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Transition to Kindergarten
Parent Information

TIPS FROM THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT

1. Transition: What it is and why is it important?

2. First Steps

3. Entry Requirements

4. Before the 1st Day for Parents

5. Before the 1st Day for Children

6. The Final Days for Preparation

7. The Effects of Transition on the Family

8. Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

9. Getting to School Safely

10. What to Expect of a Kindergartner

11. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

12. What does it look like in a DAP Class? 

13. Communication

14. Get Involved - Stay Involved

15. Transition Checklist

16. Tips for Working With Your Child's Teacher

17. Helpful Hints from Kindergarten Teachers

18. Skills Useful in Kindergarten

19. 80 Skills that Help to Ease Transition

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CLICK HERE FOR A FUN "ALL ABOUT ME" PAGE TO PRINT AND COMPLETE WITH YOUR CHILD TO TAKE TO THEIR TEACHER ON THE FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH SANTA ROSA COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOLS. 
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE POSTER TO USE TO TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN AND YOU CAN FILL-IN THE DATE.
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