Oki! Tansi! Hello!

We had another busy week in EDC at Niitsitapi Learning Centre. We now have the pleasure of participating in Music Therapy with Ms. Nuna twice a week; the children love the movement, drumming and singing that Ms. Nuna shares with us. The weather also cooperated in order for us to play outside throughout the week. 

Below, you will see some photographs that highlight this week's activities:

Drumming during Music Therapy:

Obstacle Course in the gym:

Outside fun!

Classroom Play and Learning:

March calendars went home with children on Thursday; please look for those in your child's backpack. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

The EDC Team 

 

February 16-18 Highlights

 Oki! Tansi! Hello!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Family Day long weekend. We had another great week, full of learning and play in EDC. Below you will see some pictures that show you the fun we had this week. 

With the warmer weather, we got to enjoy some outside time. 

Physical Education is such an important part of our day. Not only does it help to develop our gross/big motor skills, but having physical activity helps our brains develop as well. We learn how to cooperate, solve problems and we use our critical thinking skills to use the gym equipment in new and creative ways. 

Free Choice Play Time is also another important time in our day. This is where we get to use the new skills that we have learned from direct teaching tasks and activities. 

Again, we have been having so much fun learning and playing in EDC. We can't wait for next week. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. 

Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Brandy, Ms. Carla, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Marj and Ms. Cherishe.

February 8-10 in EDC

Oki! Tansi! Hello!

Although it was a short week, we had alot of fun in our EDC program at Niitsitapi. Here are some of the highlights:

Every day, we come together for a classroom meeting. We sit in a circle formation, and every child is given the opportunity to speak; similar to the traditional Indigenous Talking Circle. Below, you will see some photographs of our daily group meeting. 

We start each meeting by singing our Hello Song. In addition to "hello", we also sing using the Blackfoot greeting of Oki and the Cree greeting of Tansi. 

Reading stories is very important in EDC and we try to ensure that our stories are interactive and allow for children to participate in the storytelling in order to further develop their language skills. 

We review our daily schedule so that children are aware of the events and activities of the day. 

Children are also given the opportunity to express how they are feeling during each class meeting. We believe it is important to connect to spirit in EDC, and it is important that children have the opportunity to express their emotions. Children may use a visual to express their emotions, or they may draw how they are feeling. 

Below you will find more photos that highlight our learning and play this week. 

Practicing our scissor skills:

Using paint and cookie cutters to create heart collages:

Making Valentine cards for our families and classmates:

Future Architects in the making:

Classroom Reminders:

* No School on MOnday February 15th: Alberta Family Day

* Weather is warming up (hopefully) and we will be going back outside

*Music with Ms. Nuna Monday February 22nd

Have a wonderful weekend and Family Day. We will see everyone on Tuesday February 16th. 

Love, 

Ms. Jennifer and the EDC Team