MS.

BADESHA'S CLASSROOM

TRANSITIONING
TO
KINDERGARTEN

“KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN ARE

CONFIDENT IN SPIRIT, INFINITE IN
RESOURCES AND EAGER TO LEARN.
EVERYTHING IS STILL POSSIBLE.” -
ROBERT FULGHUM
Ms. Badesha's Teaching
Philosophies

I believe that having an inviting space

that nourishes creativity and
imagination is an integral component
within a classroom community.

I believe that the classroom should be

a safe, welcoming space open to
everyone regardless of their
background, religion or identity.

I believe play holds an integral role

in a child’s learning.

I believe that choice is an important

contributor to the way a student
learns, both in methods of learning
and flexible seating.

I believe that there are different ways of

knowing and recognizing that learning is
individualistic, is key in adapting to how
every student can successfully learn.
Transition Support
What we can both do to support your child's transition.

As a teacher:
We will get to your know child and figure out what
works best for them.
We will learn their interests and find a way to adapt
them to curriculum.Gradual entry.
We will try a multitude of learning methods to see
what is best suited to YOUR child.
We will learn about social norms, our feelings, how to
solve problems and self-regulation.

As a parent:
Use descriptive phrases.
Encouraging children when facing challenges.
Make sure they get enough sleep.
Talk to children often and meaningfully.
Remember, to not stress yourselves out because we
are in this together!
 Classroom
communication

I will send out an email with a link,

please accept the request, that way
you will not miss out on any
announcements.

I will be sending home paper

newsletters as well, because
sometimes, let’s face it, technology
can go awry.

If you are interested in exchanging

information with the other parents
of our classroom, for support, we
can start a group.

My email is [insert email here.] Please

do not hesitate to contact me.

Open door policy - I am always at school

until [this time], feel free to drop by.
Remember the door is always open to
discuss anything. We are doing this
together, as co-teachers.
BC’s New Curriculum
Designed to help create an educated citizen that is best suited for the ever
changing world. Do → Know → Understand.
CORE COMPETENCIES: The foundation of the curriculum that allows
students to deepen their thinking through skills essential in literacy,
→
numeracy and learning. What are the Core Competencies?:
Communication, creative thinking, critical thinking, social responsibility,
positive personal and cultural identity and personal awareness and
responsibility.
CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES (D0): Skills and strategies that students
→
develop over time. Example: Demonstrate a sense of curiosity and
wonder about the world (Kindergarten science.)CONTENT (KNOW): What
→
students are expected to know at the grade level they are at. Example:
Basic needs of plants and animals (Kindergarten science.)
BIG IDEAS (UNDERSTAND): Key concepts and generalizations in specific
→
areas of learning. Example: Plants and animals have observable features.
(Kindergarten science.) For more information:
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/overview
 New to this curriculum?
Never had a curriculum? Don't worry
Come from a
HOW THE
Reggio Background?
CURRICULUM
HOW THE CURRICULUM SUPPORTS PLAY
SUPPORTS INQUIRY BASED LEARNING
BASED LEARNING The classroom acts as the third
Learning is hands on and driven
by natural curiosity.
Allowing students to take
autonomy in their own learning
by focusing on what interests
them.
Allowing students to become
investigators in their own
→
learning. Not only answering
the questions, but answering
questions that they are curious
about.
Learning is flexible and goes at
the pace of where the student is
at.
Reflections, reflection and more
reflections.
Allowing students to take their
learning and inquiry to use in
other cross-curricular areas.
More opportunities for STEM
activities and projects.
teacher within the room as
students use different
provocations to engage and
interact.
It helps build relationships and
team-bonding as students learn
to navigate different friend
groups and socialization
,It allows students to explore
different facets of learning
through different mediums (art,
building, puzzles, dramatic play)
Teaches students how to
problem solve and navigate
through different situations in
the best way suited to them.
Allowing students to step into
roles that they might not
otherwise while learning to go
about their learning and play.
Allows teachers to build
classroom community outside of
traditional instruction.
 New to this curriculum?
Never had a curriculum? Don't worry

HOW THE CURRICULUM HOW THE

SUPPORTS WALDORF CURRICULUM
Learning is done by "doing.". SUPPORTS
Students can use their
MONTESORRI
independence and foster
They can look forward to using
leadership roles.
their natural curiosity towards a
Students can use their natural
more academic curriculum.
sense for curiosity, wonder and
Students can use their
joy to create richer opportunities.
independance and drive
Despite being more structured,
themselves for more
students will be able to use their
relationship based groupwork.
skills and apply them to what we
Students can use their self-
are learning.
motivation to learn to create
Students will be able to work
curiousity driven learning.
together -- foster a sense of
community -- use practical
applications with their peers.
 Resources
Sometimes, we all need a helping hand.
BC's Kindergarten Transtition Support: BC's website showcasing different programs to aid
student's transitions such as When I Go To Kindergarten, Ready, Set, Learn and StrongStart
while providing many other resources.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-
learning/support/kindergarten

StrongStart: StrongStart is a free program for parents/caregivers and their children aged
birth to five years old. Children and families participate in learning experiences that are
designed to support early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social and
emotional.

https://www.surreyschools.ca/EarlyLearning/StrongStart/Pages/default.aspx

Early Years Hub: This organization offers parenting help, housing help, childcare and
services for children with extra needs all the while being free and confidential.

https://the-centre.org/early-years-program/

Family Resources Program: This is a free drop in program for early years (between 0-6
years) that offers a welcoming, child friendly space for families to socialize, receive support,
access resources and learn from some Early Childhood Educators.

https://www.options.bc.ca/program/family-resource-programs

Some additional resources:

Read alouds to ease your child's nerves:

Kindergarten Rocks! by Katie Davis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzZHRmWnpE8

Countdown to Kindergarten by Allison McGhee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMIte1HEWXQ
 References

Biermeier, Mary Ann. “ Inspired by Reggio Emilia: Emergent Curriculum

in Relationship-Driven Learning Environments.” NAEYC, Nov. 2015,
www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2015/emergent-curriculum

Mountainview Montessori - Bc curriculum – learning areas. (n.d.).

Retrieved February 14, 2021, from
https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/mountainview/About/curriculum/
Pages/default.aspx

Okanagan Waldorf School. (2020, March 03). Classroom. Retrieved

February 14, 2021, from
https://www.okanaganwaldorfschool.org/classroom/

Taylor, M., & Boyer, W. (2020). Play-Based Learning: Evidence-Based

Research to ImproveChildren’s Learning Experiences in the
Kindergarten Classroom: Early Childhood EducationJournal. 48(2) 127-
133. doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00989-7

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