Welcome to VSB After the Bell: Live! In this live podcast episode, we are joined by Adrienne Stewardson, District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care.

This conversation discusses what you and your child can expect for kindergarten, ways to support their transition, navigating common concerns, developing independence skills and community support.

Hosted by Jiana Chow!

Additional resources

• Resources: B.C. Early Learning Framework
• Resources: https://www.anxietycanada.com/

• Helping with separation anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_5eiYIo1XM
  Helping cope with back to school anxiety https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/helping-your-child-cope-with-back-to-school-anxiety/

• Helping develop social emotional development
• https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html 
• Helping build health screen habits https://keltymentalhealth.ca/healthy-screen-habits#:~:text=For%20children%20under%20the%20age,of%20school%20work)%20is%20recommended. 
• On our way to Kindergarten https://www.vsb.bc.ca/page/5271/on-our-way-to-kindergarten 
  https://media.vsb.bc.ca/media/Default/fgg/5/On20Our20Way20to20K20-20Welcome20to20School.pdf