Mme Danby's Kindergarten Blog : In Our Classroom

In our classroom - How play meets curriculum expectations

Scroll down to read about what we are learning in our Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) room.

I have listed all of the curriculum expectations I feel are being met through play. It is quite amazing how much learning is happening during activity time. BRAVO les amis!

The Art centre: The children explore all of the art materials available to them at this centre. They communicate their ideas with their friends and observe and learn from each other in their activities.

Curriculum expectations being met

Personal and Social Development:

1.1 act and talk with peers and adults by expressing and accepting positive messages

1.2 demonstrate the ability to take turns in activities and discussions

2.1 use a variety of simple strategies to solve social problems

Emotional Development:

2.1 demonstrate self-reliance and a sense of responsibility

2.2 demonstrate a willingness to try new activities and to adapt to new situations

2.3 demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and confidence in their approach to learning by selecting and completing learning tasks

2.5 interact cooperatively with others in classroom events and activities

Language:

1.2 listen and respond to others for a variety of purposes and in a variety of contexts

1.3 begin to use and interpret gestures, tone of voice, and other non-verbal means to communicate and respond

1.4 follow and provide one- and two-step directions in different contexts

1.5 use language in various contexts to connect new experiences with what they already know

1.6 use language to talk about their thinking, to reflect, and to solve problem

1.7 use specialized vocabulary for a variety of purposes

1.8 ask questions for a variety of purposes and in different contexts

1.9 describe personal experiences, using vocabulary and details appropriate to the situation

Science

2.3 select and use materials to carry out their own explorations

Health & Physical Activity

4.1 begin to demonstrate control of small muscles in activities at a variety of learning centres and when using

a variety of materials or equipment

4.2 demonstrate spatial awareness by doing activities that require the use of small muscles

Visual Arts:

V1. demonstrate an awareness of themselves as artists through engaging in activities in visual arts;

V2. demonstrate basic knowledge and skills gained through exposure to visual arts and activities in visual arts;

V3. use problem-solving strategies when experimenting with the skills, materials, processes, and techniques used in visual arts both individually and with others;

V5. communicate their ideas through various visual art forms.

The Science Centre: The children explore, make predictions, observe, investigate and learn about different science materials. Children are welcome to add to our science collection by bringing in items they find in nature, please no live animals or insects.

Curriculum expectations being met

Personal and Social Development:

1.1 act and talk with peers and adults by expressing and accepting positive messages

1.2 demonstrate the ability to take turns in activities and discussions

2.1 use a variety of simple strategies to solve social problems

Emotional Development:
2.2 demonstrate a willingness to try new activities and to adapt to new situations

2.3 demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and confidence in their approach to learning by selecting and completing learning tasks

2.5 interact cooperatively with others in classroom events and activities

Language:

1.2 listen and respond to others for a variety of purposes and in a variety of contexts

1.3 begin to use and interpret gestures, tone of voice, and other non-verbal means to communicate and respond

1.4 follow and provide one- and two-step directions in different contexts

1.5 use language in various contexts to connect new experiences with what they already know

1.6 use language to talk about their thinking, to reflect, and to solve problem

1.7 use specialized vocabulary for a variety of purposes

1.8 ask questions for a variety of purposes and in different contexts

1.9 describe personal experiences, using vocabulary and details appropriate to the situation
Math:
NS1.2 investigate some concepts of quantity through identifying and comparing sets with more, fewer, or the same number of objects

NS1.3 begin to make use of one-to-one correspondence in counting objects and matching groups of objects

NS1.5 recognize some quantities without having to count, using a variety of tools or strategies
M2.1 compare and order two or more objects according to an appropriate measure and use measurement terms

P4.2 identify and describe informally the repeating nature of patterns in everyday contexts using oral expressions and gestures

DM5.1 sort, classify, and compare objects and describe the attributes used

DM5.2 collect objects and data and make representations of their observations, using concrete graphs

DM5.3 respond to and pose questions about data collection and graphs

Science:
1.1 ask questions about and describe some natural occurrences, using their own observations and representations

1.2 sort and classify groups of living and non-living things in their own way

1.3 explore patterns in the natural and built environment

2.1 state problems and pose questions before and during investigations

2.2 make predictions and observations before and during investigations

2.3 select and use materials to carry out their own explorations

2.4 communicate results and findings from individual and group investigations

3.1 identify similarities and differences between local environments

3.2 describe what would happen if something in the local environment changed

3.3 identify ways in which they can care for and show respect for the environment

3.4 participate in environmentally friendly activities in the classroom and the schoolyard

4.1 identify practices that ensure their personal safety and the safety of others, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of these practices

4.2 state problems and pose questions as part of the design process

4.3 make predictions and observations throughout the design process

4.4 select and use tools, equipment, and materials to construct things using the design process

4.5 communicate and record results and findings after constructing things either individually or in groups

Dramatic Play Centre: Students use their creativity and imaginations to go on adventures, act out their ideas, put on a puppet show or whatever they come up with next. Here students are investigating the many uses of a theatre.

Curriculum expectations being met

Personal and Social Development:

1.1 act and talk with peers and adults by expressing and accepting positive messages

1.2 demonstrate the ability to take turns in activities and discussions

2.1 use a variety of simple strategies to solve social problems
3.3 talk about events or retell stories that reflect their own heritage and cultural background and the heritage and cultural backgrounds of others

Emotional Development:
1.1 recognize personal interests, strengths, and accomplishments

1.2 identify and talk about their own interests and preferences

1.3 express their thoughts and share experiences

2.1 demonstrate self-reliance and a sense of responsibility

2.2 demonstrate a willingness to try new activities and to adapt to new situations

2.3 demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and confidence in their approach to learning by selecting and completing learning tasks

2.5 interact cooperatively with others in classroom events and activities

Language:

1.1 explore sounds, rhythms, and language structures, with guidance and on their own