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What are Transitions
and How do you FEEL
going through them?
TransitionEncarta Dictionary - tran·si·tion (tran zish n)
1.Process of change a process or period in which something undergoes a change and passes from one state, stage, form, or activity to another
8.Cause to Change to undergo a change of
status or condition, or cause somebody or something to undergo a change
Transitions
•Birth to 3 to Pre-School
•Pre-School to Kindergarten
What’s the BIG Deal?
• Parents are very nervous about how their child will do SOCIALLY– Will they cry?– Will they get along with the
other children?– What if they don’t like
school?– What if they don’t like the
teacher?
What’s the BIG Deal? cont
• Parents are very worried about how their child will do EDUCATIONALLY– Will they be able to learn at
the same pace?– Will they start out behind?– What if they can’t learn?– What if they lag behind?
What’s the BIG Deal? cont
• Parents are worried about how THEY will do:– What if I cry?– What if I don’t like the
teacher?– What if the teacher doesn’t
like ME?– What if I don’t know any of
the other PARENTS?
Explain What Will Happen
• Talk to the parents about how the transition will occur
• Answer any questions• Arrange for a tour of the
facility • Allow the students to
accompany the parents on the tour
Make a Home Visit
• Observe the interactions in the home
• See the educational activities available in the home
• Evaluate the learning environment in the home, books, games, letters, etc
• Answer questions
Birth to 3 to Pre
Don’t Forget about the 90 Day Face to Face Meeting
“How did it get so late so soon?It’s night before it’s afternoon.December is here before it’s June.My goodness how the time has Flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?”
-Dr. Seuss
Have a School Visit
• Tour the room• Explain the schedule• Explain who/how parents
should contact if there is a problem
• Give expectations to all• Provide parents with a
calendar
Resources for
Parents and
Teachers
Is My Child Ready?
• School Ready –
–http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/wvprek/WVELSF_A_Guide_for_Families.pdf
–http://nieer.org/resources/policybriefs/10.pdf
–www.GetReadytoRead.org
WVDE Assistance•Clayton Burch Early Learning
•Ginger Huffman Pre-K Special Needs
•Rhonda Young Creative Curriculum •Saun Floyd ECERS
1-800-642-8541
Is the School Ready?
• a vision that is committed to the success of every child
• parents of incoming children contacted about registration and school entry 3 or more months before school starts
• kindergarten teachers communicate with preschool/child care staff about children and curriculum on an ongoing basis
Is the School Ready?• procedures in place for
monitoring the fidelity of implementation of all instructional materials/methods
• promote community linkages• classroom activities provide
accurate, practical, and respectful information regarding peoples’ cultural backgrounds and experiences
REMEMBER
Educate to
GRADUATE!What are YOU doing to prepare
these students for LIFE?
