If someone in your home is starting school this fall, worry not My gosh, the sand. It will be everywhere. And just when you think every clump has been shaken out of your kid’s sneakers, an avalanche of tiny grains […]
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Tales of a soon-to-be kindergartener
On the brink of her scholastic years, Kita Szpak recalls the impressions of her four-year-old self Imagine yourself at four years of age. Where did you live? Who were your friends? What did you like? What did you dislike? […]
How do you get kinder-ready?
The first day of school for a child starting kindergarten can be a rollercoaster mix of emotions for both the parent and child. We asked parents how they were preparing for this milestone. Here’s what they had to say. […]
‘Be Community, Be Well, Be Innovative’
How OCSB’s kindergarten program nurtures young minds It’s just after 9 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic School. The sound of laughter is everywhere on the kindergarten playground. Kindergarten students are doing what they do best – playing. It’s […]
Ready for takeoff!
Here’s how to prepare for your child’s first school experience Finally, a long-awaited milestone approaches: the first day of school. You’ve got your camera ready, but how can you prepare your child so that the only tears will be yours? […]
First-day fears
Columnist Chris Hunt spent his first day of kindergarten pining for his mom. Years later, he wonders if the same was in store for his toddler son I remember sitting in my first circle group on my first day of […]
I’m a big kid now
For many littles, a ride on the school bus offers that first taste of independence Naturally, this big step could create a bit of anxiety for both parents and kids. In order to limit that, Nick McRae, general manager […]
Kindergarten offers options
When it comes to registering your child for kindergarten, parents have lots of choices Across the city, kindergarten is on the minds of parents of children who are turning – or have already turned – four years old this year. […]