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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
Week 2
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Self-Regulation Resources
Self-Reg - A Parent’s Guide
https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PARENTS_printable.pdf?pdf=parents-guide
5 Domains of Self-Reg
https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5DOMAIN_printable.pdf?pdf=5-domains
Understanding Stress Behaviour
https://self-reg.ca/infographic-stress-behaviour-parents/
10 Ways of Self-Regulation
https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Ten-Ways-to-Self-Reg-Graphic-795x1024.jpg
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
Week 3
Helpful Resources:
Week 4
Routines Resources
Ready, Set, Go! Halton Region resources for routines
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
Week 5
Skill Building for Kindergarten Resources
Building Literacy Skills before Kindergarten
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?
Math readiness tips and activities
Week 6
Being Prepared for the First Day Of Kindergarten
Food Information: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/SchoolHealth.aspx
Separation Anxiety Handout:
Erinoak Preschool Communication Check Up Too & Preschool Speech and Language Resources: www.erionoakkids.ca
Eye See, Eye Learn Program
https://www.optom.on.ca/OAO/ESEL/Eye_See...Eye_Learn.aspx
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