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Transition

Transition is broad and covers the process of moving between home and early childhood settings or from early childhood settings to full-time school. Children, families and early childhood educators all contribute to successful transitions between settings.

Successful transitions - NEW!

Transitions, in the early childhood context, are defined as: The process of moving between home and childhood setting, between a range of different early childhood settings, or from childhood setting to full-time school.

Transition

The movement from a preschool setting to a school is one of the most significant transitions in a child’s life.

Transition & the importance of play

Play helps children to feel safe and secure in new environments which contributes to successful transitions.

Advice from the experts

Starting school is an exciting time but it’s also a big time of change. Click here to hear some advice from the experts!