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1. Explore different elements of drama (e.g., character, setting, dramatic structure) and dance (e.g., rhythm, space, shape)

2.  Explore different elements of design (e.g., colour, line, shape, texture, form) in visual arts.

3.  Investigate the principles of design (pattern/repetition, variety, contrast, emphasis, rhythm/ movement, balance, and unity) in the visual environment

4.  Apply one or more of the elements and principles of design in creating artwork based on the senses and imagination

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gaboulouz@abraarschool.com

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Ms. Ghada Abou Louz (SK2 Homeroom Teacher)

Ms. Malika (SK2 assistant)

Ms. Dana (English)

Mr. Mohammad (Quraan)

Ms. Ola (French)

Ms. Nancy (Librarian)

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This frame encompasses children’s learning and development with
respect to:
 communicating thoughts and feelings – through gestures, physical
movements, words, symbols, and representations, as well as
through the use of a variety of materials;
 literacy behaviours, evident in the various ways they use
language, images, and materials to express and think critically
about ideas and emotions, as they listen and speak, view and
represent, and begin to read and write in Arabic

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1- Arabic frequently used sight words
2- Read Aloud
3- Worksheets
4- Arabic text and exercise Books.
5- Name Recognition games
6- Rhyming words
7- Arabic Alphabet Flashcards
8- Show & Tell
9- Arabic Alphabet Letters Videos
10- Anasheed/songs
11- Educational games such as Arabic puzzles, matching...etc
12- Alef, ba, ta Arabic website.
13. Asafeer reading website.

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Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum

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Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum

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Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize back-to-basics learning by introducing mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and ma

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Many assignments will be given using this website.

This website has the following:

Alef Ba Ta Educational Games

Collection of 200 games that are numbered and ordered according to its difficulty.

The games are grouped in categories, with each category covers a given subject.

Teach Arabic alphabet, Harakat and pronunciation, reading and writing simple words and structuring small sentences.

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تعليم العربية

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تعليم العربية للأطفال

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تعليم العربية للصغار

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تعليم الحروف العربية

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تعليم الحروف

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تعلم العربية

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تعلم العربية للأطفال

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تعلم العربية للصغار

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تعلم الحروف العربية

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العربية للصغار

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العربية للأطفال

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الحروف العربية

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أ ب ت - تسجيل

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Asafeer is an online Arabic Reading Website.

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تعلّم اللغة العربية ممتع مع قصص أطفال لتعليم القراءة

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تعلّم اللغة العربية من خلال القصص والدروس الكرتونية الممتعة والتمارين التفاعلية

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There will be ongoing assessment of students throughout each term via observations, Q&A during live class sessions, and daily classwork. Students will also be assessed orally during the live class sessions.

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There will be an ongoing Arabic assessment to all students.

-Running records/photos

-Anecdotal notes

-Assessment checklists

-Conferences

-Observation
-One on One interviews
-Class Discussions/questions
-Role Play

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This frame encompasses children’s learning and development with
respect to:
 mathematics behaviours, evident in the various ways they use
concepts of number and pattern during play and inquiry; access,
manage, create, and evaluate information; and experience an
emergent understanding of mathematical relationships, concepts,
skills, and processes;
 an active engagement in learning and a developing love of
learning, which can instil the habit of learning for life.
What children learn in connection with this frame develops their
capacity to think critically, to understand and respect many different
perspectives, and to process various kinds of information.

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1- Numbers Book
2- Numbers Puzzle
3- Math Worksheets
4- Math Centers, etc.
5- Videos
6- IXL Math website

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IXL Math.

IXL is a comprehensive learning program offering unlimited math and English language arts across thousands of skills—all of which are aligned to the provincial curriculum. One of the best things about IXL is that your child can access it from home, so you have a chance to see your child's progress!

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IXL covers everything students need to know for kindergarten. Fun, visual skills bring learning to life and adapt to each student's level.

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There will be ongoing assessment of students throughout each term:
Assessment Tools:

-Running records/photos

-Anecdotal notes

-Assessment checklists

-Conferences

-Observation
-One on One interviews
-Class Discussions/questions

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This frame encompasses children’s learning and development with respect
to:
 exploring the world through natural curiosity, in ways that engage
the mind, the senses, and the body;
 making meaning of their world by asking questions, testing
theories, solving problems, and engaging in creative and analytical
thinking;
 the innovative ways of thinking about and doing things that arise
naturally with an active curiosity, and applying those ideas in
relationships with others, with materials, and with the
environment.
The learning encompassed by this frame supports collaborative problem
solving and bringing innovative ideas to relationships with others.
In connection with this frame, it is important for educators to consider the
importance of problem solving in all contexts – not only in the context of
mathematics – so that children will develop the habit of applying creative,
analytical, and critical thinking skills in all aspects of their lives.

What can you expect your child to learn about science by the end of kindergarten?
In general, they will learn some basics of the physical sciences, Earth sciences, life sciences, and scientific principles of investigation and experimentation.

Children are encouraged to develop their curiosity about the world around them and to make observations. As they are introduced to science, children develop organized and analytical thinking as well as problem-solving skills.
Physical Sciences
Generally speaking, though, in studying the physical sciences in kindergarten, children learn about the properties of certain materials and discover that these properties can be observed, measured, and predicted. They will:

Describe the materials that make different objects (cloth, paper, wood, etc.)

Describe the physical properties of objects (color, shape, texture, etc.)

Learn the properties of water — it can be a liquid or solid and can change back and from one to the other, and it can evaporate when left in an open container

Recognize that light and heat are both sources of energy

Understand whether objects float, sink, are attracted to magnets, etc.

Earth Sciences

As they learn about the earth, children will learn about the characteristics of the earth's environments (mountains, rivers, oceans, valleys, and deserts) and the four seasons. They'll understand the weather, daytime vs. nighttime, the different phases of the moon, and resources and conservation.

Life Sciences

Basic structures of common plants and animals (arms, legs, wings, leaves, stems, roots, etc.)

Living things adapt to the environment, grow and change, and have certain needs

Living vs. non-living things

The similarities and differences in plants vs. animals

A wide variety of living things exists and that they are interdependent

Scientific Investigation and Experimentation
Children won’t be conducting any complex scientific experiments, but they will learn the basic scientific principles of observing, predicting, and measuring. It is through these activities that children will learn about the physical, earth, and life sciences. They will learn to:

Ask: Questions based on prior knowledge and observations

Compare: Common objects using one physical attribute, such as color, shape, size, etc., structures and behaviors of different animals

Describe: How objects move (or behave), the characteristics of common objects in terms of the five senses,

Observe: Seasonal changes, the size, shape, texture, and color of common objects such as tree leaves, illustrate observations through drawings

Predict: What happens when certain materials are subjected to tests (i.e. place a piece of wood in water to see what it does)

Recognize: Patterns and describe them, sort objects

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1- Videos
2- Class Discussions
3- Worksheets
4- Hands on Activitiessi
5- Experiments
6- Science Centers, etc.
7- https://www.scientistsinschool.ca/

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Big Ideas:

-Our religions is Islam.

-Everything in our life is connected to our religion.

-Treating others the way we like to be treated.

Essential Questions:

-What are the pillars of Islam?

-Who is our creator?

-How can we get more hasanat?

Instructional Strategies:

-Cross-curricular integration

-Centres

-Puppets

-Dramatic play

-Sing along

-Storytelling

Curriculum Expectations
- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of du’aa
-memorize a few du’aas-lead the class in daily du’aas
-participate actively in Islamic arts such as nasheeds, drama, poems, and crafts.
-display Islamic manners-recognize Islamic celebrations
-identify and describe the five pillars of Islam
-Shows interest in stories of the Prophets

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- Islamic textbook.
- Worksheets
- Prophet stories
- Islamic manners stories
- Videos

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1. Demonstrate an awareness of their own health and well-being

2. Participate actively and regularly in a variety of activities that require the application of movement concepts

3. Develop movement skills and concepts as they use their growing bodies to move in a variety of ways and in a variety of contexts

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Some of the websites we use for Health and PE:

1. https://www.ophea.net

2. https://kidactivities.net/gym-games-for-school-age-kids/

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1. Anecdotal notes

2. Assessment Checklists

3. Observations

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Overall Expectations with Related Specific Expectations 

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Overall Expectations with Related Specific Expectations 

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A Parent's Guide to Full Day Kindergarten

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Assalam alikum wa rahmatu Allah wabarkatuhu

Dear respected Parents/Guardians,

My name is Ghada Abou Louz, and I am the SK2 Homeroom teacher for EALIP (Early Arabic Language Immersion Program) for the 2025/2026 school year, insha'Allah. I will also be the Arabic teacher for SK1. Ms. Malika (SK2 assistant) and I will work together as a team throughout this year, insha'Allah. I want to extend a warm welcome to you and your child. My philosophy on learning is that each child is unique and develops at different levels, requiring tailored learning opportunities.

I hold an advanced double major in Microbiology, Immunology, and Biology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have over sixteen years of teaching experience, including a tenure in the kindergarten department at Abraar School.

Kindergarten is a time of new beginnings, where children make friends and learn skills that lead them to become independent individuals. Our days and weeks will be filled with beautiful experiences and opportunities for learning and growth, insha'Allah.

We will learn all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, their phonemic sounds, and the English alphabet. We will also practice our writing and comprehension skills. Additionally, we will learn numbers, building on important math concepts, including sorting, counting, graphing, classifying, identifying patterns, telling time, handling money, measurement, addition, and subtraction. Families are encouraged to be involved in the learning process by practicing reading skills with their children daily and helping them write and draw.

A strong parent-teacher relationship is essential to maximize your child's academic success. I will communicate with you throughout the year through ClassDojo, telephone calls, emails, and parent-teacher conferences. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Please email me at gaboulouz@abraarschool.com with the subject titled 'Your Child's Name' for any questions you may have.

I look forward to a beautiful year with you and your child insha'Allah.

Young children learn as they play, and their play is their work.

Kindest regards,

Ms. Ghada

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-Demonstration

-Anecdotal notes

-Observation

-Work samples

-Assessment checklists

-Conferences

-One on One interviews
-Class Discussions/questions

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-Anecdotal notes

-Assessment checklists

-Class Discussions/questions

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-Demonstration

-Anecdotal notes

-Observation

-Work samples

-Assessment checklists

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Class Dojo is an interactive reward system that allows you to see how your children are getting on in school. After you have signed up, you will be able to see what your child is doing in school through the 'Class Story' feature. Class Story will be updated regularly and will include key events and photographs.

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Assalamu Alaikum,

My name is Ms.Dana Chami, and I will be your child's English teacher for the 2025/2026 academic school year, insha'Allah.

In Senior Kindergarten, we use the Jolly Phonics.  Jolly Phonics is a fun and child-centred approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. With actions for each of the 26 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children. The letter sounds are split into seven groups, as shown in the Letter Sound Order chart below.

The students will experience a mixture of hands-on learning through songs and activities as well as the use of workbooks.

We will soon begin writing in our journals and learn sentence building.

Sincerely,

SK1 Teacher, Ms. Dana.

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Welcome to the English Language Arts Program for SK2

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Welcome to the English Language Arts Program for SK2

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We use the Jolly Phonics books to help reinforce proper letter formation, and to help the students improve on their fine motor skills.

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As part of the language objectives outline in the Ontario Kindergarten Program, students will learn to listen to and predict the outcome of stories, students will learn to retell a story in their own words, and they will learn to proper conventions of books and literature.

As part of the kindergarten language program students  take part in daily verbal communication practice through answering questions, practicing songs, and retelling special events in their lives or what they did on the weekend.

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In kindergarten we spend a great deal of time getting to know the students and really getting down to their level and communicating with them.  This is why a great deal of the assessment that happens in kindergarten happens through taking anecdotal notes and observing the students, and listening to their answers and questions.

Evidence of student learning is also collected through:

-Running records and photos

-Assessment checklists

-Conferences

-Observation
-Individual interviews
-Class discussions & questions
-Role playing

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IXL is an excellent online resource that all Abraar School students have full access to.  In the language part of the website, students get to play fun games that will help reinforce some of the skills learned in class.

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Dear Students/Parents/Guardians, My name is Ola Omar. I am your child's French teacher.I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students to French Class. I am delighted to have your child in my class this year. I am looking forward to a very successful year and know you are too. The grade 5 Ontario Curriculum is rigorous in nature and a variety of new concepts will be introduced. To ensure the best possible learning experience, it is important that your child makes a consistent effort to complete daily homework assignments and to promptly seek help when needed, effort is key!!!Let's have a great year.

The program of the first semester contains the following topics:
Se présenter

- Bonjour,

- Aurevoir,

- Comment ça va (bien, mal, comme-ci comme ça),

- Merci - de rien,

- L' Alphabet,

- Les Nombre de 1 à 20,

- Les couleurs,
- Seasons of the year( Fall- Winter)

- Les formes,

- Les jours de la semaine,

- Les parties du corps humain,

- Les fruits et les légumes,

- Les vêtements d'hiver,

- Histoire : lecture à voix haute.

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Grades JK/SK: Cycle 2

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Mr. Mohammad Emchi

mabulimiti@abraarschool.com

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My name is Mohammad Emchi, and I will be the Qur’an teacher for JK and SK this year. It is a true privilege for me to be teaching your children at Abraar School, and I am dedicated to their growth and success.

For the past 12 years, I have been teaching the Qur’an in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, and Canada, teaching students of different ages and backgrounds in their Qur’anic learning. It brings me great joy to continue this journey with the wonderful students of Abraar School.

Throughout the year, we will explore the beautiful teachings and stories of the Qur’an, helping your children build a strong foundation in recitation, pronunciation, and memorization. The goal is to nurture in them a lasting love for the Qur’an and a sincere connection with its meanings, Insha’Allah.

With the support and encouragement of both home and school, I believe we will witness wonderful growth in their Qur’anic understanding and spiritual development.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan for entrusting me with your child’s Qur’an education. I pray that Allah (SWT) blesses our efforts and makes this year a rewarding and enlightening experience for your children.

Below are the resources that will be used throughout the entire year.

- Juz Am'ma Sheikh Taniji

- Quaida Noorania Lessons

- Noraniyah English