Starting School with Roots & Wings Kim Marshall

Hello and Welcome!

Starting School with Roots and Wings began in May 2017 as a place to provide resources for 10 friends of mine who had children entering school in the fall. As a Kindergarten teacher and a Kindergarten mom, I felt a tug to share. My personal and professional life continue to inform each other, which puts me in a unique position to continue my own learning and growth while guiding others. Today, we approach 1,000 members which is an exciting way to uplift a future generation. As a parent and educator, “Roots and Wings” represents the beautiful tension between the push and pull. I get it, I’ve been there. I am there. It’s a magical and emotional time. The more answers I find the more questions I have.

This is a not for profit space with high quality information that honours children and empowers parents. As this page evolves, I am building a tribe and creating community around a very important topic. The narrow focus on 3-6 year olds participating in Ontario’s Full Da