Explain The Importance Of Transitions

As the end of the school year approaches teachers and head teachers turn their thoughts towards helping children through their forthcoming transitions. Whether this is helping to prepare them for their first day at school, their new class or a move to a new school or country.
It is critical that a child is prepared for the changes taking place and there are many things schools and parents can do to help make the transitions smooth.
First of all open communication between home and school is essential. If your child’s behaviour changes at home, for example if they experience a loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, become irritable or withdrawn, this may be a sign that they are concerned about the upcoming changes. By sharing this information with the class teacher you can help to ease the worries your child has.
International teachers are usually experienced in working with children who are from transient families and they will have had experience of preparing children to move to the next class. Use …show more content…
The children are often introduced to the new teacher, either in person or through a presentation which a new teacher may send to the school if they have not yet arrived in the country. This helps the child to break down any preconceived ideas they may have had about their “new teacher.” Another strategy is to take the child to their new classroom, sometimes this will be in another building and the thought of moving can be daunting for some children. Experienced teachers will be able to comfort the children and make the experience positive. Schools may also introduce the younger children to the older children’s playground if they are about to move to that year group. This will be done sensitively and with supervision to allow the children the time to explore and experience the bigger playground with the comfort and support of their current