Hmmm...

Kindergarten…

I think about it a lot.  

I think about it on the way to work.  I think about it on the way home. I think about it at home.  I’m not sure why it consumes me.  Maybe it’s because teaching the youngest students in education really excites me or maybe I feel that there is always work to do.  I will never profess to be an expert in my field but I will profess a strong desire to have my students move through the 2 year FDK program, learning in an exciting and inquisitive environment.  I’m not sure when I will feel completely comfortable about my knowledge of Early Learning Education.  Maybe after 5 or 7 years of teaching this age group?…Maybe never.  

Taking the time to read through the Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum might give you some insight as to why I get so excited about teaching it.  Over the next several months, it is my plan to post about the various curriculum areas in Kindergarten.  I'm not sure exactly how it will look or what I will call it.  Right now I’m thinking: “What I’m Thinking About…”, will make a good tab title.  The goal will be to present my thoughts about the various learning areas of the curriculum.  I hope you join me on my journey as I navigate through the curriculum, the exploration of Early Years Learning and the creation and maintenance of a blog.  Hang on…it might be a bumpy ride!