Families may find these resources helpful.
You may also want to visit Preparing for Kindergarten and What to Expect in Kindergarten.
View Learning Through Play at Home (PDF).
Learning Together: Empowering Families Through Transitions Conference March 2022, Highlights
Dr. Jean M Clinton shares her knowledge on the importance of relationships and play in Kindergarten
Watch Chester the Raccoon as he shares his journey to Kindergarten in YRDSB:
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement from Chester Raccoon
Chester, Exploring Children’s Wonderings About Kindergarten
Chester, A Peek Into Kindergarten in YRDSB( filmed in March 2022 during pandemic restrictions)
Chester, Supporting the Transition to Kindergarten
Chester, Frequently Asked Questions about Kindergarten
Helpful Links
Programs
Ministry of Education
- Kindergarten in Ontario - Information about Kindergarten is also available to parents in a variety of languages
- What will my child learn and do? - information about the daily program in kindergarten
- What happens before and after school?
- The Ontario Kindergarten Program 2016
- EarlyON Child and Family Programs
- Finding Child Care
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- Preschool Speech and Language Assessment/Intervention
- Early Childhood Development
- Special Needs Services
- Regional Offices
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