What to Expect in Kindergarten at TJS

There are four frames in the Kindergarten program. To better understand the four frames and the expectations of our students, please take a look at the documents and pictures attached to this page! The four frames are: Self-Regulation and Well-Being, Belonging and Contributing, Demonstrating Math and Literacy Behaviours, and Problem-Solving and Innovation.

Self-Regulation and Well-Being

In Kindergarten I can...

• communicate with others, especially to solve problems or share my feelings and ideas

• demonstrate independence, self-regulation and listening skills

• take responsibility for my learning by trying new things and listening to learn

• identify and use social skills in play, such as The Zones of Regulation

• solve problems on my own in many situations, including social contexts with my peers

• demonstrate an awareness of my own health and well-being

• participate actively and regularly in a variety of activities and active games

• develop movement skills through fine motor and gross motor activities

Belonging and Contributing

In Kindergarten I can…

• use social skills, problem-solving skills and communication in play and other contexts

• demonstrate an understanding that we are all different, special and belong

• communicate my thoughts, feelings and ideas through various art forms

• demonstrate a sense of identity and a positive self-image

• respect others’ ideas and can contribute to the group well-being

• show self-confidence and stand up for myself and others

• demonstrate an awareness of my surroundings

• show the need to care for and respect the environment and natural world

• be an actor, artist and musician by exploring the Arts

Literacy and Math Behaviours

In Kindergarten I can…

• communicate with others in many ways and for many reasons

• learn about and be a beginning reader and writer

• understand and think about media texts and written materials

• demonstrate an understanding of numbers, amount and quantity through play

• measure and compare objects using hands-on learning

• investigate, describe, sort, classify, build and compare 2D shapes and 3D figures

• explore and extend patterns and create my own pattern core

• collect, organize, display, interpret data and explore probability

• show my understanding and communicate my thinking and learning in mathematics

Problem Solving and Innovating

In Kindergarten I can…

• use problem-solving skills on my own and with others while creating and designing

• question, plan, predict, observe and create through play

• communicate my findings with others through drawing, writing, and oral expression

• show my thinking and learning through play-based learning and S.T.E.M.

• communicate my thoughts, feelings, theories and ideas through play

• use problem-solving strategies on my own to find what works and what doesn’t and make changes to meet my plans or goals

In Kindergarten, our learning is a combination of teacher-led instruction, small group instruction and independent learning opportunities. These independent learning opportunities are guided by teachers through provocations, invitations, and exploration. Each classroom will look different, but the pictures below will give you an idea of the different centres in each classroom and what your child's classroom could look like!