Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

hot seating

Definition

Hot seating" is like a pretend interview where your child takes on a role, and other kids ask them questions as if they were that character. It helps your child think deeply about the character's feelings and actions.

hot seating is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

← Back to the full glossary

The descriptions on this page are SmartStudy’s own original, plain-language writing — not the Ministry’s wording. They are aligned to the Ontario Curriculum, © King’s Printer for Ontario. For the Ministry’s official wording, see the source link below. SmartStudy is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Education. Ontario Curriculum and Resources ↗