This activity is meant to help students learn how to form their letters correctly. Using sand can help them practice their letters in a fun and engaging way. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Pencil grips can help guide students on how to properly hold a pencil. Many students struggle to hold their pencil in a way that allows them to accurately form their letters. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Fine motor skills are key for children to learn how to write and form letters. Putting beads on a string is a tedious task that will improve children's fine motor skills. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Quill is a great online program that diagnostically tests each student to see where they are at in different language arts topics. Teachers can use this as practice for their students. quill.org/teachers/class…

QPS is a phonics screener that is used inP/J grades. It is another one of the great tools that I got to explore during my placement. This tool can help students become stronger readers and writers. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Reading Bingo is a great activity that encourages students to read. This activity exposes students to new ways to read, along with new types of books that they may have never read before. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Flashlight reading is a fun activity that motivates students to read a book of their choice. This makes reading more engaging and fun for students, as some students find it difficult to enjoy reading. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Quill is a great online tool that provides students with a diagnostic test to see their reading/writing proficiency. Teachers can then help students in the areas that they struggle with using Quill's practice tools. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Picking a "just right book" can help make reading more enjoyable for students. Students who find reading boring or hard are probably not reading the right book for them. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Squishy bags can help students form letters and write sentences. This sensory activity makes writing fun and engaging for students who may be struggling. PJ Language Arts Methodology UWindsor

Inquiry based learning allows students to make connections about what they have learned which gives them a deeper understanding of the topic. @EY_uwindsor GECDSB PR Peel District School Board

Breaking down a story into smaller parts promotes critical thinking and analysis because most stories deal with a problem that needs a solution. Students need to use their schemas to come up with different solutions. @EY_uwindsor GECDSB PR Peel District School Board

Incorporating student work into the classroom allows students to see themselves within their environment. It boosts students' confidence and feeling of belonging in the classroom. @EY_uwindsor GECDSB PR Peel District School Board

explorecml.org/cml-recommends… This resource highlights the importance of play for school-aged children, especially for those in kindergarten. Play is enriching, engaging, and fun for students and should be encouraged by parents and educators. @EY_uwindsor GECDSB PR Peel District School Board

What are some of the best way to assess students in the early years/kindergarten program? @EY_uwindsor Ms.Julia Farron Mrs. Cowell @MissKPennington Miss Palazzolo

During my volunteer hours, students created a hair salon in the classroom with a working cash register. This demonstrates role playing and math behaviours that connect to the real-world. @EY_uwindsor

Today, we were working on creating marble runs. There were pre-set plans that students were following to create a functional marble run. @EY_uwindsor

During outdoor play, students were trying to create a house out of the puzzle-piece blocks. Other students tried to create an outdoor bed. @EY_uwindsor

A student wanted to add biryani to the classroom restaurant's menu. He referred to his placemat activity where the word was already written, to help him spell biryani correctly. @EY_uwindsor

Students were referring to a book and poster to help them sort the rocks and gems based off of their different attributes. @EY_uwindsor