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Join the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Early Years Department and community partners for the Great Beginnings Virtual Family Introduction Series. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend five webinar sessions to learn more about what they can expect as their child enters Kindergarten at the DDSB and hear helpful tips from the experts! 

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The Kindergarten Experience at the DDSB

Date and Time: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Registration Link for Thursday, April 4, 2024

Presenters: DDSB Facilitators, EarlyON Educators, and Early Years Partners

Is your child registered for Kindergarten at the DDSB? Do you have questions about what a “typical” day for a Kindergarten student might look like? This webinar will offer families information to help prepare their child(ren) for this new and exciting chapter in their young lives: Kindergarten! Families will be provided with general information about The Kindergarten Program (2016), what a typical day in Kindergarten might look like for their child, as well as things to consider when preparing for a successful start at the DDSB.

Promoting Learning Through Play

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Registration Link for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Presenters: Nadia Kenisha Bynoe and Angelique Thompson (Coaches Corner EY)

How do young children learn? You have heard that play is a “child’s work”, but what does that mean for Kindergarten? To answer these questions and more, this session will highlight the importance of play and how it supports the development of all learners. Families are invited to join Kenisha Bynoe and Angelique Thompson from the Coaches Corner Early Years Team, as they explore the benefits of play and how it connects to The Kindergarten Program. Using interactive approaches, Kenisha and Angelique will uncover the possibilities for learning using playful materials. In addition, families will be given practical strategies that can be used at home to support learners transitioning into Kindergarten. Families are welcome to come to the session with questions they may have for Kenisha and Angelique as they begin to embark on the Kindergarten transition for September 2024!

Self-Reg: Supporting the Path to Young Children's Well-being

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Registration Link for Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Presenter: Lisa Bayrami (Mehrit Centre)

In this session we will explore self-regulation and its role in supporting young children’s social and emotional development, and overall well-being. We will discuss self-regulation strategies that support the growth of children’s social and emotional development as well as their academic engagement and successful and positive early learning. Families are invited to join Lisa Bayrami and bring any questions they may have about self-regulation as they begin to embark on the Kindergarten transition for September 2024.

Navigating the Transition: Understanding Behaviour When Starting School

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Registration Link for Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Presenters: Heidi Perryman and Marcia MacKay (Children’s Developmental and Behavioural Supports)

In this information session, caregivers will learn about how starting school may affect behaviours in children. We will focus on learning about behaviour and what it communicates, how to set your child up for a successful school start and even some tips and tricks to use right now! Families are welcome to come to the session with questions they may have for Heidi Perryman and Marcia MacKay as they begin to embark on the Kindergarten transition for September 2024!

Parent and Caregiver Masterclass in Stress Management

Date and Time: Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Registration Link for Thursday, May 30, 2024

Presenter: Anne Murray (Strong Minds, Strong Kids)

This workshop on the fundamentals of stress and resilience is the first step towards understanding, recognizing, and applying strategies to support the young people in your life to manage life’s inevitable ups and downs. This session will walk families through skill-based activities that guide them to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress in children, understand what stress “feels” like, identify children’s stressors and their impacts, see the upside of stress, and learn to support their children with the implementation of coping and problem-solving strategies.

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