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Preschool teacher

Working with small children: watch the video and learn the words of the job.

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Teachers are one of our country’s most valuable resources. Preschool and kindergarten teachers in particular have a vital role in the educational, physical and social development of America’s . Because they work with who are often experiencing their first extended time away from their parents, these teachers must be responsible individuals who like working with small children. If you want to join this profession, you should be comfortable using both conventional and unconventional methods to help your students build , explore personal interests and talents and learn how to interact with others. Successful preschool teachers are patient and enthusiastic. They are also sensitive to individual student and cultural and are willing to go the extra-mile to be a good role model. A pre-school teacher’s are varied but can include keeping records of each child’s , serving nutritious and and teaching good personal . Outside of the classroom, they often meet with parents to discuss each child’s progress. Being a preschool or kindergarten teacher can be quite challenging. Dealing with a classroom of small children demands a great deal of energy and . However, helping today’s young people develop and gain new that they’ll use throughout the rest of their lives makes a in teaching a very fulfilling experience

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Teachers are one of our country’s most valuable resources. Preschool and kindergarten teachers in particular have a vital role in the educational, physical and social development of America’s youth. Because they work with kids who are often experiencing their first extended time away from their parents, these teachers must be responsible individuals who like working with small children. If you want to this profession, you should be comfortable using both conventional and unconventional methods to your students self-esteem, personal interests and talents and how to with others. Successful preschool teachers are patient and enthusiastic. They are also sensitive to individual student needs and cultural backgrounds and are willing to go the extra-mile to be a good role model. A pre-school teacher’s duties are varied but can include of each child’s progress, nutritious meals and snacks and good personal hygiene. Outside of the classroom, they often with parents to each child’s progress. Being a preschool or kindergarten teacher can be quite challenging. a classroom of small children demands a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. However, helping today’s young people develop and new skills that they’ll use throughout the rest of their lives makes a career in teaching a very fulfilling experience

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Teachers are one of our country’s most valuable resources. Preschool and kindergarten teachers in particular have a vital role in the educational, physical and social development of America’s youth. Because they work with kids who are often experiencing their first time away from their parents, these teachers must be individuals who like working with small children. If you want to join this profession, you should be using both and unconventional methods to help your students build self-esteem, explore personal interests and talents and learn how to interact with others. preschool teachers are and . They are also to individual student needs and cultural backgrounds and are willing to go the extra-mile to be a good role model. A pre-school teacher’s duties are but can include keeping records of each child’s progress, serving nutritious meals and snacks and teaching good personal hygiene. Outside of the classroom, they often meet with parents to discuss each child’s progress. Being a preschool or kindergarten teacher can be quite . Dealing with a classroom of small children demands a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. However, helping today’s young people develop and gain new skills that they’ll use throughout the rest of their lives makes a career in teaching a very experience

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Click ▶ to hear each word, and say it out loud. These are the key words of the job.

Children · Les enfants

youthla jeunesse
kidsenfants
self-esteemestime de soi
needsbesoins
backgroundsorigines
progressprogrès
skillscompétences

The job · Le métier

dutiestâches
mealsrepas
snacksgoûters
hygienehygiène
role modelmodèle, exemple
careercarrière
go the extra milefaire un effort supplémentaire

Verbs · Les verbes

joinrejoindre
buildconstruire
interactinteragir
keep recordstenir des dossiers
teachenseigner
meetrencontrer
discussdiscuter de
gainacquérir
deal withgérer

Adjectives · Les adjectifs

valuableprécieux
extendedprolongé
responsibleresponsable
comfortableà l'aise
conventionalclassique
successfulqui réussit
sensitiveattentif, sensible
variedvarié
challengingexigeant, difficile
fulfillingépanouissant
Careful! sensitive = sensible, attentif ; sensible = raisonnable (faux ami !). successful = qui réussit, pas « à succès » seulement.

Next: words: children →

Children: drag each English word next to its French translation.

  1. progrès
  2. compétences
  3. origines
  4. la jeunesse
  5. besoins
  6. enfants
  7. estime de soi

Next: words: the job →

The job: drag each English word next to its French translation.

  1. hygiène
  2. faire un effort supplémentaire
  3. carrière
  4. repas
  5. tâches
  6. modèle, exemple
  7. goûters

Next: words: verbs →

Verbs: drag each English word next to its French translation.

  1. rencontrer
  2. interagir
  3. enseigner
  4. tenir des dossiers
  5. acquérir
  6. construire
  7. rejoindre
  8. gérer
  9. discuter de

Next: words: adjectives →

Adjectives: drag each English word next to its French translation.

  1. classique
  2. responsable
  3. épanouissant
  4. qui réussit
  5. varié
  6. prolongé
  7. exigeant, difficile
  8. attentif, sensible
  9. précieux
  10. à l'aise

Next: test yourself →

No help this time! Write the English word.

enfants →
besoins →
estime de soi →
repas →
compétences →
enseigner →
rencontrer →
acquérir →
à l'aise →
épanouissant →
précieux →
varié →

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