Transition to Kindergarten: Transition Plan Form
Programs can use this planning form that can be edited by leaders as they build a kindergarten transition team and plan.
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Transition to Kindergarten
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.
Partnering with Families for Head Start Programs and Schools
Explore evidence-based strategies and approaches for creating continuity for families and children as they transition to kindergarten.
Head Start Graduates of 2020, Ready to Soar to Great Heights
Across the country, more than 320,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten each year. Dr. Bergeron shares a special message for those Head Start graduates who will attend kindergarten this fall.
Transition to Kindergarten: Resource Guide
Take a look at this complete catalogue of transition-to-kindergarten resources. Use them to find ways to support the children and families you serve.
Virtually Transitioning from Head Start to Kindergarten
Every year, more than 320,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten. In this video, Dr. B discusses how efforts to support the transition to kindergarten can continue for all Head Start 4-year-olds in 2020.
Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this video, Dr. Bergeron and Barbara Duffield, executive director of Schoolhouse Connections, talk about ways Head Start programs can best support families experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus crisis.
Transition to Kindergarten: Supporting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Children and Their Families
Learn about the unique needs of children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families during the transition to kindergarten. Discover what practices and strategies are key to ensure successful transitions.
Health and School Readiness
Explore these resources to learn about the connection between health and school readiness and to ensure every Head Start child is ready to succeed in school.
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.
