Successful transitions are critical for young children, especially those first entering a school-based classroom (typically kindergarten/preschool). 

How we welcome young children into our classrooms has a major effect on their long-term social and emotional wellbeing and academic engagement and achievement. It’s a vital part of the beginning of the school year yet is often an afterthought. Don’t let this be you!  

In this free checklist, Supporting Effective Transitions, you’ll find a comprehensive list of ideas to help you effectively transition young children and their families into your classroom, including:

- Essential information to share with families/caregivers + children

- Information to collect from families/caregivers and children

- What to do with this information

- Preparing for + supporting tricky separations

- Approaching day one