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DCDSB has created resources to help parents/guardians prepare their child for Kindergarten. Please view the resources below.
| Navigating Kindergarten Zoom Series | ||||||||
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During the 2022-2023 school year, families were invited to our Navigating Kindergarten Zoom Series, a live virtual parent/guardian series that prepared families and their children for Kindergarten. These sessions provided tips to ensure a year filled with growth and learning. These sessions were recorded to share relevant information with families for years to come. Check out the recordings below.
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| Kindergarten Transition Checklist | ||||||||
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This checklist will help you support your child’s transition into Kindergarten.
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Is your child starting to prepare for Kindergarten? Help them build their skills through reading! Reading to your child and encouraging your child to read will help develop your child’s listening skills and an interest in stories. Watch the video below for more helpful tips and information. |
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| Establishing a Routine | ||
| If you have a child that is entering Kindergarten, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare you and your child for the first day of school. A helpful tip is to establish a routine, and it's great to start this routine early.
Practicing these routines a couple of weeks before school starts will help your child adjust and set them up for success for Kindergarten. |
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| Backpacks | ||
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Sending your child to Kindergarten for the first time can be an overwhelming and exciting experience. Ensuring they have everything they need in their backpack, plus making sure they know how to pack everything back up, will help set your mind and your child at ease on their first day. Watch the video below for more information. |
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| Preparing Your Child For Learning | ||
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If your child is entering Kindergarten, there are plenty of ways to help them prepare for learning. Below are some helpful tips:
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| Hand Washing and Self Care | ||
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It’s important for your child to be prepared before entering Kindergarten, especially with hand washing and self-care routines. Watch our video for our washing and self care tips. |
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| Nutrition and Snacks | ||
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Nutrition is key for a strong and healthy kindergarten student! If your child is entering Kindergarten, here are some good nutrition tips for when they start school. Watch this video for our tips on nutrition and snacks for your child.
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| Play and Involvement in the Community | ||
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If you are getting your child ready for Kindergarten, there are plenty of activities and things you can do together to help them prepare, such as involving them in the community or playing indoors or outdoors. Watch this video for our tips.
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3D Kindergarten Classroom Tours |
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We invite families to explore our Kindergarten classrooms in 3D! You can move around the classroom with your child to learn about the day-to-day Kindergarten experience at Durham Catholic District School Board. To date, we have six DCDSB Kindergarten classroom tours available. We will be adding further 3D classroom tours as they become available. |
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Helpful Resources |
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The following resources are also available to help parent(s) or guardian(s) support their child's transition into Kindergarten:
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Book Suggestions |
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We have compiled a list of book suggestions for parents and guardians to read with their young learners. Please see below for book suggestions. We will continue to add to the list to provide families with educational and enjoyable books and resources.
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