Discover a list of specific, research-based activities that educators can implement during the transition to Kindergarten process. They focus on ways to foster the four key points of connection with the child's receiving school.

Review a list of resources—including practical guides, special topics, and research— that offer support to families during the kindergarten transition process

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

Find research-based practices and activities to help leaders create successful transitions to kindergarten. Use this information to support the four points of connection that are key to transitions.

Explore national kindergarten transition policies. Learn how these policies inform the decision-making and practices of Head Start and elementary school leaders as they support the transition process.

Discover information and strategies to help Head Start program staff support children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families as they make the transition to kindergarten.

This resource provides guiding questions for exploring how a curriculum fosters children's thinking skills and a deeper understanding of concepts.

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.

Take a look at this overview of the “what, why, and how” of successful kindergarten transitions.