Why is TK important to Nebraska? by Julie Law https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5 Please share why transition to kindergarten is important for families, schools, and ECCE providers in Nebraska. en-us 2022-01-11 13:06:24 UTC 2025-12-12 03:00:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Continuity https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988832220 Parents, providers/teachers, and children understand what to expect in preparation for kindergarten.]]> 2022-01-12 18:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988832220 Because there seems to be a disconnect from early childhood programs to public schools. The expectations for young children are different and not always developmentally appropriate. It causes stress and anxiety for young children and families making the transition. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833742 2022-01-12 18:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833742 level playing field https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833831 Children enter Kindergarten with different experiences and skill sets

]]> 2022-01-12 18:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833831 Quality https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833950 Opportunity for all early childhood settings to collaborate with schools on the transition process.]]> 2022-01-12 18:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988833950 Continuity https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834067 In practices, procedures, communication, etc between PK and K

]]> 2022-01-12 18:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834067 Providers can better understand their role and how to communicate transitions to families https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834106 2022-01-12 18:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834106 Community providers and schools need more connection for the benefit of children and families. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834669 2022-01-12 18:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834669 https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834804 Every child deserves a classroom environment that supports and recognizes their current level of development. By acknowledging all domains of child development and what is appropriate for that, kids have an opportunity to be successful. This shouldn't stop at prek.]]> 2022-01-12 18:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834804 School now is very different from when most parents went to school- so understanding expectations. tjcurtis1 https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834864 2022-01-12 18:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988834864 All children and families will have the same opportunities to prepare for the transition. khohnstein https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835209 2022-01-12 18:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835209 All children given the ability to succeed because they, and their caregivers, know what to expect. Regardless of where they are coming from before Kindergarten mstowe0516 https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835452 2022-01-12 18:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835452 Support megschmidt https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835764 Is is important to support our children community wide as they enter the next stage. If we can communicate and support we are setting them up for success. ]]> 2022-01-12 18:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988835764 School Staff https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988836504 to help school staff make connections across PK-K

]]> 2022-01-12 18:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988836504 If everyone is working together there is a higher likelihood that transition opportunities will take place. Too many children/families are thrown in without those opportunities. khohnstein https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837406 2022-01-12 18:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837406 shift in family involvement/communication https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837608 Families are encouraged to be highly engaged with lots of communication in early childhood programs, but that changes in kindergarten]]> 2022-01-12 18:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837608 Equity https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837993 All children have access to high quality transition practices]]> 2022-01-12 18:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988837993 helping families understand what Kindergarten entails and what they should expect and what their children will expect. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838114 2022-01-12 18:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838114 Kindergarten teachers seem to put in the middle of what they know is appropriate for young children versus the expectations for schools outcomes and keeping their jobs. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838278 2022-01-12 18:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838278 Culturally Responsive ktelford4 https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838685 teachers need the time/access/ability to access each child's funds of knowledge and incorporate them into kindergarten classrooms]]> 2022-01-12 18:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838685 Empowering families to be involved in their children's education khohnstein https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838997 2022-01-12 18:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988838997 building early relationships so children and families are comfortable with the transition https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988839288 2022-01-12 18:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988839288 Support raegancapek https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988839779 Support for parents who may be first time parents, as well as support for the child transitioning into a different environment.]]> 2022-01-12 18:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988839779 https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840092 Kindergarten causes stress on children. The more parents know, they better they can set their child up. ]]> 2022-01-12 18:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840092 Nebraska's only requirement is age eligibility https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840523 So its a balance between children being ready for school and schools being ready for ALL children]]> 2022-01-12 18:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840523 Children need to feel safe in order to learn...the transition to the k classroom should allow children from any environment to feel safe, wanted and prepared-no matter what environment they are coming from. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840992 2022-01-12 18:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988840992 So that schools can be ready for the kids and not the kids having to be ready for the school khohnstein https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988841986 2022-01-12 18:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988841986 understanding families cultural backgrounds and values and being able to respond to the child's needs as it relates to their culture. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988842214 2022-01-12 18:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988842214 Schools need to be held accountable to what is developmentally appropriate for k students. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988842731 2022-01-12 18:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988842731 Preparation https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988844731 The transition process is vital so children and families can be adequately prepared for what's to come next in the child's learning experience. ]]> 2022-01-12 18:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988844731 The social/emotional side of the equation needs to be treated equally with the academic side so the whole child is noted, not just the 'test score' https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988860620 2022-01-12 18:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1988860620 We need to recognize that no matter how many systems, quality control measures, preschools, and every other available opportunity there is for a child-a strong, supportive family unit is vital. And that family unit will look different, come from many cultures and operate differently for all children. But, the family unit must be there to be the foundation. https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1989188685 2022-01-12 21:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jlaw24/m7fqd2g3r0ixmpi5/wish/1989188685