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Transition Change With Continuity

Transition - the period that bridges one stage with the next - is difficult for most of us. It is often a  time of ambivalence. While we may be eager to greet the new experiences life holds in store for us, we are oftem reluctant to let go of the past and unsure of or anxious about the future.

Transition from a preschool program, whether it be in a day care or public school setting, requires us to focus our attention on the children, the parents and ourselves.

Transition is an ongoing process that requires that involvement of both the prekindergarten and kindergarten staff. This handbook is intended to assist classroom staff in developing a plan for the transition of the children from one program to another. It is not a transition plan, but rather a guide to facilitate planning.

Transition Change With Continuity (PDF)