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Transitioning to school is a big milestone for both your child and you, and you want to help give your child the best start in this new adventure.

What is TK & Kindergarten?

Transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten (K) may be your child’s first-ever experience in a school setting – or it may be a time of transition, moving up from preschool to elementary school. Regardless, it’s an exciting and special milestone. Find out more about the difference between TK and K and what to expect for your child.

Here you will find information and tips to help you understand when your child is ready to enter kindergarten, how to enroll your child in school, and how to prepare for that first day.

How to Prepare My Kid for TK/Kindergarten Getting your child ready for TK/kindergarten is important – and chances are you've already been doing it all along! Talking, reading, and singing with your child are three simple, free ways to prepare your child for school and for life.

How to Find a School and Enroll Your Child Although public schools are available to any child who lives within the residential boundaries of the school, it’s important to start the process of finding and enrolling your child for TK or kindergarten early. There are some key things parents and children need to know.

More useful articles about school readiness

School Drop-Off Strategies Even if your child went to preschool, starting TK or kindergarten is still a new transition and experience. Saying goodbye can sometimes be emotional for both of you, so here are some ways to help you and your child with school drop-off.

Parent-Teacher Relationships Your child’s TK or kindergarten teacher plays a big role in her school success. It’s important that parents and teachers work together to support and help students be their best.