The Kindergarten enrichment programming is a play based exploratory environment that supports social and academic learning driven by student choice. A key component of the program is that each kindergarten student gets an opportunity to create a station which other students in their class will visit during exploratory play. Each student conferences with Mrs. Rankin to discuss their interests, passions and ideas. During that conference we develop a plan for their student driven center. We develop a list of materials that will be needed and what students will 'do' when they visit. Over the course of the rest of the year each student will have an opportunity to share their center with their class.
It is truly amazing to see all of the topics that students come up with and how they want to learn with their classmates! During their share week students have a chance to answer questions from the whole class about why they chose their topic and what we will be doing. They really step up to present and classmates are respectful and excited to learn from their peers. Student driven centers began two weeks ago, and we have already learned about horses, how to make snowflakes, art, stars, space, gymnastics and fairies! It promises to be another amazing year in enrichment exploring and learning from and with each other.
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