Early childhood transitions: How to prepare your kindergartener for the upcoming school year

The transition back to school is going to be tough for everyone this year. Last year, with the pandemic, school went completely online then ended as it always does with the start of summer. But the bottom-line is in late August when students start coming back, it will have been months since they were in a classroom for face-to-face learning. This transition is likely to hit younger students the hardest as this may be the first time they have even gone into a classroom. In particular, the move from preschool to kindergarten is difficult for many youngsters. Guests: Veronica Pechumer, Oakland Schools Early Childhood Consultant Christine Hodge, Oakland Schools Great Start Collaborative Associate Coordinator Nicole McDonald, kindergarten teacher at Schalm Elementary in Clawson Public Schools Resources: Oakland Schools  Great Start Collaborative Oakland County  Host: Oakland Schools' Communications Specialist Sarah Davis Producer: Oakland Schools' Media Production and Distance Learning Manager Mark Hansen