How can I prepare my child?


Full-day kindergarten will give your four- or five-year-old a stronger start at school. There are many things that you can do at home to prepare your child for school, give them a positive start on learning and support them during kindergarten.

 
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Getting ready for school

Starting school is an important step in your child's life. Visit Ontario.ca/abc123 to find out how you can be ready for that first day.

 
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Once school starts

Your involvement in your child’s learning is important at every stage of his or her education.

 
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Learn more

Ontario.ca/abc123 has lots of other tips and tools for parents with suggestions for many simple things you can do at home to support your child's education.

Learn more:

  • Parenting and Family Literacy Centres help prepare children for starting school and encourage families to be a part of their children's learning.
  • Best Start provides supports and resources for early learning, child care services and healthy development during a child’s first years.