Ready for School - Golden Prairie Parent Link Centre - Information about making sure that your child has the all important social and other skills to feel comfortable starting their formal learning journey.

School Readiness

All children are born ready to learn, BUT not all children arrive at school ready to learn...

1 in 20 children enter kindergarten without the skills they need to learn.

What is school readiness to learn?

The child is able to do the tasks asked of him/her at school.

The child is able to learn from and enjoy the educational activities provided by the school.

Children who start school not ready to learn are at a below their potential, and often never catch up. The degree to which a child is ready to learn at school often determines how well they will succeed at school.

Download these brochures and find out!

The Golden Hills School Division #75
Early Literacy Team has developed materials to help parents to prepare their children for school.

Click on the following links to download brochures that provide tips to help you determine if you need to focus on some of the key skills your child will need for learning.

Speech and Language Skills

Literacy Skills

Fine Motor Skills

The Ages & Stages Questionnaire

Glenda Stanger is available to provide you with help with finding how well your child is doing 403.443.8502 or 403.854.8800. She will also link you to parenting resources in your area. Click here for more info

In Drumheller call 403.823.1334, 403.820.5157 and ask Yvonne, your local Parent Link Coordinator.

In Hanna call 854.5673, 857.9553 and ask Cori, your local Parent Link Coordinator.

In Kneehill County call 403.443.8502, 403.443.3253 and ask Kelly, your local Parent Link Coordinator.

You can also fill out forms ONLINE. Click here for more info.

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