Belonging and Contributing

Belonging and Contributing: Overall Expectations

As children progress through the Kindergarten program they: 

• communicate with others in a variety of ways, for a variety of purposes, in a variety of contexts

• identify and use social skills in play and other contexts

• demonstrate an ability to use problem-solving skills in a variety of social contexts

• demonstrate an understanding of the diversity among individuals and families and within schools and the wider community

• communicate their thoughts and feelings, and their theories and ideas, through various art forms

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

• develop an appreciation of the multiple perspectives encountered within groups, and of ways in which they themselves can contribute to groups and to group well-being

• recognize bias in ideas and develop the self-confidence to stand up for themselves and others against prejudice and discrimination

• demonstrate an awareness of their surroundings

• demonstrate an understanding of the natural world and the need to care for and respect the environment

• demonstrate an awareness of themselves as dramatists, actors, dancers, artists, and musicians through engagement in various activities in the arts

• demonstrate basic knowledge and skills gained through exposure to and engagement in drama, dance, music, and visual arts

*Source The Kindergarten Program Document 2016