Students entering a program for the first time can be an exciting yet challenging moment in the lives of educators, families and children. NAEYC understands the importance of transitions from home to early education programs. We've put together a list of resources that focus on strategies for families, programs and educators to support these transitions.
Choose from the list of resources below to find strategies that focus on transitioning from home to an early education program.
- Easing First Day Jitters: Strategies for Successful Home-to-School Transitions
- 11 Ways to Help Children Say Goodbye
- Knock, Knock...Who's There? The Benefits of Home Visits in the Early Years
- Easing Transitions for Children and Families
- 13 Tips for Starting Preschool
- Back to School: Why Creating Classroom Community is So Important
- Rocking and Rolling: Difficult Goodbyes Supporting Toddlers Who Are Coping with Separation Anxiety
- This Is Play (Book)
- Day to Day (Book)
- Families and Educators Together (Book)