Click on the video on the left to hear a welcome message from Mme. H.
The Kindergarten Program at Winchester P.S.
Each day in the SK classroom, children are exposed to French by engaging in a variety of activities. Some examples include:
Singing French songs
Engaging in shared reading of the AM and PM message board
Participating in oral repetition and sight word activities
Taking part in read alouds
Looking at a variety of French texts independently
Asking and answering questions in French
Watching French videos
Playing French games on class iPads
Counting and playing Math games
Writing common words and sentences to label drawings and more!
9:15 AM - School Entry
11:40 AM - Lunch Starts
12:50 PM - Lunch Ends
3:20 PM - School Dismissal
NOTE: The following is only an example of a day in SK, as each day will look different
Songs and Morning message
Snack
Learning Centres - based on Literacy, Math, Art, Science, Technology
Outdoor learning time
Lunch
Physical Education/Music/Dance/STEAM
Afternoon message
Snack
Read aloud
End-of-Day songs and reflection
View the slideshow to see our team's teaching approach for Language and Mathematics
Classdojo
Google Classroom
At Winchester, we use many communication tools, including but not limited to:
ClassDojo (Website and app)
A handy and effective virtual tool, ClassDojo allows teachers to post important information and reminders for parents and students. Students can also post photos and videos of schoolwork, both from the classroom and from home. ClassDojo also features an instant messaging tool, which allows teachers and parents to communicate in real-time.
To make your free account go to www.classdojo.com
Brightspace or Google Classroom
With the uncertainty of the current pandemic, Winchester is proactive in ensuring that all children are able to succeed academically, no matter the circumstances. SK teachers use Brightspace or Google Classroom to carry out lessons and classroom activities virtually, in the event of a transition to remote learning.
Click on the classroom doors below to take a tour and meet the Kindergarten Teaching Team
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