Enhancing Parent-Child Relationships During Virtual Learning and Transitions
Learn how programs can work with children and families remotely to promote learning and plan for transitions.
Transition to Kindergarten
The transition to kindergarten involves preparing young children and their families for the move from early childhood programs to elementary school.
Resources in this collection focus on enhancing parent–child relationships, facilitating effective transitions, partnering with local schools, planning collaboration meetings, preparing for school visits, and more.
Community Partnerships for Family Engagement in the Transition to Kindergarten
Explore key ways programs can partner with elementary schools to strengthen child outcomes and family engagement.
Office of Head Start & Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project: Summary and Practice Implications
This report summarizes the work of the OHS & Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project to improve the transition of children and families into the public schools.
Aggregating and Sharing Data About Children’s Progress During Transition to Kindergarten
Learn how data-sharing between programs and receiving schools can lead to more successful transitions for children and families.
Collaboration Demonstration Project: Successful Strategies from the Field
Check out this summary of successful transitions to kindergarten activities that were planned and implemented by the teams in the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project (CDP).
Collaboration Meeting Planning Materials
Explore this collection of resources that support collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) and public schools to improve the transition to kindergarten.
School Visit – Virtual or In Person
Learn how staff can help parents and family members prepare for an in-person or virtual school visit and become fully engaged in their children’s new school.
The Kissing Hand
The first day of kindergarten is a big transition for children. Listen to Dr. B read aloud The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and learn how you can support the children in your life as they take this big step.
First Day Jitters
Children aren’t the only ones nervous on the first day of kindergarten. Listen to Dr. Amanda Bryans read aloud First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg to help ease everyone’s transition to kindergarten.
Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project
This video highlights the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project. Head Start, school, and family leaders discuss the project and suggestions to improve future transition work.