The Hundred Languages of Childhood
Mathematics
Through the course of our work with the children many areas in math are developed and children learn basic mathematical skills.
Some areas that are developed based on the Ontario Curriculum:
- Counting to 100 or over.
- Write and identify numbers 1-100 or over.
- Measure and compare length and weight.
- Show an awareness of the passage of time.
- Recognize the use of patterns.
- Problem solve.
- Sort and classify objects into sets according to size, shape and colour.
- Match object by one to one correspondence e.g. hat and scarf, cup and saucer.
- Identify more and less.
- Show a basic understanding of adding and subtracting.
- Use simple terms such as tall/short, big/small, empty/full, heavy/light, tomorrow and yesterday.
- Use non-standard measuring devices appropriately (e.g. strings, scoops, sugar cubes).
- Use standard measuring devices appropriately (e.g. tape measure, balance scale, thermometer).
- Identify two and three dimensional shapes.
- Identify and reproduce simple patterns (e.g. circles alternating with squares).
Science and Technology
Science and technology are used to teach children to care for and respect the natural world they live in. Through project work the teachers may provide activities that encourage the children to explore and ask questions.
- The children learn to describe the differences between living and non living things.
- Describe habitats in the community.
- Identify cycles in nature such as the growth of a butterfly.
- Learn to make observations about the changes in seasons.
- Care for pets and plant life in their classes.
- Become active participants in recycling and caring for their communities.
- Identify body parts and the workings of the human body.
- Learn about good nutrition.
- Use a variety of media (e.g. computer software).