Kindergarten is off to a flying start!
Kindergarten is off to a flying start and is enjoying exploring their first unit of inquiry. To investigate the central idea, ‘Belonging requires an understanding of self and others,’ the boys are having fun learning about what it means to belong to a family, class and school.
We have inquired into personal similarities and differences by conducting human graphing activities, interviewing each other and drawing self-portraits. The boys have enjoyed learning about each other’s likes and dislikes. They brought in objects from home that represented something about them and they have also made a fantastic artwork that showcases things that they like. We have been reading picture books that support the concept of belonging and individual differences.
Social play activities have been designed to help the boys develop and apply the learner profile attributes of being caring and reflective. We have discussed what caring ‘looks like’ and ‘what it sounds like’ in the classroom. After activities the boys have been reflecting on whether they have been caring or have noticed a classmate being caring. It has been so lovely to see them praising their peers.
A fantastic start to the year Kindy!
