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Spring & Early Summer Events in Chestermere 2026
Spring & Early Summer Events in Chestermere 2026

Spring is here, and Chestermere is coming alive with events to get out and enjoy the season. From live music and art shows to workshops, tastings, and community gatherings, there’s plenty to explore and experience.

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Zoo Week: Easy Animal Crafts and Activities Kids Love
Zoo Week: Easy Animal Crafts and Activities Kids Love

Let’s talk about Zoo Animals! There are so many ways to learn about animals; this is always a popular theme in our classroom. Here are a few of our favourite ideas!

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Helping Preschoolers Build Independence Before Kindergarten
Helping Preschoolers Build Independence Before Kindergarten

When we asked some of the local Kindergarten teachers what they hope to see in their students coming into Kindergarten they all said strong independence/self-help skills. In a preschool classroom with 24 kids and two teachers, we ask that all the kids at least TRY to put on their own outdoor gear.

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Kindergarten, Parenting, Chestermere Kim Soderberg McRae Kindergarten, Parenting, Chestermere Kim Soderberg McRae

FREE Kindergarten Readiness Event Helps Little Learners Start School with Confidence

Set your child up for success in the school year. Help your child transition to Kindergarten with hands-on workstations designed to mimic some of the experiences your child will have in a Kindergarten setting. There will also be take-home information for parents, snacks and door prizes.

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Parenting, Education, Literacy Kim Soderberg McRae Parenting, Education, Literacy Kim Soderberg McRae

Big Reading News for Chestermere Kids (and Their Grownups)

If you have a little one at home and a stack of bedtime books that’s slowly taken over the living room, this one’s for you.

New international research has confirmed what a lot of parents in Chestermere already see firsthand. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library really does make a difference when it comes to early literacy, and the impact here at home is part of the story.

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Education, Kindergarten, Parenting Kim Soderberg McRae Education, Kindergarten, Parenting Kim Soderberg McRae

Prairie Waters Elementary Exploring Alternating Full-Day Kindergarten: Parent Survey Now Open

Prairie Waters Elementary is exploring a move from half-day Kindergarten to a full-day program on alternating days, and families are invited to share their thoughts. Rocky View Schools (RVS) uses Administrative Procedure 211 to guide this process, and parent feedback is essential.

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