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Transitions  




Big and Little Transitions
Throughout early childhood children experience many different transitions. Two types of transitions we address here are big transitions between settings (e.g., home to child care, one classroom to another) and smaller daily transitions between routine parts of the day (e.g., Circle Time to Interest Areas). The way adults support children before, during, and after a transition can have a significant impact on how a child manages the change in the moment, and how they manage changes later in life.  Anytime a child experiences a transition it is an opportunity for caregivers and parents to help children develop coping and self-regulating skills.

List of Transition Activities with GOLD Objectives
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Early Head Start to Head Start Transition

Early Head Start Transition Plan
Often times Early Head Start children will transition from an infant/toddler classroom to the Head Start preschool classroom at the same Collaborative Center. When this occurs, begin discussions with the parents and education team in the current classroom to consider the child's development, temperament, and progress when determining next steps. Involving the education team in the receiving classroom and the Coordinator is equally important when developing a transition plan. Using the Early Head Start Transition Plan linked below keeps everyone on the same page and is helpful when reflecting on progress. Remember to submit this plan to your Coordinator before implementation to ensure compliance with HSPPS. Teachers can ask parents to complete the Getting to Know Your Child form to introduce their child to the receiving classroom staff.
                Early Head Start Transition Plan                          Getting to Know Your Child

For centers with EHS children transitioning to a HS classroom outside of their current classroom building, please use the EHS Transition Classroom Visit form to coordinate a visit with the HS teacher.
                                                              EHS Transition Classroom Visit
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Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)
HS 1302.70 Transitions from Early Head Start. (b) Timing for transitions. …at least six months prior to each child’s third birthday, implement transition planning for each child and family that: (1) Takes into account the child’s developmental level and health and disability status, progress made by the child and family while in Early Head Start, current and changing family circumstances and , the availability of Head Start, other public pre-kindergarten, and other early education and child development services in the community that will meet the needs of the child and family; and, (2) Transitions the child into Head Start or another program as soon as possible after the child’s third birthday but permits the child to remain in Early Head Start for a limited number of additional months following the child’s third birthday if necessary for an appropriate transition.

Head Start to Kindergarten Transition
School Readiness and Planning for Transitions
Getting ready for Kindergarten means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. There are several activities teachers can plan throughout the year to support children, families and schools in making this transition.
Families
  1. Keep families informed of kindergarten round up and events at the local elementary schools.
  2. Support families with extra transition visits to local schools.
  3. Share transition packets with families and discuss ways to help them feel prepared for what happens next.
Elementary Schools
  1. Go to the local schools early in the fall and introduce yourself to the kindergarten teachers and principal.
  2. Arrange a trip to the local kindergarten classroom.
  3. Collaborate with the local public school to host events when appropriate.

Preschool Classroom
  1. After checking with the principal, Invite local kindergarten teachers and parents to classroom events throughout the year.
  2. Set up "school" in your dramatic plan area using items or materials you know are used at the local public school.
  3. Set up a "school cafeteria" in the dramatic play area.
*For more transition activity suggestions, click on the HS Transition Activity Suggestions and Ideas for Lesson Plans

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Transition Packets for Families                                                               
Transfer of Records Release
Extra, Extra Read All About Me

Transition Packets for Schools
Rubric Scoring Guidance
HS Rubric with Objective for Kindergarten Entry
HS Blank Rubric for Kindergarten Entry
English Language Acquisition Rubric for Kindergarten Entry



Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
To access a wealth of knowledge and resources around transitions, click the button below:
Transitions - ECLKC

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  • About Us
    • Early Childhood Across our Region
    • Our Team
    • Collaborative Center & Center Based EHS Yearly Calendar
  • Teachers
    • Attendance
    • Monthly Paperwork
      • In Kind
      • In-Kind at Home
    • Transitions
  • Families
    • Family Engagement
    • Parent Contacts
    • Family Supports and Resources
    • Your Journey Together
  • Education
    • Curriculum
      • The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
      • The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
    • Assessments and Screeners
      • CLASS
      • GOLD
      • e-DECA 2.0
      • ASQ
      • ESI-R
    • Behavior Management
    • Concerns and Referrals
  • Center Directors
    • Hiring Staff
    • Professional Development
    • APOT
  • Health & Wellness
    • Active Supervision
    • Nutrition
    • Mental Health
  • NMCAA
    • EHS Center-based Provisional Services
    • Applications
    • Enrollment/Orientation
    • Health
    • Practice Based Coaching
    • Program Information Report (PIR)