Welcome to Kindergarten
We are pleased to share information and resources for families for children on their way to or already in Kindergarten. The global pandemic has impacted many and changed the way we are able to welcome the newest members of our Catholic education community. Please review the information on this page, including our Welcome to Kindergarten videos and our Guide for Parents, to help you and your child transition.
- Welcome to Kindergarten at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - View a PowerPoint Presentation or MP4 Video.
- Welcome to French Immersion (FI) Kindergarten at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - View a PowerPoint Presentation.
- Welcome to our Catholic School Community - An Elementary Guide for Parents
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
H-N REACH EarlyON Kindergarten resource
H-N REACH EarlyON At Home Newsletter Starting School
H-N REACH EarlyON at Home Newsletter Transitions
Find H-N REACH EarlyON on Facebook and YouTube.
COVID-19 and Hygiene Resources
For the most current, and up to date information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), contact your local Health Unit:
- Brantford and County of Brant: Brant County Health Unit
- Haldimand and Norfolk: Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit
Resources
- Caring for Myself, Caring for Others Video
- Coughing Social Narrative
- Covid19 Social Story School is Closing-Opening
- Let’s Talk About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video
- My Story About Pandemics and the Coronavirus - Carol Gray
- Seeing Other People Wearing Masks Story
- Sneezing and Coughing Safely Video
- Social Story - COVID
- Washing Hands Social Narrative
- 21 Tips to Prepare Kids for Kindergarten During Covid
Ministry of Education Resources
- Educators Working Together
- Full Day Kindergarten Information
- Healthy Schools: Ministry Foundations for a Healthy School
- Play Based Learning Program
Kindergarten Curriculum Documents
- The Kindergarten Program
- Growing Success - The Kindergarten Addendum: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2016
- Understanding Your Child’s Kindergarten Reports
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten - Helpful Parent Resources
- About Kids Health – Toilet Training
- 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
- Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten and Supporting Learning at Home
- Preschool Speech and Language Program
- Time for School - A Back to School Social Story