I don’t currently teach at an inner city school but I used to. You shouldn’t expect anything more than working with some lovely children. Erase any preconceived notion you may have of children from the inner city and teach and care for them like you would your own. Most of the “problems” that may arise would typically be encountered in the upper grades. You’ll learn a lot about yourself and teaching to a diverse group of individuals if you keep your mind and heart open. It takes more than a brain to teach. Besides, you’re in a Kindergarten classroom, where you only have 1/2 day with the cutest group of kids at school!

Good for you! You will help a lot of kids and have some great meories and stories!

Now, with all due respect, I think “AAA” is basically right, while “eastacademic” is being a bit disingenuous. The kids will be fine, but let’s not pretend that everyone is the same! After all, even in your own school was everyone just like the next? I found that in academia, and my family, thinking for yourself was more valued than obedience and that discipline was more verbal than physical. For the kids I taught it was the opposite.

As to “Why would it be any different?”, I think it is natural for you to be anxious and have questions. Most people who want to do a good job would too. There is no shame in asking and trying to be prepared.

my sister teaches in Dorchester in massachusetts and she teaches from 6-8 grade on the first day one of the kids gave the middle finger to the teacher i dont think kindergarten kids would do that though. my sister told me that the pricipal and other teachers are very strict and yell at the kids. I think the kids will be very polight. so you probobly shouldnt be worried. GOOD LUCK! and i think it great that u r teaching inner city kids!

I think children all have the same issues..just they deal with them differently. All the children I have taught have been different. I work with children who come from tough backgrounds. I don’t like it when children are labeled on where they live. This is setting them up for failure in the long run.

Help them with their self esteem. Remind them that they are loved. Be consistent with them, then they will be able to trust you. Make school and learning fun (I feel as if they have a lifetime of school ahead of them..and if they learn to like/love school then there will be less children dropping out).

I think this will be a good experience for you. It will probably be hard..but rewarding…Know that you are making a difference in these children’s lives!

Learn about them and their families. Learn their likes and dislikes. Talk about their feelings. I also like to tell them about myself…teaches them to learn about others..What I like, don’t like, etc. Always be honest with them. Have Fun!

I teach in Los Angeles. Kids are kids.

You should expect families that put their trust and confidence in you.

You should expect kids who eager to see you and impress you every day.

You should expect to be tired from a long day of helping.

why would it be any different? you will love it.

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clarification – I am in no way condescending as the poster below believes. I sincerely believe that students and parents want the best irregardless of their situation. You WILL see this. I don’t know what he/she read into my question, but I am sincere.