Preface

Development was also guided by the Kindergarten program assessments conducted in 1983 and 1990 and by revisions suggested during the piloting process.

This curriculum emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice for young children. It provides, through an integrated approach, for all areas of their development: physical, socio-emotional and intellectual. Therefore, in addition to Kindergarten teachers, teachers of Grades 1 to 3 may find this curriculum to be a valuable resource because it includes approaches of instruction that accommodate the diverse learning needs of young children up to nine years of age.

Acknowledgements

Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment gratefully acknowledges the professional contributions and advice given by the following members of the Kindergarten Curriculum Advisory Committee:

Joyce Alexson-Stonehouse (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Dalmeny Lynda Ast (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Regina Mary Jane Brown (1989) Woodland Campus, SIAST Prince Albert Louise Cassidy (1989-1993) Kelsey Institute, SIAST Saskatoon Jacqueline Colleaux (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Saskatoon LeOra Cordis (1989-1993) University of Regina Regina Telsa Custer (1989-1993) Indian & Métis Education La Ronge Sandra Dahlgren (1992-1993) League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents Cupar Dorothy Fortier (1989-1993) Saskatchewan School Trustees Association Saskatoon

Rebecca Gjosund (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Clavet Peggy Halstead (1989-1993) Saskatchewan School Trustees Association Moose Jaw Sandra Klenz (1989) Saskatchewan Education Regina Rick Kroczynski (1989-1990) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Saskatoon Don Nakoneshny (1989-1991) League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents Saskatoon Connie Tate (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Saskatoon Paulette Van der Linde (1989-1993) Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment Regina Angela Ward (1992 -1993) University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Linda Wason-Ellam (1989-1992) University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Education wishes to thank many others who contributed to the development of this curriculum guide, including the program team and the pilot teachers.

Program Team

Daryl Arnott (1989-1994) Curriculum Coordinator Northern Education Office Saskatchewan Education La Ronge Isabel Azzopardi (1989-1992) Curriculum Coordinator Region 3 Office Saskatchewan Education Regina Larry Carlson (1989-1994) Consultant Special Education Saskatchewan Education Regina Marion Cocarell (1989-1994) Consultant Indian & Métis Education Saskatchewan Education Regina Sharon Gabora (1989-1994) Curriculum Developer/Consultant Humanities/Instructional Resources Saskatchewan Education Regina Darryl Hunter (1993-1994) Consultant Assessment and Evaluation Saskatchewan Education Regina Sandra Klenz (1989) Director of Humanities Saskatchewan Education Regina

Gisèle Lavergne-Brent (1989-1994) Curriculum Developer/Consultant Official Minority Language Office Saskatchewan Education Saskatoon Colleen Olson (1989-1994) Curriculum Coordinator Region 1 Office Saskatchewan Education Weyburn Linda Pusch (1992-1993) Curriculum Coordinator Region 3 Office Saskatchewan Education Regina Rhonda Robertson (1989-1993) Consultant Assessment and Evaluation Saskatchewan Education Regina Win Sebelius (1989-1993) Consultant Indian & Métis Education Saskatchewan Education Regina Jane Thurgood (1989-1992) Elementary Education Coordinator/Curriculum Developer Saskatchewan Education Regina Paulette Van der Linde (1989-1994) Director of Humanities Saskatchewan Education Regina

Pilot Teachers

Debra Amundson (1992-1994) Wakaw School Wakaw Sheila Backman (1992-1994) Consul School Consul Gwen Baynes (1992-1994) Dieppe School/McDermid School Regina Elaine Broughton (1992-1994) Valley Manor Primary School Martensville Penny Bugera (1992-1994) Sheho School Sheho Vicky Caisse (1992-1994) Rossignol School Ile a la Crosse Linda Campbell (1993-1994) Valley View School Beauval Marianne Catchuk (1992-1994) Goodeve School Goodeve Grace Dale (1993-1994) Walter Aseltine School Rosetown Kim Deibert (1992-1994) Georges Vanier School Saskatoon Valery Dixon (1992-1994) Creighton School Creighton Nancy Emisch (1992-1994) Gordon Denny School La Ronge Karen Erickson (1992-1994) Vickers School/King George School/Vincent Massey School Prince Albert Jocelyn Reimer (1992-1994) McVeety School Regina Laurie Ross (1992-1994) Hillcrest School Estevan Melva Schmidt (1992-1994) Ducharme Elementary School La Loche Lorraine Street (1992-1994) Confederation Park School Saskatoon

Deborah Froh (1992-1994) Connaught School Regina Alice Harbicht (1992-1994) Pre Cam Elementary La Ronge Roberta Harle (1992-1994) St. Angela Merici School Regina Janice Hawley (1992-1993) South Corman Park School Saskatoon Michelle Higginson (1992) Lancer School Lancer Patricia Hill (1992-1994) Lumsden Elementary Lumsden Sheryl Hovdestad (1992-1993) Valley View School Beauval Sheila Kinequon (1992-1994) Gordon Day School Punnichy Sandy Lafond (1992-1994) Clifford Wuttunee Memorial School Cando Sandra Lees (1992-1993) Walter Aseltine School Rosetown Janet Lukowich (1992-1994) Red Wing School Prince Albert Iris Merk (1992-1994) St. Peter's Elementary School Unity Karen Pederson (1993-1994) Lancer School Lancer Lorraine Pretty (1992-1994) Haig School Weyburn Delois Sunde (1992-1994) Souris/Elgin School Weyburn Linda Utas (1992-1994) South Corman Park School Saskatoon Debbie Wiebe (1992-1994) Alvin Buckwold Elementary Saskatoon Heather Williamson (1992-1994) Rendell Park School Lloydminster, AB

Also, a thank you is extended to Dianne Warren for editing the curriculum and to Shelley Kent and Debbie Kothlow for the desktop publishing.

In addition, Saskatchewan Education would like to express gratitude to the publishers who have granted us copyright permission. A major portion of the section on program evaluation has been adapted and reprinted with permission from Diane Trister Dodge, A Guide for Supervisors and Trainers on Implementing The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, Third Edition, copyright 1993 by Teaching Strategies, Inc. P.O. Box 42243, Washington DC 20015.

And, last, but not least, a special thank you is extended to the Kindergarten students of Saskatchewan for their art work, emergent writing and their thoughts, as well as for providing the inspiration needed to complete this project.

Please note that the Quotes From Kids interspersed throughout the text are based on true incidents that occurred in Saskatchewan schools. These were included, not only for the lift that they might provide the reader, but because they so aptly illustrate the way Kindergarten children think and speak.

This document was developed under the direction of the Curriculum and Instruction Branch, Saskatchewan Education.