Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Helping children prepare for kindergarten is a meaningful way to support their success. Southwestern Public Health offers resources and guidance to make this transition smooth for families, caregivers and educators.

How can you support families getting ready for kindergarten?

We’ve developed guides and activities to support families as they prepare for kindergarten:

• Healthy Start to Kindergarten (PDF)

• French version available here

  • Introduces school health nurses and the services they provide

  • Covers topics such as dental and vision health services, safe school travel tips, healthy lunch ideas, and ways to stay active as a family

  • Offers strategies for establishing bedtime routines
    
    

• On the Way to Kindergarten: Let’s Get Ready for School (PDF):

  • Features summer activities to help children prepare for their new school environment

Includes a video series where local experts share tips to support classroom success.

What should you do next?

• Encourage family engagement: Suggest families explore the summer activities and video series to build excitement and readiness for school.

For additional support, contact the Healthy Schools team or call 1-800-922-0096.