Ready for kindergarten!

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How time flies! Your little one is about to start an exciting new adventure: kindergarten! To help ensure your child is well prepared, here’s a collection of tips, tools, and tricks that you can adapt to their needs.

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Before kindergarten

Everything you need to know about registering for kindergarten

Everything you need to know about registering for kindergarten

Need to enrol your child in kindergarten, but don’t know where to start? No problem! Here’s a list of important steps to follow.

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How-to guide for kindergarten registration

Is it almost time to get your little one registered for kindergarten? Our step-by-step guide will help you through the process.

How-to guide for kindergarten registration
5 ways to prepare your child for kindergarten

5 ways to prepare your child for kindergarten

Kindergarten is more than just child’s play! Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to ensure your little one is well prepared.

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Book suggestions to prepare your child for the first day of kindergarten

Because the best lessons are found in books, here are our reading suggestions for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Book suggestions to prepare your child for the first day of kindergarten
5 tips to make starting kindergarten less stressful

5 tips to make starting kindergarten less stressful

It’s normal to experience a little stress now and then. But stress becomes a problem when it is constant and overwhelming. The good news is that you can teach your child how to cope with it.

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Mother and daughter preparing a lunchbox

5 activities to do with your child to prepare them for kindergarten

The transition to kindergarten involves several changes for children: the environment, the rules, and the adults who supervise them. To ease this transition, here are five activities to do with your child.

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A kindergarten full of children playing

My special-needs child is starting kindergarten

The transition to kindergarten can be a source of apprehension for the family of a child with special needs. In this column, psychoeducator Jeanne Boyer provides you with valuable advice on how to support your child with special needs as they enter primary school.

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Enfants à la maternelle

What is the difference between CPEs and kindergarten for 4-year-olds?

Your little one is growing up fast, and it's time to start thinking about preschool. Are you hesitating between enrolling them in a CPE or opting for a kindergarten for 4-year-olds? Don't worry, we've prepared an article to help you make an informed decision about this important step.

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Mom and daughter

5 tips to help your child learn to manage their emotions before starting kindergarten

Is your little one about to start kindergarten and having trouble expressing and controlling their emotions? Fortunately, there are effective tips to help your child learn how to regulate them. In this article, discover five strategies to help your child develop their emotional intelligence. 

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Little girl

The importance of establishing a routine before kindergarten

Routines offer multiple benefits: they reassure children, encourage independence and simplify the performance of everyday tasks. Over time, they play a beneficial role in their success at school, supporting their organization and reinforcing their autonomy. Discover the key points to remember about routines.

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During kindergarten

Starting kindergarten: What to expect in the first days?

Starting kindergarten: What to expect in the first days?

Curious to know what the first days of kindergarten are like? Here’s a sneak peak at these special days.

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5 skills developed during kindergarten

5 skills developed during kindergarten

Kindergarten is an important step in your child’s academic career. Why? Because it’s where they’ll develop many new skills.

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Why play is so important in kindergarten?

Why play is so important in kindergarten?

In kindergarten, most learning is achieved through play. But what does play teach a child?

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5 activities that improve fine motor skills

5 activities that improve fine motor skills

Here are five games to help your child better control their movements and improve their fine motor skills—abilities that will be essential in school.

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Ready for Grade 1!

Preparing your child for elementary school

Preparing your child for elementary school

It’s time to say goodbye to kindergarten and hello to elementary school! We’ve got a range of tips to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

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How to help your first grader follow classroom instructions?

How to help your first grader follow classroom instructions?

Try our five tips for teaching your child to follow directions to help them get off to a good start in school.

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5 ways to support an immature first grader

5 ways to support an immature first grader

Many first graders are a little immature when they start school. Is this the case with your little one? Don’t worry—we’ve got some great tips.

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