Ken Danby Public School

-Conceptualization of math concepts through play based learning centres;  Data - consolidation of concept learning through 1:1 evaluation; photos; checklists; Developmental Checklist to see in what order the concepts/centres should be presented to kids, in what order

Whole School Goal - Building culture through community groups-Re-enstate the mixed whole-school groups and starting assemblies by joining tribes and going to assembly in/with your tribe group-liked the structure of the time: video clip on the theme, activity, reading buddies, then move to the gym for 5/10 minutes of a whole group activity-colour groups-If you can think of an activity or "day" that corresponds to a monthly tribe grouping, ex. Earth day; Special Olympics recognition; Remembrance Day - add to calendar of group activitiesThese affect achievement by:-giving students a sense of security/safety/comfort-engagement in school-helps with transitions, learning the school environment and the people within the school community-language and math activities can be included in tribe learning activitiesKaren Priestly and Stephanie Duffy will be on the Committee for setting up these groups and group activities.

-Pre-reading skills - remember developmental readiness is different for different children - some are learning letter/sound correspondence; some primer reading skills, some picture walks; love of books; holding books properly (use pictures, photos and checklists, anecdotal notes as data - collect to show parents/admin/graph)PM Level 2 by end of SK