A 12-month kindergarten transition guide for families and
their children enrolled at People for People Early Childhood
Development Center
Transitioning to kindergarten is a
significant developmental milestone
for your child. An effective
kindergarten transition plan will
empower your child to be successful
as they begin their public school
education.
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PFP ECDC kindergarten transitioning goals are to:
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Equip children with the much needed skills to be successful in
kindergarten and beyond
Increase the number of families who pre-register for
kindergarten
Educate families about kindergarten expectations and
schedules
Assist children with achieving a smooth transition into
kindergarten by working with receiving schools to plan visits
and other activities to make the transitioning easier.
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This guide offers
guidance from
September to August
Learn valuable ideas
Learn fun activities
Learn tips for families
Learn about
community events that
can assist you with the
transitioning process
Learning Begins today!
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Learn about great
books that prepare
your child for
kindergarten
Learn what your child
should know
Learn about summer
educational materials
that is available for
purchase
Start today!
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Review Kindergarten
Here I Come! An
activities calendar for
parents and their
children.
Attend Back to School
Night and PFP ECDC
October’s Parent
Meeting. Learn about
kindergarten
Readiness!
Kindergarten Here I Come can be obtained
by emailing:
fulfill@wavelinedirect.com
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Complete the School
District’s of
Philadelphia’s
Kindergarten Checklist
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for your child.
Assist your child in
improving in those
areas that need
strengthening
The Kindergarten Checklist can be found
at:
:www.phila.k12pa.us/offices/earlychild/
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Attend PFP ECDC February Parent Meeting. The
School District of Philadelphia, PFP Charter and nearby
charter school representatives will be in attendance to
provide information, provide brochures and offer
school applications.
2. Parents will be informed of all registration
deadlines and lottery drawing dates by school
representatives at that time.
Read several books per month that focus on
transitioning to kindergarten. See suggested book list
to follow.
December Through
February
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Attend kindergarten orientation
Parents should make an appointment for your
child to visit their new school
Read stories to your child about going to
kindergarten
Have children write a letter to his/her new
teacher
Inform your new school of existing IEPs or other
areas of concerns so that they can better support
your child in his new classroom
March through May
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Read kindergarten readiness books to your child – Stimulate their excitement!
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Complete summer-fun workbooks to reinforce/strengthen kindergarten readiness
skills.
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Attend Ready, Set Kindergarten offered by The Please Touch Museum, the Free
Library of Philadelphia, The School District of Philadelphia and LEARN from 6-7:30
June 20th, 26th , 28th. Contact Betsy Vassallo at 267-350-2863
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Attend the Please Touch Museum Kindergarten Mixer on Saturday, August 4. 2012
-5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Attend the School District of Philadelphia Annual Block Party
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Attend People for People Early Childhood Development Center Annual Carnival.
Please call PFP Charter for more details about the end-of –summer Carnival!
•My child can identify upper and lowercase letters
•My child associates letters with sounds
literacy
•My child can sound out the beginning letters of words
•My child can count to 30 and recognizes number 1-10
•My child can create ab and abc patterns
Math
•My child can sort objects and explain the process
•My child can sit quietly during instruction
•My child respects the rights and feelings of others
Behavior
•My child can follow classroom rules and work independently
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Countdown to kindergarten
by Alison McGhee
Look Out Kindergarten,
Here I Come by Nancy
Carlson
When You Go to
Kindergarten by James
Howe
The Berenstain Bears Go to
School, by Stan Berenstain
Little Bear Goes to
Kindergarten By Jutta
Langreuter
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Hello School: A Classroom
of Poems by Dee Lillegard
Kindergarten Kids, by Ellen
Senisi
Chrysanthemum by Kevin
Henkes
Rachel Parker, Kindergarten
Showoff by Ann Martin
First Day Jitters by Julie
Danneberg
Mama, Don’t Go, by
Rosemary Wells
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Flash Kids Summer Study Daily Activity Workbook
Summer Review and Prep by Kumon
Summer Express Workbook by Scholastic
The Original Summer Bridge Activities- A workbook
bridging grades pre-K through K. Includes free
online companion, mobile apps, interactive family
fun, aligned with standards, teacher recommended
and award winning!!
ww.phila.k12.pa.us/parent/
www.phila.www.k12.pa.us/offices/earlychildhood/
www.library.phila.gov/ www.pleasetouchmuseum
.org/
Email:
fulfill@wavwline.com