What does this mean for my child?

Benefits of Transitional Kindergarten

TK is a powerful investment in your child's future, focusing on whole-child development. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) builds directly on the Kindergarten curriculum, creating a carefully sequenced learning progression that prepares young children for success in Kindergarten and beyond. TK provides an extra year of developmentally appropriate instruction focused on foundational skills in both English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics.

Academic Readiness - TK is intentionally aligned with Kindergarten standards so students experience a smooth transition into Grade K.

Social-Emotional Growth

School Skills

Build early literacy (letter sounds) and math skills (counting, patterns, sorting) - In math, TK focuses on number sense (counting, comparing quantities), basic geometry and measurement, patterns, and early problem solving.

Learn how to express feelings, take turns, and solve conflicts with peers.

Master essential classroom routines like following directions, using supplies, and navigating the school day.

Strengthen fine motor skills (cutting, coloring, writing) - The TK curriculum emphasizes early literacy (letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, listening comprehension) and emergent writing (forming letters, writing simple words and sentences).

Develop self-regulation and confidence in a group setting.

Get an early introduction to the public school environment for a smooth transition to Kindergarten. Instruction is developmentally appropriate and differentiated to meet each child’s needs; teachers use observations and assessments to provide targeted support. TK is a full‑day program that offers concentrated instructional time plus opportunities for social‑emotional learning, play‑based exploration, fine and gross motor development, and language-rich interactions. Students receive small‑group or individual interventions as needed to accelerate growth in areas like language, phonological awareness, or early numeracy so they arrive in Kindergarten with strong foundational skills.

Benefits for families:

• Children enter Kindergarten better prepared academically and socially.

• Early identification and support for learning needs reduces gaps and builds confidence.

• Full‑day structure supports consistent routines and prepares children for the school day schedule