3. “Full-daylearningis part of ouroverallplanto helpmorechildrengeta
strongstartin school,so theycan goon to havesuccessfulrewardinglives.By
givingthemmoreopportunitiesat a youngage,we’regivingourchildrena
brighterfuture”
- Leona Dombrowsky, Ministry of Education
(OntarioMinistryof Education, 2010).
VISION… PURPOSE… GOALS…
4.
5. To create a strong
foundation for children
by providing them with
essential learning
opportunities.
To provide a play-
based learning
environment.
To help children
transition to Grade 1.
To help children
succeed in school and
their lives in the
future.
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010).
6. The programaims to provide everychildwiththe kind of support
he or she needs in order to develop:
Self-regulation
Health, well-being, and a sense of security
Emotional and social competence
Curiosity and confidence in learning
Respect for the diversity of his or her peers
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010).
7. The FDK program consists
of a balance of :
EXPLORATION
GUIDED
INSTRUCTION
EXPLICIT
INSTRUCTION
