Builds teacher candidates’ knowledge of The Kindergarten Program (2016) as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The course will focus on planning instruction that embraces the growth of the whole child, including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and academic growth. A focus on the foundational skills in both language and math, along with appropriate instructional and assessment methods, will be included. Teacher candidates will learn how to use pedagogical documentation to assess student learning and plan in a responsive manner. They will gain an understanding of the importance of, and strategies for implementing an active play- and inquiry- based approach to learning that enables young children to build their critical and creative thinking skills while meeting the needs of a wide range of diverse learners.