Journey to a play based Kindergarten ...it started with some chairs, some tears, and a lot of letting go! Journey to a play based Kindergarten

Who is your space set up for? A Classroom Re-Design! Who is your space set up for? Neutral, Natural, and Warm!

Routine re think! Why? What’s the purpose? Centers, Snack, Carpet time and more Schedule the day for independence, self regulation and diversity To the “ but my kids can’t”.... you’d be surprised what they can do if you just let them try.

Wide open Curriculum: A New Home for Gooey George??

Snow Fun! Our winter wonders

Number wonders

How many is too many?

I lost my car!......

Kindergarten Field Test

Self Regulation social/emotional vs. Learning Knowing how your learn, what you need, where you are and what you need to do to get better Self and Peer Assessment

Show What you know! – why does your assessment need to look the same?

Key things to think about Does your classroom environment fit? Routines? Daily schedule – what are you promoting? Are you listening? It’s okay to get lost, get messy, and loose control! Do what feels right!

Resources Galileo network- University of Calgary You Tube: Stuart Shanker and Jane Bertrand “Self Regulation-what it is and why it is important” webcast Videos by Dr. Regalena Melrose – Brain research

Books A Place For Wonder – Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough Let’s Find Out! Building Content Knowledge with Young Children – Susan Kempton Calm, Alert, and Learning- Stuart Shanker

Questions ?

Come and visit anytime! Kari Anderson Range Lake North School Yellowknife Kari.anderson@yk1.nt.ca