Support the Transition to Kindergarten

Publication date: August 31, 2023

Children may start kindergarten in September of the year they turn five years old. If your child is entering kindergarten, there are many ways that you can support the transition to Kindergarten.

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Enroll in an Early Learning Program

There are a number of programs designed to support your child’s early learning.

  • StrongStart BC centres are a drop-in program intended for both children (0-5) and caregivers to engage in play-based learning activities.
  • Learn more about StrongStart BC

BC is committed to investing in the accessibility, affordability, and quality of child care throughout the province.

Ready, Set, Learn events and activities  provide a chance for caregivers and children to engage with their local school.

Support Your Child’s Transition at Home

Help prepare your child for kindergarten by working through this booklet. You can use the booklet to record things that your child is good at and things that are important to them. Use it as a keepsake to remember your child before they go to kindergarten or share it with your child’s teachers.

When I Go To Kindergarten: 

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When I Go To Kindergarten

 

Play Today: A Guide for Families

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Play Today: A Guide For Families

Support your child’s engagement through these play-based learning activities.

Find out more about the Early Learning Framework:​

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Early Learning Framework - A Guide For Families

 

Register for Kindergarten

Help this transition go smoothly by registering your child, beginning in January or February, for the following September. Before their first day, try to visit and tour your child’s school, playground or classroom.