Playful Kinders

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8  Fun Lunch Dec 16  Winter Concert  Dec 17  Winter Concert  Dec 19  Fun Snack Dec 19  Last day before Winter Break Jan 5  First day of classes Gym This week in physical education, our kindergarten students had a blast exploring movement, balance, and teamwork through scooter boards and an exciting group game called Hungry Hippos . These activities aren’t just fun; they help students develop essential physical literacy skills, cooperation, and confidence in movement.  Students practiced moving their bodies in a variety of ways while seated or lying on scooter boards. They focused on pushing, steering, and stopping safely, which helps build core strength, balance, and spatial awareness. I can use my body to move safely on a scooter board. I can stop, start, and steer while on a scooter board. I can show control and balance while moving in different directions. In this cooperative game, students worked in te...

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8 Fun Lunch Dec 16 Winter Concert  Dec 17 Winter Concert  Dec 19 Fun Snack Dec 19 Last day before Winter Break Jan 5 First day of classes Well-Being This week, something magical has arrived in our kindergarten classroom: our Kindness Elves! "Buddy and Snowball," welcome to kindergarten! These special helpers are not just cute; they are here to encourage children to practice kindness, empathy, and cooperation with their friends, teachers, and families. The elves gave challenges and suggestions that supported students' thinking about the feelings of others, sharing, and celebrating each other’s efforts. For example, the elves might encourage students to: Help a classmate clean up. Share a toy or resource during play. Through these activities, students are developing important social and emotional skills that are integral to our kindergarten program. I can recognize and describe my own feelings. I can notice and respond to the feelin...

Hello Families, We had another very exciting week in kindergarten. Important Dates Dec 1  Sound Kreations Dance Residency begins   Dec 8  Fun Lunch   Dec 16  Winter Concert   Dec 17  Winter Concert   Dec 19  Fun Snack  Dec 19  Last Day before Winter Break          Fire Station Field Trip This experience was a fantastic way to extend our learning into the real world. It was an amazing hands-on learning experience, and the students were enthusiastic explorers throughout. I am so grateful to our parent volunteers for their support.  The firefighters were wonderful hosts, and the students were curious, respectful, and eager to learn. I was so proud of them! Thank you so much to the 2 fire crews at Station 19 (Parkland) for their time.  During our visit, students had the chance to: Meet firefighters See the fire trucks up close Explore important tools and equipment Learn about safety gear and how firefighte...

Hello Families, We have had another great week in kindergarten!  Important Dates Nov 25  Tues/Thurs Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station    Nov 26  Mon/Wed Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station    Nov 27  K-5 Photo Retakes    Nov 27  Parent Teacher Conferences Gr. 1-5 3:30 – 7:00; Kindergarten all day    Nov 28  Parent Teacher Conferences K-5 8:00 am – 1:00 pm   Dec 1  Sound Kreations Dance Residency begins   Dec 8  Fun Lunch   Dec 16 Winter Concert   Dec 17 Winter Concert   Dec 19  Fun Snack  Dec 19  Last Day before Winter Break                   Winter Weather It is safe to say that kindergarten students love the snow! Please ensure you label all of your child's belongings so that they return home with them daily (e.g., boots, mittens, hats, coats, snow pants). Please have your child practice putting their zippers up at home.  Fire Hall Field Trip  I...

Hello Kindergarten Families, We have had 2 exciting days in kindergarten this week!  Important Dates Nov 17 Parent Teacher Conference booking opens for families   Nov 17, 18  Parent Association Casino Fundraiser   Nov 21 Fun Snack Nov 25  Tues/Thurs Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station   Nov 26  Mon/Wed Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station   Nov 27  K-5 Photo Retakes   Nov 27  Parent Teacher Conferences Gr. 1-5 3:30 – 7:00; Kindergarten all day   Nov 28  Parent Teacher Conferences K-5 8:00 am – 1:00 pm  Dec 8 Fun Lunch Dec 19 Fun Snack Dec 19 Last Day before Winter Break This week in kindergarten, we explored the exciting world of loose part creations while connecting them to something very special, our initials ! Loose parts are everyday objects that children can move, combine, and manipulate to create designs. Using these materials helps students develop fine motor skills, creativity, and early li...

Hello Kindergarten Families, We have had another exciting week in kindergarten.   Important Dates  Nov 10, 12  Fall Break – No school, staff, or students   Nov 11  Remembrance Day Holiday – No school for staff or students   Nov 13  Classes resume   Nov 17, 18  Parent Association Casino Fundraiser Nov 27  K-5 Photo Retakes   Nov 28  Non-instructional Day for students  Dec 1  Sound Kreations Dance Residency begins  Patterning in Kindergarten Cognitive scaffolding : Recognizing repeating sequences helps children build their ability to predict, generalize, and look for regularities, skills that will support later mathematical thinking. Language and reasoning : As students describe a pattern (for example, “Red, blue, red, blue…”), they practice vocabulary (first, next, repeating), reasoning (“What comes next?”), and communicating their thinking. Connections across domains : Patterns s...