Scenario: Ethan - Transitioning To The Preschool Room
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 4:45 pm
Scenario
Ethan
Ethan (2 years 11 months) has been attending the centre for two years and is currently in the toddler room. A position has opened up in the 3 year old room and Ethan’s Educators and parents agree that Ethan would benefit from transitioning to the 3 year old room. The Educator and parents collaborate on a transition program that they hope will ensure a smooth transition.
Each morning Ethan’s father tells him that now that he is a big boy he will be spending time in the 3 year old room with Josh (Educator). The Educator and the parents make this an exciting prospect for Ethan.
Just before morning tea Ethan is taken to the 3 year old room, has his morning tea with the older children and then joins them for a story, music and indoor play. He then returns to the toddler room for his lunch and afternoon sleep.
It is planned that this process will continue until the Educator, parents and Ethan feel he is ready for a permanent change. To everyone’s delight after 2 weeks Ethan announces that he is “A big boy’ and wants to ‘Stay with the big kids!”
What factors contributed to a smooth transition for Ethan?
The Educator and parents collaborate on a transition program that they hope will ensure a smooth transition.
The Educator and the parents make this an exciting prospect for Ethan.
The transition should be unhurried and allow Ethan to set his own pace.
Ethan included in deciding the timing of the permanent transition when possible.
IS IT OK?
Ethan
Ethan (2 years 11 months) has been attending the centre for two years and is currently in the toddler room. A position has opened up in the 3 year old room and Ethan’s Educators and parents agree that Ethan would benefit from transitioning to the 3 year old room. The Educator and parents collaborate on a transition program that they hope will ensure a smooth transition.
Each morning Ethan’s father tells him that now that he is a big boy he will be spending time in the 3 year old room with Josh (Educator). The Educator and the parents make this an exciting prospect for Ethan.
Just before morning tea Ethan is taken to the 3 year old room, has his morning tea with the older children and then joins them for a story, music and indoor play. He then returns to the toddler room for his lunch and afternoon sleep.
It is planned that this process will continue until the Educator, parents and Ethan feel he is ready for a permanent change. To everyone’s delight after 2 weeks Ethan announces that he is “A big boy’ and wants to ‘Stay with the big kids!”
What factors contributed to a smooth transition for Ethan?
The Educator and parents collaborate on a transition program that they hope will ensure a smooth transition.
The Educator and the parents make this an exciting prospect for Ethan.
The transition should be unhurried and allow Ethan to set his own pace.
Ethan included in deciding the timing of the permanent transition when possible.
IS IT OK?
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