Info, tips and resources to help you prepare your child for the transition to school! Click the video thumbnail to watch the full video session of our Preparing for Kindergarten Workshop. Click the dots above to navigate through the slides Learning Through Play in Kindergarten Accessible PDF Learning Through Play Resources: How Does Learning Happen Document http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/howlearninghappens.pdf The Kindergarten Curriculum from the Ministry of Education website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/kindergarten.html An overview of the Kindergarten program from the Ministry of Education as well as other helpful information for parents http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten/ Activity Ideas for Practicing Literacy and Numeracy Skills https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/?fbclid=IwAR03OipeDNaosGwC1eRshKx87S7TFLNr5wA09TSK2ed3NDkZsa6SMxDoBHM Click the dots above to navigate through the slides Independence and Self-help skills Accessible PDF Self-Regulation Resources Understanding Stress Behaviour https://self-reg.ca/infographic-stress-behaviour-parents/ Recognizing Stressors https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/recognize-stressors-colour.jpg Stuart Shanker’s Self-Reg info: https://self-reg.ca/resources/ Calm, Alert and Happy http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/Shanker.pdf Self-Regulation Videos Self-Regulation—Ministry of Education: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/selfRegulate.html Why do we lose control of our emotions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKuoH8CkFc Just Breathe Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg Controlling Emotions for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGET9fNNlkw Self-Regulation Song: https://soundcloud.com/rounder-records/raffi-take-a-breath-the-self-reg-song Click the dots above to navigate through the slides How to Support Your Child Accessible PDF Helpful Resources: Ways to Build Self Help Skills in Children https://childcare.extension.org/ways-to-encourage-self-help-skills-in-children/ What School Readiness Really Looks Like https://www.parentscanada.com/school/5-must-have-skills-for-kindergarten-success/ Click the dots above to navigate through the slides Routines Accessible PDF Routines Resources Ready, Set, Go! Halton Region resources for routines https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Ready-Set-Go/Routines-that-Make-Family-and-Scho Preparing for school with routines – Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten/howcanipreparemychild.html Morning Routines for School Days https://afineparent.com/lighten-up/morning-routine-for-kids.html Click the dots above to navigate through the slides Skill-Building for Kindergarten Accessible PDF Skill Building for Kindergarten Resources Building Literacy Skills before Kindergarten https://www.hanen.org/MyHanen/Resource-Centre/Articles/Early-Childhood-Education---Early-Literacy/School-Readiness--Language-is-Key.aspx How do children become ready for school? Learn how school readiness begins at birth. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/306-school-readiness-infographic What about dual language learners? Do I speak English or our native language to my child? https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2214-taking-two-languages-to-preschool-supporting-children-who-are-dual-language-learners Math readiness tips and activities https://www.zerotothree.org/resources?q=&topic=early-math-and-science&type=parenting-resources&rformat=&age_range= Click the dots above to navigate through the slides Being Prepared for the First Day of Kindergarten Accessible PDF Being Prepared for the First Day Of Kindergarten Separation Anxiety Handout: http://anxietycanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Separation-Anxiety-Doc-FINAL-2.pdf?_ga=2.135334200.862809486.1588679195-1529603094.1588679195 Erinoak Preschool Communication Check Up Too & Preschool Speech and Language Resources: www.erinoakkids.ca Ready, Set, Go – Halton Region Kindergarten Preparation Information https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Ready-Set-Go Books you can read to your child: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penny The Invisible String by Patricia Karst Skip back to main navigation
