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Focusing on Spatial Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): KindergartenResource(s) Available:Using playful pedagogy with open-ended tasks based on the resource Taking Shape, we saw our students develop greater spatial thinking abilities. We saw the gains reflected in further tasks, free play and everyday language.
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Using Technology to Enhance Communication and Critical-Thinking Skills in Kindergarten
Identifying various open-ended/content-creation iPad apps that enhance and develop students’ oral communication and critical-thinking skills at the kindergarten level. Students use these apps to document their learning and show their thinking.
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Using Technology to Enhance Professional Learning Through the Virtual Classroom
Area(s) of Focus: technologyDivision(s): Primary, Special EducationLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1Resource(s) Available:Welcome to our teacher learning co-op project! Our intention for these 360° tours is to provide teachers with an easy, engaging and accessible way to share ideas and information with colleagues across our school board and the province.
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Documenting Spatial Reasoning in the Full-Day Kindergarten Program
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): KindergartenResource(s) Available:Using the professional resource, Taking Shape, we supported students’ understanding of spatial reasoning concepts through intentional play-based tasks and documentation.
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Differentiated Numeracy Instruction in the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3Resource(s) Available:This project looks at the math workshop: how to place students along a numeracy continuum, use this assessment to target learning needs through the workshop model, and structure the workshop to promote problem-solving and critical-thinking.
