Kindergarten Program InformationMinistry DocumentsThe Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program |
This is the curriculum from the Ministry of Education that we follow. By the end of SK, children are expected to meet the expectations outlined within. https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/kindergarten_english_june3.pdf Play-Based Learning | This statement, from the Council of Ministers of Education, gives a brief overview of the importance and benefits of learning through play. http://www.cmec.ca/Publications/Lists/Publications/Attachments/282/play-based-learning_statement_EN.pdf Classroom ManagementConscious Discipline |
This is the classroom management program we follow. It integrates social-emotional learning, discipline and self-regulation. http://consciousdiscipline.com/?s |
Learning LinksPhonics Song |
A fun way to review the letters and their sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELlZKpi1Zs Counting Chant | Practise counting to 20 while marching! Look closely at the numbers when saying them to help with number recognition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq4UAss33qA Tumblebooks | Listen to hundreds of children's books being read aloud, offered through the Ottawa Public Library. http://asp.tumblebooks.com/bookslist.aspx?CategoryID=13 Ipad Apps |
Miscellaneous
Sight Words |
Here is a list of some common sight words. Mabel's Labels| Personal belongings tend to get misplaced in kindergarten. Please LABEL everything. Mabel's Labels are a kindergartner's (and kindergarten teacher's) best friend! https://www.mabelslabels.com/ Loose Parts| Here is a blog post that summarizes the Theory of Loose Parts - if you have loose parts you think the children may enjoy, please feel free to send them in! http://www.aneverydaystory.com/2013/03/05/the-theory-of-loose-parts/ |