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THE MOVE FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANSITIONS A CHILD WILL MAKE.

CHILDREN MAY FEELCHILDREN MAY FEEL

• Happy• Sad• Excited• Worried• Curious• Anxious• Uncertain• Overwhelmed• Insecure

BENEFITS OF TRANSITION ACTIVITIES

• PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

• RELATIONSHIPS

• REDUCES STRESS

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THINGS FAMILIES CAN DOTHINGS FAMILIES CAN DO• Visit Library

• Read Daily

• Attend School Open-House

• Arrange Play Date

THINGS FAMILIES CAN DOTHINGS FAMILIES CAN DO• Positive School Talk

• Big Day Preparation

• Kindergarten Volunteer

• Join PTA

READY-SET-GO!READY-SET-GO!• Early Arrival

• Classroom Location

• Daily Schedule

• Lunch

• Dismissal

• New Friendships

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