The Transition to Kindergarten

The transition to kindergarten is a significant event for young children and their families. The methods teacher use to orient children and families to formal schooling can have a long term effect on academic achievement. This study examined the transition activities of over 3000 kindergarten teache...

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Published in:Early childhood education journal 2004-12, Vol.32 (3), p.187-190
Main Author: Nelson, Regena Fails
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Child Development
Expectation
Kindergarten
Longitudinal Studies
Parent Teacher Cooperation
Preschool Teachers
Student Promotion
Transitional Programs
Young Children
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Summary:The transition to kindergarten is a significant event for young children and their families. The methods teacher use to orient children and families to formal schooling can have a long term effect on academic achievement. This study examined the transition activities of over 3000 kindergarten teachers that participated in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The results show that most schools do not provide a comprehensive transition plan that allows teachers and parents to exchange important information about child development and school expectations.
ISSN:1082-3301
1573-1707
DOI:10.1023/B:ECEJ.0000048971.21662.01