A few years ago I embarked on a educational journey that would lead me to a new role working with children. Those who have followed this Journey Together FDK blog most likely know and share my passion for learning and the early years. Full Day Kindergarten captured my heart from the very beginning. The amazing… Continue reading A Leap of Faith!
In April of 2020, I worked alongside my peers at Ryerson University to connect and support the Nibinamik First Nation community located north of Thunderbay. This was truly an an eye opening and rewarding learning experience. I have decided to share their story and the resources found in hope is helps others. Furthermore, I hope… Continue reading A Hope For Change
Today I had the honour of facilitating a professional development session entitled- Purposeful, Planned, Yet Flexible, Play at the Wee Wonder Conference held by DPCDSB and the CDRCP! #DPWee1dr19 Great day spent with so many dedicated early years educators! An amazing feeling came over me last that night and I felt compelled to write and share; Today… Continue reading The Wee Wonder Conference
What did you hear last week? What did you notice? Here are some ideas to extend and provoke new learning! Evaluate your classroom and program, are the children still enjoying what was set out last week? Where are the children engaged and learning? What learning areas are not being visited? You do not have to… Continue reading The Sandbox: Template #2
In our most recent blog post, we shared with you a learning experience involving two boys planning to create a ball maze (link: Ball Maze Plan). As an executive member of CAPE (Council of Associated Primary Educators- learn more about CAPE here), we choose this learning experience to highlight in CAPE's latest webinar: Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics… Continue reading The Ball Maze In Action
Evidence of the Frames in the Fire Truck Project Fire Truck Project learning story found here Let's take a closer look at the Kindergarten Program Overall Expectations: (BC − Belonging and Contributing SRWB − Self-Regulation and Well-Being DLMB − Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours PSI − Problem Solving and Innovating) (The Kindergarten Program Document) From just… Continue reading Evidence of the Four Frames in the Fire Truck Project
“The Fire Truck Project” Exploration, teamwork and fun is in full swing in our Full Day Kindergarten Program. Throughout the room a gentle buzz of laughter, conversation and wonder can be heard each day. We are excited to see the children participating and embracing a collaborative approach to learning. In turn, the children are demonstrating… Continue reading The Fire Truck Project
..,. We begin with a plan and educators provide a large box. The children quickly decide as a group what their boat will need first. Little Mr. C raises his hand and says, "Windows!" So the educator responds, "You're right! A boat should have windows...but how many and what shape?" Little Mr. C says, "4… Continue reading A Pirate Adventure!
The Ball Maze During morning free play on November 30, 2015 little Mr. M approached an Educator to share a design he created on a piece of paper. The design was simple, a few lines connected together with a title across the middle that read “Ball Maze”. As Little M shared his idea during our… Continue reading The Ball Maze Plan
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