What your child learns in Kindergarten in BC
Kindergarten in BC is play-based. Children learn through exploring, talking, building and drawing, and teachers describe learning through observations and portfolios as well as written comments.
Kindergarten subjects in the BC Curriculum
Math
Big Ideas
- Numbers represent quantities that can be decomposed into smaller parts.
- One-to-one correspondence and a sense of 5 and 10 are essential for fluency with numbers.
- Repeating elements in patterns can be identified.
8 units, including count to 10, make 5 and 10, add & take away, more, less, same.
English Language Arts
Big Ideas
- Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy.
- Stories and other texts help us learn about ourselves and our families.
- Stories and other texts can be shared through pictures and words.
8 units, including letter partners, first sounds, rhyme time, clap the beat.
Science
Big Ideas
- Plants and animals have observable features.
- Humans interact with matter every day through familiar materials.
- The motion of objects depends on their properties.
5 units, including what living things need, animal features, materials, push & pull.
Social Studies
Big Ideas
- Our rights, roles, and responsibilities are important for building strong communities.
- Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from.
- We are all unique and have the right to be respected.
4 units, including all about me, families, needs & wants, helpers & rules.
French Immersion
Big Ideas
- A new language is acquired by listening to and reproducing the models introduced by the teacher.
- Observing codes of politeness, knowing how to listen and letting others speak are practices that facilitate communication and promote respect.
- Images convey meaning and facilitate the understanding of a text.
7 units, including bonjour et merci, mes premiers mots, les lettres, le son du début.
What to look for on the report card
Expect comments about friendships, listening, early letters and sounds, counting, and how your child shares ideas. It's a time to see what your child is curious about.
BC report cards describe learning with Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending. See what each level means.
Core Competencies are part of every grade. Read about core competencies.
Common questions
What do kids learn in Kindergarten in British Columbia?
Kindergarten covers math, english language arts, science, social studies, french immersion in the BC Curriculum. Kindergarten in BC is play-based. Children learn through exploring, talking, building and drawing, and teachers describe learning through observations and portfolios as well as written comments.
How is Kindergarten reported in BC?
BC report cards describe learning with Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending.
How can I help my Kindergarten child at home?
Short, regular practice works better than long sessions: 10 to 15 minutes a few times a week, on the skills your child's teacher flags. Read together, use math in real life, and praise effort.
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