EJ586491 PS529248
Title: Parents' Observations about Their Children's Transitions to
Kindergarten.Author(s): Pianta, Robert C.; Kraft-Sayre, Marcia
Source: Young Children, v54 n3 p47-52 May 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0044-0728
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1999
Analyzed parents'
observations and perceptions of the transition process of their
children into kindergarten. Found that even though most parents
(two-thirds) reported satisfactory transitions, 47% of responses
contained negative features, reflecting difficulties during transition.
Parents found ongoing communication, agreed-upon performance standards,
familiarity with school, and previous experience in preschool or
childcare helpful in easing the transition process. (AMC)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education); Early Childhood Education;
*Early Experience; Kindergarten; *Parent Attitudes; *Parent School
Relationship; Parent Teacher Cooperation; Preschool Education; *Student
Adjustment; Telephone Surveys; *Transitional Programs
Identifiers: Arkansas; North Carolina; Virginia
