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.
There are a number of programs designed to support your child’s early learning.
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.
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
Play Today: A Guide For Families
Extended engagement in play is one of the best ways to prepare your child for school. Learn more about the different kinds of play that are important.
Support your child’s engagement through these play-based learning activities.
Early Learning Framework - A Guide For Families
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.