Explore this list of children’s books about the transition to kindergarten. Find stories to increase children’s comfort with their new learning setting.

Review a list of resources—including practical guides, special topics, and research— that offer support to families during the kindergarten transition process

Explore this tip sheet to find questions to engage families about kindergarten readiness. Learn about suggested actions health services staff may take to help children transition to kindergarten.

This guide offers tips, organized across a timeline, for families to engage in the kindergarten transition and support their children throughout the process.

Find research-based practices and activities to help leaders create successful transitions to kindergarten. Use this information to support the four points of connection that are key to transitions.

Explore national kindergarten transition policies. Learn how these policies inform the decision-making and practices of Head Start and elementary school leaders as they support the transition process.

Discover information and strategies to help Head Start program staff support children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families as they make the transition to kindergarten.

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.

Explore this activity calendar for families includes month-by-month activity lists for supporting the kindergarten transition in the year prior to kindergarten entry.

Teachers can use this activity calendar to find  ideas to support children and families during their Head Start-to-kindergarten transitions.