Jackson Pollock

We studied Jackson Pollock and we were fascinated by the way he created his art. Did you know that Jackson Pollock drizzled, dripped and splattered paint on huge canvases? We couldn't let Mr. Pollock have all the fun...so we created a class masterpiece using the same methods as Jackson Pollock. We had so much fun!!!

Math Games & Puzzle Day!!!

Today was math game and puzzle day. Games are excellent for teaching math skills. We learn to recognize numbers, count with one to one correspondence, subitize, use problem solving skills and best of all, games are fun! Puzzles are also great for spatial awareness and problem solving. We also get to practice turn taking skills and losing/winning graciously. Do you have a weekly game night at your house? If not, consider planning your first family game night this week. You will help your child with math skills and have fun together at the same time!

Learning in Kindergarten

Look! The students are making words they know! 

We look like professional sketch artists!

This is our new light table. 

Discovery Bins

Halloween is fast approaching! We are loving our Halloween themed Discovery centres. 

Math: Halloween patterns

Artistic Exploration: Making monsters

Literacy: Stamping letters with Halloween stamps

Fine Motor: Cutting spider webs

Technology: WTK app on the iPad

Nature Alphabet & Playing in the Leaves

Last week we worked on our Nature Alphabet. We went outside and collected a variety of natural items; leaves, rocks, pine cones, etc. After collecting our items we played in the leaves. We had so much fun building leaf piles, rolling in the leaves and of course throwing the leaves in the air!

Emily Carr

In Kindergarten we learn how to cut and paste, draw and colour, paint and sculpt. But we also learn about famous artists and their craft. Recently we studied Emily Carr. After learning about Emily Carr, we created our own masterpieces using her favourite subject...trees!

Choice Time

In Kindergarten we have at least one hour of uninterrupted play time each day. The children learn so much about their world through play. They learn how to negotiate, problem solve, be kind, control emotions and calm their bodies. They manipulate objects, act out roles and experiment with different materials. Through play, children actively construct, challenge and expand their own understandings. They investigate, ask questions, and engage in critical thinking. Play is children's work!  

"Play expands intelligence, stimulates the imagination, encourages creative problem solving, and helps develop confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude toward learning." Dr. Fraser Mustard

Here are some pictures of our class hard at work!