Family Engagement and Transition to Kindergarten
Discover resources and videos on the importance of engaging families and partnering with them in the transition to kindergarten.
Transition to Kindergarten: Engaging Families
Learn how a Head Start program partners with families as they prepare for kindergarten. Explore ways to partner with families and receiving elementary schools during children's transition to kindergarten.
Launching the Transition Process
Learn how Head Start staff can partner with families and introduce the importance of the transition to kindergarten from the start.
Early Childhood Transitions: Supporting Children and Families
Making a transition to a new care and learning setting can have an impact on families. Explore ways to support and help families feel secure as they get ready to make the move to a new setting.
Family and Community Partnerships for School Readiness
Strategies used by a program to make families and communities support children’s school readiness.
Family Engagement and School Readiness: Building on Family Strengths to Promote Success
Explore this resource to learn how supporting families in their relationships with their children promotes learning, healthy development, and later success in school and in life.
Engaging Families in the Transition to Kindergarten
A New Mexico Head Start Program describes – in this video- how prepares children and families for their transition to Kindergarten through strong partnerships.
Parent-Child Relationships Infographic
Explore this research-based infographic to learn how and why the parent-child relationship is important. Review strategies program supervisors and staff can use the infographic to promote these relationships.