Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that the Holiday concert is this Wednesday, at 1:30 pm in the gym. We would like the children to wear festive colours (red, green or white).
We look forward to seeing you all there!
The English Kindergarten Team
Monday, 14 December 2015
Friday, 4 December 2015
Save the Date for:
In celebration of the up-coming Holiday Season, our Kindergarten Classes will be hosting a Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the gym here at Clairlea. Each class will be performing a couple of numbers and light refreshments will be provided at the end of the performance. Classes will run as usual on the day of – however you are free to take your child home as soon as the concert has ended. Please plan to join us and invite friends and family members to do the same.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing everyone on the 16th!
The Clairlea Kindergarten Team
A Kindergarten Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert!
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
In celebration of the up-coming Holiday Season, our Kindergarten Classes will be hosting a Ho-Ho-Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the gym here at Clairlea. Each class will be performing a couple of numbers and light refreshments will be provided at the end of the performance. Classes will run as usual on the day of – however you are free to take your child home as soon as the concert has ended. Please plan to join us and invite friends and family members to do the same.
We are kindly asking everyone that can to bring a non-perishable food item as your ticket in the door to add to our collection to help those in need this holiday season.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing everyone on the 16th!
Sincerely,
The Clairlea Kindergarten Team
THE COLD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED!
The cold weather has arrived. Many children are coming to school with the proper attire and some are not. Unless the temperature is significantly below zero and we are directed to keep the children in for outdoor learning and lunch, they will not be allowed to stay inside just because they find it too cold.
Sincerely,
The cold weather has arrived. Many children are coming to school with the proper attire and some are not. Unless the temperature is significantly below zero and we are directed to keep the children in for outdoor learning and lunch, they will not be allowed to stay inside just because they find it too cold.
Let’s make sure we are all warm as we confront these cold winter months.
Here is a list of the important pieces of clothing that should be worn during these cold winter months:
ü a warm, heavy coat
ü waterproof and weatherproof boots (boots that can stand up to the -20 degree temperature)
ü warm, waterproof gloves
ü snow pants
ü hat
ü scarf
ü balaclava
ü layered sweaters
In your child’s bag, it would be beneficial for your son/daughter to have the following:
ü an extra pair of warm socks
ü an extra pair of warm gloves
Let’s do the best we can to keep warm and healthy over the winter
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
The English Kindergarten Team
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
A Poem About Our Classroom: 'Just Playing ~ By Anita Wadley
When I’m building in the block room,
Please don’t say I’m JUST Playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play;
about balance and shapes.
Who knows, I maybe an architect someday.
When I’m getting all dressed up,
Setting the table, caring for the babies,
Don’t get the idea I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a mother or a father someday.
When you see me up to my elbows in paint,
Or standing at an easel, or molding and shaping clay,
Please don’t let me hear you say “she’s JUST playing.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m expressing myself and being creative.
I may be an artist or an inventor someday.
When you see me “Reading” to an imaginary audience,
Please don’t laugh and think I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a teacher someday.
When you see me combing the bushes for bugs,
Or packing my pockets with choice things I find,
don’t pass it off as JUST play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a scientist someday.
When you see me engrossed in a puzzle,
or some plaything at my school,
Please don’t feel the time is wasted in play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I may be in business someday.
When you see me cooking or tasting foods,
Please don’t think that because I enjoy it,
it is JUST play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to follow directions and see differences.
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run,
and move my body,
Please don’t say I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse or athlete someday.
When you ask me what I did at school today,
And I say, “I JUST Played”,
Please don’t misunderstand me.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to enjoy and be successful in work.
I’m preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I’m a child and my work is play.
Please don’t say I’m JUST Playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play;
about balance and shapes.
Who knows, I maybe an architect someday.
When I’m getting all dressed up,
Setting the table, caring for the babies,
Don’t get the idea I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a mother or a father someday.
When you see me up to my elbows in paint,
Or standing at an easel, or molding and shaping clay,
Please don’t let me hear you say “she’s JUST playing.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m expressing myself and being creative.
I may be an artist or an inventor someday.
When you see me “Reading” to an imaginary audience,
Please don’t laugh and think I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a teacher someday.
When you see me combing the bushes for bugs,
Or packing my pockets with choice things I find,
don’t pass it off as JUST play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a scientist someday.
When you see me engrossed in a puzzle,
or some plaything at my school,
Please don’t feel the time is wasted in play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I may be in business someday.
When you see me cooking or tasting foods,
Please don’t think that because I enjoy it,
it is JUST play.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to follow directions and see differences.
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run,
and move my body,
Please don’t say I’m JUST playing.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse or athlete someday.
When you ask me what I did at school today,
And I say, “I JUST Played”,
Please don’t misunderstand me.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to enjoy and be successful in work.
I’m preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I’m a child and my work is play.
Academic Readiness Goals to Work On
Fine Motor Skills
Ø Puzzles
Ø Buttons and Zippers
Ø Writing name and other letters
Ø Visual matching activities (match shapes, letters, numbers)
Ø Identifying and copying basic shapes (horizontal and vertical lines, circles, squares, triangles)
Language
Ø Vocabulary development both receptive and expressive
Ø Learn colour names
Ø Learn the name of various body parts (“point to your _____”)
Ø Spatial terms (e.g. in, on, under, between, over, in front of etc.)
Ø Encourage and model how to ask questions (what, when, where, why, how, who)
Ø Listening to a simple story
Ø Retelling a simple story (with a beginning, middle and end)
Ø Simple sentences (expand on words said, if the child says “flower” say “Yes, that is a pretty yellow flower.”)
Number Concepts
Ø Count by ones from 1-10, 10-20 etc.
Ø Understand common descriptive terms (big, bigger, small, smaller, little, most, a few)
Ø Concept of ‘half’
Ø One-to-one correspondence
Simple Strategies for Creating Strong Readers
Without doubt, reading with children spells success for early literacy. Putting a few simple strategies into action will make a significant difference in helping develop children into good readers and writers:
- Read from a variety of children’s books, including fairy tales, song books, poems, and information books.
- Through reading aloud, providing print materials, and promoting positive attitudes about reading and writing, you can have a powerful impact on children’s literacy and learning.
- Invite your child to read with you everyday.
- Read your child’s favourite book over and over.
- When reading a book where the print is large, point word by word as you read. This will help the child learn that reading goes from left to right and understand that the word he/she is says is the word he/she sees.
- Read many stories with rhyming words and lines that repeat. Invite the child to join in on these parts. Point word by word as he/she reads along with you.
- Discuss new words. For example: “This big house is called a palace. Who do you think lives in a palace?”
- Stop and ask about the picture and about what is happening in the story
- Reading well is at the heart of all learning. Help make a difference!
Without doubt, reading with children spells success for early literacy. Putting a few simple strategies into action will make a significant difference in helping develop children into good readers and writers:
- Read from a variety of children’s books, including fairy tales, song books, poems, and information books.
- Through reading aloud, providing print materials, and promoting positive attitudes about reading and writing, you can have a powerful impact on children’s literacy and learning.
- Invite your child to read with you everyday.
- Read your child’s favourite book over and over.
- When reading a book where the print is large, point word by word as you read. This will help the child learn that reading goes from left to right and understand that the word he/she is says is the word he/she sees.
- Read many stories with rhyming words and lines that repeat. Invite the child to join in on these parts. Point word by word as he/she reads along with you.
- Discuss new words. For example: “This big house is called a palace. Who do you think lives in a palace?”
- Stop and ask about the picture and about what is happening in the story
- Reading well is at the heart of all learning. Help make a difference!
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Have A Great Summer!!
Dear Parents,
The year has flown by and now it's time to say goodbye. It seems like not so long ago that you were dropping your child off at our doors for the very first time.
Each of your children has brought such energy and happiness to our classrooms. We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with them this year. It has been an amazing privilege to witness the progress and growth they have made since September.
Thank you for all of your support. It has been a pleasure getting to know not only your child, but you as well. Thanks for making our first year of full day kindergarten so memorable!
We hope everyone has a fantastic summer holiday!
Love,
The English Kindergarten Team
The year has flown by and now it's time to say goodbye. It seems like not so long ago that you were dropping your child off at our doors for the very first time.
Each of your children has brought such energy and happiness to our classrooms. We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with them this year. It has been an amazing privilege to witness the progress and growth they have made since September.
Thank you for all of your support. It has been a pleasure getting to know not only your child, but you as well. Thanks for making our first year of full day kindergarten so memorable!
We hope everyone has a fantastic summer holiday!
Love,
The English Kindergarten Team
Friday, 12 June 2015
Senior Kindergarten Graduation
Dear Parents,
On Tuesday, June 23rd
we will be having a small graduation ceremony in the classroom, for our Senior
Kindergarten students. Our celebration will start at 2:30 p.m.
We hope to see you all there!
The English Kindergarten Team
Monday, 25 May 2015
Update on Field Trip
Dear Parents,
Our Field trip to O'Connor Bowl and Edge Park is still taking place, however the date has changed to Tuesday, June 2nd.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the school at 416 396-6165.
Thanks,
The English Kindergarten Team
Our Field trip to O'Connor Bowl and Edge Park is still taking place, however the date has changed to Tuesday, June 2nd.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the school at 416 396-6165.
Thanks,
The English Kindergarten Team
Monday, 13 April 2015
Dear Parents,
Earth day is on April 22nd and we have been discussing ways in which we can care for and show respect for our environment, such as reducing, reusing and recycling.
If you could help your child collect items that can be recycled, we will be using and displaying the items in our classroom.
Thanks,
Ms. Sharman and Ms. Bennett
K2
Earth day is on April 22nd and we have been discussing ways in which we can care for and show respect for our environment, such as reducing, reusing and recycling.
If you could help your child collect items that can be recycled, we will be using and displaying the items in our classroom.
Thanks,
Ms. Sharman and Ms. Bennett
K2
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Happy Easter!
Dear Kindergarten Families,
We wish you a wonderful Easter weekend!
Love,
The English Kindergarten Team
We wish you a wonderful Easter weekend!
Love,
The English Kindergarten Team
Monday, 2 February 2015
Winter Activity/ Valentine's Day
Thursday February 12th is Winter Activity Day at Clairlea! As the Junior/Intermediate students head out to ski or skate and the Primary students host their own Carnivale here at the school, the Kindergarten classes will be having our very own 'Valenter Activity Day' to celebrate Valentine's and Winter. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately to play outside!!! Our activities will include: games, a movie, treats, and fun! If you would like to send treats in for the class, please ensure there is enough for all of the students (29), it is nut-free, chick-pea- free, and Halal. Also, each child will be making their own 'mailbox' for Valentine's cards - if you would like to send cards with your child, please do not address them - it makes the handing out process very difficult! Thanks!
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