Resources about kindergarten transition

Kindergarten in Kansas: A Booklet for Families of Children Ages 4 to 6 Years

Congratulations! Your child will soon be old enough to enter kindergarten! This booklet will help ease the process as you move into the role or trusting, involved partner of your child’s kindergarten teacher. Designed to provide you information on what you need to know and what you can expect as the first day of school approaches, we hope it is just what you’re looking for! If we can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten kindergarten transition early literacy Order from KPIRC on August 19, 2010 #

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NEA/PTA Parent Guides Practical Information that Parents Can Put to Use

Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school. Download PDF versions from the website, or if you prefer, order up to ten hard copies of each 4-color brochure at no charge. Order online or call toll free 800-717-9790. Topics Include: *** A Parent's Guide to Preparing Your Child for School *** A Parent's Guide to a Successful Kindergarten Transition *** A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Do Well in School *** A Parent's Guide to Raising Ready Readers—and Keeping Them That Way

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten transition school readiness literacy numeracy on December 08, 2008 #

Early Years are Learning Years

Early Years Are Learning Years™: is an ongoing effort to focus attention on the importance of the early years for children's learning and all aspects of development. EYLYs are short articles designed for parents and other adults involved with children on a daily basis. Early childhood programs involved in the NAEYC accreditation process frequently use these articles in newsletters to help families and others learn more about giving children a great start. Note: Reproduction of the Early Years Are Learning Years™ is freely granted, provided credit is given to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Early Years Are Learning Years™ releases are posted here each month. You may browse the titles from the last few years; or, use this easy index to select those titles related to your topic of interest. Recent Early Years Are Learning Years™: *** Quality Programs Nurture Relationships to Enhance Young Children’s Learning *** Your child’s first report card *** Helping young children start school *** Choosing a Preschool *** Singing as a Teaching Tool *** Helping Toddlers Become Problem Solvers Previous EYLY Releases are searchable from this website.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with report cards school readiness kindergarten transition high quality preschool cognitive problem solving on December 08, 2008 #

Quick Reference Checklist for Transition to Kindergarten

The Center for Parent Involvement (FCPI) was funded by the U.S. Department of Education; Goals 2000, Educate America Act from 1994-1999. Guided by an advisory board of parents and professionals, the FCPI’s goal was to tap the power of parents.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten transition school readiness on December 05, 2008 #

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80 Skills That Help Ease Transition to Kindergarten

This list, which was compiled by researchers for World Book, Inc., on the basis of a survey of 4,500 kindergarten teachers, represents the ideal--something parents can aim for. Not every child will have all these skills. Most children will learn the skills listed here before they exit kindergarten.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten transition parenting school readiness on December 05, 2008 #

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Strategy Briefs

Strategy Briefs are lessons from the field: the policies, strategies and programs that people are using to make meaningful connections that make a real difference for students.

Filed under Schools Early Childhood and tagged with family school partnership kindergarten transition effective practices professional development school readiness on December 05, 2008 #

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