Transitions: From the Children's Perspective
In this video, learn what transition to kindergarten means from a child’s perspective. Find out what activities become important to children as they make this big change.
The transition to kindergarten involves preparing young children and their families for the move from early childhood programs to elementary school.
Resources in this collection focus on enhancing parent–child relationships, facilitating effective transitions, partnering with local schools, planning collaboration meetings, preparing for school visits, and more.
In this video, learn what transition to kindergarten means from a child’s perspective. Find out what activities become important to children as they make this big change.
Collaboration is key to successful transitions. Learn how the community, receiving school districts, and Head Start programs can work together to ensure a smooth transition for children and families.
View this webinar for a framework to guide you in the creation of a successful transition process for your Head Start program.
Explore this activity calendar for families includes month-by-month activity lists for supporting the kindergarten transition in the year prior to kindergarten entry.
Teachers can use this activity calendar to find ideas to support children and families during their Head Start-to-kindergarten transitions.
Preschool children transition into kindergarten more successfully when their schools and families take part in the preparation, and when their preschool and kindergarten teachers connect.
Take a look at this overview of the “what, why, and how” of successful kindergarten transitions.