Ontario’s new 2026 Kindergarten curriculum offers families a clearer, more structured foundation for early learning while preserving the joyful, play‑based environment that defines Ontario Kindergarten. The updated curriculum strengthens early reading and writing through evidence‑based, explicit instruction, expands foundational math learning, and increases opportunities for science and technology exploration, all while maintaining the importance of play, inquiry, relationships, and well‑being. Children will continue to build social skills, confidence, and curiosity as they explore the world around them, supported by educators who blend intentional teaching with hands‑on discovery. These updates ensure that every child enters Grade 1 with stronger literacy, numeracy, and problem‑solving skills—without losing the warmth, creativity, and sense of belonging that make Kindergarten such a special beginning to school life. 

The Kindergarten Curriculum consists of Four Strands:

Strand A.    Foundations of Language and Mathematics

Strand B.   Problem Solving and Innovating

Strand C.   Self-Regulation and Well-Being

Strand D.   Belonging and Contributing