Counting Sheep

Hello Kindergardener's and Parents!

Counting is not only important for helping us to fall asleep!

According to the Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum document, "Children should be envouraged to identify, explore, and discuss mathematics in books that they read, in situations that occur in the classroom, and in situations outside the classroom." Within our classroom, we are working towards creating a classroom environment that encompasses, "hands-on experiences that focus on a particular mathematical concept and by identifying and embedding significant mathematics learning experiences in play, daily routines and classroom experiences."

We have used this site before during our computer time and it has some great games and activities! Not only is it fun, but it is consistent with the play-based learning that is a key element in Kindergarten!

If you click the link below, you will be directed to a great Sesame Street Game that works on counting!


http://www.sesamestreet.org/games#media/game_a62697ea-6b68-4e24-aad2-fa836daea0c5


Smiles and Cookies,

Miss Paterson

123, ABC with Me!

Hello Kindergardener's and Parents!

Right now we are working on learning our alphabet!

As stated within Ontario's Kindergarten Curriculum, "Learning to read and write is essential to enable a child to succeed in school and in later life." Specifically, "As children process, they learn to pay attention to the way print and book work, and they learn that printed letters and words represent the sounds and words and worlds of oral language."

Through utilizing play-based learning (the foundation of the Kingergarten program!), we will be working towards phonological awareness. Developing literacy skills such as repeating words, naming characters, and identifying signs, labels, names, letters, and letter sounds are crucial to work towards this goal! This all begins with the basics, making our alphabet extremely important.

It is important that we work on our alphabet as much as we can both inside an outside of class! Try looking around your house, finding objects, and talking about the letter they start with.


Here is a game that you can use to work on your alphabet:

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/load.htm?f

Click on a letter to learn more about it!


Cannot wait to continue or work on the alphabet this week!

Smiles and Frosting,

Miss Paterson

Come on a Magic Carpet Ride!

Hello Kindergardener's and Parents!

This week in our class we have been taken on all different kinds of adventures while sitting on our magical learning carpet!

We have been reading one new book each day and talking about all of the adventures that the characters have been on!

You don't have to leave your house to go on an adventure! Here are some resources that you can use at home to make each day new and exciting:

http://www.storylineonline.net/- click on this link to hear celebrities reading some of your favourite books!

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f- once you click on this link, choose a book and watch the story come alive!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVzblgpqQnk- this is one of my favourite books!

You can even take a trip to your local library where you can explore a whole world of books!

Have a safe and fun adventure!

Smiles and Cupcakes,

Miss Paterson



It's a Beautiful Day for Some Fall Fun!

Hello Kindergardener's and Parents!

Fall has finally arrived!

The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colours and the pumpkins are just waiting to be picked from their patches!

If you are lookng to get into the fall spirit, here is a link that has some great ideas on what to do with your family this fall!

http://parenting.slides.kaboose.com/311-top-five-outdoor-fall-activities

Cannot wait to hear about all of your adventures!

Smiles and Caramel Apples,

Miss Paterson



Welcome!

Hello Kindergardener's and a BIG welcome to Miss Paterson's blog! I am looking forward to an amazing year and cannot wait to learn with each and every one of you!

This blog is a great way to keep updated on what is going on in class and will have a bunch of great resources that you can use at home!

I highly encourage that students and parents check back frequently as there will be updates made regularly.

Please do not hesitate to e-mail be and ask questions at laur.paterson@gmail.com. I would love to hear all of your questions and comments!

Let's get ready to Learn!

Smiles and Jelly Beans,

Miss Paterson