Aug 14, 2025 · Learn about the key components of successful kindergarten transitions. Explore several practical strategies that educators can implement during the transition process.

You do not need to drill your child with letters, numbers, and facts, before school starts. But there are some things you can do to prepare both you and your child for kindergarten. Here are …

The transition toolkit is a resource for administrators and educators providing a structured approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating transition activities.

This toolkit, created by the AFT and the National Center for Learning Disabilities, includes tools and materials that will help you implement strategies to facilitate this process and enhance …

To support families in navigating this transition successfully, Trying Together developed the Kindergarten Transition Guide for Families. Readers will learn why Kindergarten transition …

The ideas presented here are largely based on the book Successful Kindergarten Transition: Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, and Schools, by Pianta and Kraft-Sayre, at the …

If your soon-to-be kindergartener will need before- or afterschool care, be sure to think about that in your transition planning. Finding a program that you and your child are comfortable with can …

Nov 21, 2023 · This guide offers tips, organized across a timeline, for families to engage in the kindergarten transition and support their children throughout the process.

To ease your child’s transition to kindergarten, start by establishing a consistent routine. Developing morning and bedtime routines will provide structure and stability, helping your child …

Share thoughts and ideas with families about ways they might support their children’s transition into kindergarten, and ask them how you can best support their children.