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What is recognized as essential to a child's optimal development?
What is recognized as essential to a child's optimal development?
How are children perceived in the context of play-based learning?
How are children perceived in the context of play-based learning?
Which of the following best describes the role of educators in play-based learning?
Which of the following best describes the role of educators in play-based learning?
Which statement about play-based learning is true?
Which statement about play-based learning is true?
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What is the perspective of children in play-based learning?
What is the perspective of children in play-based learning?
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In the process of learning, what do educators and children do together?
In the process of learning, what do educators and children do together?
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Play-based learning is confirmed by research from which of the following fields?
Play-based learning is confirmed by research from which of the following fields?
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Which of the following best describes how children express their identity in play-based learning?
Which of the following best describes how children express their identity in play-based learning?
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What is a key priority for educators across Ontario according to the Ministry of Education?
What is a key priority for educators across Ontario according to the Ministry of Education?
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Which area is NOT one of the five broad, interconnected areas mentioned for supporting children's well-being?
Which area is NOT one of the five broad, interconnected areas mentioned for supporting children's well-being?
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How do children's health and well-being impact their educational success?
How do children's health and well-being impact their educational success?
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What aspect of the learning environment do educators play a vital role in developing?
What aspect of the learning environment do educators play a vital role in developing?
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What role do parents and the community play in developing a healthier school according to the guidelines?
What role do parents and the community play in developing a healthier school according to the guidelines?
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Which of the following is NOT an outcome of a supportive learning environment?
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of a supportive learning environment?
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What is a fundamental goal of creating a healthy school environment?
What is a fundamental goal of creating a healthy school environment?
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School and classroom leadership is important for which of the following reasons?
School and classroom leadership is important for which of the following reasons?
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What is the primary focus of educators within the Kindergarten program?
What is the primary focus of educators within the Kindergarten program?
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Which document builds on the policy framework for promoting children’s well-being?
Which document builds on the policy framework for promoting children’s well-being?
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What age group does the pedagogical framework in The Kindergarten Program specifically target?
What age group does the pedagogical framework in The Kindergarten Program specifically target?
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How do Ontario schools support children in Grades 1 to 12 according to the content?
How do Ontario schools support children in Grades 1 to 12 according to the content?
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What aspect of children's learning is particularly emphasized in Kindergarten?
What aspect of children's learning is particularly emphasized in Kindergarten?
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Which chapter discusses the relationship between self-regulation and well-being?
Which chapter discusses the relationship between self-regulation and well-being?
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When is children's learning about health and well-being most effective?
When is children's learning about health and well-being most effective?
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What does the Kindergarten program encourage children to lead?
What does the Kindergarten program encourage children to lead?
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What is the primary belief of the CMEC regarding play and learning?
What is the primary belief of the CMEC regarding play and learning?
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What does intentional teaching emphasize for educators?
What does intentional teaching emphasize for educators?
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How did the perspective on play change among the educators?
How did the perspective on play change among the educators?
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What misconception about play was highlighted regarding children's activities?
What misconception about play was highlighted regarding children's activities?
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Why did some educators feel a need to be 'hands off' during children's play?
Why did some educators feel a need to be 'hands off' during children's play?
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What was a common approach to children's craft activities mentioned?
What was a common approach to children's craft activities mentioned?
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Which organization recognizes play as a specific right for all children?
Which organization recognizes play as a specific right for all children?
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What is a potential outcome of effective play-based learning environments?
What is a potential outcome of effective play-based learning environments?
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What is the primary purpose of the document described?
What is the primary purpose of the document described?
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What role do 'Educator Team Reflections' play in the document?
What role do 'Educator Team Reflections' play in the document?
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Why is play considered an optimal context for learning?
Why is play considered an optimal context for learning?
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What do Professional Learning Conversations illustrate?
What do Professional Learning Conversations illustrate?
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What is a key outcome of play according to the document?
What is a key outcome of play according to the document?
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How do internal links function in the document?
How do internal links function in the document?
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How does play influence children's development?
How does play influence children's development?
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What is emphasized about children's approach to learning?
What is emphasized about children's approach to learning?
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What prompts children to engage in writing during exploration activities?
What prompts children to engage in writing during exploration activities?
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What role do educators play in the inquiry process in the classroom?
What role do educators play in the inquiry process in the classroom?
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How do educators support children's inquiries related to scientific exploration?
How do educators support children's inquiries related to scientific exploration?
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What is a key component of the inquiry process that children are encouraged to engage in?
What is a key component of the inquiry process that children are encouraged to engage in?
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What does the process of scientists investigating involve according to the educators?
What does the process of scientists investigating involve according to the educators?
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What is the primary purpose of providing hand lenses and recording materials at the activity table?
What is the primary purpose of providing hand lenses and recording materials at the activity table?
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What do children experience when they participate in the inquiry process?
What do children experience when they participate in the inquiry process?
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In the context of the inquiry process, what should educators primarily avoid doing?
In the context of the inquiry process, what should educators primarily avoid doing?
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Study Notes
Kindergarten Program Overview
- Ontario's Kindergarten program prioritizes children's well-being across all developmental domains.
- The program aligns with "How Does Learning Happen?" (2014) and supports a smooth transition from childcare to elementary school.
- Schools provide a safe and healthy environment for learning that supports children's health and well-being.
- Educators play a critical role in creating a healthy, caring, safe, inclusive, and accepting learning environment.
- This enhances children's cognitive, emotional, social, physical development, mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.
Healthy School Foundations
- Ontario schools aim to create healthy schools that enhance children's well-being through policy, programs and initiatives.
- Foundations for a healthy school use a comprehensive, integrated approach within five interconnected areas: curriculum, teaching, learning; school and classroom leadership; student engagement; and partnerships with families and communities.
- These areas align with the K-12 School Effectiveness Framework (2013).
- The Ministry of Education aims to support children's optimal development and capabilities.
Play-Based Learning Principles
- Play-based learning is essential for children's optimal development and recognized as a fundamental right by the UN.
- Educators should intentionally plan and provide challenging, dynamic play-based learning opportunities, as children learn best through play.
- Play-based learning promotes creativity, and learning is directly linked to play.
- Educators should engage children actively as partners in the learning process.
Inquiry-Based Learning
- Children actively seek meaning and share perspectives.
- Play provides an optimal context for children to explore ideas and develop understanding.
- Children are innately curious and explore, manipulate, build, and create.
- Educators can support children's inquiry by providing provocations, tools, and opportunities to practice scientific inquiries.
- Educators document child investigations and support the inquiry process.
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Explore Ontario's Kindergarten program designed to support children's well-being across developmental domains. This overview highlights the alignment with 'How Does Learning Happen?' and the importance of educators in creating a nurturing learning environment that supports health and resilience.
