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The first schools children in colonial America usually attended were Dame Schools. Dame schools were generally taught by women (or "dames" as they were called in colonial times) in their own homes. The teacher would often continue with her household chores while the children attended school. The young students learned to recognize and recite their letters and numbers. They were taught to read and write simple words. They also memorized prayers. Dame schools rarely had desks, and there were few books for the children. Their lessons were very simple. This was the only schooling most girls received during the early colonial years. Boys often went on to grammar schools where they continued their education. Directions: Base your answers to the questions below on the above picture and information. 1. What type of school did young children in colonial America first attend? _______________________________________________________ 2. Are most of the children in the picture paying attention to their teacher? How do you know?___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do you think that girls in colonial America did not usually attend school beyond Dame School, yet boys received more education? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
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