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Hello Kindergarten!

Online Toolkit Resources

Below you will find the resources we have shared in the Hello Kindergarten! Transition Topics, including online resources, documents, and helpful downloads. You can also check out our recommended children’s books and download a complete list to take to your local library!

Books for Kids

Reading together is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child and is excellent preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Here’s a list of both classic and new books appropriate for kindergarteners – with some specifically about kindergarten.

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Resources & Documents

The National Association for Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) web site is an excellent resource on the transition to kindergarten.
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From NAEYC: an explanation of 12 educational terms, your child’s kindergarten teacher may use when talking with you
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From NAEYC: four things kindergarten teachers want you to know
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Connecticut has developed a definition and framework for full, equal, and equitable partnerships with families.
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NBC’s Parent Toolkit , produced by NBC News Education Nation, is a one-stop resource developed with families in mind. It includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development.
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Pre-K English Language Arts Tips
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Pre-K Math Tips
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten Checklist
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Connecticut's Farmers Markets
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Top 10 Connecticut Playgrounds Every Kid Should Visit
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Connecticut's Public Libraries
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Children's Museums
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State Parks, Forests, and Campgrounds
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Making the Transition to Kindergarten, a booklet from the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA, asks the question, “How can so much fun get my child ready for school?”
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Get Ready for Kindergarten! An Activity Calendar for Families: Families’ roles are essential in their children’s smooth transition to kindergarten. By simply doing these three things, you can make all the difference.
1. Build positive relationships with the preschool and kindergarten teachers.
2. Spend time as a family having fun with stories and books.
3. Help the new teacher get to know your child and your family. Kindergarten is an important exciting change for your whole family. When you and the school staff work together to support this transition, your child can have a wonderful kindergarten experience!
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Talking with Kids, a fun PBS web site that shares practical strategies for communicating with kids.
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Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards
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Health Assessment Form (HAR-3)
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Religious Exemption Statement
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Medical Exemption Statement
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How to Register For Kindergarten - CT's Official State Website
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Getting to Know My Child Booklet (English)
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Getting to Know My Child booklet (Español)
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Are You Ready? A Family's Guide to Starting Kindergarten
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For more information on special education law and much more, check out the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC), a statewide non-profit that offers information and support to families of children with disabilities and/or chronic illness.
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Toolkit Transition Topics

Transitioning to kindergarten is a very fun and exciting time in your child’s life – and yours. Our online toolkit has many links, downloads, books, and other resources to help you prepare for the big day.

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