Counting, Creating, and Cooperating!

Good afternoon, This week, after reading the traditional tale The Little Red Hen, we explored the idea that working together helps us achieve more. To put this into practice, the children were challenged to work in pairs, competing against another team to sort a pile...

Taking Care—Of Our Room and Our Friends

As part of our unit of inquiry, we began thinking about how our actions affect our shared space and our friends. We read Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess and noticed how not keeping the house tidy impacted Llama Llama and his home. This led us to reflect on our own...

Tallies in KG1

Good afternoon, This week, we spent time thinking about one of the most important parts of being a class community — our friendships, and the behaviours that help us make and keep friends. The children enjoyed exploring a variety of stories and nonfiction books about...

Outdoor Fun in KG1

Good afternoon, This week we thought we would share some photographs of outdoor play sessions that have taken place on different days so far this school year. Outdoor play is a vital part of early childhood, supporting learning and development across many areas. When...

The Week in KG1

Good afternoon, This week we were happy to welcome a new student to our class community. The children who are already ‘old hands’ in KG1 made us proud after our discussion about how it might feel on your first day. They took action by making sure she felt included,...