Family Resources,

Learning and Play Starts at Home

Empowering families with the support to build a bridge between home and school.

This is How

We Help Schools Help Your Child

Schools love the WTK program because it helps everyone start strong from the very first day.

Here’s how:

Familiar Faces, Familiar Places: WTK gives your child a chance to visit their future school, meet their teachers, and explore the environment before school officially begins.
Tools for Success: Educators use WTK to identify what support each child might need early on—helping to make sure no child is left behind.
Smooth Start: Kids who participate in WTK tend to feel more confident and ready when school starts. They know what to expect and feel excited to learn.

Supporting the Transition to School

We know starting school can feel like a big step—for both kids and parents. That’s why WTK is here to help every step of the way.

With WTK, your family will receive:

A Welcome to Kindergarten™ kit, filled with fun, hands-on learning tools like books, crayons, numbers, letters, and more.
Access to parent resources that show how to support learning at home through simple, playful activities.
Family events hosted by your school, where you and your child can explore the classroom, connect with teachers, and meet other families.
Ongoing tips and ideas for supporting your child’s growth in reading, math, emotional skills, and independence.

Whether this is your first child heading to school—or your fifth—WTK helps make the transition smoother, more joyful, and filled with confidence.

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How to Bring Welcome to Kindergarten™

to Your School or District

If you believe in giving your child—and every child—a confident, connected, and joyful start to school, you’re not alone. Many parents like you have helped bring Welcome to Kindergarten™ (WTK) to their school or district by simply asking the right questions and starting the conversation.

Here’s how you can help make it happen:

1. Start with Your School or Principal

Ask your child’s school if they offer the Welcome to Kindergarten™ program. If they don’t, you can:

Share your interest in having WTK brought in
Explain how WTK supports school readiness, family engagement, and early learning
Let them know that the program has been running successfully in hundreds of schools across Canada since 2003

Sometimes all it takes is one parent to spark change!

2. Talk to Your School Council or Parent Committee

Many schools make programming decisions with input from parent councils. Bring WTK up at a meeting and share why it matters to you:

It helps families feel included and supported
It reduces anxiety for both parents and children before the first day of school
It provides access to learning tools, events, and helpful resources

You can even offer to help organize or promote a WTK event in partnership with the school.

3. Reach Out to Your School Board or District Office

If your school seems interested but unsure how to proceed, encourage them to contact their school board or learning support team. School boards are often the ones who coordinate programs across multiple schools—and they may already be familiar with WTK!

You can also reach out yourself to your local school board’s early years or community engagement department and ask if they offer the program.

The WTK Welcome Kit

Important materials to support learning through play

Every child participating in the Welcome to Kindergarten program™ receives a thoughtfully assembled kit of early learning resources. These kits are curriculum-aligned collections developed by early childhood experts to support areas of development.

More Than Just Materials

The WTK kit is designed to spark curiosity and promote essential skills at home. It is the core resource that encourages families to engage in the vital ‘talk, read, create, and play every day’ model, ensuring children are confident and prepared for their school journey.