Belonging
Fostering connectedness and relationships with family, educators, peers, and the wider community.
- 334 resources
Ontario Ministry of Education
How Does Learning Happen? (Ontario)
Ontario's How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy guides early years child care and kindergarten programs across the province. By centering the four foundations of Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression, this framework helps educators create warm, play-based environments where children can thrive. Our carefully mapped printables support these foundational goals with concrete, practical activities designed for Ontario classrooms.
Browse by area of learning
Well-Being
Nurturing children's physical and mental health, self-regulation, and emerging self-care habits.
- 1,288 resources
Engagement
Encouraging deep involvement, curious inquiry, and active problem-solving in early environments.
- 800 resources
Expression
Fostering communication in all its forms, including early literacy, numeracy, and creative art.
- 1,667 resources
How Superbuddy levels map to your settings
| Superbuddy level | Ages | Local terms |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2-3 | toddler program |
| Nursery | 3-4 | preschool, junior kindergarten, JK |
| KG | 4-6 | kindergarten, JK, SK, junior kindergarten, senior kindergarten |
Featured HDLH-aligned resources
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
From the blog
This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Ontario Ministry of Education.