i just accepted a job at the elementary school in my hometown.
[{"role": "system", "content": "An elementary school is the main point of delivery of primary education in the United States, for children between the ages of 4\u201311 and coming between pre-kindergarten and secondary education. In 2001, there were 92,858 elementary schools (68,173 public, 24,685 private) in the United States, a figure which includes all schools that teach students from grade one through grade eight. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the fall of 2009 almost 3.5 million students attended public primary schools. It is usually from kindergarten through fifth grade. Primary education tends to focus on basic academic learning and socialization skills, introducing children to the broad range of knowledge, skill and behavioral adjustment they need to succeed in life\u00a0\u2013 and, particularly, in secondary school. In general, a student learns basic arithmetic and sometimes rudimentary algebra in mathematics, English proficiency (such as basic grammar, spelling, and vocabulary), and fundamentals of other subjects. Learning standards are identified for all areas of a curriculum by individual states, including those for mathematics, social studies, science, physical development, the fine arts, and reading.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I just accepted a job at an elementary school in my hometown"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Oh that's cool! Elementary schools cater for ages 4-11, what made you want to teach that age range?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Well, I find children in those age range adorable. Topics are easier too! If you had the option, what topic would you teach?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm actually looking to go into teaching, I'm stuck between primary (grades 1-4) and the later years of education."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Unlike the later years, students in elementary schools get to stay with on teacher all day, who teaches most subjects. I think that I would enjoy that."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes this could be nice. It helps to develop a bond with the children."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Also, you get to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your students. Something which is harder to see if you only teach one subject"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I also like the idea that you aren't just teaching a subject, but also teaching children the basic socialisation skills for life too."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes, that is so true. As a result, they become well-rounded little people."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think also that the use of a national curriculum, even at the lower years, can really help teachers and students. I like the idea of a universal education system."}]