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MY CHILD IN SCHOOL
MY CHILD IN SCHOOL – Informed Parent, Involved Parent

KINDERGARTEN: SCIENCE

What your child is learning

In Kindergarten, children learn about the practices of science by exploring how trees change through the seasons and learning about the parts and uses of trees. Children observe and describe the world around them in terms of colour and learn how to create colours by mixing them. They are introduced to characteristics of materials through an exploration of different kinds of paper and paper products. Hands-on investigations help children determine how different kinds of paper can be cut, torn, and folded and they use paper to design and construct a product for a specific use, such as a container that can hold a specific object.

To find out more about what your child is learning, talk to the teacher. You may also refer to the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes for K-4 Science.

How your child is assessed

The teacher will assess your child’s progress in the areas described in the WHAT MY CHILD IS LEARNING tab. The teacher will also assess how your child uses scientific inquiry, solves problems and makes decisions in science. The reports you receive from the school help you to support your child’s learning. You can use them to talk with your child and your child’s teacher about results, strengths, challenges and what your child will be doing next

Resources

Children are naturally curious and are eager to explore and discover the world that surrounds them. Cultivate this curiosity. Consider games and toys that nurture the design process and problem solving.

Here’s a few website you can start with to get some ideas.

Try Science  – science activities for children and their families that can be done at home. 
Let’s talk science offers a comprehensive database of science activities for the families.

Frequently Asked Questions

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