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Kindergarten Program Info.

PROGRAM: You will complete 10 Kindergarten Modules during the year. Each module contains anywhere from 5 - 15 days of learning. The modules deal with all subject areas integrated into activities and projects (Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Activity). There are Music and Computer components integrated into the program through the use of CD's.

ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS: There are alternate assignments available on the web site to supplement or replace modules and assignments. Look for the on the web pages. The star indicates alternate assignments.

STUDENT LEARNING PLAN: You will work with the Kindergarten Distance Education Teacher to complete a learning plan for your child which will address the year's goals, choice of modules, as well as individual and group activities.

COST: There is no cost for the modules and materials for they are subsidized by the Ministry of Education. There is a $100.00 deposit / child (or $200/ family) to cover any loss or damage to materials. It is returned at the end of the year if all materials are accounted for and in good shape.

MATERIALS PROVIDED BY FRASER VALLEY DISTANCE ED. SCHOOL:

KINDERGARTEN RESOURCE PACKAGE: You receive videos, cassettes, resource books, pocket charts, readers, chart paper and other items to be used throughout the year.

KINDERGARTEN SUPPLIES: You receive a box filled with art materials, paper, blank sentence strips and flashcards, science materials and other consumables.

MODULES: The modules include a parent resource manual which outlines each day of learning, related stories and tapes, chart paper and work booklets. You may also supplement your child's learning with alternate assignments and other projects.

COST OF MAILING: All mailing costs are paid for by Fraser Valley Distance Education School provided the materials are being shipped back and forth between a B.C. address.

HOME VISITS: The Distance Education Teacher will do at least one home visit / library visit/ or Parent Teacher Confrence during the year. During the visits the teacher will do some informal and formal evaluation / testing, discuss your child's strengths and areas of needed improvement with the parent(s) and address any questions or concerns you have with the program.

REPORT CARDS: Report cards are issued three times a year by the Distance Education teacher. The teacher uses your child's work submitted, cassette tapes / emails of voice recordings of your child speaking or reading, as well as the information provided by the Home Facilitator.

Below are Modules your child will complete. Please click on the pictures for additional module information and related links.

Module 1: Kindergarten Fun

In this module your child helps you to set up his or her special learning area. Calendar Time routines are introduced, and your child reviews or learns the alphabet, colours, shapes, and matches upper and lower case letters. Mathematics activities include sorting, graphing, weighing, and making, reading and expanding patterns.

Module 2: Nursery Rhyme Land

The focus of this module is Nursery Rhymes. your child sequences nursery rhymes and uses position and rhyming words. Mathematics activities include making sets, learning the numerals to 5, identifying time periods, and construction of a clock.

Module 3: I'm Special

The activities in this module focus on your child, her or his family, friends, parts of the body, and the five senses. In Mathematics, your child will review sets to five, measure, learn the term zero, and use geometric shapes to make a house.

Module 4: The World of Bears

The world of bears, both real and imaginary, is explored in this module. Your child will complete a small research project about a bear. The CD-ROM Zoology Zone Bears is provided to help your child find information on the topic. Mathematics activities include one-to-one correspondence, using one-to-one correspondence to identify equivalent sets, and sets that have more or less.

Module 5: Food

In this module, your child is introduced to the food chain and the Canada Food Guide. Your child is asked to prepare and host an ethnic food celebration. You are provided with many ideas and activities to help your child learn the sounds of most of the letters of the alphabet. You and your child will complete many hands-on Mathematics activities as you spend time cooking together

Module 6: How's the Weather?

Rain, wind, snow and fog are the focus of this weather module. The terms large/small, long/short, heavy/light are introduced in Mathematics. Your child will learn or review the numerals six and seven, and the corresponding sets. This module will help your child to gain a beginning appreciation and awareness of his or her environment.

Module 7: Keeping Safe

The activities in this module emphasize all aspects of keeping safe. Your child will spend time learning safety songs and poems. Many activities are based on the book, "The Cat In the Hat". Your child will also conduct experiments to discover the best way to stay safe if he or she is ever lost in the woods. The keyboarding program, "Read, Write and Type" is introduced. Mathematics concepts include sets of eight and nine and the recognition of geometric solids.

Module 8: Let's Visit A Farm

This module explores the signs of spring, farm animals, their babies, and their homes. A small reading vocabulary of commonly used words in introduced and some "Books to Keep", based on these words, are included. Ordinal numbers and sets to 10 are introduced in Mathematics.

Module 9: Away We Go

The exciting world of trains, planes and ships is the focus of this module. Addition facts to five are taught in Mathematics. Your child is also introduced to Free Writing. Depending on your child's development, she or he may draw a picture and dictate a sentence for you to print under the picture.

Module 10: Summer Fun

The activities in this module focus on bubbles, mud, the water cycle, and water safety. The module also explores the different characteristics of water; how it moves and changes, how it looks, feels, sounds and tastes. In Mathematics, your child will review many of the concepts introduced this year.

Module 1: Kindergarten Fun	In this module your child helps you to set up his or her special learning area. Calendar Time routines are introduced, and your child reviews or learns the alphabet, colours, shapes, and matches upper and lower case letters. Mathematics activities include sorting, graphing, weighing, and making, reading and expanding patterns.
Module 2: Nursery Rhyme Land	The focus of this module is Nursery Rhymes. your child sequences nursery rhymes and uses position and rhyming words. Mathematics activities include making sets, learning the numerals to 5, identifying time periods, and construction of a clock.
Module 3: I'm Special	The activities in this module focus on your child, her or his family, friends, parts of the body, and the five senses. In Mathematics, your child will review sets to five, measure, learn the term zero, and use geometric shapes to make a house.
Module 4: The World of Bears	The world of bears, both real and imaginary, is explored in this module. Your child will complete a small research project about a bear. The CD-ROM Zoology Zone Bears is provided to help your child find information on the topic. Mathematics activities include one-to-one correspondence, using one-to-one correspondence to identify equivalent sets, and sets that have more or less.
Module 5: Food	In this module, your child is introduced to the food chain and the Canada Food Guide. Your child is asked to prepare and host an ethnic food celebration. You are provided with many ideas and activities to help your child learn the sounds of most of the letters of the alphabet. You and your child will complete many hands-on Mathematics activities as you spend time cooking together
Module 6: How's the Weather?	Rain, wind, snow and fog are the focus of this weather module. The terms large/small, long/short, heavy/light are introduced in Mathematics. Your child will learn or review the numerals six and seven, and the corresponding sets. This module will help your child to gain a beginning appreciation and awareness of his or her environment.
Module 7: Keeping Safe	The activities in this module emphasize all aspects of keeping safe. Your child will spend time learning safety songs and poems. Many activities are based on the book, "The Cat In the Hat". Your child will also conduct experiments to discover the best way to stay safe if he or she is ever lost in the woods. The keyboarding program, "Read, Write and Type" is introduced. Mathematics concepts include sets of eight and nine and the recognition of geometric solids.
Module 8: Let's Visit A Farm	This module explores the signs of spring, farm animals, their babies, and their homes. A small reading vocabulary of commonly used words in introduced and some "Books to Keep", based on these words, are included. Ordinal numbers and sets to 10 are introduced in Mathematics.
Module 9: Away We Go	The exciting world of trains, planes and ships is the focus of this module. Addition facts to five are taught in Mathematics. Your child is also introduced to Free Writing. Depending on your child's development, she or he may draw a picture and dictate a sentence for you to print under the picture.
Module 10: Summer Fun	The activities in this module focus on bubbles, mud, the water cycle, and water safety. The module also explores the different characteristics of water; how it moves and changes, how it looks, feels, sounds and tastes. In Mathematics, your child will review many of the concepts introduced this year.