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The purpose of a kindergarten transition plan is to help children and families feel comfortable with the kindergarten teacher, classroom, and building prior to entering kindergarten. Parents, kindergarten teachers, and preschool and child care programs are key players in making this process successful for children. Parents are encouraged to visit the school with their children, while school is in session, calling specific attention to places such as the classroom, office, restrooms, library, and cafeteria. In addition, they should plan several summer visits to the school playground, which will allow children to get connected with the school in a nonthreatening way. Questions answered in this Chat include, “Are there specific academic skills that help a child succeed in beginning school?” “Are there specific social skills that help a child succeed in beginning school?” “Are there any books that my child should have read before kindergarten starts?” “How do the teachers handle student discrepancies to alleviate frustration or boredom in the classroom?”

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