Learning through Play!

On Thursday morning we had a practice lockdown. The purpose of a lockdown drill is to give students and staff members of KTS an opportunity to practice what to do in case of a real lockdown. We discussed how a lockdown drill is similar to a fire drill and all schools practice this. We remembered to be safe, silent and serious. The students did a GREAT job! We sat quietly until Mr. Belcher and the police officer opened the door and the police officer thanked our kindergarten students for sitting so quietly! 

Purposeful play is an important mode of learning for children. It honours the learning styles  of 5 year olds and enhances social/emotional, physical, and intellectual development. 

Through organized activities and purposeful play, children are able to explore and experiment with their environment. They clarify and integrate information and concepts encountered in their previous experiences (Alberta Education Kindergarten Program Statement).

Here are a few pictures of the centres we explored this week! 

"We are making cookies for our coffee shop" 

We turned our dramatic play centre into a Tim Hortons! The students co-created the menu and are taking turns exploring the different roles at our coffee shop :) 

"We are digging for gold!" 

Please ask your child: "What centres have you been to?" "Who do you play with?" "What have you created?" 

REMINDERS 

Thank you for returning home reading books on Monday's! Students are enjoying reading books with their peers and sharing the popcorn words they can identify :) 

Thursday March 25 - Conferences (No School) 

Friday March 26 - Conferences (No School) 

Monday March 29 - April 5 - Spring Break 

Enjoy the sunshine :)