Kindergarten
We are pleased to share information and resources for families for children on their way to or already in Kindergarten. Please review the information on this page, including our Welcome to Kindergarten videos and our Guide for Families, to help you and your child transition.
- Welcome to Kindergarten at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board – PowerPoint Presentation or MP4 Video.
- BHNCDSB Elementary Guide for Families
EarlyON Child and Family Centre Resources
EarlyON centres offer free drop-in programs in Brantford and Brant County and Haldimand and Norfolk Counties for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people, and get advice.
Services include
- Reading, storytelling, songs, games and more
- Advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
- Connect with other families and young children
- Learn about other family’s services in the community
- Indigenous Lead programs and activities
EarlyON Resources
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre – Resources for Families Preparing for Kindergarten
- Find EarlyON on Facebook and YouTube.
Resources
- Caring for Myself, Caring for Others Video
- Coughing Social Narrative
- Sneezing and Coughing Safely Video
Ministry of Education Resources
Kindergarten Curriculum Documents
- The Kindergarten Program
- Growing Success – The Kindergarten Addendum: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2016
- Ontario Catholic School Kindergarten Program
- Understanding Your Child’s Kindergarten Reports
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Helpful Parent Resources
- Early Years Check-In – Welcome | Health HQ
- About Kids Health – Toilet Training
- Before and After School Child Care
- Caring for Kids – Toilet Learning
- EyeSee EyeLearn Program
- It’s time for School – Social Story
- Learning to Play and Playing to Learn: What Families Can Do
- Play and Learn Web Resource
- Preschool Speech and Language Program and Developmental Milestones
- Ready To Ride a Bus – Student Transportation
- Self-Reg for Parents Infosheet
- MindUP | The Goldie Hawn Foundation | Preventative mental health program for schools
- Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Tip Sheets – Canada.ca
Special Education Resources
Special Education Resource Chart