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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"transition to kindergarten"”.
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Cross-race student-teacher relationships and the transition to kindergarten
… of the same social group (e.g., race, gender) to have warmer and closer relationships than individuals who are members of different social groups. Such an expectation may act as a barrier to academic achievement for children assigned to cross-race teachers, particularly during kindergarten. To …
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Transition to Kindergarten: exploring concepts of worry, transition activities, and parent efficacy
Kindergarten entry is a significant -- and fairly common -- transition experienced by young children and their families. Put simply, it is often a drastic new experience for young children including new behavioral, social, and emotional demands and it remains difficult for many children (Cowan and …
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Principals' perceptions related to transition to kindergarten for children with disabilities: A mixed methods study
To ensure children with disabilities (CWD) have a successful transition to kindergarten, teachers have been encouraged to use high-intensity, or individualized, transition practices. Yet, while limited or lack of administrator support has been cited as a barrier to transition practice use, there …
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Kindergarten Readiness: The Impact of Sensory Integration on Preschool Children's Readiness for the Transition to Kindergarten
… this quantitative, descriptive pilot study was to identify the frequency of sensory processing disorders (SPD) in preschool students who are preparing for the transition into kindergarten. The research also explored the relationship between preschool teachers' perspectives of challenging …
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Transition to Kindergarten and Parent Involvement in Schools: A Phenomenological Study about Parents Perceptions and Experiences
… 2012). Students whose parents are involved tend to present better behavior at school and achieve higher quality of homework and schoolwork (Cancio, West and Young, 2004; Epstein 2001). In the case of children transitioning to kindergarten, parent involvement can help them overcome adjustment …
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The Transition to Kindergarten for Autistic Children: A Three-Part Study Examining Systems Level Influences on the Transition
… For children on the autism spectrum, the transition into kindergarten presents unique challenges that may require specific supports and services. Despite research highlighting effective ways to help prepare for and begin kindergarten, caregivers of children with this diagnosis report …
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The Transition to Kindergarten: Impact of Transition Preparation on Socio-Behavioral Outcomes for Children with and without Disabilities
<p>The transition to kindergarten is regarded as a key early childhood developmental milestone with important implications for later school outcomes. This period presents many challenges to children with and without disabilities, their families, and teachers. Despite its importance, there are few …
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The Transition to Kindergarten for Autistic Children: A Three-Part Study Examining Systems Level Influences on the Transition
… For children on the autism spectrum, the transition into kindergarten presents unique challenges that may require specific supports and services. Despite research highlighting effective ways to help prepare for and begin kindergarten, caregivers of children with this diagnosis report …
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A Discourse Analysis of Parents' and Teachers' Social Constructions of School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten for Children With Disabilities
… of disability, school readiness, and the transition to kindergarten process for children with disabilities who participated in a self-contained preschool special education (SPED) class, called a special day class (SDC). The 12 participants included parents of children with disabilities …
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Transition into Kindergarten: A Collaboration of Family and Educational Perspectives
… recent years, research has focused on children's transitions from preschool into kindergarten. Parents, teachers, and schools recognize the importance of the transition from preschool into kindergarten and its possible influence on children's adjustment and long term school success. However, as …
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A Critical Policy Analysis of Universal Preschool in Colorado: Its Roots, Intentions, and Development
… four-year-old children for a successful transition to kindergarten, benefiting them academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. However, access to such preschools remains limited, particularly for children from marginalized communities. This qualitative critical policy analysis …
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Reframing School Readiness: Case Studies of African-American and Latina Head Start Parents
The “school readiness gap” has been attributed to differences in family life, home school connections, and social inequalities. The current school-parent partnership model fails to acknowledge the ways in which parent roles in education, and the home-school relations in which they are embedded, …
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“We’re gonna’ do it together!”: a qualitative study of school readiness beliefs and practices among low-income Latina mothers and teachers in a suburban head start
The transition to kindergarten is a critical milestone in children’s lives, with implications for academic and future life success. Research documents that Latino children are disproportionately at-risk for being unready for kindergarten compared to their Black and White peers. Researchers report …
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Improving Kindergarten Transition Practices For Students With Special Needs
<p>The transition to kindergarten is a magical milestone for children and families. For students identified with special needs, there are additional worries and celebrations to share with the transition team. The research site included in this study comprises pre-K programs that operated through a …