Year Plan- Kindergarten Elizabeth Hutchinson- 2013-2014

September October November December January February March April May June

Language
Arts:

Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Viewing
Representing

(Personal and Social
Responsibility)



*Themes: Getting
to Know Each
Other/Autumn

*Sharing Circle
*Morning
Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers


*Themes: Autumn/
Thanksgiving/
Halloween

*Sharing Circle
*Morning Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness Activities
*Silent Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers


*Themes:
Remembrance
Day/ Winter

*Sharing Circle
*Morning Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers


*Themes: Winter/
Advent/ Christmas

*Sharing Circle
*Morning Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers


*Themes: New
Years

*Sharing Circle
*Morning
Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy
Centers
*Site Words


Themes:
Valentines Day

*Sharing Circle
*Morning
Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy
Centers
*Site Words


Themes: St.
Patricks Day

*Sharing Circle
*Morning Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers
*Site Words


Themes: Easter/
Spring

*Sharing Circle
*Morning
Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy
Centers
*Site Words


Themes: Fairy Tales

*Sharing Circle
*Morning Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers
*Site Words


Themes: Summer
Activities

*Sharing Circle
*Morning
Message
*Writing
*Phonological
Awareness
Activities
*Silent Reading
*Buddy Reading
*Read Aloud
*Poems
*Literacy Centers
*Site Words


Math

Numbers
Patterns/Relations
Shape/Space

(Personal and Social
Responsibility)



*Calender
*Days of the Week
*Seasons
*Weather
*Math Poems/Stories
*Math Centers
*Anchor Activities/Guided Math

Unit 1: Patterns
*Sorting *Comparing Sets *Recognizing
Patterns *Extending Patterns *Making
Patterns


*Calender
*Days of the Week
*Seasons
*Weather
*Math Poems/Stories
*Math Centers
*Anchor Activities/Guided Math

Unit 2: Exploring Numbers
*As Many/More/Fewer *Constructing Sets
*Counting/Creating Sets of 3 *Counting/Creating
Sets of 4
*Counting/Creating Sets of 5
*Counting/Creating Sets of 6


*Calender
*Days of the Week
*Seasons
*Weather
*Math Poems/Stories
*Math Centers
*Anchor Activities/Guided Math

Unit 3: Exploring Numbers
*Describing 3D Objects
*Sorting 3D Objects
*Building 3D Objects
*Making3D Objects


*Calender
*Days of the Week
*Seasons
*Weather
*Math Poems/Stories
*Math Centers
*Anchor Activities/Guided Math

Unit 4: Numbers to 10
*Counting/Creating/Exploring: Sets/ Combinations of 6
*Counting/Creating/Exploring: Sets/ Combinations of 7
*Counting/Creating/Exploring: Sets/ Combinations of 8
*Counting/Creating/Exploring: Sets/ Combinations of 9


Social
Studies

Citizenship and
Identity
Environment and
Community
Awareness

(Personal and Social
Responsibility)

Working and
Playing Together

*All about Me
*Bucket Fillers
*Team Building
*Classroom Rules
*Routines
*Safety

I Am Unique:
*Me
*My Interests,Gifts and Talents
*My Culture
*Respect and Acceptance

Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Dramatic Play
Films/Books
Nature Walks
Writing/Reading
Technology/Internet Community

I Belong:
I Belong
I Participate
I Cooperate
Rules

Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Dramatic Play
Films/Books
Nature Walks
Writing/Reading
Technology/Internet Community

Tell a Story:

Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Dramatic Play
Films/Books
Nature Walks
Writing/Reading
Technology/Internet
Community

Religion

Cross Curricular



*Prayers
*Sign of the Cross

Nelson: Our Catholic Seasons:
Read Alouds, Shared Reading Cards, Photo Cards, Posters, Prayers, Audio Resources, Web Communities

Integrated in Daily Themes, and cross-curricular activities.

Health

Cross Curricular



Relationship Choices: Wellness Choices: Lifelong Learning Choices:
*Making Friends *Personal Health, Safety and Responsibility *Learning Strategies, life roles, career development,
* Team Work volunteerism
*Building a Classroom Community
*Understanding and Expressing Feelings


Physical
Education


Outdoor pursuits, Cooperative Games,
Team Building, Skills in the Gym

Movement Skills/Awareness:
*Warm-up Activity
*Core Skill
*Closing Activity


Rhythms and Dance:
*Warm-up Activity
*Core Skill
*Closing Activity


Play Gymnastics:
*Warm-up Activity
*Core Skill
*Closing Activity

Game Skills:
*Warm-up Activity
*Core Skill
*Closing Activity


Creative
Expression

Music (Mrs Wild-
Thiebault)
Art
Drama
Cross-curricular
activities



Theme: Autumn

Methods:
Sculpture
Photography
Printmaking
Painting
Crafts
Feildtrips
Guest Speakers
Drama

Medium Exploration:
Outdoor/Indoor found materials
Paints, Glue, Scissors, Pastels, clays etc


Theme: Winter(Advent, Christmas)

Methods:
Sculpture
Photography
Printmaking
Painting
Crafts
Feildtrips
Guest Speakers
Drama

Medium Exploration:
Outdoor/Indoor found materials
Paints, Glue, Scissors, Pastels, clays etc


Theme: Spring (Easter)

Methods:
Sculpture
Photography
Printmaking
Painting
Crafts
Feildtrips
Guest Speakers
Drama

Medium Exploration:
Outdoor/Indoor found materials
Paints, Glue, Scissors, Pastels, clays etc