The middle of January is always an exciting time at Sir James Dunn Public School.\u00a0 That is when the staff and students have the opportunity to meet and greet next year\u2019s incoming Junior and Senior Kindergarten students.<\/p>\n
Kindergarten registration always comes with mixed emotions from both the parents and their little ones.\u00a0 Excitement for all the new learning opportunities and the beginning of lifelong school friendships, as well as worry and apprehension that their little 3 or 4-year-olds are growing so quickly and becoming more independent.\u00a0 As a parent of two grown children I remember those cheers and fears, but mostly I remember seeing the excitement and wonder in my little one’s eyes when they first stepped into the SJD Kindergarten classroom 16 years ago.<\/p>\n
I (Mrs. Patty Bernath) have to admit I had that same excitement and wonder when I re-entered the Kindergarten classroom after teaching other primary grades for the last eight years.\u00a0 The Kindergarten program has changed slightly in the last decade and now the students are in the driver\u2019s seat when it comes to where our learning will take us each day.\u00a0 The inquiry-based program takes the student\u2019s interests and questions and then bases the learning around their inquiries.\u00a0 When the learning is centered around the interests of the little ones it is more meaningful and students are much more engaged.<\/p>\n
In the block center, blocks were made into various boats so the class spent a few weeks learning all they could about boats, which also lead to a sink or float inquiry making boats out of various materials and testing them for flotation.\u00a0 When a few snails were found outside the classroom the class made a terrarium for the snails and researched what they eat and how best to take care of them.\u00a0 Also spotted outside were spider webs and the little ones were curious how the webs are made and why spiders make them in the first place.\u00a0 After reading a few Eric Carle books the class decided to bring out the liquid paint and recreate their own Eric Carle masterpieces. \u00a0These are just a few of the inquiries we have explored so far this year.<\/p>\n
The Kindergarten class spends a lot of classroom time outside exploring what Mother Nature has to offer and allowing the interests and curiosities to come from nature.\u00a0 They have taken short excursions around our huge playground looking for animals, tracks and leaves, as well as around the community and it is always fun to see the world through 4 and 5-year-olds eyes.<\/p>\n
If you are not too sure where you will be registering your upcoming Kindergarten student consider coming into Sir James Dunn for a tour, meet the staff and students and see what unique opportunities await your little one at SJD!<\/p>\n
Kindergarten registration is scheduled for January 16th.\u00a0 Call the school at (705) 856-2517 to book an appointment.\u00a0 Registration is ongoing so if the 16th does not work for you please call to arrange an alternate date. We look forward to your visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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