Benefits of Transition Days at School

Our lives are full of change, during which we transition or move from one stage to another. A transition from one educational setting to another can be exciting, but it can also be a cause of anxiety for you and your child.

• Transition days help children become familiar with their new school.

• Provides an opportunity to learn more about the school environment, new teachers, classmates and new routines.

• Allows children to transition from home or from an old classroom to their new classroom

• Gives children a chance to meet their new teacher, get to know their new classmates and learn about their new class environment

• Assessing a child’s strengths and independence level so certain skills can be worked on

• Assists in practicing life skills such as personal hygiene, transportation skills, home skills, interpersonal skills, money skills and time management abilities