Pumpkins!

After our field trip, an interest in pumpkins was sparked - just in time for Halloween!

The students learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin.

Exploring the inside of a pumpkin.

 

 

We wondered . . .  How will the pumpkin look tomorrow?

 

 



Pepe's Pumpkin Patch

We had a wonderful time at Pepe's Pumpkin Patch! The children went on a hay ride, had their faces painted, learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and were led through a corn maze by a friendly witch. They were even given a pumpkin to take home at the end of the field trip!

Coming soon ...

We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Please continue to check our classroom blog regularly. Pictures of our recent field trip to Pepe's Pumpkin Patch will be posted this week :)

The Book Nook

Students retell a story by pretending they are the characters.

What do students learn at the Reading Centre?

Children will:

• Develop an interest in print
• Retell and dramatise a familiar story
• Use left-to-right progression
• View the works of a wide range of authors and illustrators
• Discuss books
• Develop oral language
• Relate stories and pictures to the print of the spoken word
• Listen with discrimination
• Extend and enrich language
• Recognise a variety of language patterns
• Discriminate likenesses and differences

Dramatic Play

Our dramatic play area was very busy today! On Friday, the students thought of different ways to transform our house centre before agreeing that an Animal Hospital would be a great new setting for dramatic play.

What do students learn at the dramatic play centre?

Children will:

• Role play
• Play cooperatively with others
• Identify with character and interact appropriately
• Use materials to represent real objects and situations
• Draw from past experiences to problem solve
• Dramatize with greater confidence
• Practice oral and written language
• Plan and organize
• Perform for an audience
• Develop leadership qualities



Taking care of injured "animals."

One student created a sign that says, "We Share," to promote cooperation in our new centre.



Many students chose to use "Creation Station" materials to make cages for the numerous animals in the dramatic play centre. They explored a variety of art materials, such as cardboard boxes, tissue paper, crayons, glue, recycled materials and foam letters.

Welcome to Mrs. Spadafora and Miss Frame's kindergarten blog! Our classroom is a fun and safe place for the children to explore, share, experience and grow. We will regularly post photos, relay important dates, provide relevant internet links and offer learning strategies and skills to try at home.

We look forward to working together so that your child may learn and grow in a rewarding learning environment. Remember, our door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the school at 519-735-3113 at any time.

Thank you for your support :)