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The Program

Play is at the core of the program

The Program

2 periods of child-directed play daily, in both K4 and K5

French immersion starts in K5

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At home, it’s the little things you do every day that prepare your child for kindergarten.

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Playing in French and English

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Reassure your child:

Read stories about going to school.
Take your child to a new place (ex: school yard if open) and discuss the beauty of change and new experiences.
Discuss with your child what a typical day at kindergarten is like (see next page);
Tell your child what time you’ll pick them up after school;
If your child comes home by bus, tell them that there will always be someone there to meet them at their stop.

Set up a routine with rules to follow:

Set routines for your child, for example at bedtime, gets them used to following rules and instructions and helps them feel secure by being able to anticipate what comes next.

Encourage your child’s independence:

Getting dressed or going to the washroom on their own, even if it takes a little longer;
Hanging up coat and putting toys away.

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Be loving and attentive: Quickly responding to preschoolers’ needs and questions, taking the time to listen to them and showing an interest in what they’re doing are all actions that build confidence.
Encourage your child to ask questions: This sparks curiosity. You should also encourage your child to look for the answers with you on the Internet or at the library. The desire to understand things fosters academic motivation.
Encourage your child to speak often: You can ask your preschooler what they did at daycare, if they have any ideas about how to settle a little problem, or what they would do if they were the character in a story. This will get them used to reflecting on things and expressing their thoughts about them.
Speak positively about the school: You can tell your child that they’ll learn all sorts of things and meet new people, so that they look forward to going. It’s also important to communicate to your child the trust that you have in the school and the adults within it.

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Help your child to develop healthy habits.

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Make sure your child sees and hears well by checking with specialists.

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