Play based learning

I recently went to a couple seminars promoting developmentally appropriate instruction In classrooms. At the Manitoba teachers learning fair the department Of education reinforced what this looks like in a kindergarten classroom: Play based learning. ( learning through play )

I'm sure to many people looking through our window it looks like all we do is play, but there is so much learning taking place!

I will also be doing a pilot project with Pearson learning where I take photos, and write comments on the program to catch kids in play based learning showing examples of curriculum outcomes being met. That's what a lot of the photo's below we're taken for. I can also send these learning stories to parents to view... So stay tuned!

A good read on play based learning that the Manitoba minister of education has recently signed onto can be found here:
http://www.cmec.ca/Publications/Lists/Publications/Attachments/282/play-based-learning_statement_EN.pdf

Here are some pics of the kinder's learning through play based activities... Can you see the learning?