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A Kindergarten Project |
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The
World Around Us!
Our
School Day - Kindergarten
At
the Post Office
Mapping
our Neighbourhood
Buildings
in our Community
Canadian
Animals and Waterfowl
Communities
Around the World
Pioneer
Life
Wanna
Be a Canadian!
Welcome
to our Community
Our
Government
Stuffed
Animals, Sweaters and Sweat Shops
Community
Design Challenge
Researching
Natural Resources and Migration
OUR FAVOURITE PART OF OUR SCHOOL DAY
We love so many things about our Kindergarten day! Try this activity in your classroom to share your students' interests and preferences in a Kid Pix SlideShow.
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 I like playing in the craft centre. |
 I really like painting. |
 I like the craft centre. |
 I like playing inside the gym and I like playing bowling. |
 I like playing in the gym. |
 My favourite thing about school is playing with the big blocks and playing on the computer. |
 My favourite thing about school is playing with the big blocks with my friends. |
 I like playing in the pet shop. |
 I like playing outside in the big playground and I like playing with my friends. |
 I like playing with the playdough. |
 I like to play in the craft centre, in the gym and in the play room. |
 I like playing with the big blocks because its my favourite thing to play with. |
 I like going to the gym and the library. |
 I like playing in the gym and in the pet shop. |
 I like to play with the parachute. |
 I like playing bowling in the gym. |
 I like running outside. |
ACTIVITY PLAN:
Discuss the school day and the various activities we
participate in each day in a whole group setting.
In a group setting, discuss which part of the school day
each student enjoys the most and why.
Take
a colour picture using the digital camera of each
student engaging in their favourite part of the school day.
It may be helpful to invite a parent volunteer to assist
with this.
Download
the digital pictures onto the computer
Review
the features on The New Kid Pix with the students in a group
setting such as; the paint brush, pencil, stamp, and type
text.
Using
Kid Pix:
a) Have the student type his or her name on to their picture using the type text function. Allow the student to choose the colour of their type text using the colour index.
b) Give the student the option of using one of the Kid Pix 2 features to decorate their pictures.
c) Encourage the students to use more than one feature to complete their picture.
Have students rehearse their story by telling
about their favourite part of their school day.
Once each student has practiced his or her story and has
established a correct story structure (beginning, middle and
end), record the story using "Record a Sound" on Kid Pix in
the "Goodies" menu.
After
each student has completed their picture put all the
finished products into a slide show for viewing purposes
(group or individual). Download the pdf file for
instructions of How
to Create a Kid Pix Slideshow.
CURRICULUM AREAS:
Language:
-describe personal experiences and retell
familiar stories, using appropriate vocabulary and basic
story structure (e.g. beginning, middle, end).
-follow simple directions and respond appropriately to
familiar questions.
-ask questions, express feelings, and share ideas.
-write using a variety of tools and media
-use a variety of media (e.g., computer software).
-use a variety of materials to communicate information
(e.g., photographs).
Science:
-use familiar technology appropriately (e.g.,
computer)
-work with others using technology (e.g., work in pairs at
the computer).
Personal
and Social Development:
-recognize personal strengths and
accomplishments (e.g., ability to print their own name)
-identify and talk about their own interests and preferences
(e.g., favourite activities).
-express their own thoughts and share experiences (e.g.,
talk about experiences).
-attempt new tasks willingly.
The
Arts:
-take turns working on specific tasks in making things.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:
Ongoing observation is important as students discuss the parts of the day, their personal preferences, their work on the computer and oral skills as they record their story. Keep note of the following:
What activity did the student select as the favourite?
What influenced the student's decisions?
Was the student able to follow the instructions and complete the activity?
Was the student able to use the keyboard to spell his/her name?
Did the student use his/her voice effectively record a message or story?
Did the student use time well while on the computer?
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Criteria |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
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Personal strengths and accomplishments |
The student is able to recognize personal strengths and accomplishments only with assistance. |
The student is able to recognize personal strengths and accomplishments with some assistance |
The student is able to recognize personal strengths and accomplishments |
The student is able to recognize personal strengths and accomplishments and uses those strengths to assist others |
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Identify and talk about their own interests and preferences |
The student is able to identify and talk about their own interests and preferences only with assistance. |
The student is able to identify and talk about their own interests and preferences when given assistance. |
The student is able to identify and talk about their own interests and preferences. |
The student takes initiative to identify and talk about their own interests and preferences. |
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Use of appropriate vocabulary and basic story structure (e.g. beginning, middle, end). |
The student is able to describe personal experiences using some appropriate vocabulary and basic story structure only with assistance. |
The student is able to describe personal experiences using some appropriate vocabulary and basic story structure. |
The student is able to describe personal experiences using appropriate vocabulary and basic story structure. |
The student is able to describe personal experiences using appropriate vocabulary and basic story structure. |
