vbid/9783319902005

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This book presents a comprehensive overview of children�s transitions to kindergarten as well as proven strategies that promote their readiness. It presents theories and research to help understand children�s development during the early childhood years.� It describes evidence-based interventions that support children in developmental areas essential to school success, including cognitive, social-emotional, and self-regulatory skills. Chapters review prekindergarten readiness programs designed to promote continuity of learning in anticipation of the higher grades and discuss transitional concerns of special populations, such as non-native speakers, children with visual and other disabilities, and children with common temperamental issues. The volume concludes with examples of larger-scale systemic approaches to supporting children�s development during the transition to kindergarten, describing a coherent system of early childhood education that promotes long-term development.� Featured topics include: Consistency in children�s classroom experiences and implications for early childhood development. Changes in school readiness in U.S. kindergarteners. Effective transitions to kindergarten for low-income children. The transition into kindergarten for English language learners. The role of close teacher-child relationships during the transition into kindergarten. Children�s temperament and its effect on their kindergarten transitions. Kindergarten Transition and Readiness is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians and related professionals, and graduate students in child and school psychology, educational psychology, social work, special education, and early childhood education.�Typham this is the title: Kindergarten Transition and Readiness Promoting Cognitive, Social-Emotional, and Self-Regulatory Development