Journal Title
Title of Journal: Early Childhood Educ J
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Abbravation: Early Childhood Education Journal
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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
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Authors: Laura Lee McIntyre Tanya L Eckert Barbara H Fiese Florence D DiGennaro Reed Leah K Wildenger
Publish Date: 2010/08/28
Volume: 38, Issue: 4, Pages: 259-263
Abstract
Kindergarten transition is considered an important developmental milestone for children and families Children with disabilities may be especially vulnerable during transition and may lack academic and behavioral readiness skills essential for kindergarten Family concerns surrounding children’s transition were explored in 132 students n = 29 special education n = 103 general education preparing to enter kindergarten Caregivers responded to a survey on family experiences and involvement in transition and reported on the degree to which they were concerned about kindergarten transition Caregivers of special education students reported significantly more concerns surrounding their child’s behavior communication academic readiness and overall readiness for kindergarten than did caregivers of general education students Implications for supporting children and families during transition are discussed
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Other Papers In This Journal:
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Short-Term Influence of Revised Provincial Accreditation Standards on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Weight Status in Alberta, Canada Child Care Centers
- Exploring the Lived Experiences of Homeless Families with Young Children
- “Rights are the Words for Being Fair”: Multicultural Practice in the Early Childhood Classroom
- Identifying Opportunities for Grade One Children to Acquire Foundational Number Sense: Developing a Framework for Cross Cultural Classroom Analyses
- Supporting Young Children’s Transitions to School: Recommendations for Families
- Supporting Young Children’s Vocabulary Growth: The Challenges, the Benefits, and Evidence-Based Strategies
- Family Child Care Learning Environments: Caregiver Knowledge and Practices Related to Early Literacy and Mathematics
- Every Voice Matters: The Importance of Advocacy
- Using the Quality of Literacy Implementation Checklist to Improve Preschool Literacy Instruction
- Class-wide Positive Behavior Support in Preschool: Improving Teacher Implementation Through Consultation
- Reggio Emilia, Maria Montessori, and John Dewey: Dispelling Teachers’ Misconceptions and Understanding Theoretical Foundations
- Use and Evaluation of Web-based Professional Development Services Across Participant Levels of Support
- An Investigation of Japanese and American Early Care and Education
- Using the ACEI Global Guidelines Assessment to Evaluate the Quality of Early Child Care in Greek Settings
- Supporting the Narrative Development of Young Children
- Teaching the Alphabet: Reconciling the Past and the Present
- The Importance of Art Viewing Experiences in Early Childhood Visual Arts: The Exploration of a Master Art Teacher’s Strategies for Meaningful Early Arts Experiences
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