The more your child can recognize and interpret his daily routines and experiences, the better prepared he will be for school. The first formal step towards kindergarten is the registration procedure. You will need to provide basic information on your child such as address, phone number, date of birth and immunization record. Many parents and children visit their new school prior to the beginning of the school year. Preschool programs can work with elementary schools to encourage classroom visits and a smooth transfer of records.
Kindergarten teachers use various activities to help children make a smooth transition.
Sometimes families receive letters or flyers before the start of school. If there is not an established kindergarten orientation in your school, call the school to schedule a visit. You can visit the classroom and playground and get answers to your questions. This kindergarten transition period may be a critical area in helping meet the national goal to ensure that all children enter school ready to learn. In many ways the adjustment to kindergarten is similar to your child's first transition to preschool or child care.