-
Kindergarten Literacy and Math Connections
This project examines the importance of connecting literacy and math by using stories to introduce math lessons in kindergarten.
-
Building Mathematical Trajectories in the Early Years
Kindergarten teams utilized A. Lawson’s Developmental Continuum to examine strategies that children progress through as they develop mathematical understanding. Educators collaborated to lead learning in chapters of the resource What to Look For.
-
Inquiry-Based and Whole-Body Math Activities for French Immersion Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1 Students
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1Resource(s) Available:This project examines the ways in which kindergarten students develop math knowledge and skills, and French mathematics vocabulary, through whole-body activities embedded in rich play-based learning opportunities.
-
Creating a PLC Within the Kindergarten Division Based on Implementing STEM/STEAM Activities Within Project-Based Learning
Our goal is to create a PLC to research/implement STEM activities and makerspaces into project-based learning in FDK to make learning more engaging, authentic and self-motivating for students and educators, and to share this learning with others.
-
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.
