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.
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.
Activity Calendar for Educators
Teachers can use this activity calendar to find ideas to support children and families during their Head Start-to-kindergarten transitions.
Transition to Kindergarten
Preschool children transition into kindergarten more successfully when their schools and families take part in the preparation, and when their preschool and kindergarten teachers connect.
1302.71 Transitions from Head Start Preschool to kindergarten.
For children transitioning out of Head Start Preschool, programs are required to collaborate with families and local education agencies and develop strategies to ensure a successful transition to kindergarten.
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.
Transitions: A Community Perspective on Transitioning Into Kindergarten
Collaboration is key to successful transitions. Learn how the community, receiving school districts, and Head Start programs can work together to ensure a smooth transition for children and families.
Transition to Kindergarten: Why It Matters and How to Promote Success
Take a look at this overview of the “what, why, and how” of successful kindergarten transitions.