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Transition to Kindergarten
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We recognize that parents are their child’s first teacher and it is our hope to collaborate with each family, offering resources to support your child’s journey to kindergarten.
The transition to kindergarten is a year-long journey, not just a one-time event. Starting kindergarten is a major milestone for children and their families. For children the transition means adjusting to a new environment, new rules, new schedule, new friends, and rigorous academic expectations.
A successful transition to kindergarten leads to less student stress and higher academic achievement. A successful transition to Kindergarten is seen as a key component of school readiness. (Pianta & Kraft-Sayre, 2003)
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Parent Resources
- Kindergarten Entry Power Standards, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
- ABC's of Transition to Kindergarten for Parents/Caregivers, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
- Division of Early Learning
- Divison of Early Learning Parents' Pages Monthly Newsletter
- Florida Early Learning Developmental Standards
- Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
- Find My School: the School District’s map for address look-up
- 9 Practical Tips to Help Your Children Transition to PreK, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
- Parent Guide to Prekindergarten Standards
- Showing Up For Success: Attendance Tips, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese
- Transitioning to Kindergarten by Janis Strasser
- Vroom is a website that offers a variety of activities and resources to download for free, as well as a mobile app that provides access to activities that are designed to inspire families to turn everyday moments into “brain-building" moments.
- What Your Child Needs to Know to be Ready for Kindergarten, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese