Playful Beginnings: A joyful introduction to kindergarten
a playful, confidence building
bridge between summer and kindergarten
Playful Beginnings is a
gentle transition program
for kiddos starting JK!
Over a few fun-filled days:
kiddos ease back into routines after summer
build their confidence
and have fun in a familiar environment they love, the week before they start school for the first time!
Kiddos will practice opening their own snacks and lunch bags, listening to others, participating in circle time, and following little routines.
We’ll read picture books about starting school and making new friends, helping kiddos feel more excited and prepared for this new adventure!
We had an amazing time with the kids in the program (was offered Sept. 1st - 3rd, 2026), and we and look forward to offering it again next year!
Tues. Sept 1st - Thurs. Sept. 3rd
3 days
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
a small group setting
8 kids or less
Facilitated by an Ontario Certified Teacher (B.A. B.Ed., M. Ed)
with experience teaching kindergarten
“Thanks so much for the amazing Playful Beginnings program! When we went to the YMCA on Thursday, I was shocked to watch him go up to a boy his age and ask him a question (he has NEVER done that before!) It's wild how much more confident he was interacting with the other kids who were playing!!”
Laura, mom of 4 year old
“Thank you so much for this program, we all needed it! He has gained so much confidence and seems way more ready for school than before these 3 days. It was a perfect way to reduce some of the anxieties."”
Kristina, mom of 4 year old
Registration
Playful Beginnings ran:
Tues, Sept. 1st - Thurs, Sept. 3rd, 2026
(3 days)
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Payment:
$332 + HST
Payment was made in full at time of registration.
Registration closed August 28th, 2026
We look forward to offering this amazing program for kiddos next year!