Transition to Preschool

Tips and resources for a smooth start to preschool

The start of a new year can often be a challenging time for educators and children of all abilities, as new relationships are built, and children and families discover the new experiences of preschool.

Please remember that your KU SCB Preschool Inclusion Consultant is here to support you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Below are some resources that preschools can put in place to support successful transitions for children from home to preschool.

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Getting to know your child

A PDF form to support communication between families and preschools and open a dialogue about any learning supports or program modifications individual children may need.

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Collaboration

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Supporting a Positive Transition to Preschool - For Families

A tip sheet for families about how they can support their child to have a smooth start to their time at Preschool.

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Supporting a Positive Transition to Preschool - For Educators

A tip sheet for educators about how they can support children to have a smooth start to their time at Preschool.

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Getting ready for preschool guide

The NSW Department of Education's suite of resources to help families and children prepare for preschool.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - English

Social story template, in English, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Arabic

Social script template, in Arabic, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Hindi

Social script template, in Hindi, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Korean

Social script template, in Korean, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Farsi Dari

Social script template, in Farsi Dari, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Sinhala

Social script template, in Sinhala, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Vietnamese

Social story script, in Vietnamese, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Urdu

Social script template, in Urdu, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Swahili

Social script template, in Swahili, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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'I'm Starting Preschool' - A Social Script - Chinese

Social script template, in Chinese, to support smooth transitions into preschool. Insert images of your preschool to individualise this story.

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