I almost threw away an amazing provocation! Instead of ending up in the e-waste bag an old laptop and a broken clock radio became treasures for discovery today. Alongside screw drivers these items inspired learning, sharing, inquiry and much more to come. They began hesitantly and … [Read more…]
Surprise…an Emergent Curriculum! This week the school was celebrating Carnaval. The older students, who have core French, had been learning about Bonhomme, Quebec City, and the winter celebration. The kindergartens were invited to the kick-off assembly on Monday. Well…it became a week of French, Math, Art, Media, and Language involving Carnaval. It became a joyful … [Read more…]
Literacy and Inquiry in FDK I have so many questions about the place of literacy instruction within the Inquiry curriculum of full day kindergarten. Should I provide direct instruction on letter sounds? Should my students have a “printing” book to practice letter formation? Should I flash sight words? What if my students do not have … [Read more…]