Kindergarten Quiz

Front

Who is a the centre of learning and who surrounds them?

Back

child at the centre

family, environment and educator surrounding the child

Front

Social Interactions are...

Back

The building of the brain through relationships

absolutely crucial

essential part of healthy development

relationships are nutrients for the brain

Front

Educator Partnership

Back

• by 2014 ece and teacher work in partnership

partnership is key

benefit of collaborative and reflective partnership

complementary skills

working together to plan

collaborate in observing, monitoring and assessing

Front

A successful partnership must have ...

Back

mutual respect

trust

open communication

Front

What are the four frames?

Back

belong - belong and contributing

well being - self regulation and well being

engagement - problem solving and innovating

expression - demonstrating literacy and mathematic behaviour

Front

who is at the centre of the 4 frames?

Back

Children

Family

Educators

Front

Kindergarten children are...

Back

Competent

Curious

Capable of Complex Thinking

Rich in potential and experience

Front

Fundamental principles of play based learning

Back

- responsive relationships

• -learning through exploration, play and inquiry

• -educators as co learners

• -environment as the third teacher

• -pedagogical docemnation

• -reflective practice and collaborative inquiry

Front

The primary goals of the kindergarten program are...

Back

• -to establish a strong foundation for learning in the early years

• -to help children make a smooth transition from home, childcare or preschool to school setting

• -to allow children to reap the many proven benefits of learning through relationships, play and inquiry

• -to set path of lifelong learning and nurture competences they will need to thrive in life

Front

8 key components of effective learning environment

Back

1. 1. the third teacher

2. 2. play based learning

3. 3. self regulation

4. 4. flow of the day

5. 5. outdoor learning

6. 6. educators

7. 7. innovation and inquiry

8. 8. the student