Mrs. Baskwill

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

There are so many important skills listed here!

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Recently, I have been asked by several parents, “What do I need to do to prep my kid for kindergarten?” Typically, they anticipate my response to be centered around what they need to know academically, but I think there are skills more important than that. It isn’t about knowing all of their letters and sounds to be kindergarten ready. If they do, GREAT. They are ahead of the game. But the more important thing is that they learn social and independent skills that will help them be successful in the classroom.

🔺Help them learn to say their full name when someone asks them (not their nickname).
🔹Help them learn to ask for help.
🔺Help them learn how to speak to other people who are not family members.
🔹 Eat dinner together. At a table. With the tv off. ➡️ They will learn about table manners, how to stay in their seat an entire meal, develop vocabulary through conversation, and benefit from quality time.
🔺Help them learn how to compete a task and work all the way through until they complete it.
🔹Help them learn how to wait patiently. 🤪 Maybe they are waiting in line while friends go to the bathroom, or maybe someone is needing to talk to their teacher. Waiting is a hard thing for littles!
🔺 Read books every night. ➡️ Their world will be enlarged, they will develop new vocabulary, and they will benefit from quality time.
🔹 Help them learn to share.
🔺 Help them sharpen taking care of their basic needs by themselves - using the bathroom, washing their hands, blowing their nose.
🔹Tell them no.
🔺Teach them nursery rhymes. There is so much research behind this and how it supports brain development.
🔹Help them understand it is ok to make mistakes.
🔺Help them practice putting things in and taking things out of their backpack. Their teacher will thank you! 🤪
🔹Help them learn to follow two step directions. For example, “Take off your shoes and hang up your jacket.”
🔺Help them learn to sit and wait without having to be entertained. Can they sit and wait without having to be handed a device?

There is so much more than academics that goes into helping a kid be “kindergarten ready”. Social and independent skills are life skills! If you aren’t practicing some of these things regularly, give yourself some grace. And if your child is older than KG age and cannot do some of these things yet, it isn’t too late! I am still working on these in my home too! We are about 5 weeks away from the start of school. The more they are able to do independently, the more successful they will be!

Giving kids the opportunity to develop their emotions, compassion, and social skills is one of the greatest gifts we can give kids to prepare them for this thing called “life”.

Let’s go!

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

That's a wrap on The Gruffalo Day 2024! I love this day more every year. Never underestimate the power of a good book! #seewhatIamlearning #kindergarten @smes

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

It's The Gruffalo Day! We're reading in the Deep Dark Woods. No sign of The Gruffalo or the mouse yet! #seewhatIamlearning @SMES01

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

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[Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education @AVRCE_NS]

It's Pride Week in AVRCE, and this year's theme is Together We Rise. This week is all about celebrating the diversity of our school communities and standing together for schools where everyone is welcomed, respected, safe and supported to be themselves!

[St. Mary's Elem @SMES01]

The last day of Healthy Food week means free salad bar for all! @SMES01 enjoyed some wonderful fruits, veggies and toppings on their salads today! Thanks Ms.Emily and Ms.Allison from @AVRCE_NS for all of their chopping!

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

We're practicing printing numerals and saying numbers in order with hopscotch! #seewhatIamlearning #math #outdoorlearning @SMES01 @nsac

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

Math tools are everywhere! We found 10 very special rocks, put them in our pocket and showed them in 2 parts! #seewhatIamlearning #Math #kindergarten @SMES01

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

I can show ten in 2 parts! How many are in the hoop? How many are out? #math #outdoorlearning #seewhatiamlearning @SMES01 @nsaskproject

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

@bjaucoin @ELCNSofficial @SSRCE_NS @PSAANS_AAEPNE @NSTeachersUnion Amazing duo! Such lucky learners!

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

Are you looking for ways to meaningfully incorporate technology into your classroom practice? Join us July 24 - 26, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier University for #ITCamp2024 where you can learn, share and grow innovative EdTech plans for you and your students. https://t.co/YygdJd8lkr

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

“What we don’t see makes these athletes who they are. What we don’t see makes us all who we are. We’re all bravely facing the odds in our lives. Our bravery is our victory”

Michael J. Fox the voice for Team Canada 🇨🇦 Brave is Unbeatable campaign.

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

We're having fun with ramps! "Make the ball go faster? Change the slope!" #SeeWhatImLearning #kindergarten #science

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

When there's a snowstorm forecasted in April, you take advantage of sunny skies! #LearningBuddies @smes

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

We're showing numbers in 2 parts with a #rekenrek! Can you make what I make??? #new game #welovemath @SMES01 @rekenrek101

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

I can match numerals with how many in the most creative way! #seewhatimlearning #math @smes

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

We're practicing writing from left to right with spaces. Check out this writing super star! #seewhatimlearning #kindergarten @smes

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

A pretty epic outdoor reading adventure for #fortheloveofreadingweek! @SMES01 @sulis

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

We're kicking off #fortheloveofreadingweek with a whole school story by @Schurman66 Stay tuned for a week of favourite stories and awesome activities @smes

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

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[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

When we measure data & statistics, we cannot measure the change we can make on a heart. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about seeing education as a tool for changing kids’ futures. When you reach kids’ hearts first, you’re in the business of changing lives! #multiplyexcellence

[Mrs. Baskwill @GillBaskwill]

@jennivanrees @ONlit_social Thank you so so much!