The Kindergarten program is a child-centred, developmentally appropriate, integrated program of learning for four-and five-year-old children. The purpose of the program is to establish a strong foundation for learning in the early years, and to do so in a safe and caring, play-based environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all children. The SCDSB created First 20 Days of Kindergarten and Beyond document is to help educators collaborate and plan for their first month of school with 3-5 year old students.