ETFO » Kindergarten
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Read the blog for stories from kindergarten. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is the professional and protective organization representing approximately 83,000 teachers, occasional teachers, and education professionals employed in the public elementary schools of Ontario. ETFO strives to develop programs and services that both protect and enhance the working lives of..
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
After what has felt like a long, cold winter, I think it’s safe to say that spring has sprung. Well, at least in our classroom! The kindergarten students have been hard at work learning about plants and what they need to grow. We’ve even started growing our own grass heads. We’re pretty excited about it ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
The beginning of December marked Computer Science Education Week. It was our chance to continue deepening our Computational Thinking skills with unplugged and online activities. The kindergarten students were learning to communicate an understanding of basic spatial relationships while students in grades 1 to 5 were learning to solve problems and create computational representations of ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
Let’s face it. We all have preferences when teaching a specific grade or division. For me, it’s the Juniors. I find that students in grades four to six have a degree of independence regarding task completion, while still being excited about school and learning. What sometimes feels out of my league are the students who ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
Last June, Will Gourley posted Before you click “End the call” after his experience with virtual learning in the 2020-2021 school year. I thought about this post often during the 2021-2022 school year as I wore the hat of Virtual Kindergarten teacher. The thought of clicking “end the call for everyone” for the very last ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
A few years ago, I visited a butterfly conservatory. It wasn’t my first ever visit, but it was my first visit through the lens of an educator as I was a teacher candidate at the time. I left the conservatory in absolute awe. Of course, the butterflies were beautiful, but I couldn’t stop thinking about ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
I am back again for part 2. I hope you enjoyed (or planned to enjoy) some of the books from part 1 of E is for Equity. After reading And Tango Makes Three (by: Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell) to my Kindergarten class very recently, I need everyone to stop what they’re doing and read ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
I’m a new teacher. I’m always looking for books to add to my library that support the inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive environment I strive to achieve in my classroom. This school year, I have been investing in books that celebrate diversity to ensure that all students see themselves reflected within the Kindergarten program. I ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
“I am just going to check in on everyone and see how they’re doing” – one of my Kindergarten students said as she led her peers through a step-by-step challenge where they created a DIY ‘marble run’ out of paper tubes and tape. My DECE partner and I were blown away by her kindness, patience ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
“Control + F” on my keyboard allows me to search the word “play” with The Kindergarten Program (2016) document. This magic word comes up 566 times. Five HUNDRED and sixty-six times. Play is referenced over and over again throughout the document as a vehicle for learning. Examples of play and the power it holds are ..read more
ETFO » Kindergarten
1y ago
“Thank you” 2 simple words that mean so much. Especially when they are followed by a reason for giving thanks. As an educator of young children, I don’t teach for the “thank you”. I teach for the students, their progress, their laughs, their smiles, and that feeling of sharing a joy for learning. However, when ..read more