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Phonemic Awareness in Kindergarten
Phonemic Awareness is essential for learning to read and is a teachable skill that helps students get off to a good start with reading and writing. It is the ability to notice and work with sounds in words. Kindergarten students need to focus on 3 areas of phonemic awareness: Why the focus on individual sounds,…
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Play: An Essential Component of Kindergarten
Play expands intelligence, stimulates the imagination, encourages creative problem solving, and helps develop confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude toward learning. (Dr. Fraser Mustard) Play is a fundamental right of every child and a cornerstone of healthy development. It nurtures emotional, cognitive, and physical growth while strengthening children’s sense of identity as they explore their…
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From Frames to Foundations: Navigating Ontario’s 2026 Kindergarten Curriculum
For over a decade, Ontario’s Kindergarten classrooms have operated under the “four frames” model of the 2016 Program. It was a period defined by inquiry, emergent learning, and a beautiful focus on the “whole child.” However, as we look toward September 2026, a significant evolution is on the horizon. Ontario is transitioning from the Kindergarten…
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Effective Language and Literacy: Diagnostic Interventions in French Immersion – Recording and Slides
This presentation focused on the essential practices and interventions needed to support effective language and literacy development for students in French Immersion programs. It began by establishing a foundation of high-leverage language and literacy practices that support successful learning. The presentation then addressed evidence-based screening, assessment, and intervention practices tailored to the French Immersion context….
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Handwriting: The ABCs of Explicit Instruction and Assessment -Recording
This webinar was hosted by Dr. Shawn Datchuk. Participants learned how handwriting supports both writing and reading, examined evidence-based approaches to explicit handwriting instruction, and gained guidance on administering and interpreting brief handwriting assessments.
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