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
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.
Your Child Is Going to Kindergarten: Making the Move Together
This guide offers tips, organized across a timeline, for families to engage in the kindergarten transition and support their children throughout the process.
Activity Calendar for Families
Explore this activity calendar for families includes month-by-month activity lists for supporting the kindergarten transition in the year prior to kindergarten entry.
Transitions: From the Children's Perspective
In this video, learn what transition to kindergarten means from a child’s perspective. Find out what activities become important to children as they make this big change.