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 2010, the brand new FDK program in Ontario would change the trajectory of my life! I found my passion, and I uncovered who I am meant to be-a Primary/Junior Teacher! Last week my dream came true! After several years of hard work, some tears and many sacrifices I officially earned my Master of Science… Continue reading The Start of a New Chapter!
This blog is inspired by a truly talented educator of the arts, Vicki Kiely. Vicki is dedicated to working with children and creating fun, new and exciting ways to teach and promote learning in young children. With more than 20 years of experience, Vicki "...strives to help children around the globe to discover who they… Continue reading VK Creative Kids!!! Learning, Music, Movement and Fun!
Educators all across the globe are looking for ways to virtually engage and teach young children. I have decided as I create, I will share what I have made. Attached you will find a CVC Bingo Game with a wheel to spin built in! Feel free to download, copy and/or print! (Click below to access)… Continue reading Learning Virtually
As a new school year approaches, some children and families have chosen to engage in online learning during these uncertain times. In the months of April, May and June 2020, as school boards, educators, and families searched for ways to support children's learning and emotional needs through COVID, I decided to create an online virtual… Continue reading A Virtual Classroom Resource for Children with ASD
Families are finding the silver-lining and enjoying this time together as a family. Meanwhile, parents are looking for ways to encourage learning, conversation and fun with their child at home. The reality is, parents need ideas! A clear understanding of how learning happens in Full Day Kindergarten. How do educators deliver instruction to students each… Continue reading A Parent is a Child’s First Teacher! FDK Resources, Tips and Strategies to Learning at Home!
As I continue to work toward my Early Childhood Studies (BA) at Ryerson University (https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/early-childhood-studies/), I had an amazing opportunity to take two summer intensive courses on campus. I am currently in my last year, and up to this point all the courses taken have been achieved through distance education. This summer, I had a… Continue reading Resources to Help Ease Children’s Math Anxiety
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
Please read and share!!! As the future of Full Day Kindergarten is in question Kerry McCuaig, a Fellow in Early Childhood Policy, Atkinson Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, brings to light all the evidence based research supporting FDK. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/full-day-kindergarten-is-what-ontario-needs-for-a-stable-future
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
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