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A Developmentally Sound and Pedagogically Appropriate Approach to Teaching Through (and about) Problem-Solving from Kindergarten to Grade 4
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4Resource(s) Available:Cross-referencing the various “Guides to Effective Instruction in Mathematics,” “The Kindergarten Program,” and the “Ontario Mathematics Curriculum, K-8,” this project shows the “Big Ideas,” the K-4 continuum of expectations, and suggests resources.
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Anything is Possible!
Find a space in our schoolyard that needs to be remodelled in order for us to create a safe and inclusive space where we can all learn, play and grow … find the math … show the opportunities … anything is possible.
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Math Inquiry Across the Strands
This inquiry addresses geometry, number sense, measurement in a social studies context. Our initial inquiry was the creation of a Winter Math Festival. The second inquiry was an investigation of societies around the world (historic and modern).
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Reading Non-Fiction Texts in Social Studies
For this project, we developed lessons which integrate Grade 4, 5 and 6 social studies with the language curriculum. We used the fiction and nonfiction Reading Signposts by Beers and Probst to read social studies texts for deeper understanding.
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Taking Social Studies Outdoors
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:Connecting students with the natural world is an essential component in developing the habits of mind necessary to critically examine issues from the past, present, and future.
