-
Being, Becoming, Belonging: Equity and Inclusive Education in Kindergarten – Part 2
Join us for Part 2 of this two-part OTF Connects Webinar in which we use the documentary film “Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years” as we explore the four goals of anti-bias education (Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action) and co-create an understanding of what this means for practice by sharing practical ideas for the classroom. We …
-
Being, Becoming, Belonging: Equity and Inclusive Education in Kindergarten – Part 1
In this two-part OTF Connect Webinar, we will use the documentary film “Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years” as we explore the four goals of anti-bias education (Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action) and co-create an understanding of what this means for practice by sharing practical ideas for the classroom. We will discuss …
-
Making your Early Years STEM
In a typical school year, Kindergarten Inquiry works best outdoors, where natural cycles can spark great questions and discoveries. The onset of distance learning requires us to find new ways to capture our students’ curiosity by bringing the inquiry home. This webinar will take you through a process of adapting available resources for both Inquiry …
-
Not “Just” Playing: Inquiry in the Early Years
In this session, we will dig in and celebrate the authentic & meaningful learning that happens every day in Kindergarten through play. A blend of both theory and practical classroom examples will encourage participants to think carefully about how observed behaviours, conversations, and actions that occur in play-based learning relate directly to the Ontario Kindergarten …
-
The Power of Relationships in Early Learning
Building relationships and supporting self-regulation are woven through the entire new kindergarten program document. Research shows that relationships and the emotional component of learning is powerful. The power of our relationships is also linked to the richness of our assessment and knowing our children deeply, both as learners and as people. There are also many ways that …