Strategy Bytes

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V2 #1 Finding the Sweet Spot in a Play Based Early Learning Environment

Connects play based learning back to The Kindergarten Program document.

Resources: Links to previously shared resources to support play.

Volume 2 - Rethinking Flow of the Day

Discusses floor time, whole group & small group.

Resources: Co Planner, Sample Schedules

Volume 3 - Microenvironments and Materials

Lists and defines microenvironments as well as links to resources that support microenvironments.

Resources: links to videos and articles

Volume 4: Rethinking Table Top Activities

Clarifies the difference between activities, invitations for learning and provides the what and why invitations work in our play based program. Provides questions to invite student thinking in play.

Resources: links to slide decks to show examples of invitations for learning.

Volume 5: Outdoor Learning in the Early Years

This strategy byte is filled with additional resources and a sample 100 minute schedule. Outdoor learning is a great way to explore all four frames of the Kindergarten program and allows K-3 educators to enhance programming and self-regulation needs.

Volume 6 - Rethinking Home Reading Programs

This strategy byte will help Kindergarten teams rethink Home Reading Programs in Kindergarten. It also links you to SCDSB Literacy resources.