Environment, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning, Uncategorized

The Ball Maze In Action

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

Full Day Kindergarten Expectations, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning

The Full Day Kindergarten Weather Report- Evidence of the Four Frames

Since we began our inquiry into weather, each day a team of two or three children are chosen to take on the role of weather reporter.  Take a moment to watch the video below to see one team in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyDNsOvJQvE This has been a big hit in our class! The children are so excited to… Continue reading The Full Day Kindergarten Weather Report- Evidence of the Four Frames

Environment, Full Day Kindergarten Expectations, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning

Evidence of the Four Frames in the Fire Truck Project

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

Environment, Full Day Kindergarten Expectations, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning

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

Environment, Full Day Kindergarten Expectations, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning

A Pirate Adventure!

..,. 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!

Environment, Full Day Kindergarten Expectations, Inquiry, Planning, Play Based Learning

The Ball Maze Plan

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