear enough. It looks to have been added from a stub somewhere, and subsequently ignored. I'd try and fix it, but not being American I genuinely don't know what it's talking about. I'm assuming the system described is that of the USA, although that is currently unclear. Anyone care to lend a hand? - IMSoP 00:02, 6 Dec 2003 (UTC)
Content moved from Infant school before I made it a redirect page here- if anything is worth salvaging (dubious!) please merge with the Primary School article quercus robur 14:55, 21 Jan 2004 (UTC)
==INFANT SCHOOL== Infant school is more of a day care than a school. Even though they have many learning area's and spend most of their time teaching the children and making sure they are in a safe environment these kids do learn just like they are in school. Most of these schools use play activities and informal methods to teach young children and to prepare them for elementray school. They also help children learn to work and play together. The United States and Canada have many infant schools, although the demand for them will continue to rise.
DUTIES
There are many responsibilities in working with infants. Their safety is the most important thing that you need to provide being a caregiver. Be sure that there are no sharp, pointy, dirty, stinky, or ugly things in the play area, anything that can hurt an infant. You need to keep all toys cleaned in bleach water. Wear gloves while changing diapers. Then wash the infants hand after changing. Take off your gloves, clean changing area, and wash your hands. Keeping your hands clean while handling infants is very important. You could spread many germs to these children and make them sick. Room tempatures should be carefully regulated so it is neither too cold or too warm.Infants need to be held and soothed when disturbed or hurt. Also to be treated with respect and understanding at all times. Even though discipline is reqiured too much of it can hurt.
QUALIFICATIONS TO WORK IN INFANT SCHOOL IN U.S.A
You need to have at least an Associates degree to work in childcare. You need two years of training in child care. You need to be an outgoing energetic person. Children rely on their caregivers for advice, sympathy, entertainment, and safety. Most caregivers should have a big heart and be very loving. Most kids enjoy being around happy people. You need to be prepared for anything and everything. There is no telling whether you are going to get a nice vomit bath or a golden shower.