Publish at February 02 2022 Updated February 10 2022
All educational transitions are important and leave a deep mark on young people's memories. However, while much effort is put into the transition from primary to secondary school and to higher education, little attention is paid to the first transition: kindergarten. Some environments, such as in Quebec, have understood that this first stage is pivotal and therefore work to prepare children for their entry into school life.
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Pooling of educational resources
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