Children's transitions to new programs: a collaborative approach

Children's transitions to new programs: a collaborative approach

MS Ed: Early Childhood/Special Education

The transition to Kindergarten is a milestone step for children and their families. Kindergarten today is so formal and demanding, with many standards to follow and high expectations of children. Families might experience stress and anxiety when engaging in transition activities and children might feel nervous when transitioning into Kindergarten. A collaborative approach is imperative for a smooth and effective transition. This study examined three questions focusing on families and school personnel collaborating to create meaningful transitions to Kindergarten for children, as well as their families. Interviews with school personnel were conducted and questionnaires were sent to families of children in a private preschool in Staten Island, NY. Results showed they supported the three questions and indicated that families and their children benefited from collaborating and communicating with school personnel for Kindergarten transition.

Kouretsos, Caroline

2014

Gonzalez, Katia

Frumkin, Rhoda

Gazzard, Ann

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