At ten years old, a youngster likely does not have the faintest idea about what he or she wants to be when grown up. Of course, it is not expected that a fifth grader has insight into his or her… Read the rest
Tales from Towne: Planting the Seed
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Tales from Towne: Thinking Outside the Box
An amazing part of working in Young Ameritowne and International Towne is to see the kids really understand how Towne works. You’ll see quotes in the paper like “being an adult is hard” or “it’s hard to manage my money.”… Read the rest
Tales from Towne: Who’s the Boss?
Every shop in Young AmeriTowne has its own responsibilities, ranging from the Medical Center taking care of patients to the radio station playing preferred fifth grade music; each shop is integral to the running of AmeriTowne. Although each shop is… Read the rest
Tales From Towne: Donation Station
In the middle of Young AmeriTowne sits a large setup that is important to all seventeen shops and every citizen. This station does not have hired employees, nor does it sell any products. Yet, it is a crucial element of… Read the rest
Tales From Town: Newspaper At a Glance
Coming to the end of my third week working in Young AmeriTowne, I still find myself mesmerized by how the students are able perform each of their tasks in a short period of time while managing to spend all of… Read the rest
Tales from Towne: Medical Center at a Glance – From Ambulance to Co-Payment
Childhood is augmented by the imagination and despite the fact 10 year-olds running Young AmeriTowne try on some grown-up responsibilities for the day, doesn’t mean they don’t enliven their day with some creativity. One shop where students really get the… Read the rest
Tales from Towne: You’ve Got Mail!
Spotlight On: Parcel Service If you were to ask me which shop demands the most of its employees over the course of the day, the Parcel Service would certainly be somewhere at the top of my list. A small storefront… Read the rest
Tales from Towne: The International Towne Experience
Since starting as a program’s assistant I’ve spent most of my time in AmeriTowne, our program for 5th graders. Last week however was my first day running a world region on my own, PacAsia, which includes Australia, Japan, China and… Read the rest
