Preparing for Kindergarten Archive Week 1 Click the dots above to navigate through the slides 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 Click the dots above to navigate through the slides 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: Healthy Eating at School https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Ready-Set-Go/Healthy-Eating-and-Starting-School 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/ Week 4 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 Week 5 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= Week 6 Being Prepared for the First Day Of Kindergarten Food Information: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/SchoolHealth.aspx 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.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
