Every four- and five-year old in Ontario 
has the opportunity to attend a full-day 
Kindergarten program. The program 
is based on a unique partnership of 
teachers and designated early childhood 

educators (DECEs) working together in  
a dynamic learning environment.

INSIDE LEFT

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

Fédération des enseignantes et 

des enseignants de l’élémentaire de l’Ontario

136 Isabella Street,  

Toronto ON M4Y 0B5 

Tel: 416-962-3836   Fax: 416-642-2424 

Toll-free:  1-888-838-3836   

www.etfo.ca

Research and the observations  
of our members in the classroom 
indicate the benefits of full-day 
Kindergarten. 

Students from full-day Kindergarten programs:

• are more ready to move into Grade one

• read better in later grades

• demonstrate greater skills in oral language and  

artistic expression

• stay in school longer

• are more confident and willing to take risks.

Full-day Kindergarten:

• narrows the gap in achievement among students  

from different socio-economic groups

• leads to better integration of Kindergarten into  

the elementary school community, making children 
feel more comfortable with school

• provides more opportunities for DECEs and  

teachers to work individually with students and 
incorporate play and social activities into the 
curriculum.

INSIDE RIGHT

BACK COVER

FOLD

FOLD

FOLD

FOLD

FOLD

FOLD

Kindergarten  

WORKING TO MAKE FULL-DAY 

KINDERGARTEN A SUCCESS FOR ALL

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has 

long been an advocate of full-day Kindergarten. We 
actively promote play-based learning in Kindergarten 
and beyond. We are proud of the work done by the 
team of Kindergarten professionals and parents to 
support the learning of our youngest students. 

unique  

A

program

unique  

A

partnership