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Topic

  • Transitions

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  • Transition to Kindergarten (4)
  • Daily Transitions (1)

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  • (-) Teachers and Caregivers (6)

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  • Video (3)
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  • Preschoolers (4)
  • Infants and Toddlers (2)

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  • Teacher Time (1)

Topic

  • Transitions

Tag

  • Transition to Kindergarten (4)
  • Daily Transitions (1)

Audience

  • (-) Teachers and Caregivers (6)

Program Options

  • Home-Based Option (1)

Type

  • Video (3)
  • Publication (3)

Age Group

  • Preschoolers (4)
  • Infants and Toddlers (2)

Program Type

Series

  • Teacher Time (1)
Transitions

Children experience many transitions, including from home to an early care and education setting, between age groups or program settings, and from preschool to kindergarten. Supporting these transitions for children, families, and staff is critically important because even positive change can be challenging. How the foundation for positive transitions is laid across all levels of the system to support children, families, and staff through transitions can have far-reaching effects on children’s well-being and academic success. Program staff consider the long-term process of building and maintaining the capacity to support children and families at all levels. They also look at ways to improve how they connect and communicate within systems during transitions.

Supporting Transitions Both Big and Small

During transitions, infants  and toddlers need adult support. Learn how adults can help by building caring relationships, offering consistent routines, and being flexible to meet the unique needs of each child

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.

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.

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.

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

Supporting Infants and Toddlers and Their Families Through Transitions

In this episode of Teacher Time, learn more about transitions between programs as well as transitions that happen throughout the day in an infant/toddler program.

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