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The Successful Transition to Kindergarten Starts Here

This is Why

WTK is Valuable for Schools & Educators

The WTK program provides schools and educators with a consistent, proven framework to:

Build Strong Home-School Relationships: Engage families early, establishing trust and collaborative partnerships that carry into the school years.
Support Equity in Readiness: Offer all children, regardless of background, a foundation in essential early learning skills.
Enhance Classroom Readiness: Help children enter kindergarten with greater confidence, better self-regulation, and familiarity with classroom routines.
Empower Educators: Provide tools, training, and resources that align with curriculum goals and enhance early years teaching practices.
Create Community Connections: Strengthen networks among local education partners, service providers, and families for greater long-term impact.

Mission & Vision

Mission

To ensure every child in Canada enters kindergarten equipped with the foundational skills and family support they need to thrive in school and in life.

Vision

A Canada where every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has an equitable start to their educational journey empowered through meaningful play, and parent engagement.

Welcome to Kindergarten Recognition of Merit Award

Danielle Pellerin Recognition of Merit Award.

We will be accepting nominations to recognize either a teacher, a school or a school district who participated in the WTK program and who demonstrated throughout the school year, exceptional efforts in engaging new kindergarten families in their role as their child’s first and best teacher.

Nominate

an Outstanding Educator, School, or District!

Danielle Pellerin Welcome to Kindergarten™ Recognition of Merit Award

Do you know a teacher, school, or school district that goes above and beyond to welcome new kindergarten families?

We’re now accepting nominations for the Danielle Pellerin Welcome to Kindergarten™ Recognition of Merit Award—a special honour created in recognition of Danielle Pellerin, a passionate champion of early learning and family engagement.

This award celebrates those who truly understand that families are a child’s first and best teacher, and who work tirelessly throughout the year to make sure every family feels supported, valued, and included in their child’s school journey.

Who Can Be Nominated?

A kindergarten teacher who shows exceptional dedication to family engagement
A school that fosters inclusive, creative, and consistent Welcome to Kindergarten™ experiences
A school district that makes family-first learning a central part of their early years strategy

What Are We Looking For?

Nominees should demonstrate:

Meaningful, ongoing efforts to involve families in their child’s learning
Creative ways to use the WTK program throughout the school year
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and building strong school-home partnerships

How to Nominate?

Include a short write-up (300–500 words) about why your nominee deserves to be recognized
Feel free to include photos, quotes from parents, or examples of their WTK activities!