As the final stage of Ontario’s FDK program is rolled out this Fall, many educators find themselves teaching Kindergarten for the first time. My social network circles are buzzing with conversations about “surviving the first week of FDK” and how to start the year off on the right foot.
Below I have included a handful of links full of information, wisdom and suggestions from seasoned educators.
12 Tips To Start A Successful Kindergarten Year
Leslie, the author of, kindergartenworks.com, shares her top 12 tips for fostering a successful year in Kindergarten.
8 Survival Skills for the First Day of Kindergarten
What does a kindergarten teacher need to do to survive? Here are eight handy survival skills from Edutopia.org
The Big List of Kindergarten Routines
Routines are BIG in FDK and Kindergarten Teacher and blogger, Karen Jones offers a list of the routines and procedures that she has found helpful in her classroom.
The Flow of the Day
Another wonderful resource from EduGAINS (Ministry of Education, Ontario). Learn more about the important pieces involved in planning the flow of your day through these short videos.
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