Transitions Resources for Families
Review a list of resources—including practical guides, special topics, and research— that offer support to families during the kindergarten transition process
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Teachers and Caregivers
Educator Practices to Support Successful Transitions to Kindergarten
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.
Exploring Engineering with Preschoolers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore the engineering component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Learn how to support preschoolers in learning why and how things work.
Exploring Technology with Preschoolers
Discover the technology component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Learn how to use simple tools to support preschoolers' growing understanding of cause and effect.
Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.
Exploring Engineering with Infants and Toddlers
Discover the engineering component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Find out how using hands-on materials supports young children in learning why and how things work.
First Day Jitters
Children aren’t the only ones nervous on the first day of kindergarten. Listen to Dr. Amanda Bryans read aloud First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg to help ease everyone’s transition to kindergarten.
The Kissing Hand
The first day of kindergarten is a big transition for children. Listen to Dr. B read aloud The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and learn how you can support the children in your life as they take this big step.
Curriculum
Learn about appropriate research-based curricula for infants and toddlers in group care and home-based settings. An appropriate curriculum offers some flexibility in how it is implemented.
Infant/Toddler Cognition: Supporting Early Math
Find out how infant/toddler teachers and family child care providers can help very young children learn early math concepts and skills. Hear from experts who share information on early math development.
