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# KITS

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- [My child is really upset…How can I help them to calm down?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/my-child-is-really-upsethow-can-i-help-to-calm-her-down/) - At KITS, we use the same strategies whenever children having a hard time controlling their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It doesn’t matter whether they are anxious, angry, or scared. These techniques are things that you can do whenever your child needs help to calm down. After all, you aren’t really going to know in the
- [Bolster Your Family’s Mental Health With Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/bolster-your-familys-mental-health-with-routines/) - In support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, this May we are exploring simple strategies that can help children and families build lifelong skills for managing stress and fostering wellbeing. We thought we’d take a look, from a mental health perspective, at an area of particular focus in the KITS Program: the importance of routines
- [Building your child’s self-esteem (and your own)!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-your-childs-self-esteem-and-your-own/) - Self-esteem is about having confidence and satisfaction in your abilities and can be very important to children. It can protect them from giving up or feeling really unhappy when things do not go their way. And it can allow them to bounce back when they don’t succeed at something they try. Children who have a
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2025](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2025/) - Does your family or someone you know need a little extra help this winter holiday season? Maybe a warm meal or some presents for the kids or an elder loved one? Check out this guide to Winter Holiday Resources in Lane County, Oregon: 2025 Winter Holiday Resource List Su familia o alguien que conoce ¿necesita
- [Getting Involved in Your School’s PTA or PTO](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-involved-in-your-schools-parent-teacher-association-parent-teacher-organization/) - If you have ever wanted to be more involved in your child’s school but were not sure how to get started, your local Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent teacher Organization (PTO) may be a group that you want to check out. First, we should clarify the difference between the PTA and the PTO. The
- [Make Halloween Fun for Everyone](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-halloween-fun-for-everyone/) - Halloween can be a lot of fun. And it can be terrifying for young or neurodiverse kids. Check our tips on making the occasion fun for everyone! Halloween can be a lot of fun for some older kids and it can be terrifying for young or neurodiverse kids. Check our tips on making the occasion fun for everyone!
- [Story Time Can Last a Lifetime](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/story-time-can-last-a-lifetime/) - School has started, fall sports have begun, and you may be wondering if you need to continue to work a story time into your bedtime routine. After all, kindergartners are starting to learn to read. They may have homework that involves making letter sounds and recognizing letters and words. And first and second graders may
- [¡Días divertidas, días estresantes y día de impuestos!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/2724-2/) - ¡Es primavera! El sol sale más a menudo, calentando los días poco a poco, dándonos más tiempo para hacer proyectos al aire libre y jugar afuera por las noches y, sobre todo, haciéndonos sonreír un poco más. Abril nos traerá algunos días de diversión, algunos días estresantes y otros en los que el estrés y
- [Financial Literacy for Moneywise Kids - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/financial-literacy-for-moneywise-kids-infographic/) - It's never too early to start talking with children about financial wellbeing. And KITS has tips for that! Check out our new infographic with simple strategies for infusing money concepts in your everyday activities to help kids emerge as financially responsible adults. Download the PDF: Financial Literacy for Moneywise Kids
- [Build a Foundation for a Bright Financial Future and Practice School Readiness Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/financial-literacy-for-kids-build-the-foundation-for-a-bright-financial-future-while-practicing-school-readiness-skills/) - Understanding money isn’t just for adults! Teaching children about finances early on helps them manage their money effectively as they grow. It also equips them with important life skills that go beyond dollars and cents. Practicing financial literacy skills such as saving for something special, budgeting, or understanding the value of hard work helps kids
- [Using Modeling to Teach New Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/using-modeling-to-teach-new-skills-2/) - Here at KITS, we talk a lot about modeling the behaviors and attitudes that we’d like our children to learn. We know that children learn much more from what they see around them than from what they’re told to do. And modeling positive behaviors is something that we already know how to do! We are
- [Growing Curiosity in Kids!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/growing-curiosity-in-kids/) - Children are naturally curious about where things come from. They are experts at trying something just to find out what happens. Digging in the dirt to see what’s underneath, tipping over a jar to see what is at the bottom, taking things apart to see how it looks on the inside. This curiosity offers so
- [Make Learning New Skills Manageable](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-learning-new-skills-manageable/) - Last week we talked about how to use pre-teaching with your child to develop a new skill or behavior. But what if the new behavior you’re teaching is too hard and your child is struggling to complete the skill even with your pre-teaching? You probably realize that this skill needs more than just pre-teaching to
- [Fun Days, Stressful Days, and Tax Day!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fun-days-stressful-days-and-tax-day/) - It’s Spring! The sun is visiting more often, warming up our days a little, giving us longer to work on yard projects and play in the evening, and making most of us smile more. April bounds our way with some fun days, some stressful days, and some days when fun and stress collide. We can
- [6 Benefits of Saying “I’m Sorry” to Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-benefits-of-saying-im-sorry-to-kids/) - In a previous blog we talked about the elements of a meaningful apology and how heartfelt apologies help to strengthen our relationships with our children while also modeling essential interpersonal skills that will carry over into their interactions with other family members and friends. At times we may want to avoid bringing up past negative
- [7 Fun Games to Develop Active Listening Skills - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/7-fun-games-to-develop-active-listening-skills-infographic/) - Active listening skills enhance children's learning, supports emotional regulation, strengthens relationships and reduces misunderstandings. KITS has put together an infographic with a few of our most beloved games to help build active listening skills. By the way, they're really fun, too! Download the PDF: 7 Fun Games to Develop Active Listening Skills Image: © Fizkes | Dreamstime.com
- [Self-Care Teaches a Valuable Lesson](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/self-care-teaches-a-valuable-lesson/) - We want our children to be happy and healthy, and a huge part of everyone’s mental and emotional health is making sure we take time to care for ourselves. This is probably something you know, but are you doing it? Maybe not! One of the biggest reasons why parents don’t take time out for self-care
- [¡Cómo usar la limpieza de primavera para darle un empujón a la preparación escolar!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-usar-la-limpieza-de-primavera-para-darle-un-empujon-a-la-preparacion-escolar/) - ¿Usted es de los que están tan ocupados con la crianza de los niños que ni siquiera tiene tiempo para hacer la limpieza de primavera? O ¿está tan ocupado/a tratando de mantener a la casa en un estado medio presentable que no tiene tiempo para actividades de aprendizaje “adicionales”? Pues, ¡tenemos un tip para usted!
- [Consejos para incorporar a los niños en la limpieza de primavera](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-incorporar-a-los-ninos-en-la-limpieza-de-primavera/) - A los niños les ENCANTA ayudar a los adultos con las tareas. Y realmente pueden aprender mucho durante actividades como la limpieza de primavera. Pero involucrar a los niños en estas tareas, a veces estresantes, puede requerir algo de ingenio. Elija con cuidado sus batallas y haga un esfuerzo para el largo plazo. Enseñar a
- [Meaningful Apologies for Kids - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/meaningful-apologies-for-kids-infographic/) - Sometimes we do things that hurt someone or make them feel bad. Helping kids learn ways to say "I'm sorry" can help them build strong relationships and get back to the fun! Check out our new infographic for ideas. Download the PDF: Meaningful Apologies for Kids Image: © Ozgur Coskun | Dreamstime.com
- [Tips for Incorporating Kids in Spring Cleaning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-incorporating-kids-in-spring-cleaning/) - Kids LOVE helping adults with tasks. And they can really learn a lot during activities such as spring cleaning. But engaging kids in these, sometimes stressful, tasks can take some ingenuity. KITS has tips for that! Pick your battles and play the long game. Teaching your children to help you clean may take some practice.
- [How to Use Spring Cleaning to Boost School Readiness!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-use-spring-cleaning-to-boost-school-readiness/) - Do you fall into the camp of being so busy parenting that you don’t have the time for Spring cleaning? Or are you so busy just trying to keep the house fairly presentable that you don’t have time for “extra” parenting? Well, guess what!? Figuring out how to engage your children in chores around the
- [Keep Kindness Going All Year Long!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/keep-kindness-going-all-year-long/) - Everyone needs connection and friendship for a happy healthy life, and taking time to practice gratitude and show appreciation is a great way to build connections and improve your well-being. We have been focusing on the importance of kindness, and ways to talk about kindness with kids all month. February's National Random Acts of Kindness
- [The Benefits of Making Space for Boredom in Children's Lives](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-benefits-of-making-space-for-boredom-in-childrens-lives/) - Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful winter break and are settling easefully back into your regular family routines. As for me, a phrase from our last blog post of the year really stuck with me through the break and I felt it needed further exploration. Namely, “the idea that boredom is a
- [Saying "I'm Sorry": Modeling Meaningful Apologies and Accountability](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/saying-im-sorry-modeling-meaningful-apologies-and-accountability/) - One of the most powerful lessons we can teach our children is that no one is perfect and even parents make mistakes. It’s easy to feel pressured to be the perfect parent who has it all together and always says and does the “right thing”. But let's face it: no one is perfect. Parents are
- [Sigamos adelante en el nuevo año: La motivación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sigamos-adelante-en-el-2018-la-motivacion/) - En esta primera parte del nuevo año, muchas personas hacemos resoluciones. Si queremos elegir un estilo de vida más sana al comer mejor o hacer más ejercicio, o incorporar un hábito positivo nuevo como leer todos los días, o dejar un hábito negativo como gritar cuando estamos frustrados, casi todas las resoluciones requieren algún cambio.
- [Round Out Your Year With Gratitude](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/round-out-your-year-with-gratitude/) - As we make our way into the New Year and are bombarded by posts about resolutions and setting goals for the future, a lot of us can’t help but realize how far we have fallen from the lofty expectations we set last New Year. You may be 100% ready to move on and forget 2018,
- [Concluya el año con gratitud](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/concluya-el-ano-2018-con-gratitud/) - Al acercarse el Año Nuevo nos bombardean entradas de blog sobre las resoluciones y cómo establecer metas para el futuro. Muchas personas nos damos cuenta de lo largo que hemos desviado de las altas expectativas que nos propusimos el año pasado. Puede que esté totalmente listo/a para seguir adelante y olvidarse del año pasado, u
- [My Child is Bored!! What Should I Do?! - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/my-child-is-bored-what-should-i-do-infographic/) - The research is in: Boredom is good for kids! Experiencing boredom is an important part of growth and well-being, fostering creativity, independence, emotional resilience, cognitive development, and even connection. So the next time your child complains that they're bored, consider allowing them to sit with their feelings long enough to discover what is on the
- [Como enseñarles a los niños a decir “gracias” (aun cuando no les guste el regalo)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenarles-a-los-ninos-a-decir-gracias-aun-cuando-no-les-guste-el-regalo/) - “Éste no es el que quería”, “Ya tengo esto”, o “Qué feo suéter” no son palabras que queremos escuchar durante las fiestas mientras los niños abren sus regalos. Sobre todo, ¡no queremos que las escuchen las personas que se los regalaron! Enseñar a su niño a expresar gratitud, aun cuando no les guste o no
- [Ideas to Keep the Kids Engaged During Winter Break](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ideas-to-keep-the-kids-active-during-winter-break/) - It feels like we just got through Thanksgiving break! If your kids are anything like mine, it seemed like they spent more time lamenting having nothing to do, than they did enjoying the moments they had so intensely anticipated. While I’m fully on board with the idea that boredom is a natural and healthy part
- [Teaching children to say “thank you” (even when they don’t like the gift)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-children-to-say-thank-you-even-when-they-dont-like-the-gift-2/) - It is holiday gift-giving time again and we revisit a past post on helping children to say thank you. “That’s not the one I wanted”, “I already have this”, or “What an ugly sweater” are not things that you want to hear as children unwrap gifts during the holidays. And you especially don’t want the
- [Happy Holidays from the KITS Program!!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/happy-holidays-from-the-kits-program/) - It’s hard to believe that another year is coming to an end. The KITS Team has been busy, as we know you have too! We’d like to share some highlights from our favorite blogposts of the closing year. We started out the year with a focus on little things that EVERYONE can do to give
- [Book Sharing to Promote Reading and Build Connection - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/book-sharing-to-promote-reading-and-build-connection/) - At KITS you'll hear us talk a lot about sharing books. That's because there's so much more to books than just reading! See below for the Hows and Whys of sharing books. Download the pdf here: What is Book Sharing? En español: ¿Qué es compartir libros? Image: © Prostocstudio | Dreamstime.com
- [5 Reasons to Cook with Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-reasons-to-cook-with-kids/) - I have been thinking about writing a blog about cooking with kids for a long time, but something keeps holding me back: I avoid cooking whenever possible. ???? My kids will not hesitate to tell you that daddy is a better (and more gracious) cook than I am. So, I dedicate this blog to him,
- [KITS Spotlighted in National Brief on Readiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-spotlighted-in-national-brief-on-readiness/) - The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment highlighted KITS in a recent brief about kindergarten readiness programs. Check out pg. 3 for the spotlights. We are honored to be featured in this important article! NCASE_Summer Transitions Brief-v4_ADA_Update_0Download
- [Managing Stress: How Parents and Teachers Can Foster a Sense of Security During Stressful Times](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/managing-stress-how-parents-and-teachers-can-foster-a-sense-of-security-during-stressful-times/) - The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a stressful time. Between shopping for gifts, preparing meals, attending social gatherings, and navigating family dynamics, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. For some, there is the added stress of grief during the holidays. This
- [Desarrolle sus propios hábitos nuevos: Parte 1](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/desarrollo-de-sus-propios-habitos-nuevos-parte-1/) - Yo los veo, madres, padres, y maestros de pequeñitos, gastando la mayoría de su tiempo y energía en ayudar a sus niños a salir adelante y postergando sus propias metas “por el momento”. Si esto le suena familiar, ¡esta entrada de blog es para usted! Criar y enseñar a los niños es una labor intensa
- [Desarrolle sus propios hábitos: 3 maneras de fortalecer la motivación para el cambio](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/desarrolle-sus-propios-habitos-3-maneras-de-fortalecer-la-motivacion-para-el-cambio/) - Como hemos dicho en posts anteriores del blog de KITS, su manera de hablarse a sí mismo puede tener un impacto grande en su resiliencia y motivación. Aquí presentamos un par de trucos creativos que pueden ayudarle a mantener la motivación durante el desarrollo de sus nuevos hábitos. Enfóquese en el proceso: Reconozca y aprecie
- [Help your Immune System Help You: Foods that Prevent Sickness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/help-your-immune-system-help-you-with-foods-that-help-you-stay-well/) - Not long ago we posted an infographic with suggestions to Help Your Immune System keep you well. Today we are building on those suggestions starting with tips for how to boost our immune system functioning with the foods we eat. As you read these tips, consider how you might use a hydration or food-promoting incentive
- [Ways to Give During the Holiday Season in Lane County in 2024](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-give-during-the-holiday-season-in-lane-county-in-2024/) - As the winter season approaches, you may be considering helping make the holidays a little brighter for families in Lane County who might be struggling. For inspiration, we have put together a list of programs to help families in need this holiday season. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing so you may
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2024](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2023-2/) - Does your family or someone you know need a little extra help this winter holiday season? Maybe a warm meal or some presents for the kids or an elder loved one? Check out this guide to Winter Holiday Resources in Lane County, Oregon: 2024 Winter Holiday Resource List. Image: © Photovs | Dreamstime.com
- [Getting Ready for the Transition (Back) to School for Kids of All Ages](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-the-transition-back-to-school-for-kids-of-all-ages/) - The start of school is an exciting transition, full of so many different feelings that may change from moment to moment. And this is not only true for rising kindergarteners—we also have students who are moving from elementary to middle school, those who are changing schools, and of course, the end of summer and the
- [Cuídese usted para que pueda cuidar de los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cuidese-a-usted-para-que-pueda-cuidar-a-los-ninos/) - Las madres y padres de familia a menudo sentimos que lo más importante es cuidar de los niños. Y la verdad que sí, es muy importante. Sin embargo, nos olvidamos de la necesidad de cuidarnos de nosotros mismos para poder cuidar bien a los niños. No podremos tomar buenas decisiones y apoyar al máximo a
- [Cuentitos para la preparación escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-narracion-para-la-preparacion-escolar/) - Hablamos mucho en nuestras entradas de blog sobre la importancia de leer y compartir libros con los niños como una de las mejores maneras de ayudarlos a prepararse para la escuela. ¿Pero qué pasa si está en un lugar donde no tiene un libro? ¿O si le cuesta encontrar libros en su idioma materna? ¿O
- [Ayude a su sistema inmunológica con alimentos que le ayudan a evitar la enfermedad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayude-a-su-sistema-inmunologica-con-comidas-que-les-ayudan-a-evitar-la-enfermedad/) - Hace poco publicamos un infográfico con sugerencias para Ayudar a tu sistema inmunólogo a cuidarte de ti. ¡No es cosa fácil durante esta temporada! Y con la pandemia de COVID-19, la salud ha cobrado aun más importancia. Así que vamos a ampliar esas sugerencias empezando con consejos para fortalecer el sistema inmunológico a través de
- [Muévanse para Alegrarse y Crecer los Cerebros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/muevanse-para-ser-felices-y-crecer-sus-cerebros/) - Esta semana seguiremos hablando sobre maneras de aumentar su felicidad y ayudar a sus niños a ser más felices también. Comparto nuevamente un post nuestro del 2-16 sobre las maneras en que el movimiento ayuda a mejorar el aprendizaje y la capacidad cerebral. Lo bueno del movimiento es que ¡también ayuda a que las personas
- [5 Maneras creativas de premiar a los niños por un trabajo bien hecho](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-maneras-creativas-de-premiar-a-los-ninos-por-un-trabajo-bien-hecho/) - La atención positiva es una herramienta muy poderosa que motiva la cooperación en los niños y fomenta el buen comportamiento. Pero los niños a veces necesitan un poco más de apoyo y motivación de un adulto para seguir direcciones o practicar una habilidad nueva. Como hemos dicho en posts anteriores, queremos equilibrar la cantidad de
- [Como establecer un equilibrio entre motivar y fijar límites – Parte 2: Animar la cooperación y evitar las batallas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-establecer-un-balance-entre-motivar-y-fijar-limites-parte-2-animar-la-cooperacion-y-evitar-las-batallas/) - La semana pasada hablamos acerca de maneras en las que los adultos pueden hacer que sea fácil para los niños seguir las expectativas y tomar buenas decisiones. Hoy continuamos con el tema de establecer un equilibrio entre los límites y otras maneras para animar la cooperación y evitar las batallas. Los niños siempre van a
- [Cómo establecer un equilibrio entre motivar y fijar límites – Parte 1: Hacer fácil que hagan lo correcto](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-establecer-un-balance-entre-motivar-y-fijar-limites-parte-1-hacer-facil-que-hagan-lo-correcto/) - Como bien saben los padres y los maestros, fijar límites es una parte importante en el cuidado de los niños. Fijar límites claros y consistentes ayuda a los niños a sentirse seguros y les motiva a aprender cómo controlarse y conseguir lo que necesitan de una manera socialmente aceptada. Sin embargo, como vimos en el
- [Consejos para manejar la crisis emocional cuando su hijo o hija no quiere quedarse en la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-manejar-los-berrinches-cuando-su-nino-o-nina-no-quiere-quedarse-en-la-escuela/) - Está dejando su niña en la escuela. Sabe que ha resistido ir a la escuela desde el inicio escolar. Todavía está acostumbrándose a las novedades del kindergarten. Pero hoy, su normalmente educada hija se vuelve niña loca, llorando, aullando, cayéndose en el piso y rehusando pararse. Repite una y otra vez que quiere ir a
- [Consejos para Ayudar a los Niños a Sentirse Menos Ansiosos Sobre el Comienzo de la Escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-sentir-menos-ansiosos-sobre-el-comienzo-de-la-escuela/) - La escuela empieza esta semana aquí en Oregon y esto quiere decir que un nuevo grupo de niños pequeños estarán pasando por primera vez por la puerta de “la escuela grande”. Esto puede causar algo de ansiedad, sobre todo si es su primera vez en un ambiente escolar. El llanto y los berrinches pueden ocasionar
- [Ready for School with Bedtime Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ready-for-school-with-bedtime-routines/) - I don’t want to say this too loudly but: School starts around the corner. That means you still have a lot of time to prepare. And it’s a good time to start thinking about what you are going to do to get ready for that big first day. One of the most important pieces to
- [Tips for Helping Children Be Less Anxious About Starting School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-helping-children-be-less-anxious-about-starting-school/) - The start of the school year is fast approaching and that means a whole new group of kindergarteners will be walking up to the doors of “big school”. This can be an anxious time for children, especially if it is their first time in a school environment. Tears and tantrums can lead to a rocky
- [Getting Ready for School with Everyday Activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-school-with-everyday-activities/) - As a parent, you are very committed to helping your child to get ready for school. But it can feel like an overwhelming task. You might ask if you need to buy workbooks and special games and flashcards? What if you don’t have the money? And we know how busy parents are. So maybe you
- [Telling Stories to Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/telling-stories-to-get-ready-for-school/) - We talk a lot in our blog posts about the importance of reading to and sharing books with kids as one of the best ways to help get kids ready for school. But what if you are someplace where you don’t have a book handy? Or if you are having difficulty finding books in your
- [On the Path to Resilience: Supporting Kids During Tough Times](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/on-the-path-to-resilience-supporting-kids-during-tough-times/) - Resilience has been in the spotlight recently with a lot of attention given to helping children grow into resilient adults who are able to process a wide range of emotions and focus on opportunities rather than dwelling on the negative. We cultivate resilience every day when we build strong connections with our kids, help them
- [5 Things You can do NOW to Help Your Child Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-things-you-can-do-now-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-school/) - It’s July! Still plenty of time until school starts…right? Right! AND that means that there is still plenty of time to practice skills that will help your child be well-prepared for school.While reading is one great way to help kids be ready for school, there are other “school skills” that you can start practicing with
- [Validating Children's Big Feelings Builds Emotional Wellbeing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/validating-childrens-big-feelings-builds-emotional-wellbeing/) - Big feelings are an unavoidable part of life. We all have them. And how we learn to engage with our emotions in childhood has a profound impact on how we experience them as adults. If certain emotions are perceived as bad, shameful, or not allowed, we can learn to hide or even fail to feel
- [DOG DAYS OF SUMMER](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/dog-days-of-summer/) - We are in the midst of those long, lazy, hot, nothing to do, days of the year. Hold on!!! Who are we kidding?!? Kids are always looking for something to do! And parents are always trying to keep up! Only the dogs get to lay around in the shade and do nothing. According to the
- [The Secret to Bouncing Back from Big Behaviors for Parents and Teachers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-secret-to-bouncing-back-from-big-behaviors-for-parents-and-teachers/) - We have been talking about resilience–what it is and how to grow it–for the past couple of weeks. Resilience is needed when we are faced with adverse or stressful events. Parents and teachers are no strangers to stress. A toddler who is having her fifth meltdown of the day or the 1st grader who cannot
- [Teaching Kids to Be Their Own Cheerleaders](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-kids-to-be-their-own-cheerleaders/) - Our thoughts are powerful. How we think about and talk to ourselves can either help or hurt us. In difficult times, we want to talk to ourselves like we are our own cheer squad! If we say things like, “I can’t do this” or “why is this happening to me?”, we are likely to believe
- [Building Your Own Habits: 3 Ways to Strengthen Change Motivation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-your-own-habits-3-ways-to-strengthen-change-motivation/) - As we’ve talked about in previous posts on the KITS blog, the way we talk to ourselves can have a big impact on resilience and motivation. Here are a few creative thinking “hacks” that can help you stay motivated while building new habits. Focus on Process: Recognize and appreciate the little gains along the way.
- [Why (and When) It's Important to Listen to Your Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-and-when-its-important-to-listen-to-your-kids/) - This month we are talking about the importance of listening. Our understanding of what children need for development, and the importance of attending to child development in general, has come a long way since the time of our grandparents when “children should not speak unless spoken to” or only be “seen and not heard”. Of
- [15 Ways to Practice Social Emotional Skills With Your Child](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/15-ways-to-practice-social-emotional-skills-with-your-child/) - Social and emotional skills are a big topic in early education these days, and for good reason. Children need to be able to interact with their classmates and manage their emotions and their behavior in order to learn things like math and geography. Here are some of our blog posts about why they are so
- [3 Tips to Help Adults Handle Big Emotions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-tips-to-help-adults-handle-big-emotions/) - When we talk about the foundational skills kids need to start school, one of the most crucial skills is often overlooked: being able to manage strong feelings in helpful ways. When another child won’t share with them, kids need to be able to not hit, or grab, or run crying from the room. Thankfully the
- [Boost Kids’ Learning and Health with Solid Sleep Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/boost-kids-learning-and-health-with-solid-sleep-routines/) - If you’ve been following the KITS blog, you probably know that we are strong supporters of solid morning and bedtime routines to help children and families be ready for school and primed for learning. One of the reasons that healthy bedtime routines are so important is that sleep helps children learn! So we are going
- [How to Help Your Child Recharge After School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-help-your-child-recharge-after-school/) - After school time can be an essential time for kids to decompress, relax, and recharge. Check out our tips for helping your child get the most out of this time.
- [Build Children's Strengths with Positive Experiences](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/build-childrens-strengths-with-positive-experiences/) - Positive Childhood Experiences play a significant role in the future wellbeing of our children and can buffer the effects of negative experiences.
- [8 Skills for Resilient Kids - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/8-skills-for-resilient-kids/) - Download the PDF: 8 Skills for Resilient Kids Image: © Maryna Auramchuk | Dreamstime.com
- [Myths About Resilience: BUSTED](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/myths-about-resilience-busted/) - Resilience is defined by the American Psychological Association as the ability to bounce back from adverse, stressful, or traumatic events. There’s been a lot of talk about it on social media lately, like about how it’s good for children to learn to overcome failure and how resilience can help older adults live longer, healthier lives.
- [3 Ways You Can Help Children Build  Resilience](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-ways-you-can-help-children-build-resilience/) - When we talk about resilience, we’re talking about being able to meet challenges and changes in life and not be mowed down by them, and optimally, achieve a positive outcome. This certainly does not mean that being resilient in the face of challenge means you aren’t affected, that you don’t feel upset, or struggle. It
- ["If You Could See Inside my Head....": A Game for Building Relationship and Resilience](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/if-you-could-see-inside-my-head-a-game-for-building-relationship-and-resilience/) - [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Since this week is Spring Break here in Oregon, we have a fun game for you to try! It's all about building children's resilience by strengthening their relationships. First we'll show you how, with our new infographic. Then we'll explain why this works below. You can
- [Supporting Our Resilience in Times of COVID-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/supporting-our-resilience-in-times-of-covid-19/) - How are you doing? Life is weird, a little scary, and pretty stressful right now. People are struggling with so many life stressors, many of which have been exacerbated during this period of upheaval, physical distancing and quarantine. I know you are doing the best you can right now, and that’s enough. In light of
- [Cultivating Resilience at Home and in the Classroom](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cultivating-resilience-at-home-and-in-the-classroom/) - We often think of resilience as the ability to bounce back from difficulty, get back in the game, shake it off. While these expressions may paint a picture of what we would expect from a resilient person, it is not a complete picture. Resilience involves a process of adaptation to events, drawing on one’s ability
- [La práctica creativa: ¡Haga que el aprendizaje sea divertida!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-practica-creativa-haga-que-el-aprendizaje-sea/) - En la última entrada de blog hablamos sobre la importancia de la práctica para adquirir habilidades o comportamientos nuevos y algunos puntos básicos sobre cómo y cuándo practicar. Hoy compartiremos ideas creativas sobre cómo practicar que van más allá de decirle a su niña “practique esto ahora” (¡una manera que reconocemos como la menos probable
- [Fun Ways to Keep Learning Alive all Summer Long](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fun-ways-to-keep-learning-alive-all-summer-long/) - Summer is nearly here again, and many families have already launched into summer break. This is the time of year when we start to hear about how to prevent summer slide (the rollback of learning that can sometimes happen during a long break from school). Here at KITS, we like to talk about how we
- [Make Reading Time Interactive and Encourage Active Listening](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-reading-time-interactive-and-encourage-active-listening/) - Active listening helps kids focus, comprehend the story, and have fun while reading! When kids listen for details and interact with the words and pictures during story time, they are practicing active listening. Listening to a story also involves a lot of self-regulation, which can be challenging for younger kids since they are still developing
- [Healthy and Fun Foods to Support Wellness During Times of Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/healthy-and-fun-foods-to-support-wellness-during-times-of-covid-19/) - As a mother of three youngsters, giving my children the best shot at health is always foremost in my mind. What can we do to foster good health and strengthen our immune systems during times of heightened exposure to illness? Eatright.org urges us to make the most of our time at home by preparing and
- [Summer Activities to Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-activities-to-get-ready-for-school/) - For the past couple of summers, we have talked about summer slide and how to prevent it. (The answer is: reading.) This summer, we are going to talk about how exploring music, art, and movement can enrich your child’s summer and help them learn important skills for school. And we will have some good reading
- [How to Make the Most of Summer Reading-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-make-the-most-of-summer-reading-infographic/) - Last week we talked about how important it is to keep your children reading over the summer in order to avoid summer slide. This week we have an infographic with tips on how to make the most of summer reading. Click here to view or download the pdf. Image: © Photowitch | Dreamstime.com
- [Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2024](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-reading-activities-in-lane-county-2024/) - Check out these amazing summer reading events at our local libraries in Lane County. What a fun way to encourage learning all summer long. Check out the KITS blog for tips for summer reading. Click here for a PDF of the 2024 Lane County Summer Reading Activities List En español: Lectura de Verano en el
- [Cómo enseñar a los niños a hablarse positivamente para auto-motivarse](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sigamos-adelante-en-el-2018-como-ensenar-a-los-ninos-a-hablarse-positivamente-para-auto-motivarse/) - Una de las mejores formas de mantenerse motivados a alcanzar sus objetivos es el hablarse positivamente. Cuando nos hablamos de una manera positive, podemos hacer grandes cambios en cómo nos sentimos. Y cuando los niños y adultos aprenden a hablarse positivamente, pueden sentir la confianza que necesitan para establecer metas grandes o intentar cosas nuevas
- [Praising Effort: Help your Child Write their own Success Story - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/praising-effort-help-your-child-write-their-own-success-story-infographic/) - We have had some requests from parents for specific ways they can encourage their children to focus on what is possible, rather than allowing difficulties to shut them down. We created this infographic to support you on the path to helping your kids rewrite the stories they tell themselves about where they are in their
- [Feel Better Box: A Mobile Coping Kit for Kids of All Ages](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/feel-better-box-a-mobile-coping-kit-for-kids-of-all-ages/) - Learning to handle big feelings is a journey that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. As parents and teachers, we want to give kids as many tools as possible to support them in developing the skills and coping strategies they need to grow into resilient, well-adjusted adults. First, we want to get into the
- [Mrs. Sweeny's Gift: Celebrate Teachers on May 7th!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/mrs-sweenys-gift/) - Mrs. Sweeny was a teacher everyone should experience. My memory says she was tall and wore her hair in a French roll. She dressed in the latest fashion, for professional women in 1969. Her voice was soothing. But it was her kindness that won us over. That lilt of kindness seemed to exude from her.
- [Balancing Limits and Reinforcement-Part 2: Encouraging Cooperation and Avoiding Power Struggles](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/balancing-limits-and-reinforcement-part-2-encouraging-cooperation-and-avoiding-power-struggles/) - In a previous post we talked about ways adults can make it easy for kids to follow expectations and make good choices. Today we’re continuing with the theme of balancing limit setting with other ways to encourage cooperation and avoid power struggles. Children are going to test the limits. This is part of their job,
- [Using Positive Self-Talk to Self-Motivate](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/moving-forward-in-2018-using-positive-self-talk-to-self-motivate/) - One of the best ways to help keep yourself and your kids motivated to meet goals is to use positive self-talk. When we talk to ourselves in a positive way, we can make a huge difference in how we feel. And when children and adults learn to give themselves positives, they may feel the confidence
- [KITS Feelings Bloom Ball](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-feelings-bloom-ball/) - Helping children learn to recognize and talk about their feelings is an important job for parents and teachers! The sooner we can get into the habit of talking with our kids about how they're feeling, the easier it will be when they're older when changes in their bodies, minds, and the structure of their days
- [Las Buenas Direcciones Reducen El Nivel de Estrés de los Padres](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/dar-buenas-direcciones-a-los-ninos-para-reducir-el-nivel-de-estres-de-los-padres/) - “Mis niños no me hacen caso.” Esta frase es una de los estresores más comunes de la crianza de niños. Lo que quiere decir es que los niños no están siguiendo direcciones ni haciendo lo que uno les manda a hacer. Una manera de aliviar este tipo de estrés es cambiar la manera de dar
- [Make a Habit of Talking With Kids About How They Feel](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-a-habit-of-talking-with-kids-about-how-they-feel/) - We have posted before about how important it is for kids to be able to recognize emotions in themselves and other people. Among other things, it helps them to: Get along with other people Manage their own emotions better Be more resilient It is also important for kids to be able to talk about their
- [Cómo ayudar a los niños más grandes y adolescentes a desarrollar buenos hábitos para la lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayudando-a-ninos-mayores-y-adolescentes-a-desarrollar-buenos-habitos-para-la-lectura/) - Esta semana continuamos los posts sobre la lectura en honor del Mes de los Libros de Cuentos Ilustrados. Los niños pequeños no son los únicos que sacan un beneficio de la lectura. Los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes también reciben gran beneficios de la lectura por placer. Este es uno de nuestros posts anteriores sobre cómo
- [Simple Ways to Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/simple-ways-to-communicate-with-your-childs-teacher/) - We often talk about how important it is for parents to be involved in their children’s schooling. One great way to do that is to communicate with your child’s teacher! Here are some ways to do just that for different purposes. Quick questions If you have quick questions to ask your child’s teacher or just
- [Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/making-the-most-of-parent-teacher-conferences/) - The season for parent-teacher conferences is here! These meetings are great times to get to know your child’s teacher, to ask questions about what and how your child is doing in school, and to talk with the teacher about volunteer opportunities in the classroom. What should you bring to a parent-teacher conference? Questions. If you
- [Tips for Talking with Your Child’s Teacher About School Difficulties](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-tips-for-talking-with-your-childs-teacher-about-school-problems/) - Communicating with your child’s teacher about an issue can seem scary. But ultimately, your child will have the best chance at school success when you and their teacher work together.
- [6 Sugerencias para hacer que la estrategia de tomar un descanso funciona para usted y sus niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-sugerencias-para-hacer-que-el-time-out-funcione-para-usted-y-sus-ninos/) - Como hemos dicho todo este mes, fijar límites y establecer un equilibrio entre los límites y la motivación, son herramientas importantes para ayudar a los niños a sentirse seguros y desarrollar comportamientos sanos. Sin embargo, fijar límites no es una tarea fácil. Es estresante, complicada, y a veces exasperante. ¿Cómo va a poder fijar un
- [6 Tips for Making Take a Break for You and Your Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-tips-for-making-time-out-work-for-you-and-your-kids/) - As we’ve been talking about all month, setting limits (including balancing limits with encouragement) is an important parenting tool to help children develop healthy behaviors and feel safe. However, setting limits is no easy task. It’s stressful, complicated, and sometimes downright aggravating. How are you supposed to set an effective limit when your child is
- [How (and Why) to Raise Independent Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-and-why-to-raise-independent-kids/) - Among the most important outcomes of our job as parents and educators is to raise children who grow into confident, self-reliant people who know when, and who, to ask for help when they need it. In the age of “helicopter” and “snow-plow” parents, many of us are asking ourselves how to raise children who are
- [Get Outdoors to Improve Mental Health!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-outdoors-to-improve-mental-health/) - As we move forward into May, National Mental Health Awareness Month, we are exploring some simple things families can do to get through these difficult times with a focus on improving mental health. The effects of being in nature on our mental health have gotten a lot of attention lately. Perhaps you have heard of
- [Problem-Solving 101 for Children (and Adults)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/problem-solving-101-for-children-and-adults/) - Kids of all ages experience difficult situations with peers, whether we're talking about two young children arguing over a truck during free play, or 5th graders having a social conflict with peers. You, as a teacher or parent, can tell that the yelling back and forth or name calling may soon escalate, which is likely
- [Helping Children Handle Big Emotions: The Name it and Tame it Activity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-handle-big-emotions-the-name-it-and-tame-it-activity/) - At times, we all experience difficult emotions-uncertainty, anxiety, fear, and frustration, just to name a few. Sometimes, these emotions may feel like they are getting out of control. What can you do to help your child (and yourself) handle these big emotions? Try the Name it and Tame it Activity! This is a two-part activity.
- [Helping Children Grow New Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-grow-new-skills/) - While watching lots of new things sprout and grow this Spring, I have been reminded that new skills are a lot like plants. A seed doesn’t grow into a full flower immediately. It needs care and nurturing along the way. So, if you are working with your child to learn something new, like how to
- [5 Secrets to Creating a Self-Care Routine](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-secrets-to-creating-a-self-care-routine/) - Self-care is really important for our ability to handle life's challenges and to support our physical and mental health. It doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. What’s important is finding things we enjoy that fit into our daily routines. It is important to prioritize self-care so it doesn’t get lost in all of
- [Self-Care Routines for the Whole Family](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/self-care-routines-for-the-whole-family/) - If you have recently started or already have an established self-care routine and you’ve been considering how to share the concepts of self-care with your family, you are not alone. Practicing self-care together is a great way to grow your relationship with your kids. You are probably doing it more than you know and starting
- [Enseñar a los niños sobre la motivación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sigamos-adelante-en-el-2018-como-ensenar-a-los-ninos-acerca-de-la-motivacion/) - Hace dos semanas publicamos un post acerca de cómo motivarse si quiere hacer cambios en su vida. Notamos que la motivación en uno de los factores más importantes para lograr y mantener los cambios. La motivación también es una habilidad importantísima para los niños. Les puede ayudar en la escuela y en la casa. ¿Pero
- [Reduce Teaching Stress with Praise!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/reduce-teaching-stress-with-praise/) - Teachers, have you ever had a day when you could almost feel your blood pressure rising as one more thing gets added to your to-do list and the kids just will not settle down to a lesson? It can be hard to think about praising children when they are not listening to your directions. And
- [Tips for Teaching Your Kids a New Sleep Routine](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-teaching-your-kids-a-new-sleep-routine/) - Last week, we talked about how important sleep is to health and learning for kids (and adults, too) and how having a sleep routine can help to ensure that kids get enough and high-quality sleep. We shared tips on how parents can come up with a sleep routine for kids. By now you perhaps have
- [Sleep! And Boost Your Family's Immune System](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sleep-and-boost-your-familys-immune-system/) - This post is part of a series looking at ways to help our bodies fight infection and stay well. We have looked at how we can eat to promote immune function, and creative ways to integrate movement into our immune-boosting routines! And now, sleep. While regular sleep plays an important role in bolstering the immune
- [Teaching Children About Motivation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/moving-forward-in-2018-teaching-children-about-motivation/) - In the past, we have posted about how to motivate yourself if you are trying to make changes. We noted that motivation is one of the most important predictors of success at making and keeping up changes. Motivation is also a great skill for children to have! It can help at school and at home.
- [Building Self-Esteem: How to Use Praise with Your Child](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-self-esteem-how-to-use-praise-with-your-child/) - It is the start of a new year and a great time to consider how we might be using praise with our children. Parents differ in their feelings about using praise, and scientists debate the effects of praise. It is no wonder parents often struggle to decide on how they want to use praise with
- [8 Tips for Setting Limits in a Positive Way](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/8-tips-for-setting-limits-in-a-positive-way/) - Setting limits is one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of parenting and teaching, often filled with tense moments and challenging feelings. However, effective and consistent discipline is an important parenting tool to help children develop healthy prosocial behavior, as well as feel calm and safe. Discipline isn’t about punishing children, constantly telling them
- [Hacks to Keep Motivation Going - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/hacks-to-keep-motivation-going/) - The new year has started and you may have set yourself and your kids some goals. Check out our tips for keepng motivation from wearing away over the year!
- [Sleep and Healthy Child Development - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sleep-and-healthy-child-development/) - Find out how sleep helps your child's brain grow and how you can help your child have the best sleep in our new infographic. You can download a PDF here: Sleep and Child Development For more information, see Sleep and the Immune System, Boost Learning with Solid Sleep Routines, Tips for Teaching a New Sleep
- [How to Positively Approach Parents Whose Children Are Struggling at School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-positively-approach-parents-whose-children-are-struggling-at-school/) - A couple of weeks ago we offered parents who might not have had such a good time during their own school years tips for helping their children have a better time. Today, we are going to talk about how teachers can approach parents whose children might be having some difficulties in school. Sometimes it can
- [Fortalezca el aprendizaje y la salud de los niños con rutinas sólidas de sueño](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fortalezca-el-aprendizaje-y-la-salud-de-los-ninos-con-rutinas-solidas-de-sueno/) - Si conoce a KITS, a lo mejor ya sabe que recomendamos a las familias que fomenten rutinas sólidas para la mañana y la hora de dormir para que los niños estén listos para la escuela y preparados para aprendern Por este motivo, este mes vamos a echar una mirada a las maneras en las cuales
- [¡El sueño! Un elemento fundamental para un sistema inmunológico fuerte](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-sueno-un-elemento-fundamental-para-un-sistema-inmunologico-fuerte/) - Esta entrada de blog forma parte de una serie sobre las maneras en que podemos ayudar al cuerpo a resistir la infección y mantenerse sano. Hemos explorado comidas que fortalecen el sistema inmunológico y maneras de integrar el movimiento en nuestras rutinas para aumentar la formación y función de las células que nos protegen contra
- [Ilumine las habilidades escolares con un gráfico de estrellas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ilumine-las-habilidades-escolares-con-un-grafico-de-estrellas/) - ¡Próximamente empieza la escuela! Para algunos niños la transición a la escuela será fácil. Podrán integrarse en el salón sin vacilar. Para otros niños, la separación de sus papás en un lugar desconocido puede provocar la ansiedad y puede que les cueste bastante el cambio. Algunos niños podrán entrar fácilmente en la rutina escolar, siguiendo
- [Put a Shine on School Skills With a Star Chart](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/put-a-shine-on-school-skills-with-a-star-chart/) - School is starting! For some kids, this transition might be relatively easy. They may be able to go right into the classroom without hesitation. For other kids, leaving their parents and heading off to a new place might be a little more anxiety-provoking and they may struggle with the change. Some kids might slip right
- [Cómo hacer frente al dolor durante las fiestas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-hacer-frente-al-dolor-durante-las-fiestas/) - La temporada festiva tiende a ser un momento feliz. Sin embargo, nos gustaría tomar un momento para reconocer que durante las fiestas podemos sentir ambos la alegría y el dolor. Y queremos ofrecer algunas ideas para las familias que enfrentan sentimientos complicados de pérdida y dolor durante esta temporada festiva, sea debido a la pérdida
- [Tips for Fitting Movement into Busy Schedules](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/staying-on-the-move-even-when-you-are-staying-in/) - We know that movement is beneficial to both our physical and mental wellbeing, and can help kids learn better. Let's explore ways to add more of it to our daily lives in a realistic and stress-free way. There is no need to jump into an intense workout routine! One of the simplest ways to get
- [12 Great Ways to Keep Your Kids Moving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/12-great-ways-to-keep-your-kids-moving-throughout-the-day/) - Physical activity is a crucial component to healthy growth and development in children. Engaging in healthy movement not only helps children develop physically, but it also assists in the development of social, emotional and mental skills. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that preschool children (aged 3–5 years) should be active throughout the
- [Coping With Grief During the Holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays/) - Many of us look forward to the holidays as a happy time. However, we would like to take a few moments to acknowledge that the holidays can be a time where many of us may feel both joy and sorrow. And we want to offer some ideas for families that are navigating complicated feelings of
- [Consejos para prepararse para el kindergarten: Reglas y rutinas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-prepararse-para-el-kindergarten-reglas-y-rutinas/) - La semana pasada hablamos acerca de cómo evitar que sus niños pierdan habilidades escolares durante el verano. Esta semana vamos a hablar acerca de cómo ayudar a los niños que todavía no empezaron la escuela a conseguir las habilidades que necesitarán para el kindergarten. Muchas veces los padres se preocupen acerca de cómo preparar a
- [La lectura para ayudar a los niños a aprender sobre otras culturas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-lectura-para-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-aprender-sobre-otras-culturas/) - En honor del Mes de los Libros Ilustrados, estamos revisitando nuestras entradas de blog sobre la importancia de la lectura. En este post del año pasado, exploramos por qué es importante que los niños lean sobre muchas personajes y culturas distintas. “La historia sencilla crea estereotipos, y el problema con los estereotipos no es que
- [9 Ideas for Valentine's Fun and Connection](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/9-ideas-for-valentines-fun-and-connection/) - Valentine’s Day is nearly here! What a great opportunity to take a few moments to foster those positive childhood experiences that create connection and build resilience in our children’s lives. Over the years, my family has explored a lot of different ways to have fun with this mini celebration of love and togetherness, some of
- [Boosting the Immune System With Movement](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/boosting-the-immune-system-with-movement/) - As we explore the benefits of embedding movement in our daily routines this month, we will dive a little deeper into our series on ways to maximize immune functioning and be well! The immune system is complex and we are constantly learning more about how it works and what we can do to support immune
- [Micro-acts of Joy for Wellbeing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/micro-acts-of-joy-for-wellbeing/) - We’ve been seeing a lot of information floating around the internet about micro-acts of joy and how they bring about feelings of wellbeing. Micro-acts are small things that anyone can do anytime, anywhere, such as noticing feelings of gratitude, celebrating someone else’s joy, visiting a home-bound neighbor or family member, doing something nice for a
- [How to Use a Pleasant Activity Calendar for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-use-a-pleasant-activity-calendar-for-kids/) - If you're working on shifting your family's focus to the "little things" that make us feel good, a Pleasant Activity Calendar for Kids can be a great tool. Here is an example calendar to give you an idea of how it can be used. We suggest starting small and guiding your child toward activities that
- [Pleasant Activity Calendar for Kids - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pleasant-activity-calendar-for-kids-infographic/) - Helping kids focus on the little things that bring joy into their lives is a practice that has been shown to have big impacts on feelings of wellbeing. Inspired by activities from the Big JOY Project, we've created this calendar to hone in on your child's "pleasant activities" and help them notice when they are
- [Micro-acts of Joy for Kids - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/micro-acts-of-joy-for-kids-infographic/) - Learning to notice the little things that bring joy and connection is a great tool that kids can carry with them everywhere they go and throughout their lives. Studies show that focusing on these moments of joy and awe have positive impacts on our health. Here are some simple ways to get started! Download the
- [¡Active las habilidades de su niño/a de escuchar con atención!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/active-las-habilidades-de-su-nino-a-de-escuchar-con-atencion/) - La escucha activa es importante para el aprendizaje, las amistades, y el éxito escolar porque ayuda a los niños a recibir información, seguir direcciones, y también forma una parte importante de lo que es ser un buen amigo. La escucha activa puede ser difícil para los niños porque las habilidades de autorregulación necesarias para escuchar
- [Fun and Easy Tips for Summer Reading for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fun-and-easy-tips-for-summer-reading-for-kids/) - Summer reading is one of the best ways to keep kids’ academic and social skills sharp and school-ready even as they are enjoying being out of school. As a parent, you may wonder how to get your kids started on summer reading and motivate them to keep going. We have gathered some tips and resources
- [Cómo integrar el aprendizaje social y emocional en la lectura de los libros de cuentos dibujados](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-integrar-el-aprendizaje-social-y-emocional-en-la-lectura-de-los-libros-de-cuentos-dibujados-2/) - La semana pasada hablamos acerca de cómo integrar el aprendizaje en la lectura de los libros de cuentos ilustrados. Esta semana vamos a hablar específicamente del aprendizaje social y emocional durante la lectura con los niños. El aprendizaje social y emocional abarca una gran variedad de habilidades tales como: conciencia propia, conciencia social, auto-gestión, habilidades
- [Consejos divertidos y fáciles para la lectura de verano con los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-divertidos-y-faciles-para-la-lectura-de-verano-con-los-ninos/) - La lectura de verano es una de las mejores maneras de mantener afinadas y listas para la escuela las habilidades académicas y sociales de los niños mientras disfrutan su descanso. A continuación encontrará tips para ayudar a su niño a arrancar con la lectura de verano y animarle a seguir leyendo durante todo el descanso.
- [Older Kids Can Help Younger Siblings Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/older-kids-can-help-younger-siblings-get-ready-for-school/) - Parents aren’t the only family members who can lend a hand to new kindergartners. Older siblings can also help their younger siblings to get ready for school!
- [Los niños más grandes pueden ayudar a sus hermanitos a prepararse para la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/los-ninos-mas-grandes-pueden-ayudar-a-sus-hermanitos-a-prepararse-para-la-escuela/) - Siempre hablamos sobre cómo los papás pueden ayudar a sus hijos a prepararse para la escuela. Pero no son los únicos miembros de la familia que ayudan a los que van a entrar en el kindergarten. Los hermanos mayores también ayudan a sus hermanitos a prepararse para la escuela. Esto puede ser super eficaz porque
- [What to Put in Your Kindergartner's Backpack](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/what-to-put-in-your-kindergartners-backpack/) - If you are getting ready to send your kindergartner off to the first day of school, you may be wondering what they need to take with them. We have some suggestions! If you are getting ready to send your kindergartner off to the first day of school, you may be wondering what they need to take with them. We have some suggestions!
- [6 Easy Steps to Pre-Teaching Success-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-easy-steps-to-pre-teaching-success-infographic/) - Pre-teaching is a way of helping children understand what is coming up and what you expect them to do. By giving clear directions, you can set them up to succeed and feel confident about their skills. Our new infographic shows you how! Preteaching in 6 Easy StepsDownload
- [How to Get Involved to Promote Your Child’s School Success](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-get-involved-to-promote-your-childs-school-success/) - What is one thing that you can do that will increase your child’s school success for years to come? Being involved with their school!
- [Keep the Whole Family Cozy with Hygge](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/keep-the-whole-family-cozy-with-hygge/) - Getting cozy as a family can be a great way to slow down and reconnect. Find out to embrace hygge (the Danish word for being cozy)!
- [Practice Learning Skills Over the Holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/practice-learning-skills-over-the-holidays/) - Want to help your child keep up their school-ready skills over the winter break? Check out our tips for fun, easy, holiday activities.
- [Using Temptation to Help Your Kids Complete Tasks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/using-temptation-to-help-your-kids-complete-tasks/) - Is it hard to get your child to do a task they don’t enjoy or feel immediately rewarded for doing? The answer may be Temptation Bundling.
- [Helping Your Kid Make a Change? Instead of Giving Advice, Try This Instead](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-your-kid-make-a-change-instead-of-giving-advice-try-this-instead/) - When someone gives us unsolicited advice, sometimes it sends the message that they don’t think we are capable of figuring it out ourselves, which stings, and often results in defensiveness. Turns out, the reason we don’t do things differently is not always because we don’t have the information we need.
- [Super Start-of-School Checklist](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/super-start-of-school-checklist/) - It's almost time to start school! To help you and your family get ready, we have put together a check list of helpful activities.
- [Teaching Children to Respect Their Friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-children-to-respect-their-friends/) - When children understand how to show their friends respect, they will get along better with others.
- [A Parent's Guide to Child Meltdowns in Public](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-parents-guide-to-child-meltdowns-in-public/) - How to zero in on your child and come back to calm during a public meltdown
- [Gratitude is a Superpower - Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/gratitude-is-a-superpower/) - Gratitude is more than the words "Thank You". Teach your child how to notice, feel, and express their sincere thanks so that gratitude is authentic. Download: Gratitude is a Superpower
- [Rutinas de autocuidado personal para la familia entera](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/rutinas-de-autocuidado-personal-para-la-familia-entera/) - Si está pensando en iniciar o cambiar una rutina de autocuidado personal o se ha preguntado cómo compartir los conceptos del autocuidado personal con su familia, ¡no está solo/a! El practicar juntos el autocuidado personal es una buena manera de fortalecer su relación con sus niños. Y a lo mejor ya lo está haciendo mucho
- [Growing School-Ready Brains](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/growing-school-ready-brains/) - School readiness doesn’t start in the summer before kindergarten. It actually begins at birth with a child’s entrance into the world where their brain will be shaped and developed by all people and experiences around them. Helping to grow a child’s brain may sound like a huge task, and it IS super important. Understanding how
- [Regalos caseros que pueden hacer los niños para las fiestas navideñas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/regalos-caseros-que-los-ninos-puedan-elaborar-para-las-fiestas/) - Hoy Alice, nuestra Entrenadora Artista de KITS, se une con nosotros para compartir ideas sobre cómo elaborar regalos económicos llenos de amor para las fiestas navideñas. No sé si a usted le pasa lo mismo, pero la temporada navideña siempre suscita mi lado artista. Hay algo un poco mágico en recortar, pegar, y pintar con
- [Yoga family fun for the holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/yoga-family-fun-for-the-holidays/) - Amidst the hype and holiday buzz, life can become stressful for families. Finding ways to let go of stress and anxiety while bonding as a family can be challenging. Today we focus on a few things from the yoga world that can help you reduce stress this holiday season. As you may already be aware,
- [What to do When Your Child Can’t Fall Asleep](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/what-to-do-when-your-child-cant-fall-asleep/) - For the past two weeks we have been talking about how to set up sleep routines for kids (or adults). We have talked about some ideas for routines and how to pre-teach those routines. Today we are going to talk about what to do when the routines don’t necessarily go as planned and parents hear
- [Qué hacer cuando su niño/a no puede dormir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-hacer-cuando-su-nino-a-no-puede-dormir/) - Por dos semanas hemos hablado sobre cómo establecer rutinas de sueño sanas para niños y para sus papás también. Compartimos ideas para rutinas de sueño y cómo enseñar de antemano estas rutinas para que tengan mayor posibilidad de triunfar. Hoy vamos a hablar sobre lo que podemos hacer cuando las rutinas no salen como planeamos
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2023](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2023/) - Does your family or a family you know need a little extra help this winter holiday season? Maybe a warm meal or some presents for the kids? Check out this guide to Winter Holiday Resources in Lane County, Oregon: 2023 Winter Holiday Resource List
- [Cómo (y para qué) criar niños independientes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-y-para-que-criar-ninos-independientes/) - Entre las metas más importantes del arduo trabajo de las madres y padres de familia y los maestros, figura que nuestros niños sean adultos hábiles y dispuestos, que sepan cuándo y a dónde dirigirse cuando necesitan apoyo. En esta época de los padres “helicópteros” y “barredoras” muchos de nosotros nos estamos preguntando cómo criar niños
- [Comidas divertidas y sanas para fomentar el bienestar en tiempos de Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/comidas-divertidas-y-sanas-para-fomentar-el-bienestar-en-tiempos-de-covid-19/) - Como madre de tres pequeños, siempre aprovecho las oportunidades a mi alcance para optimizar su bienestar. ¿Qué podemos hacer para fomentar la buena salud y fortalecer nuestros sistemas inmunológicos durante momentos de mayor exposición a la enfermedad? Eatright.org nos anima a aprovechar al máximo nuestro tiempo en casa al preparar y compartir comidas en familia.
- [¡Déjense llevar por la lectura y la imaginación!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/dejense-llevar-por-la-lectura-y-la-imaginacion/) - Tenemos la costumbre en mi casa de leer con los niños antes de acostarlos y a través de los años hemos acumulado una larga lista de “libros favoritos”. Con los cierres de Covid-19 y las restricciones que conllevan, empecé a darme cuenta del mensaje implícito en muchos de aquellos libros de que no existe límite
- [¡Fortalezca su sistema inmunológico con el MOVIMIENTO!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fortalezca-su-sistema-inmunologico-con-el-movimiento/) - Al explorar este mes los beneficios de integrar el movimiento en nuestras rutinas diarias, ampliaremos nuestra mirada a las maneras de fortalecer el sistema inmunológico y sentirnos bien. El sistema inmunológico es complejo y estamos siempre aprendiendo más sobre cómo funciona y lo que podemos hacer para apoyar su funcionamiento. Sabemos que el sistema inmunológico
- [Consejos para enseñar una nueva rutina de sueño](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-ensenar-una-nueva-rutina-de-sueno/) - La semana pasada hablamos de la importancia del sueño para la salud y el aprendizaje de los niños (y de los adultos también) y la manera en que una rutina de sueño puede asegurar que los niños duerman lo suficiente y que duerman bien. Compartimos consejos sobre varias herramientas que pueden usar para fomentar una
- [Fortalezca la salud mental de su familia con las rutinas familiares](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fortalezca-la-salud-mental-de-su-familia-con-las-rutinas-familiares/) - Este mayo estamos apoyando el Mes Nacional de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental con una exploración de algunas estrategias simples para ayudar a los niños y a las familias a desarrollar su capacidad de manejar el estrés y sobrellevar las dificultades. Un elemento de nuestro programa que puede servir de guia en este proceso
- [¡Al aire libre para la salud mental!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/al-aire-libre-para-la-salud-mental/) - A mitades de mayo, el Mes Nacional de la Concientización de la Salud Mental, estamos explorando algunas cosas simples que pueden hacer las familias para sobrellevar este momento difícil, con un enfoque en mejorar la salud mental. Los efectos de la naturaleza en la salud mental han recibido mucha atención últimamente. Quizá ha escuchado hablar
- [Connect With Your Child Through Play](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/connect-with-your-child-through-play/) - Play for children is more than just dress up or make believe. It’s a place where children can build self-confidence and resiliency, learn new skills, work through emotions, or make sense of the world around them. With recent advances in neuroscience, scientists like Sergio Pellis are learning that play creates critical connections in children’s prefrontal
- [Drawing Halloween for Family Fun!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/drawing-halloween-for-family-fun/) - Halloween is coming…And whether you and your kids like the spooky, scary side of Halloween or the silly, whimsical side, the weeks leading up to it can be a lot of fun. In July, we talked about how being creative and exploring drawing and painting can help kids build school skills and self-confidence as well
- [My child hates school: What can I do?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/my-child-hates-school-what-can-i-do/) - We talk a lot about ways to connect with your child and find out about what’s going on at school. But what if they tell you that things aren’t going well? Or that they don’t like school? Hearing that your child doesn’t like school can be pretty upsetting. You might worry about how your child
- [10 (Family-Friendly) Things To Do With Leftover Candy Corn](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/10-family-friendly-things-to-do-with-leftover-candy-corn/) - It’s that sweet, soft-on-the-inside candy that shows up in stores during October. Whether you love it or hate it, you are sure to recognize it instantly and know that it’s about to be time for trick-or-treat. It just screams Halloween: candy corn! According to Better Homes and Gardens, a Philadelphia candy-maker named George Renninger invented
- [How to Thrive in the First Month of Kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-thrive-in-the-first-month-of-kindergarten/) - The transition to kindergarten is an exciting time for kids and families. Check out our tips on how to thrive in the first month of kindergarten!
- [Building Your Own Habits: Part 1](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-your-own-habits-part-1/) - I see you, parents and teachers of little children. Often spending all your time and energy helping your kids to be the best they can be, putting your goals aside “for now”. If this sounds familiar, this post is for you! Raising and teaching children is such an intense and important job. It’s easy to
- [Building New Habits with Pre-teaching](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-new-habits-with-pre-teaching/) - We are well into the new year. Do you know where your New Year’s resolutions are? For many people, setting and sticking to the goals we make at the beginning of the year starts to fall off as early as February. (Eeek!) If you are one of the lucky few who have stuck to your
- [Handling Grief and Loss During the Holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/handling-grief-and-loss-during-the-holidays/) - Holidays can be a time where many of us may feel both joy and sorrow. We want to offer some ideas for families that are navigating complicated feelings during the holiday season.
- [5 Tips for Teaching Cooperation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-tips-for-teaching-cooperation/) - Cooperating is about working together and helping others. When kids cooperate, they have more positive social interactions and are better able to make and keep friends. Parents and teachers can help their children develop the skills needed for a lifetime of friendships and positive social connections by teaching and encouraging cooperation skills early. Here are
- [5 Parenting Game Changers-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-parenting-game-changers-infographic/) - Check out our simple strategies for encouraging kids' cooperation and decreasing parental frustration!
- [3 maneras de usar los libros de cuentos ilustrados para ayudar a su niño/a a leer](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-maneras-de-usar-los-libros-de-cuentos-ilustrados-para-ayudar-a-su-ninoa-a-leer/) - En este blog hablamos mucho acerca de la importancia de la lectura con los niños pequeños, y la importancia de la lectura para el desempeño escolar para niños más grandes. Cuando los niños comienzan la escuela empiezan a aprender a leer, y después de un par de años deben leer para aprender. Pero aparte de
- [5 juegos que pueden jugar los hermanos para practicar las habilidades escolares-Infografico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-juegos-que-pueden-jugar-los-hermanos-para-practicar-las-habilidades-escolares-infografico/) - Los papás no son los únicos miembros de la famila que pueden ayudar a los niños a prepararse para el kindergarten. Los hermanos mayores (o primos o amigos) ¡pueden ayudar también! Aquí hay algunos juegos super divertidos que los hermanos pueden jugar juntos para desarrollar habilidades importantes de la preparación escolar. 5 juegos que pueden
- [5 Games Siblings Can Play to Build School Skills-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-games-siblings-can-play-to-build-school-skills-infographic/) - Fun games that older kids can play with their younger siblings to teach school readiness skills.
- [Get Ready for School!-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-ready-for-school-infographic/)
- [Getting Ready for Kindergarten With Summer Reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-kindergarten-with-summer-reading/) - We know it probably feels like summer break just started, but for children who will be starting kindergarten in September (just two short months way), there is a lot that parents can do to start getting them ready for school. And the most important thing of all is (can you guess what we are going
- [Cómo cultivar las habilidades nuevas en los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-cultivar-las-habilidades-nuevas-en-los-ninos/) - Al ver brotar y crecer todas las plantas a nuestro alrededor esta primavera, me he acordado que las habilidades nuevas, en muchos aspectos, son como las plantas. Una semilla no se convierte inmediatamente en una flor. Tiene que pasar primero por muchas etapas. Al mismo modo, si está ayudando a un/a niño/a a aprender algo
- [Attention!: What it is, How it Develops, and How to Make it Better in Children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/attention-what-it-is-how-it-develops-and-how-to-make-it-better-in-children/) - Attention is what gives us the ability to focus on one thing in spite of all the other things that can distract you. It’s what allows us to walk down a street without bumping into lamp posts, to write a blog post even though the television is blaring in the other room. For children, paying
- [Activate Your Kids’ Listening Skills!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/activate-your-kids-listening-skills/) - Active listening is important for learning, friendships, and school success because it helps kids follow directions, take in information, and is a huge part of being a friend. Active listening can be hard for kids because they are still developing the regulation skills they need to listen and pay attention. Here are some ways to
- [Aprendizaje de primavera en un paseo de pájaros – Infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aprendizaje-de-primavera-en-un-paseo-de-pajaros-infografico/) - ¡Ya llegó la primavera y tenemos una buena idea para actividades de preparación escolar al aire libre con sus niños! Averigüe más a continuación. Y si quiere descargar el infográfico, haga clic aquí: Aprendizaje de primavera en un paseo de pajaros
- [Spring Learning on A Bird Walk- Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/spring-learning-on-a-bird-walk-infographic/) - Spring is here and we have a great way for you and your kids to get out into nature and do some school readiness prep! Find out how below. And if you want to download this infographic, click here: Spring learning on a bird walk.
- [El juego puede mejorar el autocontrol de los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-juego-puede-mejorar-el-autocontrol-de-los-ninos/) - Al pensar en maneras de ayudar a su niño/a a triunfar en la escuela, ¿generalmente, se le ocurre el juego? A menudo se nos olvida la importancia del juego para el desarrollo infantil, probablemente porque es algo que hacen naturalmente. También es fácil pensar que el desempeño escolar tiene que ver únicamente con lo académico,
- [¡La limpieza con niños!-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-limpieza-con-ninos-infographic/) - Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar el PDF: La limpieza con ninos-infographic
- [Play Can Improve Children’s Self-Control](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/play-can-improve-childrens-self-control/) - When you think about making sure your young children are ready to be successful in school, do you immediately think of playing? We often forget the importance of “just playing” for children’s development, probably because it’s something that kids do naturally. It’s also easy to think that doing well in school is all about academics,
- [Cleaning with Kids!-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cleaning-with-kids-infographic/) - Spring cleaning time is here! And you can clean AND get ready for school at the same time. Check out our post on How to Use Spring Cleaning to Boost School Readiness. Then download this handy infographic right here: Cleaning with Kids-infographic. And you are all set to clean and learn!
- [Los beneficios de jugar afuera cuando hace frío-Infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/los-beneficios-de-jugar-afuera-cuando-hace-frio-infografico/) - Estamos en pleno invierno y hace frío. Puede que su niños quieran acurrucarse adentro, pero en realidad les hace bien (al igual que usted) salir al aire libre. Vea nuestro infográfico nuevo y descárguelo aquí: Los beneficios de jugar al aire libre cuando hace frío. [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"]
- [Cómo ayudar a sus niños a reconocer los sentimientos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ayudar-a-sus-ninos-a-reconocer-los-sentimientos/) - ¿Alguna vez se ha perdido la calma antes de tener la posibilidad de reconocer el aumento de esos sentimientos desagradables? Tomar una pausa para asesorar cómo nos estamos sintiendo nos trae un paso más cerca de poder manejar esas emociones de maneras sanas, (por ej., Me siento muy frustrada en este momento, voy a tomar
- [The Benefits of Playing Outside in the Cold-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-benefits-of-playing-outside-in-the-cold-infographic/) - It's winter and we know it is cold outside. Your kids might want to curl up inside, but it's actually really good for them (and you) to go outside. Check out our new infographic and download it here: The Benefits of Playing Outdoors in the Cold [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1"
- [Helping Kids to Recognize Different Feelings](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-to-recognize-different-feelings/) - Have you ever “lost your cool” before you even had a chance to recognize those unpleasant feelings bubbling up? Pausing and assessing how we might be feeling brings us a step closer to being able to handle those emotions in healthy ways, (E.g. I’m feeling very frustrated right now, I’m going to take 3 deep
- [Actividades divertidas para practicar el desarrollo motor fino](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-divertidas-para-practicar-el-desarrollo-motor-fino/) - ¿Su niño/a está aprendiendo a escribir su nombre? Una de las habilidades fundamentales para aprender a escribir es la de sostener y controlar el lápiz o lapicero. Al darle oportunidades a su niño/a de desarrollar sus habilidades motoras finas (como pellizcar o manipular objetos en un agarre de pinza) le estará ayudando a practicar las
- [Fun Practice Activities for Fine Motor Development](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fun-practice-activities-for-fine-motor-development/) - Is your child learning to write their name? One of the foundational skills of writing is being able to hold and control the pencil or pen. Giving your child opportunities to develop their fine motor skills (like pinching and manipulating objects in a pinch grip) is a great way to help your child practice their
- [Promueve el aprendizaje de los niños con la práctica](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/promueve-el-aprendizaje-de-los-ninos-con-la-practica/) - Los niños aprenden haciendo las cosas. Por lo tanto, la práctica es esencial para que aprendan una habilidad nueva, sobre todo para los niños más pequeños. A veces se nos olvida que los niños necesitan practicar un comportamiento nuevo después de que se lo enseñamos. Asumimos que una vez que lo hayamos dicho, deben tener
- [Creative Practice: Make Learning Fun for Your Child!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/creative-practice-make-learning-fun-for-your-child/) - In our last post we talked why it is so important for kids to practice new skills or behaviors in order to learn them and some basics about the how and when of practice. Today we’ll share some creative ideas on how to practice that go beyond directing your child to “practice this now” (which
- [Practicing to Promote Children's Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/practicing-to-promote-childrens-learning/) - Children learn by doing. This is why hands-on practice is so important in learning a new skill, especially for young children. Sometimes we forget that kids need time to practice a new behavior after we tell them about it. We assume we’ve told them, so they should just be able to “do” it, when in
- [Convierta el “¡dame, dame!” en agradecimiento: Cómo ayudar a los niños a manejar la emoción de los regalos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/convierta-el-dame-dame-en-agradecimiento-como-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-manejar-la-emocion-de-los-regalos/) - Es difícil para los niños no enredarse en la emoción de los juguetes y los regalos durante las fiestas. Los niños están desarrollando las habilidades necesarias para regular sus emociones y ¡el esperar el momento de abrir los regalos puede ser bastante difícil para los niños! Toda esta emoción puede resultar en el hiperfocalización en
- [Cómo hacer que la temporada festiva sea más significativa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-hacer-que-la-temporada-festiva-sea-mas-significativa/) - Entrar en cualquier tienda en esta época del año puede lanzar a los niños en un frenesí. La gran cantidad de juguetes, ropa, y zapatos para agregar a la lista creciente de cosas que quieren que traiga el Papá Noel puede ser muy emocionante. Pero también puede ser abrumador. Y aunque pueden ser divertidas todos
- [Making the Holidays More Meaningful](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/making-the-holidays-more-meaningful/) - Walk into any store at this time of year and in an instant you and your children can be thrown into a frenzy. The numbers of toys, clothes, and shoes to add to the rapidly growing list of things for Santa to bring can be exciting. But it can also be very overwhelming. And while
- [Turning “Gimmme, Gimme!” into Gratitude: Helping Kids Manage Excitement Around Gifts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/turning-gimmme-gimme-into-gratitude-helping-kids-manage-excitement-around-gifts/) - Kids can get really caught up in the excitement of toys and presents around the holidays. They are still developing the skills they need to regulate their excitement and waiting for the time to unwrap gifts can be really hard for kids! All of this excitement can cause kids to hyper-focus on presents and make
- [Evite las crisis emocionales de los días festivos: Maneras simples de ayudar a los niños a manejar la emoción de los eventos y convivencias navideños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/evite-las-crisis-emocionales-de-los-dias-festivos-maneras-simples-de-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-manejar-la-emocion-de-los-eventos-y-convivencias-navidenos/) - Las fiestas significan para los niños mucha diversión y emoción. Hay muchas reuniones divertidas, eventos, y el intercambio de regalos. Para los niños, sobre todo los más pequeños, toda esta emoción es como subir lentamente un cerro para llegar a la cumbre de la diversión festiva. El truco es, al llegar a la cumbre, no
- [Heading off Holiday Meltdowns: Helping Kids Manage their Excitement Around Holiday Gatherings and Events](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/heading-off-holiday-meltdowns-helping-kids-manage-their-excitement-around-holiday-gatherings-and-events/) - The holidays bring a lot of fun and excitement for kids. There are lots of fun social gatherings, events, and gift giving and receiving! For kids, especially young ones, all of this excitement is kind of like slowly climbing up a hill to get to the very top of holiday fun. The trick is not
- [Helping Children to Have Friendly Conversations](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-to-have-friendly-conversations/) - Friends can be really important in children’s lives. They can help children to have better self-esteem and to be better able to make it through tough times. Being able to make and keep friends also helps children to develop and practice social skills that will continue to be important all through their lives. These skills
- [4 Ways Children Can Make Friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-ways-children-can-make-friends/) - Social skills and having friends not only make our children feel good, but are also important for school success. It’s easy to imagine that having friends just happens naturally, and for some kids it does, but most kids can use a little help and guidance around how to make friends, share with them, and cooperate.
- [How Parents Who Had Difficulties at School Can Help Their Children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-parents-who-had-difficulties-at-school-can-help-their-children/) - The school year has started! It’s really a time of new beginnings, both for the kindergarteners who have started school for the very first time and for all of the “old pros” going back to school. Children are meeting new teachers and have a chance to start fresh. But what about parents? As you watch
- [Getting Involved with Homework!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-involved-with-homework/) - Helping children learn and practice homework routines can be an important part of both early and long-term school success. Since homework often begins as early as kindergarten, establishing organized and effective routines is important. Here are some tips for establishing stress-free homework routines that work. Use a homework calendar or planner. Families are busy with
- [Actividades de preparación escolar para el otoño-Infografico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-de-preparacion-escolar-para-el-otono-infografico/) - ¡Llego el otoño!-la estación de las calabazas, la caída de las hojas, y el chocolate caliente. También es la temporada de actividades de aprendizaje divertidas. Vea a continuación nuestras sugerencias y descargue aquí una copia de nuestro infográfico: Actividades de preparación escolar para el otoño. [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"]
- [School Readiness Activities for Fall-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/school-readiness-activities-for-fall-infographic/) - It's fall-the time for pumpkins, falling leaves, and hot cocoa. It's also time for lots of fun learning activities. Check them out below and download your own copy of our infographic here: School Readiness Activities for Fall. [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition to School
- [Involúcrese tempranamente en la escolarización de su niño/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/involucrese-tempranamente-en-la-escolarizacion-de-su-nino-a/) - Sabemos que es importante para el éxito escolar a largo plazo que los papás se involucren en la escolarización do los niños. Su participación los ayuda a desarrollar una actitud positiva hacia la escuela y apoya y fortaleza su aprendizaje. Entre más temprano se involucre, mejor. ¡Uno de los momentos más divertidos para involucrarse es
- [Get Involved in Your Child's Schooling Early](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-involved-in-your-childs-schooling-early/) - We know that parent involvement in children’s education is important for school success throughout their school years. Your involvement helps them develop a positive outlook on school and further supports and strengthens their learning. The earlier you can get involved in your child’s schooling, the better. One of the most fun times to get involved
- [Tips for Handling an "I-Don't-Want-to-Stay-at-School" Meltdown](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-handling-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-at-school-meltdown/) - You are dropping off your child at school. You know that they have been hesitant about school since the year started. They're still getting used to the newness of kindergarten. But today your usually compliant child turns into a crying, howling, falling-on-the-floor-refusing-to-get-up wild child. They keep saying that they want to go home and begging
- [Ayude a los niños a aliviar la incertidumbre del inicio del kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayude-a-los-ninos-a-aliviar-la-incertidumbre-del-inicio-del-kindergarten/) - Para muchos niños, la idea de empezar el kindergarten es estresante. Con todos los cambios y la incertidumbre del día de hoy, puede que el inicio escolar sea aun más preocupante y confuso. Aquí le damos algunos consejos para ayudar a los niños que están empezando o volviendo en persona a la escuela. Una rutina
- [Helping Kids to Subdue Uncertainties About Starting School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-to-subdue-uncertainties-about-starting-school/) - For many kids, the idea of starting kindergarten is a stressful idea. Starting kindergarten with all the changes and uncertainty these days may make the transition to school even more worrisome and confusing. Here are some tips that may help kiddos who are starting, or returning, to in-person school. Morning routine – Schedules and routines
- [Ready for School with Rise and Shine Morning Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ready-for-school-with-rise-and-shine-morning-routines/) - Rise and shine! That’s what you want your children to do in the mornings before they go to school. When children can make a smooth transition from home to school with a good breakfast and cheerful feelings about the day, they are most likely to be able to learn. But we all know that getting
- [¿Qué hago cuando…?: Ayude a su niño/a a crecer sus habilidades del automonitoreo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-hago-cuando-ayude-a-su-nino-a-a-crecer-sus-habilidades-de-la-automonitoreo/) - Se encuentra constantemente repitiendo las mismas instrucciones a su niño/a (o estudiante) sobre rutinas cotidianas? ¡Claro que sí! Repetir la misma dirección una y otra vez es una parte de la crianza (y educación) de los niños, y una parte de su aprendizaje. Es normal que los niños necesitan recordatorios porque sus cerebros todavía no
- [Pongámonos las mascarillas para el inicio escolar-Infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pongamonos-las-mascarillas-para-el-inicio-escolar-infografico/) - Pronto llegará el inicio escolar. La mayoría de los niños volverán a la escuela en persona y muchas escuelas están pidiendo que los niños usen sus mascarillas para proteger a los compañeros. Para algunos niños, esto será fácil, mientras otros necesitarán apoyo para acostumbrarse a la idea. Vea nuestro infográfico nuevo con consejos sobre el
- [Tips for Masking Up to Go Back to School-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-masking-up-to-go-back-to-school-infographic/) - It's almost time to head back to school. Most of us will be going back in person and many schools are asking kids to wear masks to protect each other. Some kids will find that easy while others might need some time to get used to the idea. Check out our new infographic with tips
- [¡Vamos a la escuela en persona!: Tips para un super comienzo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/vamos-a-la-escuela-en-persona-tips-para-un-super-comienzo/) - Muchos niños y familias tienen muchas ganas de volver a la escuela en persona este otoño. Y sus maestros ciertamente están emocionados por volver a tener a sus alumnos bajo el mismo techo. Con varias semanas cumplidas de los grupos de preparación escolar de KITS este verano, los maestros de KITS comparten sus palabras sabias
- [Going Back to School in Person: Tips for a Super Start!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/going-back-to-school-in-person-tips-for-a-super-start/) - Many kids and families are really excited about the opportunity to go back to school in person this fall. And teachers are certainly looking forward to getting their classes back together under one roof! With several weeks of summer KITS School Readiness Groups under our belt, we’ve got some words of wisdom from our KITS
- [Busting Toxic Stress Effects on Children's Social Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/busting-toxic-stress-effects-on-childrens-social-skills/) - Today we are going to talk about kids who might have particular problems with social skills and add a little brain science to our discussion. Social skills are complex and take time for all children to learn. For children who have experienced trauma, also called toxic stress, learning social skills can be especially challenging. Trauma
- [Cómo hacer amigos- Una guía para los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-hacer-amigos-una-guia-para-los-ninos/) - Saber hacer amigos es una habilidad super importante para la escuela (y la vida). Aquí hay un par de cosas simples que pueden hacer los niños cuando quieren hacer amigos nuevos. Descargue el infográfico aquí: Cómo hacer amigos- Una guía para los niños [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids
- [Las habilidades sociales: consejos para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-de-habilidades-sociales-para-ninos/) - Descarga un PDF aquí: Las habilidades sociales-consejos para niños
- [Cómo desempolvar las habilidades sociales para el inicio escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-desempolvar-las-habilidades-sociales-para-el-inicio-escolar/) - Después de más de un año de cierres y contacto social limitado, el mundo se está abriendo nuevamente. Esto quiere decir que muchos niños asistirán presencialmente a la escuela al ingresar en el kindergarten este otoño. Muchos niños habrán tenido contacto limitado con otros niños durante el año pasado y contacto ilimitado con sus papás
- [Using Picture Books to Teach Your Child Social and Emotional Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/using-picture-books-to-teach-your-child-social-and-emotional-skills/) - Last week we talked about ways to embed learning while reading. This week we’ll get a little more specific and focus on some ways to embed social and emotional learning while reading picture books. Social and emotional learning includes a wide range of skills and abilities like: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible
- [A Kid's Guide to Making Friends-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-kids-guide-to-making-friends-infographic/) - Being able to make friends is a super important skill for school (and life). Here are few simple things that kids can do when they want to make a new friend. Download this infographic here: Kids Guide to Making Friends [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition
- [Tuning Up Rusty Social Skills for School Readiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tuning-up-rusty-social-skills-for-school-readiness/) - After more than a year of closures and limited social contact, the world is opening back up. That means that many children will attend school in person when kindergarten starts this fall. A lot of kids may have had limited contacts with friends this year and unlimited contact with parents and other family members who
- [Tips for Telling the Best Stories!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-telling-the-best-stories/) - Telling stories is a great way to pass on family history, share ideas, and exercise your creativity muscles all while sharing quality time with your child. Listening to stories helps build early literacy and other school readiness skills. Sometimes parents feel shy about telling stories or feel they don’t have the skills. If you’re ready
- [¡Consejos para contar las mejores historias!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-contar-las-mejores-historias/) - El narrar cuentos es una buena manera de transmitir la historia familiar, compartir ideas, y ejercitar su creatividad y a la vez pasar tiempo positivo con sus niños. Escuchar cuentos los ayuda a desarrollar habilidades tempranas de la alfabetización y otras habilidades de la preparación escolar. A veces los papás se sienten tímidos a la
- [Realice una búsqueda del tesoro de la lectura este verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/realice-una-busqueda-del-tesoro-de-la-lectura-este-verano/) - Una de las mejores maneras de prepararse (y seguir preparados) para la escuela es la lectura. ¿¡¿Y qué será más divertido que una búsqueda del tesoro?!? Junte la lectura con una búsqueda del tesoro y tendrá una actividad de verano fabulosa y divertida. Intente la búsqueda del tesoro de la lectura para la preparación escolar,
- [Go On a Reading Treasure Hunt This Summer!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/go-on-a-reading-treasure-hunt-this-summer/) - One of the best ways to get (and stay) ready for school is to read. And what could be more fun than a treasure hunt?! Put reading and a treasure hunt together and you have a fabulous, fun summer activity. Try Professor Pencil's Ready-for-School Reading Treasure Hunt and let us know what you find! You
- [La Jardinería con Niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-jardineria-con-ninos/) - Para descargar un PDF haga clic aquí: La Jardinería con Niños [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition to School 2021 Image: © Sasi Ponchaisang | Dreamstime.com
- [Cómo ayudar a los niños a desarrollar un buen sentido de humor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-desarrollar-un-buen-sentido-de-humor/) - Estamos explorando cómo el humor contribuye a la salud mental de los niños y los adultos. Una manera de asegurar que los niños disfruten los beneficios de la risa es al ayudarlos a desarrollar un sentido de humor fuerte. Averigüe cómo en nuestro infográfico nuevo que puede descargar aquí: Cómo se desarrolla el sentido de
- [Helping Kids Develop a Strong Sense of Humor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-develop-a-strong-sense-of-humor/) - We are exploring how humor contributes to mental health for kids and adults. One way to make sure that kids enjoy the benefits of laughter is to help them to develop a strong sense of humor. Find out how in our new infographic that you can download here: How a Sense of Humor Develops
- [Los beneficios de divertirse al participar en “tonterías”](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/los-beneficios-de-divertirse-al-participar-en-tonterias/) - El mayo es el Mes Nacional de la Concientización de la Salud Mental. Y últimamente ha cobrado mayor importancia la concientización de su salud mental y la de sus niños y otros familiares. Ha sido un año muy largo y difícil para todos. Así que este mes, ¡únase con nosotros para explorar algunas maneras de
- [Getting the "Sillies" is Good for You!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-the-sillies-is-good-for-you/) - May is national Mental Health Awareness Month. And perhaps at no other time lately has awareness of your own mental health and those of your kids and other family members been more important. It’s been a long, often very hard year and a few months for all of us. So join us this month as
- [Celebrando la poesía infantil](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/celbrando-la-poesia-infantil/) - Para celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Poesía, creamos un infográfico sobre la poesía infantil. Descárguelo aquí: Celebrando la poesía infantil [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Text: © Kids In Transition to School 2021 Image: © Noipornpan | Dreamstime.com
- [Celebrating Children's Poetry-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/celebrating-childrens-poetry-infographic/) - To celebrate National Poetry Month, we have created an infographic all about poetry for children. You can download it here: Celebrating Children's Poetry [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Text: © Kids In Transition to School 2021 Image: © Noipornpan | Dreamstime.com
- [Cómo cultivar un poema de una semilla-infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-cultivar-un-poema-de-una-semilla-infografico/) - Escribir un poema puede parecer algo difícil. ¡Pero no tiene que ser así! Piénsenlo como cultivar una flor: Empezamos con una semilla--una idea--y conviértela en poesía. ¡Vea nuestro infográfico para averiguar cómo! O descárguelo aquí: Como cultivar un poema de una semilla [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In
- [How to Grow a Poem From a Seed-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-grow-a-poem-from-a-seed-infographic/) - Writing a poem might seem like a hard thing to do. But it doesn't need to be! Think of it as growing a flower: Start with a seed--an idea--and grow it into a poem. Check our infographic to find out how! Or download it here: How to Grow a Poem [divider type="standard" text="Go to top"
- [La poesía para la preparación escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-poesia-para-la-preparacion-escolar/) - Abril es el mes de la poesía. Para celebrar, estamos animando a las familias y maestros a leer más poesía con los niños pequeños. En primer lugar, ¡es divertido! Y segundo, puede ayudarlos a prepararse para la escuela de las siguientes maneras: La poesía aumenta el conocimiento de los sonidos de las letras. Las rimas
- [Helping Older Children and Teens to Build Good Reading Habits](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-older-children-and-teens-to-build-good-reading-habits/) - This week we continue our posts on reading in honor of Picture Book Month. Younger children aren’t the only ones who benefit from reading. Teens and young adults get a lot of rewards from reading for pleasure as well. Here’s one of our past posts on helping your older children to find time and books
- [How Poetry Can Help Kids Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-poetry-can-help-kids-get-ready-for-school/) - April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we want to encourage families and teachers everywhere to read more poetry with young children. First, because it is fun! And second, because it can help prepare children for school. Here’s how: Poetry builds phonological awareness. The rhyming in poetry helps children become aware of the ways that
- [El sueño y el desarrollo infantil sano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-sueno-y-el-desarrollo-infantil-sano/) - Averigue en nuestro infográfico nuevo cómo el sueño fomenta al crecimiento cerebral infantil y cómo ayudar a los niños a lograr un sueño sano. Descargue el PDF aquí: El sueno y el desarrollo infantil [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition to School 2021 Image: © Fizkes
- [El estrés: Cómo reconocerlo y qué hacer cuando lo tiene demasiado](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-estres-como-reconocerlo-y-que-hacer-cuando-lo-tiene-demasiado/) - La mayoría de la gente cree que el estrés es malo. Pero eso no es siempre la verdad. Algo de estrés, en algunas circunstancias, es útil. Por ejemplo, si lo está persiguiendo un gran carnívoro que come humanos, entonces el estrés que provoca su miedo de estar comido podría ayudarle a adelantar al monstruo. O,
- [Prepárense para levantarse y brillar con rutinas matinales para el inicio escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparense-para-levantarse-y-brillar-con-rutinas-matinales-para-el-inicio-escolar/) - ¡Levántense y brillen! Eso es lo que quiere que sus niños hagan en las mañanas antes de irse a la escuela. Cuando los niños tienen una transición fácil de la casa a la escuela, con un buen desayuno y sentimientos positivos, es más fácil para ellos aprender en sus clases. Pero todos sabemos que salir
- [Listos para la escuela con una rutina para la hora de dormir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/listos-para-la-escuela-con-una-rutina-para-la-hora-de-dormir/) - No quiero que los niños me escuchen pero: La escuela empieza en un mes. Eso quiere decir que todavía tienen bastante tiempo para prepararse. Y sería bueno empezar a pensar en lo que van a hacer para prepararse para el gran primer día de la escuela. Uno de los elementos más importantes para que los
- [Stress: Recognizing and Managing When You Have Too Much of It](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/stress-recognizing-and-managing-when-you-have-too-much-of-it/) - Most people think that stress is bad. But that is not necessarily true. Some stress, under some circumstances, is helpful. For example, if you are being chased by a large, human-eating carnivore, the stress caused by your fear of being eaten may help you to out-run the beast. Likewise, if you had a project due
- [12 maneras divertidas de ayudar a sus niños a moverse a lo largo del día](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/12-maneras-divertidas-de-ayudar-a-sus-ninos-a-moverse-a-lo-largo-del-dia/) - La actividad física es un componente fundamental para el desarrollo y el crecimiento sano de los niños. El movimiento promueve tanto el desarrollo físico como el desarrollo de las habilidades socioemocionales y del aprendizaje. Centros para el Control y Prevención de las Enfermedades de EEUU recomienda que los niños pequeños de 3 - 5 años
- [¡A moverse! Incluso cuando hay que quedarse en casa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-moverse-incluso-cuando-hay-que-quedarse-en-casa/) - Para muchas personas, hay menos oportunidades de moverse durante la pandemia. Muchos sitios están cerrados, algunas personas están trabajando desde la casa, los niños no están yendo a la escuela, y por lo general, nos movemos menos que antes. Sabemos que el movimiento nos beneficia física y mentalmente, pero, ¿cómo podemos integrar más movimiento en
- [Learning in Motion: How Movement Helps Brains Grow](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/learning-in-motion-how-movement-helps-brains-grow/) - (Post updated January 25, 2021) We all know that movement is good for the body. But did you know that movement is also good for the mind? Movement can lead to better learning! Physical movement can help the brain in a few ways. First, it increases the amount of oxygen going to the brain. Second,
- [Meet Your Cerebellum: The Link Between Movement and Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/meet-your-cerebellum-the-link-between-movement-and-learning/) - The word “cerebellum” means “little brain”. The cerebellum actually makes up only 10% of the total brain. But in the adult brain, it contains over half of the neurons (which transmit signals in brain). Most of the neural connections take information away from the cerebellum to many other different parts of the brain. So the
- [Fomente el hábito del diálogo interno positivo-Infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fomente-el-habito-del-dialogo-interno-positivo-infografico/) - El diálogo interno positivo es un buen hábito que vale la pena desarrollar este año. Cuando nos hablamos a nosotros mismos de una manera positiva, podemos marcar una gran diferencia en cómo nos sentimos. El diálogo interno positivo aumenta la autoconfianza, la autoestima, y la motivación. Es una buena herramienta del autocuidado personal. Averigüe cómo
- [Building the Habit of Positive Self-Talk-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/building-the-habit-of-positive-self-talk-infographic/) - Here is a great new habit to develop this year: positive self-talk! When we talk to ourselves in a positive way, we can make a huge difference in how we feel. Positive-self talk can build self-confidence, self-esteem, and motivation and it's a great self-care tool. Find out how to build the habit in our new
- [5 secretos para crear una rutina de autocuidado personal](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-secretos-para-crear-una-rutina-de-autocuidado-personal/) - El año 2020 fue difícil para todos y a lo mejor la mayoría de nosotros ya nos hemos despedido de él con un suspiro de alivio. Sin embargo, algunas cosas que hicieron que el 2020 fuera difícil siguen con nosotros, como el Covid-19, y sus efectos persistirán. Escuchamos frases como “la fatiga de la cuarentena”
- [Balancing Reinforcement and Limit Setting-Part 1: Making it Easy to Do the Right Thing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/balancing-reinforcement-and-limit-setting-part-1-making-it-easy-to-do-the-right-thing/) - As parents and teachers are well aware, limit setting is an important part of caregiving. Setting clear and consistent limits helps children feel safe, and encourages them to learn self-control and socially acceptable ways of getting their needs met. However, as we talked about in last week’s blog post, limit setting is most effective in
- [5 Creative Ways to Reward Children for a Job Well Done](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-creative-ways-to-reward-children-for-a-job-well-done/) - Positive attention goes a long way towards encouraging cooperation in children and keeping good behavior going. But sometimes kids need a little extra support and encouragement from adults to follow expectations or practice a new skill. Like we have said in previous posts, we want to balance the amount of limit setting we need to
- [Moving Forward in the New Year: Motivation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/moving-forward-in-2018-motivation/) - It’s the early part of the New Year, that time when we make resolutions. Whether we want to make healthier lifestyle choices like eating better or exercising more, pick up habits like reading every day, or stop not-so-useful habits like yelling when we are frustrated, most resolutions involve change. And change is difficult. There is
- [Ayuda a tu sistema inmunológico a cuidarte de ti](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayuda-a-tu-sisteme-inmunologico-a-cuidarte-de-ti/) - El invierno, aparte de todo lo lindo que nos trae, también nos trae gérmenes. Y puede que esta estación sea peor que otras. Creamos este infográfico para explicar cómo funciona su sistema inmunológico y qué hacer para apoyarlo y mantenerlo en forma este invierno. Descarga un PDF de Ayuda a tu sisteme inmunologico a cuidarte
- [Creating New Traditions During an Unusual Holiday Season](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/creating-new-traditions-during-an-unusual-holiday-season/) - Have you caught yourself wondering how to make this the ‘best holiday season ever’ – simply to combat the hum drum of being at home so much these last months? Or have you been pondering how you can keep your family’s holiday traditions alive – especially those that are comforting and important for your family–as
- [Las nuevas tradiciones para una temporada festiva inusual](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/las-nuevas-tradiciones-para-una-temporada-festiva-inusual/) - ¿Se ha preguntado cómo hacer que esta temporada festiva sea mejor que todas las anteriores, simplemente para combatir lo mundano de estar en casa tanto tiempo durante los últimos meses? O quizá se preocupa por mantener vivas las tradiciones familiares – sobre todo los que le otorgan a su familia un sentido de confort e
- [Cómo ayudar a los niños en familias de acogida (foster) a manejar el estrés y las emociones durante la temporada de las fiestas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ayudar-a-los-ninos-en-familias-de-acogida-foster-a-manejar-el-estres-y-las-emociones-durante-la-temporada-de-las-fiestas/) - La temporada de las fiestas puede ser estresante y ajetreada para todos. Para niños en familias de acogida, la temporada puede ser especialmente difícil. Muchos niños sienten culpa, remordimiento y tristeza durante las fiestas. Y sus sentimientos pueden ser bastante variables. Una señora nos cuenta la dificultad que enfrentó durante las fiestas debido a sus
- [Ways to Give in Lane County 2020 <br> Maneras de contribuir durante la temporada festiva en el Condado de Lane 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-give-in-lane-county-2020-maneras-de-contribuir-durante-la-temporada-festiva-en-el-condado-de-lane-2020/) - 2020 has been a difficult year for many of us, especially for those who may have been struggling before Covid-19. We put together this list of programs that depend on community support to make the holidays a little brighter for people in need each holiday season. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing
- [Help Your Immune System Help You](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/help-your-immune-system-help-you/) - Winter can be a very "germy" season and this year may be worse than many. We have created this infographic to explain how your immune system works and what you can do to give it a boost and keep it in tip-top shape this winter! Download a PDF of Help Your Immune System Help You.
- [Sugerencias para animar a los niños a enfocarse en los estudios a distancia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sugerencias-para-animar-a-los-ninos-a-enfocarse-en-los-estudios-a-distancia/) - Antes que nada, reconozcamos que criar niños y ayudarlos a hacer sus estudios escolares en casa, ¡es una tarea difícil! Lograr que los niños pequeños se sienten queditos durante varias horas, o incluso 20-30 minutos a la vez, es un desafío total. Tomemos en cuenta que la casa, antes de convertirse en escuela, era un
- [Keeping Kindergarteners (and Other Students) Engaged in Remote Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/keeping-kindergarteners-and-other-students-engaged-in-remote-learning/) - First of all, let’s recognize that parenting and helping our kids get their education at home is difficult! Getting kindergarteners to sit still for hours, or even 20-30 minutes at a time, is a big ask for them. This is especially true since their home was a place where they were able to run around
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2020/Recursos para los Días Festivos del Invierno 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2020-recursos-para-los-dias-festivos-del-invierno-2020/) - Does your family or a family you know need a little extra help this winter holiday season? Maybe a warm meal or some presents for the kids? Check out this guide to Winter Holiday Resources: 2020 Winter Holiday Resource List-Recursos por los Dias Festivos del Invierno ¿Su familia necesita algo de ayuda durante las fiestas?
- [La lectura interactiva y el desarrollo de la escucha activa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-lectura-interactiva-y-el-desarrollo-de-la-escucha-activa/) - ¡La escucha active ayuda a los niños a enfocarse, comprender el cuento, y divertirse mientras leen! Al estar atentos para escuchar los detalles e interactuar con las palabras e ilustraciones, están practicando la escucha activa. Escuchar un cuento también requiere mucha autorregulación, algo que puede ser difícil para los más pequeños ya que estas habilidades
- [Cómo escuchar: Una guía para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-escuchar-una-guia-para-ninos/) - La escucha activa es una habilidad importante y nueva para los niños. Creamos este infográfico para recordarles sobre las cosas que pueden hacer para demostrar que están escuchando y no interrumpir. Descargue el PDF aquí: Como escuchar [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] © Kids In Transition to School 2020
- [Preparados, listos ¡ESCUCHA!: Juegos divertidos para practicar la escucha activa con niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparados-listos-escucha-juegos-divertidos-para-practicar-la-escucha-activa-con-ninos/) - Últimamente estamos platicando mucho sobre cómo ayudar a los niños a aprender a compartir, más ahora con los requisitos del distanciamiento social. Una habilidad importante, aunque difícil, para los niños pequeños es saber compartir la atención con otros. Por ejemplo, les puede costar compartir con sus hermanos la atención de su mamá, o compartir la
- [How to Listen: A Guide for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-listen-a-guide-for-kids/) - For young kids, active listening is an important, and new, skill. We created this infographic to remind them about things they can do to show that they are listening and to help them not to interrupt. You can download the PDF here: How to listen [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"]
- [Ready, Set, LISTEN!: Fun Ways to Practice Active Listening with Children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ready-set-listen-fun-ways-to-practice-active-listening-with-children/) - Lately we have been discussing ways that kids can practice sharing, especially during times of physical distancing. One important, but difficult, skill for young kids is to share attention with others. For example, they might struggle to share their caregiver’s attention with siblings, or to share talk time with classmates online. Developmentally this is totally
- [¡Tallen sus calabazas y aprendan a la vez!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tallen-sus-calabazas-y-aprendan-a-la-vez/) - ¿Por qué no inyectar sus actividades de Halloween con diversión adicional? ¿¡A quién no le encanta el aprendizaje integrado!? Aquí proponemos algunas ideas divertidas para darle vida (y aprendizaje) a su tradición anual. Para los niños pequeños, tallar las caras en las calabazas proporciona una oportunidad perfecta para practicar reconocer las emociones. Al planificar qué
- [Carve a Pumpkin and Do Some Learning, Too!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/carve-a-pumpkin-and-do-some-learning-too/) - Why not inject your pumpkin carving activities this year with extra fun? Everyone’s favorite: embedded learning! We’ve come up with some fun ideas to add learning to spice up this annual tradition. Carving faces into pumpkins is a perfect opportunity to practice emotion recognition for young kids. When planning what jack-o-lantern face to carve, start
- [Comidas para niños en el Condado de Lane – Otoño del 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/comidas-para-ninos-en-el-condado-de-lane-otono-del-2020/) - Los distritos en el Condado de Lane seguirán proporcionando comidas en varios momentos y sitios en el condado para niños de 0 – 18 años de edad y estudiantes inscritas en el aprendizaje a distancia. A continuación, hay información de los sitios de web de cada escuela en orden alfabético. Al final proporcionamos una lista
- [Where to Get Meals for Kids in Lane County- Fall 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/where-to-get-meals-for-kids-in-lane-county-fall-2020/) - (Updated October 12, 2020) School districts in Lane County are continuing to provide meals at various times and places across the county to youths 18 years and younger and students enrolled in distance learning. Below is information that was posted on each of the school districts' websites in alphabetical order. We have also listed general
- [Cómo enseñar a los niños a compartir durante Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenar-a-los-ninos-a-compartir-durante-covid-19/) - Últimamente, todos hemos estado practicando el distanciamiento social para la protección de los demás y nosotros mismos. Por eso, el juego y las interacciones entre amigos pueden ser muy distintos para los niños. Y los papás nos han dicho que se preocupan por cómo sus niños aprenderán las habilidades sociales importantes como compartir. Y con
- [Juegos divertidos para jugar con amigos a distancia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/juegos-divertidos-para-jugar-con-amigos-a-distancia/) - Las interacciones sociales entre los niños pueden parecer muy distintas con el aprendizaje virtual y el distanciamiento social. Aunque haya menos oportunidades para socializar en persona, sigue habiendo maneras para que los niños practiquen sus habilidades sociales. Muchas actividades infantiles pueden adaptarse a las llamadas de video y permiten que los niños practiquen conversar, ser
- [Tips para motivar a los niños a enfocarse en las actividades de aprendizaje virtuales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-para-motivar-a-los-ninos-a-enfocarse-en-las-actividades-de-aprendizaje-virtuales/) - El aprendizaje virtual es algo nuevo para muchos papás, maestros, y niños. El aprendizaje a distancia trae nuevos desafíos como la necesidad de aprender a través de la pantalla en vez de en el salón con el apoyo personal de los maestros y compañeros. Aun con estos nuevos desafíos, hay cosas que podemos hacer para
- [Teaching Kids About Sharing During COVID-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-kids-about-sharing-during-covid-19/) - Over the past few months, we have all been practicing social distancing to keep each other safe. This has meant that playing and interacting with friends may look very different for kids. And we have heard from a lot of parents that they are concerned about how their children will learn social skills like sharing.
- [Fun Games for Friends at a Distance](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fun-games-for-friends-at-a-distance/) - With remote learning and social distancing, social interactions for kids are looking a lot different these days. Even though there might be fewer opportunities for kids to be social in person, there are still ways for kids to practice and use their social skills. Many activities kids do in person can be adapted for video
- [Motivating Kids to Stay Focused on Remote Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/motivating-kids-to-stay-focused-on-remote-learning/) - Remote learning is new territory for parents, teachers, and kids. Remote learning brings new challenges like having to learn through a screen instead of being in a classroom with the in-person support of teachers and peers. Even with these new challenges, there are things that we can do to help kids stay focused on their
- [Make Home Schoolwork Easier with Incentive Charts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-home-schoolwork-easier-with-incentive-charts/) - We are all experiencing a tremendous amount of renewed appreciation and respect for our kid’s teachers right now! If you are feeling frustrated while helping your children continue their education from home during school closures, you are not alone. In these unusual circumstances, both kids and parents need a little extra help to get
- [Facilite el trabajo escolar en casa con gráficos de incentivos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/facilite-el-trabajo-escolar-en-casa-con-graficos-de-incentivos/) - En este momento, ¡todos estamos cobrando un renovado sentimiento de aprecio y respeto por los maestros de nuestros niños! Si se frustra al ayudar a sus niños a continuar su educación escolar en casa durante el cierre escolar, no está solo. Bajo estas circunstancias inusuales, tanto los niños como sus papás necesitan un poco de
- [Bricolaje: Una caja de útiles escolares para el aprendizaje en casa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/bricolaje-una-caja-de-utiles-escolares-para-el-aprendizaje-en-casa/) - Para los muchos niños que van a volver a la escuela de forma virtual este otoño, van a necesitar un lugar para guardar sus útiles escolares. No hace falta ir a comprar contenedores ni se necesitan cosas especiales. Usted y su niño/a pueden crear su propia caja personalizada de materiales económicas que tienen en la
- [9 consejos para papás para el aprendizaje escolar en línea](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/9-consejos-para-papas-para-el-aprendizaje-escolar-en-linea/) - ¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2020-21! Muchas escuelas están iniciando en línea sus clases o con una mezcla de clases en línea y en persona. Esto fue estresante en la primavera cuando las escuelas se cerraron de repente debido a Covid-19. Ahora, las escuelas han tenido más tiempo para planificar el aprendizaje en línea. Y las
- [12 maneras de moverse el cerebro](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/12-maneras-de-moverse-el-cerebro/) - [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Text: © Kids In Transition to School 2020
- [Ayudar a los niños a aumentar su auto-control](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-aumentar-su-auto-control/) - “¡Cálmate!”, “¡No hagas eso!”. Estas son cosas que los adultos dicen todo el tiempo a los niños. Lo que realmente quieren decir es “¡Contrólate!”. Y el auto-control no es nada fácil para los niños. Incluso es difícil para los adultos. Piense en un momento cuando usted realmente quería algo, como por ejemplo el choco flan
- [DIY a School Supply Box for Home Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/diy-a-school-supply-box-for-home-learning/) - As many kids go back to school remotely this Fall, they are going to need places to store their school supplies. You don’t have to go out and buy containers. You and your child can create your own personalized school box from inexpensive materials at home. Here’s how we did it: 1- First, a box!
- [Helping Children to Build Their Self-Control](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-to-build-their-self-control/) - “Calm down!”, “Stop doing that!” These are things that adults say to children all the time. What they really mean is “Control yourself!” And self-control is no easy task for children. It is even hard for adults. Think about a time when you really wanted something, like say that double-glazed chocolate donut sitting in the
- [9 Tips on Remote Learning for Parents](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/9-tips-on-remote-learning-for-parents/) - Welcome to School Year 2020-21! Many schools are starting online or with an online/in-person hybrid. This was stressful for a lot of parents last Spring when schools closed very quickly due to Covid-19. This time, schools have had more time to plan for remote learning. And as a parent, you can do some planning as
- [Enseñar de antemano el uso de las mascarillas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ensenar-de-antemano-el-uso-de-las-mascarillas/) - Cuando queremos ayudar a nuestros niños a aprender una nueva habilidad o comportamiento, la estrategia de enseñar de antemano puede crear las condiciones para que todos tengamos éxito. Enseñar de antemano quiere decir que avisamos al niño o niña lo que va a suceder de antemano para que sepa lo que se espera de él
- [Pre-teaching Kids to Wear a Mask](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pre-teaching-kids-to-wear-a-mask/) - When we want to help our children learn a new skill or behavior, pre-teaching can set us all up for success. Pre-teaching means letting a child know in advance what is going to happen and what is expected of them. This is a great way to let children know the steps needed to be successful
- [Tomen tiempo para jugar (especialmente durante Covid-19)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tomen-tiempo-para-jugar-especialmente-durante-covid-19/) - Hemos hablado mucho sobre la importancia para los niños de las rutinas y la consistencia, sobre todo en momentos como estos de incertidumbre y estrés. Es cierto que los niños se desempeñan mejor cuando sus días son tan predecibles como sea posible y saben qué esperar. Pero hay otra cosa que necesitan los niños: ¡el
- [Take Time Out to Play (Especially During Covid-19)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/take-time-out-to-play-especially-during-covid-19/) - For some time now, you have probably been hearing about the importance of routines and consistency for children, especially in times like these that are uncertain and stressful. And while it is true that children do better when they know what to expect and their days are as predictable as we can make them, there
- [La preparación escolar durante la pandemia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-preparacion-escolar-durante-la-pandemia/) - Normalmente a esta altura del verano empezamos a hablar sobre cómo preparar a los niños para la escuela al enseñarles qué esperar para el inicio escolar. Pero, ¿qué hacemos este año sabiendo que la escuela no será como antes, y sin la seguridad de saber incluso si los niños asistirán a la escuela todo el
- [Getting Ready for School During a Pandemic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-school-during-a-pandemic/) - Usually at this time of year, we talk about getting kids ready for school by helping them learn about what to expect when they start school. But what do we do this year when school won’t look like what it usually looks like, and when we are not even certain IF we will be going
- [Get Carried Away with Reading and Imagination!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-carried-away-with-reading-and-imagination/) - Reading before bed has been a long-standing custom in our house, so it will come as no surprise that we have accumulated a long list of “favorite books”. Recently I was struck by how many of those books remind us that there are no limits to where we can go (and what we can be)
- [7 maneras de conseguir libros económicos (o gratis) para los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/7-maneras-de-conseguir-libros-economicos-o-gratis-para-los-ninos/) - Cada verano decimos que la mejor manera de prepararse para la escuela (y mantenerse preparado) es a través de la lectura. También hablamos de que pueden leer toda clase de materiales aparte de los libros (como revistas, letreros, e incluso las cajas de cereales). Pero sabemos que los libros infantiles son muy divertidos. También sabemos
- [¡Qué lean los niños todo el verano con el Bingo de la Lectura!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-lean-los-ninos-todo-el-verano-con-el-bingo-de-la-lectura/) - Practicar la lectura durante el descanso de verano es sumamente importante para fortalecer las habilidades de la lectura y el aprendizaje. Aproveche el descanso de verano para que los niños se divierten con la lectura con un enfoque en lo que les interese. A los niños les encantan los juegos y los retos, así que
- [Keep Summer Learning Going With a Family Reading Challenge](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/keep-summer-learning-going-with-a-family-reading-challenge/) - We have been talking about keeping learning going over the summer and practicing skills to keep them sharp. Last week, we talked about how reading is one of the best ways to do this. Today, we are revisiting a post from last summer with a neat way to keep kids reading all summer: a family
- [Keep Kids Reading All Summer With Reading Bingo!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/keep-kids-reading-all-summer-with-reading-bingo/) - Practicing reading over summer break is so important for strengthening reading skills and encouraging learning. Summer break is a great opportunity for kids to have fun with reading and focus on what interests them. Kids love games and challenges. So get them motivated to read this summer with a reading bingo challenge! Setting up Reading
- [7 Ways to Get Inexpensive (or Free) Books for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/7-ways-to-get-inexpensive-or-free-books-for-kids/) - Every summer, we say that the best way to get ready for school (and stay ready) is to read. And we also talk about how you can read all sorts of things besides books (like magazines, signs, and even cereal boxes). But we know that children’s books are a lot of fun. We also know
- [Dónde conseguir comidas para niños en el Condado de Lane durante el verano del 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/donde-conseguir-comidas-para-ninos-en-el-condado-de-lane-durante-el-verano-del-2020/) - Varios distritos escolares y agencias comunitarias están proporcionando comidas GRATIS para niños de 18 año y menores. A continuación, encontrará una lista en orden alfabética. Puede que no incluya todos los lugares donde pueden recibir comidas gratis, pero hemos hecho lo mejor que podamos para ser inclusivo. Haga clic aquí para descargar esta lista: Dónde
- [Where to Get Meals for Kids in Lane County During Summer 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/where-to-get-meals-for-kids-in-lane-county-during-summer-2020/) - A number of school districts and community agencies are providing FREE meals for kids 18 and under this summer. Below is a list in alphabetical order. Please note that we have done our best to be inclusive but this list may not include all the possible places to receive free meals. Click here to download
- [En sus marcas, listos, ¡fuera! Los caminos sensoriales para las habilidades escolares](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/en-sus-marcas-listos-fuera-los-caminos-sensoriales-para-las-habilidades-escolares/) - Los caminos sensoriales frecuentemente se encuentran en los pasillos escolares para que los niños tomen un descanso y muevan sus cuerpos. Los niños siguen direcciones visuales al seguir el camino. Los caminos sensoriales so buenísimos para mantener ocupados a los niños. También ayudan a desarrollar las habilidades escolares fundamentales como seguir direcciones, el control motriz,
- [Ready, Set, Dash!-Using Sensory Paths to Build School Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ready-set-dash-using-sensory-paths-to-build-school-skills/) - Sensory paths are often found in the hallways of elementary schools and are used by kids to take a break and move their bodies. Kids follow visual directions made with tape, paper cut outs, and other materials that tell them how to move as they go along the path. Sensory paths are great for keeping
- [3 consejos para ayudar a los adultos a controlar las emociones fuertes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-consejos-para-ayudar-a-los-adultos-a-controlar-las-emociones-fuertes/) - Cuando hablamos de las habilidades fundamentales para la preparación escolar, una de las más importantes, y la que más se nos pasa por alto: el poder manejar las emociones fuertes de maneras positivas. Cuando un compañero no quiere compartir, los niños deben saber no pegar, ni agarrar, ni salir corriendo del salón. A la vez,
- [KITS, en el verano del 2020, será ¡KITS En Casa!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-en-el-verano-del-2020-sera-kits-en-casa/) - Por más de 10 años, ¡KITS ha tenido el privilegio de ayudar a los niños y sus familias a hacer la gran transición al kindergarten! Este año, debido a los requisitos de distanciamiento y la incertidumbre de sí los edificios escolares estarán abiertos este verano, estamos pasando a un formato que se llama ¡KITS En
- [La lectura para evitar el “resbalón de verano”](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-lectura-para-evitar-el-resbalon-de-verano/) - A lo mejor ha escuchado hablar del “resbalón de verano”. Es el término que se usa en referencia a la pérdida de habilidades que experimentan los niños durante el verano cuando no están en la escuela. Y es más probable en los niños que ya estaban teniendo dificultades. De hecho, durante el verano, los niños
- [KITS in Summer 2020 is At Home!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-in-summer-2020-is-at-home/) - KITS has had the privilege of helping kids and families make the important transition to kindergarten for over 10 years! This year, due to distancing requirements and uncertainty about whether facilities will be open during the summer, we are moving to an online format called KITS At Home! What is KITS At Home? KITS At
- [Read to Avoid Summer Slide!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/read-to-avoid-summer-slide/) - Chances are that you have heard about “summer slide”. This is the term used to refer to children losing skills over the summer when they are not in school. And it is particularly likely to happen to children who were already struggling. In fact, children can lose several months of reading skills over the summer.
- [Parenting Self-Care: What to do When you Want to Scream](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/parenting-self-care-what-to-do-when-you-want-to-scream/) - We all know the usual suggestions for self-care: sleep, exercise, eat healthy, spend time with friends. These are all important to a healthy life and for setting yourself up to be more resilient in stressful situations. But what can you do in the moment when you’re feeling overwhelmed and like you are going to scream?
- [Nómbralo y dómalo: una actividad para ayudar a los niños a manejar las emociones fuertes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/nombralo-y-domalo-una-actividad-para-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-manejar-las-emociones-fuertes/) - Estamos pasando por un momento que puede provocar muchas emociones fuertes-la incertidumbre, la ansiedad, el temor, y la frustración, entre otras. Ya que los papás y niños están pasando más tiempo juntos en sus casas, también es un momento cuando todas estas emociones pueden sentir como si estuvieran saliendo de nuestro control. Si su hija
- [Cómo manejar el autocrítico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-manejar-el-autocritico/) - La manera en que hablamos a nosotros mismos tiene mucho que ver con nuestra habilidad de lograr nuestras metas, enfrentar nuestros temores, y nuestro éxito de la vida en general. Si nuestra voz interior está enfocada en todas las maneras en las cuales podemos fracasar, es probable que experimentamos esta profecía autocumplidora. Y el autocritico
- [Ways to manage self-critical talk](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-manage-self-critical-talk/) - The way that we talk to ourselves is so important to our ability to complete goals, face our fears, and to overall life success. If our inner voice is focused on all the ways we will fail, or not perform, we are likely to follow through with this self-fulfilling prophecy, and if nothing else, this
- [Cómo tomar tiempo aparte cuando estamos todos adentro](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-tomar-tiempo-aparte-cuando-estamos-todos-adentro/) - El último mes ha traido consigo un montonazo de cambios en nuestras vidas. Estamos pasando mucho tiempo dentro de la casa con la familia. Esto trae beneficios. Y esto también es un momento posiblemente muy estresante por muchas razones. Si estamos todos en la casa juntos, y todos se sienten un poquito gruñones, ansiosos, o
- [Taking Time Out When We Are All on Time-In](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/taking-time-out-when-we-are-all-on-time-in/) - The last month has brought a ton of changes in all of our lives. We are spending a lot more time at home with our immediate family. There are benefits to this. And this is also a potentially stressful time for a lot of reasons. If we are all at home together, and everyone is
- [Consejos para implementar una rutina nueva en momentos de incertidumbre](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-implementar-una-rutina-nueva-en-momentos-de-incertidumbre/) - ¿Han interrumpido su rutina habitual el distanciamiento social y el cierre de las escuelas? Estos cambios en nuestras rutinas y actividades normales pueden ser estresantes y provocar ansiedad. Sin la escuela, el trabajo, ni los eventos y actividades normales, nuestros días pueden faltar estructura. Esto a su vez puede hacer que todos se sientan inquietos.
- [Setting Up a New At-Home Routine in Times of Uncertainty](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/setting-up-a-new-at-home-routine-in-times-of-uncertainty/) - Has social distancing and the school closures shaken up your daily routine? These changes to our daily routines and activities can be stressful and cause some anxiety. With no school, no work, no events or activities to go to, our days might be lacking structure. This lack of structure can make everyone feel a little
- [Where to Get Meals for Kids in Lane County During the School Closures](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/where-to-get-meals-for-kids-in-lane-county-during-the-school-closures/) - To ensure that families are supported during the school closures due to Covid-19, school districts in Lane County are providing meals at various times and places across the county. Below is information that was posted on each of the school districts' websites in alphabetical order. We have also listed general resources for families who might
- [Comidas gratis para niños en el Condado de Lane mientras permanecen cerradas las escuelas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/comidas-gratis-para-ninos-en-el-condado-de-lane-mientras-permanecen-cerradas-las-escuelas/) - Para asegurar que todas las familias reciban el apoyo que necesitan mientras permanecen cerradas las escuelas, los distritos escolares en el Condado de Lane proporcionarán comidas a través del condado. A continuación encontrará información de las páginas web de cada distrito escolar en orden alfabética. También incluimos al final recursos adicionales para familias que necesiten
- [Cómo fortalecer nuestra resiliencia en tiempo de COVID-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-fortalecer-nuestra-resiliencia-en-tiempo-de-covid-19/) - ¿Cómo está? La vida se ha puesto extraño, un poco temeroso, y bastante estresante ahora. La gente está batallando con tantos estresores, algunos de los cuales han sido exacerbados durante este periodo de turbulencia, el distanciamiento físico, y la cuarentena. Sé que está haciendo lo mejor que puede, y eso es suficiente. En vista de
- [¿Está encerrado con sus niños en la casa? ¡Haga una búsqueda del tesoro (y otras ideas divertidas)!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/esta-encerrado-con-sus-ninos-en-la-casa-haga-una-busqueda-del-tesoro-y-otras-ideas-divertidas/) - Estamos viviendo un momento de incertidumbre. ¿Cómo serán los días, las semanas, e incluso los meses que vienen? Este incertidumbre y preocupación por el futuro puede ser estresante y temeroso. A veces lo mejor que podemos hacer para nosotros mismos y para nuestros niños es enfocarnos en lo que en este momento nos rodea. Obviamente
- [Stuck at Home?: Go on an Indoor Scavenger Hunt (and More)!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/stuck-at-home-go-on-an-indoor-scavenger-hunt-and-more/) - We are living in uncertain times. What will the days, weeks, even months ahead be like? This uncertainty and concern for the future can be really stressful and scary. Sometimes the most important thing we can do for ourselves and our kids is to focus on what’s around you in this moment. Obviously, just telling
- [Cómo crecen los cerebros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-crecen-los-cerebros/) - ¿Quiere fomenter el desarrollo cerebral de su niño/a? Vea nuestro infográfico nuevo o bájelo aquí: Como crecen los cerebros-infographic
- [Cerebros preparados para la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cerebros-preparados-para-la-escuela/) - La preparación escolar no empieza en el verano antes del kindergarten. En realidad, empieza con el nacimiento cuando los bebés entran en un mundo donde sus cerebros serán moldeados y desarrollados por todas las personas y las experiencias a su alrededor. Ayudar a crecer el cerebro infantil puede parecer una tarea enorme, y ES super
- [Growing Brains-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/growing-brains-infographic/) - What to encourage your child's brain development? Check out our new infographic or download it here: Growing Brains Infographic
- [Get Visual with Early Math by Graphing!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-visual-with-early-math-by-graphing/) - Graphing activities are fun for kids, and great for embedding different math concepts. Graphing is a way to sort objects by their characteristics (such as color, shape or size). It is also a very visual way to learn early math skills such as; sorting by characteristics, comparing characteristics, counting, recognizing numbers, greater than and less
- [¡Juegue con los patrones para enseñar las matemáticas!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/juegue-con-los-patrones-para-ensenar-las-matematicas/) - Las matemáticas a menudo incluyen números y ecuaciones complejas. Pero los tienen experiencia con los números se darán cuenta de que existen una cantidad de patrones que forman la base de los números, las ecuaciones, y la geometría. Por eso, el reconocer y entender a los números es una habilidad temprana de las matemáticas importante.
- [Pattern Awareness-An Important Early Math Skill](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pattern-awareness-an-important-early-math-skill/) - Math often involves complicated-looking numbers and equations. But if you learn to look at it with a practiced eye, you can see all sorts of patterns that underlie numbers, equations and geometry. This is why understanding and being able to recognize patterns is an important early math skill. When children learn to recognize and make
- [¡Enséñame los números!-Juegos fáciles para enseñar la matemática temprana-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ensename-los-numeros-juegos-faciles-para-ensenar-la-matematica-temprana-infographic/) - ¡Diviértase con sus niños mientras los ayuda a desarrollar habilidades tempranas de las matemáticas con estas actividades simples y fáciles que pueden hacer dondequiera! Para bajar el pdf haga clic aquí: Juegos faciles para ensenar la matematica temprana [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition to School
- [Show Me The Numbers!-Easy Early Numeracy Games-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/show-me-the-numbers-easy-early-numeracy-games-infographic/) - Have fun with your kids and help them develop early math skills with these simple and easy activities that you can do anywhere and everywhere! To download a pdf click here: Easy Early Numeracy Games [divider type="standard" text="Go to top" full_width="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Infographic: © Kids In Transition to School 2020
- [Getting Ready for School by Getting Ready for Math](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-school-by-getting-ready-for-math/) - Math gets a bad rap in the world. We often hear it said that people hate math. And people tend to get more anxious when they know they are going to be asked to do math problems. This is unfortunate because math is important to our everyday lives. We wouldn’t be able to figure out
- [Prepárense para la escuela al prepararse para las matemáticas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparense-para-la-escuela-al-prepararse-para-las-matematicas/) - Las matemáticas tienen mala fama. Se escucha con frecuencia, “odio las matemáticas”. Y muchas personas tienden a ponerse más ansiosos al saber que se les pedirán resolver problemas de matemáticas. Esto es desafortunado porque las matemáticas son importantísimas para nuestras vidas diarias. Sin haber aprendido las matemáticas, no pudiéramos saber cuánto cuesta alguna cosa, o
- [5 Reasons Why Recess Helps Learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-reasons-why-recess-helps-learning/) - When I was a child, I would spend a large majority of my time playing outside with neighborhood kids. Due to various changes in lifestyles and living situations, children typically do not have the same opportunities for unstructured play as their parents experienced while growing up. For many kids, recess is the only opportunity they
- [¡Fomente la amabilidad durante todo el año con actos espontáneos de bondad!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/fomente-la-amabilidad-durante-todo-el-ano-con-actos-espontaneos-de-bondad/) - Para una vida feliz, se necesitan la conexión social y la amistad. Dedicar tiempo a practicar la gratitud y el agradecimiento es una buena manera de fortalecer nuestras conexiones y promover el bienestar. Todo el mes, nos hemos enfocado mucho en la importancia de la amabilidad y las maneras de hablar sobre lo mismo con
- [How to Make Compliment Cupcakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-make-compliment-cupcakes/) - When I give my 6-year-old a compliment, I love how his face lights up. He walks a bit lighter on the earth. His words are gentler and his outlook seems cheerier. Likewise, the pure glow on the face of my 4-year-old is heavenly when I tell him something that I love or admire about him.
- [4 consejos para enseñar a los niños a ser amables](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-consejos-para-ensenar-a-los-ninos-a-ser-amables/) - Ser amable es una habilidad importante, tanto para los niños como para los adultos. Hemos presentado los beneficios de la amabilidad en otra entrada de blog. Es un concepto bastante amplio. El diccionario define la amabilidad como “el acto de ser amable, generoso, o considerado”. Esta definición abarca muchas cosas. Así que el simple hecho
- [4 Tips for Teaching Children to be Kind](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-tips-for-teaching-children-kindness/) - Kindness is a great skill for kids (or anyone) to have. (We have talked about the benefits of kindness in another post.) But it is actually a pretty big concept. Oxford University Press defines kindness as “the act of being friendly, generous, and considerate”. That’s a lot of things. So just telling kids to “be
- [Juegos fáciles de la alfabetización temprana](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/juegos-faciles-de-la-alfabetizacion-temprana/) - ¡Empiece el año con nuevas habilidades! Intente estos juegos fáciles, simples, y gratis para enseñar habilidades de la alfabetización importantes para la preparación escolar. Para bajar el pdf haga clic aquí: Juegos facile de la alfabetizacion temprana
- [¡La bondad le hace bien a todo el mundo!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-bondad-le-hace-bien-a-todo-el-mundo/) - La bondad sucede cuando alguien le trata bien a otra persona, le hace algo lindo, o generalmente demuestra cariño hacia el otro. A menudo figura entre las primeras cosas que enseñamos a los niños pequeños cuando están aprendiendo a convivir con otros en la escuela. De hecho, la bondad puede ser más fácil para los
- [Kindness is Good For You…And Everyone Else!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kindness-is-good-for-youand-everyone-else/) - Kindness happens when someone is nice to, does something nice for or generally shows caring towards someone else. It’s often one of the first things that we teach young children when they are learning how to get along with others at school. And it may actually be easier for young children to be kind because
- [Level Up to Kindergarten-Easy Early Literacy Games Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/level-up-to-kindergarten-easy-early-literacy-games-infographic/) - Start the New Year by learning new skills! Try these easy, no-cost, no-equipment-necessary games for teaching your child important, ready-for-school literacy skills. To download the pdf, click here: Easy Early Literacy Games
- [Pásenla bien con un paseo en la naturaleza durante el descanso de invierno](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pasenla-bien-con-un-paseo-en-la-naturaleza-durante-el-descanso-de-invierno/) - ¡Estamos en pleno descanso de invierno! Con las fiestas a la vuelta de la esquina y los niños de descanso de la escuela, estarán llenos de emoción y energía. ¿Necesita una actividad para mantenerlos ocupados y ayudarlos a gastar esa energía? ¡Den un paseo por la naturaleza! Esto puede ser tan simple como caminar por
- [Nature Walks for Winter Break](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/nature-walks-for-winter-break/) - Winter break is here! With the holidays around the corner and children out of school, they are full of excitement. Need an activity to keep the kids busy and help them get rid of some of that energy? Go on a nature walk! A nature walk could be as simple as taking a walk around
- [7 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/7-tips-for-reducing-holiday-stress-infographic/) - The holidays are here again! While this can be a great time to enjoy family and friends, it can also be stressful. Here are some tips on decreasing stress so you can increase fun. To download a PDF, click here: 7-tips-for-reducing-holiday-stress
- [El autocuidado para mamás y papás: ¿Qué hacer cuando le entran ganas de gritar?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-autocuidado-para-mamas-y-papas-que-hacer-cuando-le-entran-ganas-de-gritar/) - Todos conocemos las sugerencias comunes para el autocuidado: dormir bien, hacer ejercicio, comer saludable, pasar tiempo con los amigos. Estos son importantes para una vida sana y para aumentar la resiliencia en situaciones estresantes. Pero qué hacer en el momento cuando se siente abrumado/a y quiere gritar? (¿O cuando ya le haya gritado a alguien?)
- [Ways to Give in Lane County 2019/ Maneras de contribuir en el Condado de Lane 2019](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-give-in-lane-county-2019-maneras-de-contribuir-en-el-condado-de-lane-2019/) - Want to help make the holidays a little brighter for families in Lane County who might be struggling this year? Do you have a little extra to give? There are a number of programs to help families in need this holiday season. Below are a few of these. (This is not intended to be a
- [Take Care of You: 5 Quick Ways to Practice Self-Care Right Now-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/take-care-of-you-5-quick-ways-to-practice-self-care-right-now-infographic/) - Sometimes it can be hard to carve out the time to practice self-care, even when we really need it. Here are 5 quick things you can do to give yourself a break. You can download the infographic here: Take Care of You-5 Self-Care Ideas
- [¡Cuidesede sí mismo!-¡5 maneras fáciles de practicar el auto-cuidado personal, ahora!-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cuidesede-si-mismo-5-maneras-faciles-de-practicar-el-auto-cuidado-personal-ahora-infographic/) - A veces es bien difícil encontrar tiempo para el cuidado personal, aun cuando lo necesitemos mucho. Aquí hay 5 cosas simples que puede hacer para darse un descanso. Puede bajar nuestro infográfico aquí: Cuidesede si mismo-5 manera faciles de practicar el autocuidado personal
- [El autocuidado personal: una lección valiosa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-autocuidado-personal-una-leccion-valiosa/) - Queremos que nuestros niños estén felices y sanos, y una gran parte de la salud mental de todos consiste en asegurarnos de tomar el tiempo necesario para cuidar de nosotros mismos. A lo mejor ya lo sabe, pero, ¿lo está haciendo? ¡Quizás no! Una de las razones más comunes por la cual los padres de
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2019/Recursos para los Días Festivos del Invierno 2019](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2019-recursos-para-los-dias-festivos-del-invierno-2019/) - Does your family or a family you know need a little extra help this winter holiday season? Maybe a warm meal or some presents for the kids? Check out this guide to Winter Holiday Resources: 2019 Winter Holiday Resources-Recursos para los Días Festivos del Invierno ¿Su familia necesita algo de ayuda durante las fiestas? Vea
- [Make Your Child the Star of Their Own Success Story and Teach New Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/make-your-child-the-star-of-their-own-success-story-and-teach-new-skills/) - As you have probably noticed, here at KITS, we love books! We know that reading books is so important to child development. When a child really relates to the central character and their experiences, the learning impact of the book can last a lifetime. One way that stories can have a big impact on kids
- [6 Tips para criar lectores de toda la vida](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-tips-para-criar-lectores-de-toda-la-vida/) - La lectura es importantísima para el éxito escolar. La lectura apoya el desarrollo del lenguaje, el pensamiento crítico, enseña a los niños sobre el mundo, y hace muchas otras cosas fundamentales para el desarrollo infantil. En la escuela y en el mundo, la lectura es una de las herramientas principales para acceder a información. Por
- [¿Siempre tengo que leerle a mi niño/a?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/siempre-tengo-que-leerle-a-mi-nino-a/) - Todos estamos enterados sobre la importancia de leer a nuestros niños. Pero la vida exige mucho a los papás. Y algunos papás tienen sus propias dificultades con la lectura. O hablan un idioma diferente del de la mayoría de los libros de sus niños. Entonces, ¿qué se puede hacer cuando es difícil leerle a su
- [3 Ways to Use Picture Books to Help Your Child Learn](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-ways-to-use-picture-books-to-help-your-child-learn/) - We talk a lot in this blog about how important it is to read to young children, and how important reading is to doing well in school as children get older. When children first enter school they begin learning to read, and after a few years, they must read to learn. But reading for academic
- [Do I Always Have to Read to my Child?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/do-i-always-have-to-read-to-my-child/) - We all hear about how important it is to read to our kids. But as parents, we face a lot of different demands on our time. And some parents have their own difficulties with reading. Or they speak a different language than most of their children’s books are in. So, what can you do when
- [6 Tips for Raising Lifelong Readers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-tips-for-raising-lifelong-readers/) - Reading is vital for school success. Reading supports language development, critical thinking, teaches children about the world, and does so many other things that are vital for children’s development. In school and in adulthood, reading is one of the main tools to access information. This is why it is so important to help children create
- [Cómo fomentar la independencia de los niños con tareas domésticas cotidianas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-fomentar-la-independencia-de-los-ninos-con-tareas-domesticas-cotidianas/) - ¿Su niño/a algunas veces le observa mientras hace las tareas cotidianas y le pide que lo deje ayudar? ¿O a veces quiere tercamente hacer las cosas por sí mismo? A los niños les encanta ayudar y se sienten orgullosos al tener la oportunidad de hacer las mismas cosas que hacen los adultos. El fomentar este
- [Encouraging Children’s Independence Through Everyday Tasks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/encouraging-childrens-independence-through-everyday-tasks/) - Does your child ever see you doing things around the house and ask if they can help you? Or stubbornly want to do things themselves at times? Children love being helpers and love getting the chance to do something grown-ups do. This is because children get a sense of pride from doing things like a
- ["What Do You Do When…?": Helping Your Child to Build Self-Monitoring Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/what-do-you-do-when-helping-your-child-to-build-self-monitoring-skills/) - Do you find yourself constantly repeating instructions to your child (or student) about everyday routines? That was a rhetorical question. Of course you do! Repeating the same direction over and over is part of parenting (and teaching), and part of learning for children. It is normal for children to need reminding, their brains have yet
- [¡Dibuje Halloween para divertirse en familia!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/dibuje-halloween-para-divertirse-en-familia/) - Próximamente llegará el Halloween… las semanas anteriores al gran día pueden ser muy divertidas, prefieran sus prefieren el lado espeluznante y escalofriante de Halloween, o el lado juguetón y extravagante. En julio hablamos sobre cómo usar el arte para ayudar a los niños a aumentar sus habilidades escolares y autoconfianza ¡y divertirse a la vez!
- [Helping children in foster care to manage holiday stress and emotions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-in-foster-care-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-emotions/) - The holidays can be a stressful and busy time for everyone. For children in foster care, this time of the year can be especially difficult. Many children experience feelings of guilt, shame and sadness during the holidays. And their feelings might be really mixed. One young adult remembers how hard the holidays were for her
- [Tips para prosperar en el primer mes de kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-para-sobreviver-el-primer-mes-de-kindergarten/) - La transición al kindergarten puede ser un momento emocionante y también difícil para los niños y sus papás. A los niños se les están presentando nuevas reglas, rutinas, horarios, personas, y muchas experiencias diferentes a las que habían tenido antes. ¡Todo esto puede ser agotador! Aunque la transición puede ser trabajoso, también será un momento
- [Consejos y trucos para dejar a su niño en la escuela sin dificultades](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-y-trucos-para-dejar-a-su-nino-en-la-escuela-sin-dificultades/) - Los niños nos pueden sorprender. El niño más tímido puede lanzarse sin preocupaciones al primer día de la escuela. Una niña bulliciosa y segura de sí misma puede volverse introvertida y temerosa, aferrándose a usted como para salvarse la vida. Puede haber llanto (no solo de los niños) y puede haber berrinches… pero, no se
- [Tips and Tricks to Make School Drop-Off Easier](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-and-tricks-to-make-school-drop-off-easier/) - Kids can often surprise you. The meekest wallflower can prance into his first day of school without a care in the world, barely even giving you a second glance. A loud, boisterous confident child can become introverted and scared, clinging on to you for dear life. There may be tears (not only from the children)
- [School Supplies Lists for Lane County School Districts 2019-20/ Las listas de útiles escolares 2019-20](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/school-supplies-lists-for-lane-county-school-districts-2019-20-las-listas-de-utiles-escolares-2019-20/) - Bethel: Check individual school web sites/ Consulte los sitios web individuales de las escuelas. Clear Lake– http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/clearlake/school-supply-fee/ Danebo - http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/danebo/?page_id=1774 Fairfield - http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/fairfield/?page_id=1961 Irving - http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/irving/?page_id=3663 Malabon - http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/malabon/files/2017/07/Malabon-SCHOOL-FEE.pdf Meadow View - http://www.bethel.k12.or.us/meadowview/?page_id=5999 Prairie Mountain - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fejgeDxZxZxUv89v0061BjO_zeLa7Pty/view Creswell: http://www.creswell.k12.or.us/wp/crnt/files/2019/07/Supply-List-2019-2020.pdf Crow-Applegate-Lorane: https://www.cal.k12.or.us/o/cal/page/2019-2020-school-supplies-lists Eugene 4J: https://www.4j.lane.edu/2019/07/school-supply-lists-2019/ Fern Ridge: Check individual school web sites/ Consulte los sitios web
- [31 días de práctica para comenzar la escuela con confianza](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/31-dias-de-practica-para-comenzar-la-escuela-con-confianza/) - ¡Es agosto! ¡Ya llegó el mes de la preparación escolar! Creamos un calendario para ayudarlo/la a hacer la cuenta regresiva de las semanas anteriores al inicio escolar. Use este tiempo para practicar las habilidades que ayudarán a que su niño/a empiece la escuela de buen pie. Para más recursos, vea nuestra entrada de blog sobre
- [¡Marcando la cuenta regresiva para el kindergarten!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/marcando-la-cuenta-regresiva-para-el-kindergarten/) - Es agosto. No logro entender cómo llegamos aquí tan rápido. Y el inicio escolar está a la vuelta de la esquina. Si tiene un/a niño/a que está preparándose para el primer día del kindergarten (o cualquier grado), ¡hay cosas que pueden hacer durante este último mes antes del inicio escolar para que esté listo/a para
- [31 Days of Practice for a Confident Start to Kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/31-days-of-practice-for-a-confident-start-to-kindergarten/) - It’s August! Time to think about getting ready for school. We created a calendar to help you count down the weeks before school and use that time to practice skills that will help your child get off to a great start! Check out our post on the Countdown to Kindergarten for more resources. And download
- [Countdown to Kindergarten!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/countdown-to-kindergarten/) - It’s August. I am still not sure how we got here so fast. And the start of school is just around the corner. If you have a child getting ready for her first day of kindergarten (or any grade), there are things you can do in this last month before school to help her be
- [Cuando no sabe qué pintar o dibujar… ¡intente esto!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cuando-no-sabe-que-pintar-o-dibujar-intente-esto/) - “Pero mama, ¡no sé qué dibujar!” Si ha escuchado esto o algo similar (quizás en sus propios pensamientos) ¡esta entrada de blog es para usted! Como la mayoría de las cosas, saber hacer arte tiene que ver con la práctica y el desarrollo de las habilidades motores finas. Para ir mejorando, no hace falta sentirse
- [When you don't know what to paint or draw... try this!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/when-you-dont-know-what-to-draw-try-this/) - “But moooo-oooom, I don’t know what to draw!” If you’ve ever heard this or a similar sentiment (perhaps even from your own internal thoughts) this post is here to help! Like most things, being good at making art is all about practice and developing fine motor skills. You don’t have to feel creative, or have
- [¡El arte para la preparación escolar!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-arte-para-la-preparacion-escolar/) - Cuando piensa en los niños y el arte, ¿qué es lo que se imagina? A lo mejor piensa en el juego, la pintura por todas partes, una mancha pequeña garabateada en un papel gigante, la diversión, y la creatividad. Pero la participación en el arte también tiene la posibilidad de crecer y desarrollar muchas de
- [4 Actividades para preparar a sus niños para la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-actividades-para-preparar-a-sus-ninos-para-la-escuela/) - En uno de nuestras entradas de blog recientes, hablamos sobre cómo los papás y otras personas que cuidan a los niños pueden ayudarlos a prepararse para la escuela y mantener afinadas sus habilidades durante el verano. La lectura es una de las mejores maneras de prepararse para la escuela. Pero hay otras cosas (¡divertidas!)
- [No hace falta ser ingeniero para enseñar la ciencia a sus niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/no-hace-falta-ser-ingeniero-para-ensenar-la-ciencia-a-sus-ninos/) - La semana pasada hablamos acerca de qué no hace falta ser matemático para enseñar las matemáticas a sus niños. Pues, ¿adivine qué? ¡Tampoco hay que ser ingeniero para enseñarles sobre la ciencia! La basa de la mayoría de las ciencias es la capacidad de imaginar y hacer preguntas acerca de cómo funcionan las cosas o
- [4 Activities for Kindergarten-Ready Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-activities-for-kindergarten-ready-kids/) - In one of our recent posts, we talked about how parents and caregivers can help children get and stay ready for school over the summer by reading over the summer. Reading is one of the best ways to get ready for school. But there are other (fun!) things that you can do as well. Here
- [Art Creates School Success!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/art-creates-school-success/) - When you think about children making art, what comes to mind? Quite possibly you think of play time, of paint all over hands and tables, a small scribbled character on a vast expanse of paper, fun, enjoyment, and creativity. But engaging in art activities also has the possibility for growing and developing many of the
- [Encouraging Your Child to be Creative](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-children-should-be-encouraged-to-be-creative/) - When we think about creativity, we tend to think about artists and creating sculptures, symphonies or books. But creativity is central to learning and problem-solving. It is the ability to take what we already know and apply it in a different way. For example, we “know” that keys are for unlocking doors, but in a
- [You Don't Have to be an Engineer to Teach Your Child About Science](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/you-dont-have-to-be-an-engineer-to-teach-your-child-about-science/) - Last week we talked about how you don’t have to be a mathematician to teach your children about math. Guess what? You don’t have to be an engineer to teach your children about science either! At the base of most science is the ability to wonder, to ask questions about how things work or about
- [You Don’t Have to be a Mathematician to Teach Your Child Math Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/you-dont-have-to-be-a-mathematician-to-teach-your-child-math-skills/) - If you asked most parents to name a fun way that they can teach their children letter names and basic reading skills, they could probably guess that one answer is reading to their children. But if you asked parents to name a fun way to teach their children math skills, they might look at you
- [Sing! To Build Your Child’s Brain](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/sing-to-build-your-childs-brain/) - If you ask most adults what song they remember best out of all the songs they have ever heard, they will pick one that they sang when they were children, like the “Eensy Weensy Spider” or “Ring Around the Rosie”. That’s because singing and songs form a big part of many people’s childhoods. And for
- [Los beneficios cerebrales de presentar a los niños distintos tipos de música](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/los-beneficios-cerebrales-de-presentar-a-los-ninos-distintos-tipos-de-musica/) - En el cuarto grado me di cuenta que estaba perdiendo algo realmente lindo que algunos de mis amigos ya compartían—La música pop. Me criaron con las canciones de Broadway y Neil Diamond. También había participado en varios conciertos del coro de los domingos. Mi mamá enseñaba lecciones de piano, así que me había expuesto a
- [The Brain Benefits of Introducing Kids to Different Kinds of Music](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-brain-benefits-of-introducing-kids-to-different-kinds-of-music/) - When I was in 4th grade, I came to realize that I had been missing out on this great thing that some of my peers were into -- Top 40 music. I grew up listening to Broadway show tunes and Neil Diamond. I also had quite a few Sunday choir concerts under my belt. My
- [Actividades de la Lectura de Verano en el Condado de Lane 2019](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-de-la-lectura-de-verano-en-el-condado-de-lane-2019/) - La lectura es una de las mejores maneras de aumentar la preparación escolar y mantener en forma las habilidades escolares durante las vacaciones de verano. Afortunadamente, en el Condado de Lane, los niños tienen muchas oportunidades de involucrarse en la lectura de verano y ganar premios a través de nuestras bibliotecas locales. Haga clic a
- [Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2019](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-reading-activities-in-lane-county-2019/) - Reading is one of the best ways to build school readiness skills and keep school skills sharp over the summer vacation. Luckily, in Lane County, kids have lots of opportunities through our local libraries to get involved in summer reading programs and earn rewards for their reading. Click here for a PDF of the list
- [Instrumentos musicales fáciles de hacer para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/instrumentos-musicales-faciles-de-hacer-para-ninos/) - La música proporciona a los niños las habilidades cognitivas y motores que necesitan para un desarrollo sano. La participación en la música, sea escuchando una variedad de estilos musicales o practicando un instrumento, ayuda a los niños (y a los adultos) a interactuar con el mundo a su alrededor, haciendo conexiones con la cultura, el
- [Easy-to-Make Musical Instruments for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/easy-to-make-musical-instruments-for-kids/) - Music can provide children with cognitive and motor skills to help them thrive. From listening to a variety of different musical styles to practicing an instrument, music helps children (and adults) interact with the world around them by making connections to culture, language, friends, and community. Musical exploration is also a terrific way to spark
- [¡Lean para divertirse este verano!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lean-para-divertirse-este-verano/) - Todos los veranos decimos lo mismo: ¡La lectura es una de las maneras más importantes de ayudar a los niños a preparase para la escuela! También ayuda a los niños que ya están en la escuela a mantener sus habilidades durante el verano. Piense en los lindos momentos que podrán pasar en el sol de
- [Actividades de verano para la preparación escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-de-verano-para-la-preparacion-escolar/) - Durante los últimos años en el verano hemos hablado sobre el “bajón de verano” y cómo prevenirlo. (La respuesta: leer.) Este verano, vamos a hablar sobre la exploración de la música, el arte, y el movimiento para enriquecer la experiencia del verano de sus niños y ayudarles a aprender habilidades importantes para la escuela. Y
- [Guía para niños: cómo arreglar los problemas con amigos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/guia-para-ninos-como-arreglar-los-problemas-con-amigos/) - Todos cometemos errores de vez en cuando e incluso nuestro mejor amigo/a puede enojarse o sentirse triste debido a algo que hicimos. Por suerte, hay cosas que pueden hacer los niños para arreglar los problemas con sus amigos. ¡Vea nuestro nuevo infográfico para sugerencias! Para bajar un pdf de este infográfico, haga clic aquí: Guía
- [Read Your Way Through Summer!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/read-your-way-through-summer/) - We say it every summer: Reading is one of the best ways to help kids get ready for school! It is also a great way for kids who are already in school to keep their skills sharp over the summer. Think about the great times you can spend sitting in the summer sun, a cold
- [Helping Your Child Learn with Picture Books-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-your-child-learn-with-picture-books-infographic/) - To end our celebration of Picture Book Month, we present an infographic about how to embed learning while you snuggle up and read with your child. What a fun idea! Click here for a pdf of the Embedded Learning with Reading Infographic.
- [A Kid's Guide to Fixing Problems with Friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-kids-guide-to-fixing-problems-with-friends/) - We all make mistakes sometimes and even our best friend in the world can get sad or mad at us. Luckily, there are things that kids can do to fix problems with their friends when they arise. Check out our new infographic for suggestions! To download a pdf of this infographic click here: A Kid's
- [How To Make Compliment Cupcakes-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-make-compliment-cupcakes-infographic/) - Last week we talked about our recipe for making compliment cupcakes! This week, we have a cool new infographic to help remind kids of the steps. You can download a PDF of the infographic here: How_To_Make_Compliment_Cupcakes.
- [Cómo ayudar a los niños a tener conversaciones amistosas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-tener-conversaciones-amistosas/) - Los amigos son muy importantes en la vida de los niños. Pueden ayudar a los niños a tener buena auto-estima y superar los momentos difíciles. El poder hacer y mantener amigos también ayuda a los niños a desarrollar y practicar las habilidades sociales que seguirán siendo importantes durante toda la vida. Estas habilidades incluyen saber
- [3 Habilidades fundamentales para el kindergarten (¡y la vida!)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-habilidades-fundamentales-para-el-kindergarten-y-la-vida/) - Las amistades son fundamentales para hacer una transición suave al kindergarten, y también para el éxito y la satisfacción de toda la vida. Algunos niños hacen amigos fácilmente, pero para muchos, el aprender a hacer (y guardar) amigos es una habilidad compleja. La buena noticia es que, con algo de orientación y apoyo de sus
- [Cómo hacer tortitas de cumplidos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-hacer-tortitas-de-cumplidos/) - Cuando le hago cumplidos a mi niño de 6 años, me encanta cómo se le ilumina la cara. Sus palabras se vuelven más lindas y su actitud parece más alegre. Responde de igual manera mi niño de 4 años cuando le digo algo que admiro o que me gusta sobre su persona. Normalmente responde, “Te
- [Social Skills Tips for Kids-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/social-skills-tips-for-kids-infographic/) - Social skills are very important for children. They help children to make and keep friends, to get along with adults, and to have more positive outcomes in the long run. Check out our infographic designed to remind children about important social skills, what they mean, and how to do them! Get a pdf of the
- [3 Essential Social Skills for Kindergarten (and Life)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-essential-social-skills-for-kindergarten-and-life/) - Having friends is not only essential to having a good transition to kindergarten, but also to lifelong success and satisfaction. Some children make friends without even thinking about it, but for many children, learning how to make (and keep) friends is a complex skill. The good news is that, with a little coaching and support
- [Aplicaciones para practicar la Auto-Regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aplicaciones-para-practicar-la-auto-regulacion/) - Este mes estamos explorando diferentes maneras de apoyar a los niños en la práctica y cultivación de su auto-regulación, un aspecto clave de las relaciones sociales positivas y el aprendizaje. Nos preguntamos, ¿cómo puede la tecnología, ayudar a los niños a formar las habilidades de auto-regulación? Sabemos que muchos niños usan la tecnología durante varias
- [Cool Apps for Practicing Self-Regulation Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cool-apps-for-practicing-self-regulation-skills/) - Throughout this month we have been exploring ways we can support our students and children to practice and cultivate their self-regulation, which we know is the foundation to building healthy relationships and being ready to learn. So we got curious about how technology can support children in building self-regulation? We know that many children spend
- [3 Actividades divertidas para practicar la auto-regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-actividades-divertidas-para-practicar-la-auto-regulacion/) - Existen varias maneras de ayudar a los niños a salir adelante en la escuela. Aunque las habilidades académicas sí son fundamentales para el éxito, puede ser difícil para un niño (o incluso para un adulto) enfocarse en el aprendizaje cuando tiene dificultades de la auto-regulación. La auto-regulación se refiere a la habilidad de reconocer el
- [3 Fun Activities for Practicing Self-Regulation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-fun-activities-for-practicing-self-regulation/) - There are a number of ways that we can help support children to be successful in school. While academic skills such as literacy and numeracy are imperative to success, it can be challenging for a child (or an adult) to focus on learning when they are struggling to self-regulate. Self-regulation refers to the ability to
- [15 maneras de practicar las habilidades socio-emocionales con sus niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/15-maneras-de-practicar-las-habilidades-socio-emocionales-con-sus-ninos/) - El tema de las habilidades socio- emocionales ha cobrado mucha importancia últimamente. Y con razón. Es importante que los niños sepan interactuar con sus compañeros y manejar sus emociones y su comportamiento para poder aprender cosas como las matemáticas y la geografía. Aquí presentamos algunas de nuestras entradas de blog sobre el tema incluyendo maneras
- [Teaching Young Children About Empathy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-young-children-about-empathy/) - Kids can be incredibly self-centered, like the toddler who insists that every toy in the preschool classroom is hers and yells if another child tries to play with any of them. But they can also be touchingly aware of other people’s feelings, like the preschooler who hands half of his cupcake to his friend who
- [Preparados para el kinder con habilidades socioemocionales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparados-para-el-kinder-con-habilidades-socioemocionales/) - ¡Es abril! ¡Y eso significa que la cuenta atrás para el verano y la preparación para el kinder en el otoño ha comenzado! Este mes nos centraremos en las habilidades socioemocionales, un conjunto de habilidades que son muy importantes para el kinder. Escuchamos mucho sobre cómo los niños necesitan estar preparados académicamente para el kindergarten,
- [Ready for Kindergarten with Super Social Emotional Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ready-for-kindergarten-with-super-social-emotional-skills/) - It’s April! And that means that our countdown to summer and getting ready for kindergarten in the fall has begun! This month we will be focusing on social emotional skills, a set of abilities that are super important for kindergarten. We hear lots about how children need to be prepared academically for kindergarten, like knowing
- [KITS Rocks!!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-rocks/) - Spring is MARCHing our way! Flowers begin to emerge, we get to plan and start our gardens, the sun begins to warm our skin, and we awake from our winter hibernation. Planning an outside adventure is a fabulous way to celebrate the newness of the season! KITS ROCKS is the perfect adventure for this celebration!
- [Spring Break Adventures in Lane County](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/spring-break-adventures-in-lane-county/) - If you live in or near Lane County, then spring break will be a blast for you and your children. KITS has compiled a list of some of our favorite local spots to check out over the break, or any time. As you may have noticed, our weather has been quite variable lately so we
- [School Readiness Rocks!: How Painting Rocks Can Help Build Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/school-readiness-rocks-how-painting-rocks-can-help-build-skills/) - By now, you have seen our post about our fun activity for the month: KITS Rocks! We started this activity to provide families with a way to get out into Spring and find nifty painted rocks at parks around town. But along the way, we discovered to our surprise: We LOVED painting rocks! The KITS
- [¡Las piedras pintadas de KITS!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/las-piedras-pintadas-de-kits/) - ¡Muy pronto llega la primavera! Las flores empiezan a brotar, planeamos y empezamos nuestros huertos, el sol nos calienta la piel, y nos despertamos de la hibernación de invierno. ¡Planificar una aventura al aire libre es una buena manera de celebrar la novedad de la temporada! Y buscar piedras pintadas de KITS es la aventura
- [Escúchese a sí mismo/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/escuchese-a-si-mismo-a/) - Todo el mes de febrero hablamos de la escucha: cómo afinar nuestra habilidad de escuchar activamente, la importancia de la escucha para la comprensión, y cómo mejor modelar y enseñar a nuestros niños las habilidades de la escucha activa. No es poca cosa. Si siente la necesidad de empezar desde cero, considere empezar primero consigo
- [Listening to Yourself](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/listening-to-yourself/) - All month we have been talking about listening: gaining tools and insight into being an active listener; learning the importance of listening to understand; and getting a boost on how to best model and teach our children vital active listening skills. That is a lot to put into action in your toolbox. If you are
- [6 juegos divertidos para enseñar la escucha activa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-juegos-divertidos-para-ensenar-la-escucha-activa/) - Si usted es padre o maestro, a lo mejor le parece que la pasa pidiéndoles a los niños que presten atención. Cuando les damos direcciones, enseñamos, buscamos la participación activa, o incluso cuando tratamos de tener una conversación con nuestro niño o niña después de la escuela, puede ser muy difícil lograr que los niños
- [6 Fun Games to Teach Active Listening](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-fun-games-to-teach-active-listening/) - As parents and teachers we can feel like we spend 90% of our day asking children to listen and pay attention. Whether we are giving directions, teaching a lesson, seeking active participation, or even just trying to have a conversation with our child after school, getting children to listen is challenging! It can be easy
- [Regale a su niño o niña su atención plena](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/regale-a-su-nino-o-nina-su-atencion-plena/) - “Que alguien le escuche es tan parecido a sentir su amor, que a veces el cerebro no percibe la diferencia.” Hay algo profundo y conmovedor que sucede cuando alguien realmente nos escucha. En estos momentos se fortalece nuestra conexión, nos sentimos escuchados, seguros, y vistos. Cuando podemos interactuar de esta manera con nuestros niños,
- [Give Your Child the Gift of Active Listening](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/give-your-child-the-gift-of-active-listening/) - “Being listened to is so close to being loved that sometimes your brain can’t tell the difference.” There is something profound and moving when we are really listened to. It’s in theses moments that we build connection, we feel heard, safe and seen. When we are able to engage in this way with our children,
- [¡Participe en Actos Espontáneos de Bondad para vivir su MEJOR VIDA posible!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/participe-en-actos-espontaneos-de-bondad-para-vivir-su-mejor-vida-posible/) - Mi mamá sabía de qué hablaba cuando nos decía, “Sea Amable.” Sucede que la bondad es como el caldo de gallina para nuestras almas. La bondad mejora CINCO hormonas que nos regulan emocional, social, y físicamente. La serotonina nos ayuda a sentir felices, nos calma, y nos sana las heridas. Además, al participar en un
- [La importancia de escuchar a los niños: por qué y cuándo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-importancia-de-escuchar-a-los-ninos-por-que-y-cuando/) - Este mes estamos explorando la importancia de escuchar a los niños. Nuestro conocimiento de lo que necesitan los niños para su desarrollo, y la idea de atender al desarrollo de los niños en general, ha crecido mucho desde la época de nuestros abuelos cuando decían que “a los niños se les deben ver, pero no
- [Be a Raktivist and Live your BEST LIFE!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/be-a-raktivist-and-live-your-best-life/) - Raktivist: An activist who practices Random Acts of Kindness Mamma knew what she was talking about when she said, “Be Kind.” Turns out that sharing kindness is like chicken soup for our innermost selves. According to Life Vest Inside, kindness improves these FIVE hormones that help us emotionally, socially, and physically. Serotonin helps us to
- [Jugar para aumentar la conexión con su niño o niña](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/jugar-para-aumentar-la-conexion-con-su-nino-o-nina/) - Para los niños, el juego es más que disfraces y simulación. Es una manera de aumentar la auto-confianza y la resiliencia, aprender habilidades nuevas, manejar las emociones, o entender el mundo a su alrededor. Con los avances recientes de la neurociencia, los científicos como Sergio Pellis están aprendiendo que el juego crea conexiones fundamentales en
- [Las 3 primeras entradas de blog del 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/las-3-primeras-entradas-de-blog-del-2018/) - Cómo enseñar la empatía a los niños pequeños ¡Un ingrediente en el pegamento social que ayuda a los niños a llevarse bien con los demás! Lea Mas… ¡Juega esto para aumentar la resiliencia y las relaciones familiares! Las relaciones fuertes con adultos que escuchan y apoyan sus pensamientos y sentimientos es un
- [¡Los adultos también necesitan jugar!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/los-adultos-tambien-necesitan-jugar/) - Mi resolución para el Nuevo Año es la de vivir más en el momento. Tiendo a volver a cada rato a las listas de las cosas que tengo pendientes. Eso no es de sorprender porque tengo un hogar lleno y muy activo. Tengo que fijarme constantemente en una tras otra cosa. Pareciera que esto se
- [Top 3 Blog Favorites in 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/top-3-blog-favorites-in-2018/) - Empathy in Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Build a foundation for kids to gain strength in empathy, an essential skill! Read more… Play this game to build relationship and resilience! Developing relationships with adults who listen and support children’s thoughts and feelings is a crucial part of resilience for kids. Read more…
- [Adults Need to Play, Too!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/adults-need-to-play-too/) - My very loose New Year’s Resolution is to be more in the moment. I have a tendency to get back to my to-do lists in the blink of an eye which isn’t surprising since I have a very full and active household. My mind literally has to move from one idea to the next all
- [¿Por qué deben jugar los niños?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/por-que-deben-jugar-los-ninos/) - Nos gustaría comenzar el Año Nuevo con algo divertido. ¡¿¡¿Y qué podría ser más divertido que el JUEGO?!?! Pero el juego es más que diversión. También ayuda a los niños a mejorar su salud física y mental y crecer sus cerebros. Cuando un pequeñito vierte arena de una volqueta, o una niña de edad pre-escolar
- [Why Kids Need to Play](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-kids-need-to-play/) - We wanted to kick the New Year off with something fun. And what could be more fun than PLAY?!?! Play is not only fun. It also helps children to have better physical and mental health and to grow their brains. When you see a toddler dumping sand out of a truck, or a preschooler building
- [Tradiciones mundiales de Nochevieja para divertirse con los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tradiciones-mundiales-de-nochevieja-para-divertirse-con-los-ninos/) - Hace varios años mi hijo dijo que quería hacer algo divertido para celebrar la Nochevieja. Se me ocurrió que debería haber tradiciones más aptas para los niños que ver descender la bola gigante en Times Square, Nueva York y besar a la pareja. Ese día, hice una búsqueda en Internet y encontré tradiciones de alrededor
- [Kid-Friendly (and Global) New Year’s Eve Traditions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kid-friendly-and-global-new-years-eve-traditions/) - Years ago, my son decided he wanted to do something fun to celebrate New Year’s Eve. I was sure there had to be more kid-friendly traditions than watching the ball drop and kissing your partner. So I did some poking around on the internet, and found kid-friendly traditions from around the globe. Then we thought:
- [Regale una experiencia a sus seres queridos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/regale-una-experiencia-a-sus-seres-queridos/) - Cuando tenía unos 10 años, mi tía Beth regaló a mi familia las entradas para un concierto. Para asistir al concierto tuvimos que viajar 3 horas y quedarnos a dormir en la ciudad. Como la tía vivía allí, nos convino quedarnos en su casa. Nos dio de comer y nos condujo al concierto. El concierto
- [The Gift of Experience!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-gift-of-experience/) - When I was a kid, my Aunt Beth gave my family concert tickets. In order to attend the concert, we would have to travel 3 hours and stay overnight. Aunt Beth lived in the city, so it worked to stay at her house and she offered to feed us and drive us to and from
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2018/Recursos para los Dás Festivos del Invierno 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2018-recursos-para-los-das-festivos-del-invierno-2018/) - Do you need a little help this holiday season with meals or gifts for your kids? There are lots of resources here in Lane County for individuals and families. Download the list of 2018 Winter Holiday Resources for Lane County Also, resources can always be found by calling 211 or visiting www.211info.org. ¿Usted necesita un poco de ayuda para las
- [¡DONE en el 2018 para el cambio en el 2019!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/done-en-el-2018-para-el-cambio-en-el-2019/) - Alzada no tuvo ninguna experiencia pre-escolar. Su papá soltero no pensaba mucho en cómo iba a ser el kindergarten para su hija. Trabajaba largas horas apenas para mantener a su hija y no tuvo tiempo para pensar en cómo prepararla para el kindergarten. Empezó a preocuparse. ¿Qué haría Alzada en su salón en los momentos
- [¡Una actitud de gratitud!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/una-actitud-de-gratitud/) - Todos queremos divertirnos durante la temporada de fiestas. La buena actitud puede transformar totalmente nuestras experiencias, nuestras vidas, y las vidas de nuestros seres queridos. ¡Listos o no, ya llegó diciembre! Muchas personas tienen una visión de cómo deben ser las fiestas…la nieve cubriendo la tierra, el humo saliendo de la chimenea por encima de
- [¡La solidaridad puede ser una actividad familiar!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-solidaridad-puede-ser-una-actividad-familiar/) - Este mes estamos hablando acerca de cómo enseñar la generosidad a los niños y algunas maneras divertidas de dar a los demás. Durante esta época del año muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro piden donaciones. Involucrar a sus niños en el proceso de donar a una de estas organizaciones es una buena manera de enseñarle
- [GIVE in 2018 For Change in 2019!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/give-in-2018-for-change-in-2019/) - Alzada had no preschool experience. Kindergarten had not really been on the mind of her young single dad, Joshua. He worked long hours just to support his little girl and preparing Alzada for kindergarten was not something he had time to consider. He found himself worried. What would Alzada do in the classroom when asked
- [Attitude of Gratitude!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/attitude-of-gratitude/) - Holiday success is the motivation for many of us at this time of year. Amazingly, an attitude gone right can completely transform our experiences, our lives, and the lives of the people we love. December is here—ready or not! Many of us have a vision of what the holidays should look like…maybe snow packed up
- [Giving Tuesday November 27](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/save-the-date-giving-tuesday-november-27/) - Kids all over Lane County are graduating from KITS! Nearly 500 families are celebrating a successful transition to kindergarten. Smiles, giggles, and applause can be heard in 32 elementary schools across 13 districts. These kids are off to a fabulous educational start! [maxbutton id="5" ] This Giving Tuesday your gift will change the lives
- [Make Giving a Family Activity!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/making-giving-a-family-activity/) - We have been talking this month about ways to teach your children about giving and ways to make giving fun. With Giving Tuesday and the end of the year right around the corner, now is the time when a lot of non-profit organizations are asking for donations. Involving your child in the process of donating
- [Actividades para crear la generosidad en los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-para-crear-la-generosidad-en-los-ninos/) - ¿Necesita ideas para arrancar la época de solidaridad? A veces pensamos que tenemos que dar algo grande, como una donación grande, para hacer una diferencia en la comunidad. Pero estas ideas pueden ser abrumadoras para los niños. Al contrario, piense en oportunidades pequeñas al tamaño de los niños, que sean más factibles. En este espíritu,
- [KITS Oregon Wine LAB Night- November 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-oregon-wine-lab-night-november-2018/) - We had a wonderful time at the KITS Fundraiser sponsored by the Oregon Wine LAB and DaNang Vietnamese Eatery! We want to thank them and all of the people who came out to have a glass of wine, eat some food, buy raffle tickets, and spend time with the KITS Team. We greatly appreciate your
- [Giving Activities for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/giving-activities-for-kids/) - Need some ideas to transition you and your family into the giving season? When thinking about giving, there is a tendency to think big picture, big donations, and the like. These big ideas can feel overwhelming to children. Instead think about small child-sized giving opportunities that are more tangible. Keeping with this spirit, ask your
- [¡Guarde la fecha!   Martes Generoso, el 27 de noviembre](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/guarde-la-fecha-martes-generoso-el-27-de-noviembre/) - ¡Este mes, los niños en todo el Condado de Lane se gradúan de KITS! Casi 500 familias están celebrando una transición exitosa al kindergarten. Se escuchan las risitas, el aplauso, y las sonrisas en 32 escuelas primarias en 13 distritos. ¡Estos niños han tenido un comienzo educativo fabuloso! ¡Este Martes Generoso usted puede ayudar a
- [3 Consejos para enseñar la generosidad a los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-consejos-para-ensenar-la-generosidad-a-los-ninos/) - Las madres, padres y maestros se esfuerzan por fomentar la generosidad y la compasión en nuestros niños y niñas. ¡Y nosotros mismos siempre queremos ser más generosos y comprensivos! Nuestros horarios ajetreados y las dificultades financieras pueden reducir nuestra capacidad de dar a los demás de forma regular. Y para los niños, la generosidad puede
- [El Viernes del Pizarrón Negro--- ¡Una revolución del llamado Viernes Negro!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-viernes-del-pizarron-negro-una-revolucion-del-llamado-viernes-negro/) - ¡Únase a nuestra Revolución del Viernes Negro! Su generosidad y fuerte sentido de comunidad hará que el Viernes Negro sea más que un simple día para comprar cosas. Para el Viernes del Pizarrón Negro, usted puede hacer posible que los niños en su comunidad se preparen social, emocional, y académicamente para el kindergarten. [maxbutton
- [3 Tips for Teaching Children about Giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-tips-for-teaching-children-about-giving/) - As parents and teachers, we strive for our children to be generous and compassionate people. Shucks, we strive to be that way ourselves! Our hectic schedules and financial burdens can make it a challenge to give to those in need on a regular basis. For children, just being generous can be challenging. Developmentally, it is
- [Blackboard Friday---A Black Friday Revolution!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/blackboard-friday-a-black-friday-revolution/) - KITS needs you to join our Black Board Friday Revolution! Your generosity and strong sense of community will make Black Friday more than just a day to buy stuff. On Black Board Friday you can make it possible for kids in your community to start kindergarten prepared socially, emotionally, and academically. [maxbutton id="4" ] Kids
- [¿Qué pasa si mi niño o niña necesita servicios especiales en la escuela?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-pasa-si-mi-nino-o-nina-necesita-servicios-especiales-en-la-escuela/) - ¿Recibió una llamada de la escuela informándole que su niño o niña puede necesitar servicios de educación especial? O ¿le preocupa que su niño o niña pueda necesitar apoyo adicional para aprender en la escuela? Primero, tome una respiración profunda. Esto no quiere decir que no sea inteligente o que sea incapaz de aprender, o
- [KITS Graduations 2018-Graduaciones de KITS 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-graduations-2018-graduaciones-de-kits-2018/) - It's been a busy graduation season this year with almost 500 kids and families involved in KITS throughout Lane County! Check out some of the cute pics! Este año, ¡se graduaron más de 500 niños y familias del programa KITS en el Condado de Lane! Aquí les presentamos algunas fotos lindas.
- [What Happens if Your Child Needs Special Services at School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/what-happens-if-your-child-needs-special-services-at-school/) - Have you received a call from your child’s school saying they believe your child may need special education services? Or are you concerned that your child may need additional supports or assistance to learn at school? First, take a deep breath. This doesn’t mean that your child is not smart, or capable of learning, or
- [5 consejos para hablar con los maestros acerca de los problemas escolares](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-consejos-para-hablar-con-los-maestros-acerca-de-los-problemas-escolares/) - Nunca es fácil recibir la llamada de un maestro debido al comportamiento o desempeño escolar de su niño o niña. Este tipo de llamada, o nota, puede causar sentimientos de pánico o de culpa. O puede que usted se sienta defensivo/a (¿¡¿Cómo se atreve a decir que mi niña está teniendo dificultades con las matemáticas/la
- [Taking Care of Yourself So You Can Take Care of the Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/taking-care-of-yourself-so-you-can-take-care-of-the-kids/) - As parents, we often feel that taking care of our children is the most important thing that we have to do. And it is. But in order to be able to take excellent care of our children, we have to take that same of level of care for ourselves. We are not going to be
- [El autocuidado básico para los niños en el kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-autocuidado-basico-para-ninos-en-el-kindergarten/) - Algunas de las habilidades que más usan los niños en el kindergarten no tienen nada que ver con las letras, los números, ni incluso las habilidades de la amistad. En cambio, son las habilidades del autocuidado como el poder ponerse sólo su chaqueta o lavarse las manos después de usar el baño. Aunque parecen muy
- [SU NIÑO O NIÑA + EL APOYO DE USTED = EL ÉXITO](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/su-nino-o-nina-el-apoyo-de-usted-el-exito/) - Cuando están aprendiendo habilidades nuevas, algunos niños necesitan que les apoye y les anime con grandes celebraciones de sus logros. Una fiesta de baile de dos minutos o tres rondas de un choque de manos especial puede bastar. Otros niños prefieren un tranquilo choque de puños con los dedos gordos hacia arriba y un guiño
- [Your Kid + Encouragement = Success](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/your-kid-encouragement-success/) - Some kids need you to encourage their accomplishments with big celebrations when they are learning new skills. A two-minute dance party or three rounds of twinkle high fives. Other kids might just enjoy a quiet thumb fist bump and a wink, or a “nice job” whispered in the ear accompanied by a hug. Some kids
- [Back to School and Thriving!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/back-to-school-and-thriving/) - The start of a new school year is always an exciting and busy time for kids and families. For kindergarteners, school may be a completely new experience. But even kids in 1st through 12th grades are facing new teachers, new classroom rules, and new expectations. Learning all these things in the first month of school
- [De regreso a la escuela y ¡la estamos pasando bien!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/de-regreso-a-la-escuela-y-la-estamos-pasando-bien/) - El inicio del nuevo año escolar es un momento emocionante y ajetreado para los niños y sus familias. Para algunos niños del kindergarten, asistir la escuela puede ser una experiencia totalmente nueva. Pero incluso los niños de 1ro a 12no grados están conociendo nuevos maestros, nuevas reglas, y nuevas expectativas. Aprender todas estas cosas durante
- [The Kids in Transition to School Program](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-kids-in-transition-to-school-program/) - Getting ready for school success is about more than buying school supplies. Children need to know not only basic letters and numbers but also how to get along with other kids and teachers, how to pay attention, and how to solve problems when things don't go their way. Kids in Transition to School (KITS) is
- [Essential Self-Care Skills for Kindergartners](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/essential-self-care-skills-for-kindergartners/) - Some of the skills that kids use most in kindergarten don’t have anything to do with letters, numbers or even making friends. Instead, they are self-help skills like being to put on your own jacket or to remember to wash hands after using the bathroom. These may seem pretty basic but, during the preschool years,
- [En plena canícula](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/en-plena-canicula/) - Estamos en plena canícula, estos días largos, perezosos, calorosos, sin nada que hacer. ¡¡¡Espérese!!! ¿A quién estamos engañando? ¡Los niños siempre buscan algo que hacer! Y los padres siempre estamos tratando de seguirles el paso. Solamente los perros tienen el lujo de poder tenderse a la sombra sin hacer nada. Según los egipcios, griegos, y
- [¡El primer día de clases! ¿Fiesta o temor?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-primer-dia-de-clases-fiesta-o-temor/) - En el boletín electrónico de KITS que salió en mayo, muchos lectores nos dijeron que querían saber más acerca de cómo ayudar a los niños que tiene miedo de separarse de los padres en su primer día de las clases. ¡Aquí están nuestros consejos! ¡Es agosto! El momento propicio para empezar a prepararse para el
- [First Day!  Celebration or Trepidation?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/first-day-celebration-or-trepidation/) - In the May KITS e-newsletter, readers overwhelmingly told us that they wanted to learn more about how to help children who might be anxious about separating from their parents on the first day of school. Here are our tips! It’s August! Time to talk about getting ready for school. You may be thinking “But we
- [Pop Some Learning Into Making Popsicles!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/pop-some-learning-into-making-popsicles/) - We have been talking about practicing skills for school while doing everyday, fun activities-otherwise known as embedded learning. What could be more fun on a hot summer day than making popsicles? It’s a simple activity that kids of all ages can enjoy and you don’t need any fancy equipment to do it. And for a
- [¡Paletas para el aprendizaje de verano!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/paletas-para-el-aprendizaje-de-verano/) - Ya que hemos hablado mucho acerca de cómo practicar las habilidades necesarias para el éxito escolar durante sus actividades diarias, queremos compartir esta idea divertida. ¡¿Qué mejor manera para integrar el aprendizaje este verano que hacer paletas?! Es una actividad simple que pueden disfrutar los niños de cualquier edad con cosas simples de cocina. Y
- [No hace falta ser matemático/a para enseñar habilidades matemáticas a su niño/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/no-hace-falta-ser-matematico-a-para-ensenar-habilidades-matematicas-a-su-nino-a/) - Si le fuera a preguntar a la mayoría de las madres y padres que nombraran una manera divertida de enseñar las letras y las habilidades básicas de la lectura a sus niños, a lo mejor podrían adivinar que una respuesta sería la lectura. Pero si les piden que nombren una manera divertida de enseñar habilidades
- [Prepárense para la escuela durante sus actividades diarias](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparense-para-la-escuela-durante-sus-actividades-diarias/) - El preparar a los niños para el inicio escolar puede parecer una tarea abrumadora. A lo mejor se pregunta si debe comprar cuadernos y tarjetas de ejercicios o juegos especiales. ¿Qué pasa si no le alcanza el dinero? Y sabemos lo ocupados que están los padres. Así que quizás le preocupa el tiempo que hará
- [5 cosas que pueden hacer AHORA para ayudar a los niños a prepararse para la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-cosas-que-pueden-hacer-ahora-para-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-prepararse-para-la-escuela/) - ¡Estamos en julio! Todavía falta mucho tiempo para el comienzo del año escolar...¿verdad? ¡Verdad! Y eso quiere decir que todavía les queda mucho tiempo para practicar las habilidades que le ayudarán a su niño o niña a estar preparado/a para la escuela. Aunque la lectura es una manera buenísima de ayudar a sus niños a
- [Onomatopeya](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/onomatopeya/) - Onomatopeya: el uso de palabras que suenan como la acción que describen. ¡QUÉ DIVERSIÓN! El 4 de Julio está lleno de sonidos emocionantes. El sonido de los fuegos artificiales figura entre los más comunes. Inicie un juego con su familia al compartir su anticipación de lo que oirán, verán, olerán, y se sentirán, o
- [Onomatopeia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/onomatopeia/) - Onomatopeia ("ON" + "uh" + "MAT" + "uh" + "PEE" + "uh"): the use of words that sound like the action you are describing. FUN! July 4th is filled with exciting sounds. Fireworks are one of the biggest contributors to these experiences during this celebration. Start a game with your family by sharing the
- [Helping Kids Choose Books for Summer Reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-choose-books-for-summer-reading/) - We have been talking this month about a great way to keep summer learning going: reading. Simple, right? Your child or teen picks up (or downloads) a book and reads. But there are lots of books in the world. What if you take your kid to the library and they (or you as a parent)
- [Cómo ayudar a los niños a elegir libros para la lectura de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-elegir-libros-para-la-lectura-de-verano/) - Este mes hemos hablado acerca de una buena manera de promover el aprendizaje de verano: la lectura. Es simple, ¿verdad? Su niño o adolescente agarra (o descarga) un libro y lee. Pero hay un montonazo de libros en el mundo. ¿Qué pasa si lleva a su niño o niña a la biblioteca y no saben
- [Getting Ready for Kindergarten with Bedtime Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-ready-for-kindergarten-with-bedtime-routines/) - I don’t want to say this too loudly but: School starts in a month. That means you still have a lot of time to prepare. And it’s a good time to start thinking about what you are going to do to get ready for that big first day. One of the most important pieces to
- [Get Ready for Kindergarten: Learning about Rules and Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-ready-for-kindergarten-learning-about-rules-and-routines/) - Parents often think that preparing their children for starting school just means practicing academic skills academic skills, like letters and numbers. But there are other skills that are equally important and will actually help your children to be better able to learn. These include the abilities to understand rules and routines. Kindergarten classes have lots
- [Tips for Teaching Children Social Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-teaching-children-social-skills/) - Social skills are very important for children. They help kids make friends, keep friends, and negotiate when their pals aren’t being so friendly. And these skills continue to be important throughout a child’s life. One recent study found that children who were better at social skills like sharing and cooperating when they were in kindergarten
- [Helping Children Learn to Share](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-learn-to-share/) - As parents and teachers, we all want children to share, be generous, be fair, and play nicely. However, sharing can be challenging. Developmentally, it is often difficult for kids to consider the desires and feelings of other people, especially when being asked to give something up. But, this doesn’t mean teaching kids to share is
- [Audiolibros para fomentar el aprendizaje de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/audiolibros-para-fomentar-el-aprendizaje-de-verano/) - Hemos hablado sobre maneras de continuar el aprendizaje durante todo el verano, como el desafío familiar de la lectura para involucrar a toda la familia en la lectura. Esta semana queremos mencionar una manera de sacar los beneficios de la lectura sin abrir un libro, una manera divertida (y un poco furtiva) de aumentar la
- [Using Audiobooks to Keep Summer Learning Going](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/using-audiobooks-to-keep-summer-learning-going/) - We have been talking about ways to keep learning going all summer long, like setting up reading challenges to get the whole family involved in reading. This week, we want to mention a way to get the benefits of reading without even opening a book, a fun (and sort of sneaky) way to increase your
- [El desafío familiar de la lectura para promover el aprendizaje de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-desafio-familiar-de-la-lectura-para-promover-el-aprendizaje-de-verano/) - Hemos hablado mucho sobre cómo promover el aprendizaje de los niños durante el verano y practicar las habilidades para que sigan desarrollándose. La semana pasada hablamos acerca de cómo usar la lectura para lograrlo. Hoy, vamos a proponer, como el año pasado, una manera linda de asegurar que sus niños sigan leyendo durante el verano:
- [Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-reading-activities-in-lane-county-2018/) - To download a PDF of this list, click here: Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2018 Creswell Creswell Library Summer Reading Program-Wednesdays, 11 am – 12 pm, June 20th – Aug 22nd 64 W Oregon Ave, 541-895-3053 Kick-off: June 20th Eugene Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo Finale: August 22nd Ice cream social (make your own ice
- [Actividades de la Lectura de Verano en el Condado de Lane 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-de-la-lectura-de-verano-en-el-condado-de-lane-2018/) - Haga clic aqui para obtener un pdf: Actividades de la Lectura de Verano en el Condado de Lane 2018 Creswell Programa de lectura de verano de la biblioteca, los miércoles de 11 am a 12 pm, 20 jun –22 agosto 64 W Oregon Ave, 541-895-3053 Evento de inicio: 20 jun; Zoológico interactivo de instrumentos musicales de
- [Summer Solstice: 4 Fascinating Facts and 1 Caution....](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-solstice-4-fascinating-facts-and-1-caution/) - Pack a picnic and head outside to enjoy these warm and breezy June days. The sun is smiling on us longer each day! 4 Fascinating Facts: As the earth journeys around the sun it tilts or leans at an angle. 23.44 degrees to be exact! This tilt means that sometimes we are pointed toward our
- [El solsticio de verano- 4 hechos fascinantes y 1 aviso….](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-solsticio-de-verano-4-hechos-fascinantes-y-1-aviso/) - ¡Empaque un picnic y salga al aire libre para disfrutar los días cálidos con brisa fresca de junio! El sol nos está sonriendo cada día un poquito más. 4 hechos fascinantes: Mientras la tierra viaja alrededor del sol, se inclina en un ángulo. Un ángulo de 23.44 grados para ser preciso. Esta inclinación significa que
- [¿¡¿Qué tiene de aterrador la resbaladilla de verano?!?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-tiene-de-aterrador-la-resbaladilla-de-verano/) - Resbaladilla de verano. Suena como un juego divertido en un parque acuático. Pero los padres de familia están aprendiendo que esta frase puede causar algo de terror. Es el término que usamos para describir la cantidad de logros ganados que los niños podrían perder durante el descanso de verano o mientras esperan entrar a la
- [Como aprovechar al maximo la lectura este verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-aprovechar-al-maximo-la-lectura-este-verano/) - Haga clic aqui para obtener un pdf: como aprovechar al maximo la lecture este verano
- [What's So Scary About Summer Slide?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/whats-so-scary-about-summer-slide/) - Summer slide. Sounds like it could be a fun water park ride. But parents hearing this term from schools and education advocates are learning that it can be quite a scary phrase. It’s the term used to talk about how many skills children might lose during the summer while they are out of school, or
- [Nuevas habilidades y comportamientos: cómo apoyarlos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/nuevas-habilidades-y-comportamientos-como-apoyarlos/) - La semana pasada hablamos acerca de cómo desarrollar una nueva habilidad o comportamiento en su niño o niña utilizando la estrategia de enseñar de antemano. Pero, a veces el nuevo comportamiento es demasiado difícil y se les hace muy difícil a los niños dominarlo aun cuando le ha enseñado de antemano cómo hacerlo. A lo
- [Para establecer nuevos hábitos: enseñe a sus niños de antemano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/para-establecer-nuevos-habitos-ensene-a-sus-ninos-de-antemano/) - Ya llevamos 4 meses un una semana del 2018. ¿En qué situación se hallan sus resoluciones de año nuevo? Para muchas personas, la motivación para seguir con las metas que se propusieron al inicio del año empieza a decaer ya en febrero. (¡Ih!) Si usted es uno de los afortunados que ha persistido con sus
- [El regalo de la Señora Sweeny: La pasión por la educación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-regalo-de-la-senora-sweeny-la-pasion-por-la-educacion/) - La Señora Sweeny fue una maestra ejemplar. En mis recuerdos es alta y llevaba el cabello en un moño francés. Se vestía a la moda de las mujeres profesionales en 1969. Tenía una voz cálida y calmante. Pero fue su bondad que se nos ganó el corazón. Emanaba bondad; se le salía en su voz,
- [Cómo enseñar a los niños a ser sus propios porristas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenar-a-los-ninos-a-ser-sus-propios-porristas/) - Los pensamientos son muy poderosos. Nuestra manera de pensar en nosotros mismos y las palabras que usamos al hablar a nosotros mismos pueden ayudar o lastimarnos. En momentos difíciles ¡debemos hablarnos como si fuéramos nuestro propio equipo de porristas! Si decimos cosas como “No puedo hacer esto” o “¿por qué me está sucediendo esto?”, es
- [¡Incluso las madres y los padres cometemos errores!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/incluso-las-madres-y-los-padres-cometemos-errores/) - En las últimas semanas hemos hablado mucho sobre cómo apoyar a los niños en el proceso de cometer errores e incluso aprender de ellos. Les cuento que, como madre de tres niños, he cometido MUCHOS errores (¿alguien alguna vez ha olvidado de llevar a su niño o niña a la práctica de futbol?). Si usted
- [Even Parents Make Mistakes!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/even-parents-make-mistakes/) - Over the past few weeks we have been talking a lot about providing space for our kids to make mistakes and to even learn from them. Now I don’t know about you, but as a parent of three I make A LOT of mistakes of my own (forgot about soccer practice anyone?). If you are
- [Ayude a sus niños a arriesgarse a cometer errores](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayude-a-sus-ninos-a-arriesgarse-a-cometer-errores/) - Todos nos equivocamos. Tenemos accidentes, tomamos decisiones no muy razonables, contestamos mal una pregunta en un examen—TODAS estas cosas nos sucederán a cada uno de nosotros. Y, como hemos dicho en las últimas semanas, a veces estos errores nos conducen a grandes descubrimientos sobre nosotros mismos u otras personas. . Pero no todos están de
- [Helping Kids Dare to Make Mistakes!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-dare-to-make-mistakes/) - We all make mistakes. Having an accident, making a not-so-sensible choice, answering a test question wrong-these are things that WILL happen to all of us. And, as we have been talking about in the last few weeks, sometimes these mistakes can lead to great discoveries about ourselves and others. . But not everyone feels that
- [Aproveche el poder de los errores con sus pensamientos, acciones, y palabras](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aproveche-el-poder-de-los-errores-con-sus-pensamientos-acciones-y-palabras/) - Para los adultos que participan en la crianza y educación de los niños, puede resultar bien difícil observar su proceso de cometer errores o experimentar el fracaso. Puede que queramos prevenir que sucedan los errores o arreglarlos rápidamente por ellos. Sin embargo, los niños reciben muchos beneficios al tener la oportunidad de tomar riesgos y
- [Embracing the Power of Mistakes with Our Thoughts, Actions and Words](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/embracing-the-power-of-mistakes-with-our-thoughts-actions-and-words/) - As parents, teachers, and caretakers it can be hard to watch children go through the process of making mistakes or experiencing failures. Being the helpers that we are, we might want to prevent mistakes from happening or fix them quickly when they arise. However, children experience many benefits when they are able to take risks
- [¡5 chistes y 7 habilidades por Día del la Tierra que les harán sonreír a todos!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-chistes-y-7-habilidades-por-dia-del-la-tierra-que-les-haran-sonreir-a-todos/) - Toda la naturaleza usa una sola sonrisa universal. —Henry Fielding (1707-1754) La risa es necesaria para tener un cuerpo y una vida sanos. A los niños les encanta hacer sonreír y reírse a la gente. Riamos todos juntos con estos 5 chistes en celebración del Día de la Tierra. ¿Cómo sabemos que el mar es amistoso?
- [La importancia de cometer errores para estar preparado para el kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-importancia-de-cometer-errores-para-estar-preparado-para-el-kindergarten/) - Cuando piensa en la preparación escolar, a lo mejor no se le ocurre la habilidad de cometer errores. Pero el cometer errores es una manera bastante común para aprender cosas nuevas. ¿Cuántas veces ha cometido un error—como pensar que la salsa roja en la botella era cátsup—y descubrió algo que no sabía—como que la salsa
- [5 Jokes and 7 Skills for Earth Day That Will Make Everyone Smile!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-jokes-and-7-skills-for-earth-day-that-will-make-everyone-smile/) - All nature wears one universal grin. —Henry Fielding, (1707-1754) Laughter is a necessity for a healthy body and life. Kids love to make others smile and laugh. Let the giggles ensue by teaching them these 5 jokes for Earth Day: How can you tell the ocean is friendly? — It waves. What did the tree
- [Why Making Mistakes is Part of Getting Ready for Kindergarten (or Any Other Grade)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-making-mistakes-is-part-of-getting-ready-for-kindergarten-or-any-other-grade/) - When you think about kindergarten readiness, chances are that the ability to make mistakes is not the first thing that comes to mind. But making mistakes is a pretty common way that we learn new things. How many times have you made a mistake–like thinking that red sauce in a bottle was ketchup–and discovered something
- [Si pudieras ver: Un juego para aumentar la resiliencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/si-pudieras-ver-un-juego-para-aumentar-la-resiliencia/) - Aquí en Oregon, estamos en vacaciones de primavera, y ¡tenemos un juego divertido que pueden intentar! Tiene que ver con fomentar la resiliencia en los niños al fortalecer sus relaciones sociales. Primero, les vamos a enseñar cómo jugar con nuestro infográfico nuevo. Luego, a continuación explicaremos cómo funciona. Puede hacer clic aquí para un PDF
- [El secreto para recuperarse de los comportamientos difíciles para padres y maestros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/el-secreto-para-recuperarse-de-los-comportamientos-dificiles-para-padres-y-maestros/) - Últimamente, hemos hablado mucho acerca de la resiliencia—lo que es y cómo hacerla crecer. La resiliencia sucede cuando nos enfrentamos a eventos adversos o estresantes. Las madres, padres, y maestros conocen muy bien el estrés. El niño pequeño que está haciendo su quinto berrinche del día o la niña de primer grado que no puede
- [3 maneras de ayudar a su niño o niña a construir la resiliencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-maneras-de-ayudar-a-su-nino-o-nina-a-construir-la-resiliencia/) - Cuando hablamos acerca de la resiliencia, nos refirimos a la capacidad de enfrentarse a los retos y cambios de la vida sin dejar que le derrumben, e idealmente, lograr un resultado positivio. Tener resiliencia ante los retos no quiere decir que no le afectan, que no se siente disgustado/a, o que no experimenta dificultades en
- [¡5 cosas que quizás no sabía acerca del Día de San Patricio!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-cosas-que-quizas-no-sabia-acerca-del-dia-de-san-patricio/) - San Patricio no fue irlandés. Nació ciudadano romano-británico en 385 A.D. A los 16 años fue secuestrado y vendido como esclavo en Irlanda. Después de 6 años se escapó. Al volver a Gales logró resumir su vida. Con una demostración de alta resiliencia, se hizo sacerdote y regresó a Irlanda a servir a la gente
- [Mitos al descubierto: La resiliencia (algo más que la resistencia)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/mitos-al-descubierto-la-resiliencia-algo-mas-que-la-resistencia/) - La resiliencia es definido como la capacidad de las personas de recuperarse de eventos negativos, estresantes, o traumáticos y salir fortalecidos de la adversidad. Últimamente se ha hablado mucho sobre ella en las redes sociales, como lo bueno en que los niños aprendan a superar el fracaso y cómo la resiliencia puede ayudar a los
- [5 Things You Might Not Know About St. Patrick’s Day!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-st-patricks-day/) - St. Patrick was not Irish. He was born a Roman-British citizen in 385 A.D. At 16, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. After 6 years, he escaped his enslavement. Upon his return to Wales he was able to pick up the pieces of his life. Exhibiting great resilience, he became a priest
- [La empatía en niños y niñas que han experimentado trauma](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-empatia-en-ninos-y-ninas-que-han-experimentado-trauma/) - Últimamente nos hemos enfocado la importancia de desarrollar las habilidades de la empatía y cómo ayudar a los niños y niñas a demostrar empatía. Incluso los bebés parecen sentir empatía, entonces se puede imaginar que todos los niños son capaces de sentir empatía. ¿Verdad? Lamentablemente, el asunto no es tan simple. Para los niños que
- [8 Alternatives to Taking Away Recess-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/8-alternatives-to-taking-away-recess-infographic/) - When children misbehave in class, it might seem like a natural consequence to have them lose recess. But we know from the research that recess actually helps kids learn. And keeping kids inside may mean that the teacher has to lose valuable planning time. Plus, they don't learn much from the consequence. So what about
- [Empathy in Children Who Have Experienced Trauma](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/empathy-in-children-who-have-experienced-trauma/) - We have been focusing on why empathy is a good skill to have and how to help children show empathy. Since even babies seem to show early empathy, we might expect all children to be able to show empathy. Right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. For children who have experienced trauma, it can be
- [Cómo enseñar la empatía a los niños pequeños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenar-la-empatia-a-los-ninos-pequenos-esp/) - Los niños pueden ser sumamente egocéntricos, como el pequeñito que insiste que cada juguete en el jardín infantil es suyo y grita si otro niño intenta jugar con cualquier de ellos. Pero a la vez pueden estar inesperadamente consientes de los sentimientos del otro, como el niño de edad preescolar que entrega la mitad de
- [Enseñe a los niños a realizar actos espontáneos de bondad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ensene-a-los-ninos-a-realizar-actos-espontaneos-de-bondad-esp/) - ¡El día 17 de febrero es el Día de los actos espontáneos de bondad! Los actos espontáneos de bondad pueden aparecer de diversas maneras. Cuando enseñamos a nuestros niños y niñas lo que es un acto espontáneo de bondad y cómo hacerlo, estamos creando las condiciones para mejorar el ambiente de nuestras casas, escuelas, y
- [RAKtivist in Training!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/raktivist-in-training/) - February 17th is RAK Day! “Random Acts of Kindness” come in many forms and teaching our kids what a RAK is and how to deliver it will set up our homes, schools and communities to evolve into better places. Our world often seems to be in a barrage of chaos with people in opposition to
- [La empatía nos beneficia a todos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/la-empatia-nos-beneficia-a-todos-esp/) - Imagine este escenario: es una tarde oscura, fría, y lluviosa y usted tiene muchas ganas de entrar en la tienda cálida y bien alumbrada. Usted cruza el estacionamiento y observa a una persona caminando hacia usted con los hombros encorvados bajo el peso de las bolsas que traen sus compras. De repente, una de las
- [Why Empathy Benefits Everyone](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-empathy-benefits-everyone/) - Consider this scenario: It is a dark, cold, rainy evening and you cannot wait to get into the warm, well-lit grocery store. As you walk across the parking lot, you notice someone walking towards you hunched over with two heavy-looking bags of groceries. Suddenly, one of the bags breaks and groceries go everywhere--cans roll under
- [Winter Break Fun for the Family!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/winter-break-fun-for-the-family/) - The winter holiday break has arrived! Our children’s excitement will soon be palpable and they will need plenty of activities to help them (and you) enjoy their break. Holidays are a wonderful opportunity to practice pre-teaching and giving good directions. Sharing a quick heads-up with our children regarding day-to-day routine changes and expectations during special
- [Cómo manejar el dolor y la pérdida durante la temporada festiva](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-manejar-el-dolor-y-la-perdida-durante-la-temporada-festiva/) - Según los mensajes que recibimos acerca de la temporada festiva, todo debe ser alegría, felicidad, y celebración entre familia y amigos. Eso suena muy bien, pero estos mensajes pueden provocar una sensación de presión en los que están lidiando con la pérdida de un ser querido durante las fiestas. Queremos tomar un momento para reconocer
- [Infográfico sobre cómo integrar el aprendizaje en la lectura con sus niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/infografico-sobre-como-integrar-el-aprendizaje-en-la-lectura-con-sus-ninos/) - Para concluir nuestra celebración del Mes de los libros de cuentos ilustrados, tenemos un nuevo infográfico sobre cómo integrar el aprendizaje en la lectura con sus niños. Así que pueden hacer una actividad divertida y a la vez enseñar nuevas habilidades. ¡Magnífico! Haga clic aqui para obtener un pdf: Aprendizaje Integrado en la lectura.
- [Ways to Give in Lane County/ Maneras de contribuir durante la temporada festiva en el Condado de Lane](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-give-in-lane-county-maneras-de-contribuir-durante-la-temporada-festiva-en-el-condado-de-lane-holidays-2017/) - Want to help make the holidays a little brighter for families in Lane County who might be struggling this year? Do you have a little extra to give? There are a number of programs to help families in need this holiday season. Below are a few of these. (This is not intended to be a
- [Lane County 2017 Thanksgiving Community Dinners/Cena para el Día de Acción de Gracias](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-2017-thanksgiving-community-dinnerscena-para-el-dia-de-accion-de-gracias/) - This is a list of places that are offering FREE community dinners around Lane County, Oregon this Thanksgiving. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. COTTAGE GROVE Trinity Lutheran Church 675 S. 7th Street, Cottage Grove (541) 942-2373 Thanksgiving Dinner served on Thursday, November 23th 11 am – 2 pm. All are welcome.
- [Lane County Winter Holiday Resources 2017/Recursos para los Dás Festivos del Invierno 2017](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lane-county-winter-holiday-resources-2017recursos-para-los-das-festivos-del-invierno-2017/) - Do you need a little help this holiday season with meals or gifts for your kids? There are lots of resources here in Lane County for individuals and families. You can download the 2017 Lane County Winter Holiday Resources ENG-SPN_ list right here! Also, resources can always be found by calling 211 or visiting www.211info.org. ¿Usted necesita un poco
- [Guía para los niños: cómo lidiar con los agresores en la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/1345-2/) - Más del 25% de los niños en los grados 6-12 cuentan que han sido víctimas de la intimidación (bullying). Con este infográfico, puede ayudar a sus niños o estudiantes a saber qué hacer si alguien les intimida o ven que le intimidan a otro niño o niña. Baje el PDF: Guia para ninos-como lidiar con
- [A Kid's Guide to Dealing with Bullies-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-kids-guide-to-dealing-with-bullies-infographic/) - Over 25% of kids in grades 6-12 report that they have been victims of bullying. Help your children or students to know what to do if they are being bullied or see someone else being bullied with this infographic. Download the PDF of A Kids guide to dealing with bullies.
- [Tips for Helping Children Be Less Anxious About Starting School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-helping-children-be-less-anxious-about-starting-school-2/) - School starts this week here in Oregon and that means a whole new group of kindergarteners will be walking up to the doors of “big school”. This can be an anxious time for children, especially if it is their first time in a school environment. Tears and tantrums can lead to a rocky start of
- [Qué hacer cuando se siente ansioso/a por el comienzo escolar de su niño/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/que-hacer-cuando-se-siente-ansiosoa-por-el-comienzo-escolar-de-su-ninoa/) - Muy pronto comienzan las clases y los padres pueden sentirse ansiosos, sobre todo si su niño va a ir a la escuela por primera vez. Los padres a veces se preocupan por cómo se sentirá su niño en la escuela o por cómo le va a ir, y pueden extrañar a los niños cuando están
- [Prepararse Para La Escuela-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/prepararse-para-la-escuela-infographic/) - Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar el PDF: Consejos para prepararse para la escuela
- [What To Do When You Are Anxious About Your Child Starting School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/what-to-do-when-you-are-anxious-about-your-child-starting-school/) - School will be starting soon and parents can feel anxious, especially if their child is going to school for the first time. Parents might be worried about how their child is going to feel and do at school, and they can simply miss their child when she’s away. Because starting school can also be an
- [Listos para la Escuela con una Rutina para la Hora de Dormir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/listos-para-la-escuela-con-una-rutina-para-la-hora-de-dormir-2/) - No quiero que los niños me escuchen pero: La escuela empieza en un mes. Eso quiere decir que todavía tienen bastante tiempo para prepararse. Y sería bueno empezar a pensar en lo que van a hacer para prepararse para el gran primer día de la escuela. Uno de los elementos más importantes para que los
- [Consejos para la preparación escolar: Aprender acerca de las reglas y rutinas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-la-preparacion-escolar-aprender-acerca-de-las-reglas-y-rutinas/) - Muchas veces los padres piensan que para ser preparados para la escuela los niños sólo tienen que practicar las habilidades académicas, como las letras y números. Pero hay otras habilidades que tienen la misma importancia y que realmente ayudarán a sus niños a estar listos para aprender. Estos incluyen la habilidad de entender las reglas
- [Actividades de lectura de verano en el Condado de Lane 2017](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/actividades-de-lectura-de-verano-en-el-condado-de-lane-2017/) - ¿Buscan algo que hacer este verano que sea divertido Y educativo? Mira todos los programas de lectura de verano en el Condado de Lane. Muchos ofrecen libros GRATIS para niños que asisten los eventos. Haga clic aquí para un PDF de las actividades de lectura de verano en el Condado de Lane para 2017. Creswell
- [Prepárense para el kindergarten con la lectura de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/preparense-para-el-kindergarten-con-la-lectura-de-verano/) - A lo mejor parece que el descanso de verano acaba de empezar, pero para los niños que van a entrar en el kindergarten este setiembre (¡en apenas dos meses!), hay mucho que los padres pueden hacer para prepararles para la escuela. Y lo más importante de todo (¿se puede adivinar lo que vamos a decir?):
- [Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2017](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-reading-activities-in-lane-county-2017/) - Looking for something fun AND educational to do with your children this summer? Check out all of the great summer reading programs in Lane County. Many offer FREE books to children who attend. Click here for a PDF of Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2017. Summer Reading Activities in Lane County 2017 Creswell Summer reading
- [Set Up a Summer Reading Challenge for Your Child (and Yourself)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/set-up-a-summer-reading-challenge-for-your-child-and-yourself/) - We have been focusing in the last few weeks on encouraging children to read during the summer in order to keep their reading skills strong. There are a lot of different summer reading programs both at local libraries and nationwide () that offer incentives for kids to read. You can also start you own, homegrown
- [Staying Safe This Summer](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/staying-safe-this-summer/) - Summer is here! School is almost over for the year. The weather is warming up and soon kids will be ready for summer activities! Although summer is a great time for getting outdoors and enjoying the sun, water, and nature, there are potential dangers in all of these things. Check out our tips and resource
- [5 Maneras para que sus Niños Sigan Aprendiendo Durante el Verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-maneras-para-que-sus-ninos-sigan-aprendiendo-durante-el-verano/) - A lo mejor ha escuchado que algunos niños pierden habilidades durante el verano cuando no están en la escuela. Y es más probable que suceda con niños que ya batallaban para aprender. De hecho, los niños pueden perder varios meses de habilidades de la lectura durante el verano. Esto se entiende si piensa en las
- [¡Cantar! Para crecer el cerebro de su niño/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cantar-para-crecer-el-cerebro-de-su-ninoa/) - Si se le pregunta a la mayoría de los adultos, cuál canción recuerdan mejor de todas las canciones que han escuchado, escogerán una que cantaron de niño, como “Los Pollitos” o “Arroz con Leche”. Eso es porque el canto y las canciones forman una gran parte de la niñez. Y con razón. Porque los niños
- [¿Por qué es importante hacer arte y manualidades con los niños?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/por-que-es-importante-hacer-arte-y-manualidades-con-los-ninos/) - Últimamente hemos hecho varias entradas en nuestro blog sobre los beneficios de la curiosidad y la creatividad. Hoy vamos a explorar los beneficios para los niños de los artes y manualidades. Esta es una buena manera para que los niños expresen su creatividad y exploren materiales nuevos y las diferentes maneras de unirlos. A continuación
- [Why Being “Crafty” is Important for Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-being-crafty-is-important-for-kids/) - We having been posting recently about the benefits of curiosity and creativity. Today we are going to explore the benefits of arts and crafts for children. This is a great way for children to express their creativity and explore new materials and ways to put them together. And here are some other benefits of being
- [Cómo Fomentar la Creatividad de los Niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-fomentar-la-creatividad-de-los-ninos/) - Cuando pensamos en la creatividad, por lo general pensamos en artistas y escultura, sinfonías o libros. Pero la creatividad es un factor esencial en el proceso de aprendizaje y resolución de problemas. Es la habilidad de tomar lo que ya sabemos y aplicarlo de una manera diferente. Por ejemplo, “sabemos” que la llave se usa
- [Aumentar la Felicidad con una Dosis de Curiosidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aumentar-la-felicidad-con-una-dosis-de-curiosidad/) - El mes pasado nos enfocamos en la felicidad: porqué le hace bien y cómo agregarla a su vida. Este mes queremos explorar algunas características vinculadas con la felicidad. Una manera muy efectiva (y divertida) de aumentar su felicidad es de aumentar su curiosidad. Quizás se pregunta “¿Qué es la curiosidad?” Según Psych Central, la curiosidad
- [Getting Curious About Curiosity Can Make You Happier](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-curious-about-curiosity-can-make-you-happier/) - Last month, we focused on happiness, why it is good for you, and how to add more of it to your life. This month, we want to explore some of the traits that are linked to happiness. One really effective (and fun) way to increase your happiness is to increase your curiosity. “What is curiosity?”
- [Presentando el Programa KITS…..](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/presentando-el-programa-kits/) - En su escuela, ¿ha escuchado hablar de algo que se llama el Programa KITS? ¿Quisiera saber más de ello? ¡Entonces, ha venido al lugar adecuado! Vea estos hechos sobre el Programa KITS, incluyendo dónde se ofrecerá este verano y cómo inscribirse. ¿Qué es el Programa KITS? KITS quiere decir "Niños en Transición a la Escuela".
- [Introducing the KITS Program…..](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/introducing-the-kits-program/) - Have you been hearing about something called the KITS Program happening in your school? Would you like to know more about it? Then you have come to the right place! Check out these facts about the KITS Program, including where it will be offered this summer and how to sign up. What is the KITS
- [Consejos para Salir al Aire Libre con los Niños durante las Vacaciones de Primavera](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/1184-2/) - ¡Legaron las vacaciones de primavera! Aunque el clima a veces no coopera, esto puede ser un buen momento para salir al aire libre y disfrutar del comienzo de la primavera. Vea nuestro infográfico para maneras de disfrutar de la naturaleza con los niños. Haga clic aquí para Al-aire-libre-infografia.
- [Spring Break Tips for Getting Outdoors with Kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/spring-break-tips-for-getting-outdoors-with-kids/) - It's Spring Break in a lot of places and although the weather is not always cooperative, this can be a great time for getting back outside and enjoying the beginning of Spring! Check out our infographic on ways to get outside and enjoy nature with kids! Click here to view the pdf of Get-Outside-Tips-for-Parents-and-Kids-Infographic.
- [6 Maneras de Ayudar a los Niños a Ser Felices](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-maneras-de-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-ser-felices/) - En el post de la semana pasada hablamos acerca de los beneficios de ser feliz y cómo la felicidad le puede convertir en una persona más sana, agradable, e incluso generosa. Como padres, ¡es seguro que queremos todas estas cosas buenas para nuestros niños! Entonces, ¿cómo se puede ayudar a sus niños a ser más
- [Get Moving, Get Happy and Grow Your Brain!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/get-moving-get-happy-and-grow-your-brain/) - This week we continue talking about ways to increase your happiness and to help your children be happier, too. Here's a great post from 2016 about how movement helps increase learning and brain power. The great thing about movement is that it also helps people to be happier! So see our tips below for ways
- [6 Ways to Help Children Be Happy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/6-ways-to-help-children-be-happy/) - In last week’s post we talked about all of the benefits of being happy and how it can make you a healthier, more enjoyable, and even a more generous person. As parents, of course we would want all of those great things for our kids! So how can you help your children be happier? Here
- [Lo Que la Ciencia Dice Sobre la Felicidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lo-que-la-ciencia-dice-sobre-la-felicidad/) - La felicidad es…..pues, es cualquier cosa que le hace feliz. Pero la felicidad generalmente se define como la sensación de alegría, bienestar, y orgullo en la ausencia de sensaciones negativas como la tristeza y el temor. La gente feliz sí siente temor y se enoja; simplemente no lo hace con tanta frecuencia como los demás.
- [The Hype About Happiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-hype-about-happiness/) - Happiness is …….well, whatever makes you happy, but it’s generally defined as frequently experiencing positive emotions such as joy, interest, and pride and not often experiencing negative emotions like sadness and fear. Happy people do get scared and fearful and angry; they just don’t do it as often as others. Studies have shown that happiness
- [Resolución de Problemas para Niños (y Adultos)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/resolucion-de-problemas-para-ninos-y-adultos/) - Dos niños están sentados en la alfombra durante el juego libre y discuten sobre una camioneta. “¡Es mío!” grito uno “¡Yo lo tenía primero!” “¡No!” grita el otro “¡Esta camioneta es MÍA!” Usted, como maestro o padre, entiende que este griterío a lo mejor resultará en agarros y empujones y luego los niños terminarán en
- [¡KITS Cambia la Actividad Cerebral de los Niños!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-cambia-la-actividad-cerebral-de-los-ninos/) - Nuestras investigaciones nos dicen que el Programa KITS ayuda a los niños a construir las habilidades de alfabetización y autorregulación antes de ir a kindergarten. Un emocionante estudio nuevo que acaba de ser publicado también muestra que ¡KITS puede ayudar a los cerebros de los niños a procesar información de una forma más eficiente! Los
- [KITS Changes Children's Brain Activity!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kits-changes-childrens-brain-activity/) - We know from our research that the KITS Program helps children build better literacy and self-regulation skills before they go to kindergarten. An exciting new study that was just published also shows that KITS may help children’s brains process information more efficiently! Children who had been through the KITS Program showed a greater brain response
- [Aprender a Compartir (De una Manera Agradable)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aprender-a-compartir-de-una-manera-agradable/) - Los padres frecuentemente oyen que la habilidad de compartir es clave para el desarrollo social de los niños. Y es cierto; los niños que tienen mejores habilidades sociales parecen desempeñarse mejor al largo plazo, como alcanzar niveles de educación más altos. Y la habilidad de compartir el espacio y los materiales ciertamente hace que la
- [Learning to Share (Sanely)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/learning-to-share-sanely/) - Parents often hear that the ability to share is key to children’s social development. And that is true; children who have better social skills do appear to do better in the long run, such as being more likely to obtain higher education. And the abilities to share space and materials do make life more pleasant.
- [Cómo Romper los Efectos del Estrés Tóxico en las Habilidades Sociales de los Niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-romper-los-efectos-del-estres-toxico-en-las-habilidades-sociales-de-los-ninos/) - Hoy vamos a hablar sobre los niños que puedan tener problemas especiales con las habilidades sociales e incorporar algo de ciencia cerebral a nuestra plática. Las habilidades sociales son complejas y se necesita tiempo para que los niños las aprendan. Para los niños que han experimentado trauma, también conocido como estrés tóxico, el aprender habilidades
- [Reduce Parenting Stress by Giving Good Directions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/reduce-parenting-stress-by-giving-good-directions/) - “My kids don’t listen to me.” This familiar phrase is one of the most common stresses of parenting. It really means that children are not following directions and doing what they are told to do. One way to alleviate this stress is to make it more likely that children will listen by giving them good
- [Dos Reductores de Estrés Fáciles y de Bajo Precio: La Gratitud y La Risa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/dos-reductores-de-estres-faciles-y-de-bajo-precio-la-gratitud-y-la-risa/) - Si leyó nuestro blog de la semana pasada y decidió que quizás tiene demasiado estrés en su vida, ahora le ofrecemos algunas sugerencias. La ciencia ha demostrado que hay dos maneras divertidas y de bajo precio para disminuir los sentimientos de estrés: ¡la gratitud y la risa! Los sentimientos de gratitud y la risa han
- [The KITS Social Innovation Fund in 2016!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-kits-social-innovation-fund-in-2016/) - A new community report from the United Way of Lane County on the KITS Social Innovation Fund shows that the KITS Program made tremendous growth in Lane County last year. Highlights for the year include: 368 children and their families were served 20 teams of school staff (125 educators) were trained in the KITS Program
- [Two Easy, Low-Cost Stress Reducers and How to Increase Them in Your Life](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/two-easy-low-cost-stress-reducers-and-how-to-increase-them-in-your-life/) - If you read last week’s blog post and decided that you might be experiencing too much stress in your life, then we have some suggestions for you. Science has shown that there are two low-cost and fun ways to cut down on your feelings of stress: feeling gratitude and laughing! Feelings of gratitude and laughter
- [3 Sugerencias para que sus niños no pierdan habilidades académicas durante el descanso de invierno](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-sugerencias-para-que-sus-ninos-no-pierdan-habilidades-academicas-durante-el-descanso-de-invierno/) - Casi llega el descanso de invierno y a lo mejor los niños están muy emocionados. No queremos pinchar sus burbujas, pero como adultos sabemos que aunque los descansos pueden ser divertidos, también son momentos cuando los niños pierdan los hábitos que les ayuda a desempeñarse bien en la escuela. Entonces, ¿cómo pueden los padres ayudar
- [3 Ways to Put the Brake on Winter Break Backslide](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/3-ways-to-put-the-brake-on-winter-break-backslide/) - Winter break is almost here. While this may make some parents reach for the holiday nog, most kids are probably jumping with excitement. We hate to burst their bubbles, but we adults know that while breaks can be a lot of fun, they are also times when kids get out of the habits that help
- [Ways to Give in Lane County - Holidays 2016](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ways-to-give-in-lane-county-holidays-2016/) - Want to help make the holidays a little brighter for families in Lane County who might be struggling this year? Do you have a little extra to give? There are a number of programs to help families in need this holiday season. Below are a few of these. (This is not intended to be a
- [2016 Recursos para las Fiestas de Invierno](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/2016-recursos-para-las-fiestas-de-invierno/) - Puede haber otros recursos disponibles. Llame al 211 or visite www.211info.org. Haga click aquí para ver el documento en español. CAJAS DE COMIDA PARA LAS FIESTAS St. Vincent De Paul Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas 456 Hwy 99 North al fondo del edificio (541)689-6747 X203 Solicite el servicio Nov 14 -Dic 19 Lunes/Martes/Jueves/Viernes 10am-12:30pm
- [Winter Holiday Resource List 2016](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/winter-holiday-resource-list-2016/) - A great resource list from Lane County Department of Human Services. Other resources may be available. Call 211 or visit www.211info.org Click here for a PDF of the resource list. HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES St. Vincent De Paul Holiday Food Boxes 456 Hwy 99 N. at the far South of Building look for the red door
- [Homemade Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/homemade-holiday-gifts-kids-can-make/) - Today, our crafty KITS Coach Alice joins us to give families great ideas on how to make inexpensive holiday gifts filled with love. I don’t know about you, but there is something about the holiday season that brings out my crafty side. There is something kind of magical about cutting, gluing, and painting while listening
- [Helping Children Learn about Different Cultures through Reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-learn-about-different-cultures-through-reading/) - In honor of Picture Book Month, we are revisiting some of our past posts about the importance of reading. In this post from last year, we explore why it is important for children to read about all sorts of different characters and cultures. “The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not
- [Creating a Non-Fiction Reading Habit](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/creating-a-non-fiction-reading-habit/) - This month we are talking about creating and nurturing good reading habits. One of the reading habits that it seems a little harder to encourage is reading non-fiction. It may be easy to see the appeal of a great fictional story about fantastic worlds and superheroes. When it comes to reading about historical facts or
- [Cómo Criar Lectores para Toda la Vida](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-criar-lectores-para-toda-la-vida-2/) - Para celebrar el Mes de los Libros de Cuentos Ilustrados, estamos revisitando un post del pasado sobre cómo criar un lector para toda la vida. ¡Existen muchos fantásticos libros de cuentos ilustrados para empezar! También podría leer nuestros posts sobre cómo ayudar a un niño mayor que tiene dificultades para leer o cómo motivar a
- [How to Create Lifelong Readers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-create-lifelong-readers-2/) - To celebrate Picture Book Month, we are bringing back one of our past posts on making your child a lifelong reader. There are plenty of wonderful picture books out there to get your child started! You might also check out our past posts on or We hear a lot these days about the benefits of
- [Maneras Simples para Comunicarse con los Maestros de sus Niño/as](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/maneras-simples-para-comunicarse-con-los-maestros-de-sus-ninoas/) - En el mes de octubre nos enfocamos en la importancia de que los padres se involucren en los estudios de sus niños y ofrecimos algunas sugerencias para cómo hacerlo. Esta semana queremos enfocarnos en maneras específicas en la cuales comunican con los maestros por distintas razones. Preguntas breves Si tiene preguntas breves o simplemente quiere
- [Aprovechar al Máximo las Conferencias Escolares](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aprovechar-al-maximo-las-conferencias-escolares/) - ¡Ha llegado el momento para las Conferencias entre padres y maestros! Estas reuniones proporcionan una buena oportunidad para conocer al maestro de su niño/a, hacerle preguntas acerca de qué es lo que hace su niño/a en la escuela y cómo le va, y hablar con el maestro acerca de actividades que podría hacer para prestar
- [Involucrarse en la Asociación Entre Padres y Maestros o la Organización Entre Padres y Maestros en su Escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/involucrarse-en-la-asociacion-entre-padres-y-maestros-o-la-organizacion-entre-padres-y-maestros-en-su-escuela/) - Si en algún momento ha querido ser más involucrado en la escuela de su niño/a pero no sabía cómo, una visita a la Asociación Entre Padres y Maestros (PTA por sus siglas en inglés) o Organización Entre Padres y Maestros (PTO por sus siglas en inglés) de su escuela podría ser una buena manera para
- [¡Involucrarse en Las Tareas de su Niño!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/involucrarse-en-las-tareas-de-su-nino/) - Ayudar a los niños a aprender y practicar rutinas para la tarea puede ser una parte importante para el éxito escolar tanto a corto como a largo plazo. Debido a que las escuelas frecuentemente empiezan a asignar tareas desde el kindergarten, es importante establecer rutinas organizadas y efectivas. Aquí hay algunos consejos para establecer rutinas
- [Cómo Involucrarse en los Estudios de su Niño](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-involucrarse-en-los-estudios-de-su-nino/) - Siendo padre, se escucha mucho sobre la importancia de involucrarse en la escuela de sus niños. Pero en la realidad los padres enfrentan días laborales largos y otras actividades que se les hace difícil saber cómo pueden involucrarse. Hoy vamos a hablar acerca de un par de maneras en las cuales los padres pueden involucrarse
- [Being Involved With Your Child’s Schooling](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/being-involved-with-your-childs-schooling/) - You hear a lot as a parent that it is important to be involved in your child’s school. But in a world in which many parents are facing long work days and other activities, sometimes it can be hard to know how best to be involved. Today we are talking about a few ways that
- [Cómo Abordar el Tema Positivamente con los Padres Cuyos Niños Están Teniendo Dificultades en la Escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-abordar-el-tema-positivamente-con-los-padres-cuyos-ninos-estan-teniendo-dificultades-en-la-escuela/) - Hace un par de semanas ofrecimos a los padres que no tuvieron una buena experiencia en la escuela consejos sobre cómo ayudar a sus niños a pasarla mejor. Hoy, vamos a hablar sobre cómo los maestros pueden abordar el tema con los padres cuando un niño está teniendo dificultades en la escuela. A veces puede
- [Ayudar a los Niños a “Volver a Empezar” con los Compañeros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-volver-a-empezar-con-los-companeros/) - Esta es la segunda semana de nuestra serie “nuevos comienzos para el nuevo año escolar”. La semana pasada hablamos acerca de cómo los padres que tuvieron dificultades en la escuela pueden ayudar a sus niños a pasarla mejor. Esta semana queremos hablar acerca de cómo los maestros pueden ayudar a los niños que tuvieron dificultades
- [Helping Kids to “Start Over” with Peers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-kids-to-start-over-with-peers/) - This is our second week in our “new beginnings for the new school year” series. Last week we talked about how parents who might have had difficult experiences in school could help their kids to have better times. This week we want to talk about how teachers can help kids who might have struggled during
- [Para los Papás que Tuvieron Dificultades en la Escuela: Consejos para Ayudar a sus Hijos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/para-los-papas-que-tuvieron-dificultades-en-la-escuela-consejos-para-ayudar-a-sus-hijos/) - ¡Ya empezó el año escolar! Este es realmente un tiempo de nuevos comienzos, tanto para los niños que empezaron la escuela por primera vez como para los “viejos profesionales” que están volviendo a la escuela. Los niños están conociendo a nuevos maestros y tienen una oportunidad para volver a empezar. Pero ¿qué pasa con los
- [Steps to Getting Ready for School-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/steps-to-getting-ready-for-school-infographic/) - Click here for the PDF version of Steps to Getting Ready for School infographic
- [Cuando los Papás se Sienten Nerviosos Sobre el Comienzo de la Escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cuando-los-papas-se-sienten-nerviosos-sobre-el-comienzo-de-la-escuela/) - Muy pronto comienzan las clases y los padres pueden sentirse ansiosos, sobre todo si su niño va a ir a la escuela por primera vez. Los padres a veces se preocupan por cómo se sentirá su niño en la escuela o por cómo le va a ir, y pueden extrañar a los niños cuando están
- [When Parents Feel Anxious About the Start of School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/when-parents-feel-anxious-about-the-start-of-school/) - School will be starting soon and parents can feel anxious, especially if their child is going to school for the first time. Parents might be worried about how their child is going to feel and do at school, and they can simply miss their child when she’s away. Because starting school can also be an
- [Las Rutinas para la Mañana Ayudan a que los Niños Tengan un Mejor Día Escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/las-rutinas-para-la-manana-ayudan-a-que-los-ninos-tengan-un-mejor-dia-escolar/) - ¡Levántense y brillen! Eso es lo que quiere que sus niños hagan en las mañanas antes de irse a la escuela. Cuando los niños pueden hacer una transición fácil desde la casa hacia la escuela, con un buen desayuno y sentimientos positivos, es más fácil para ellos aprender en sus clases. Pero todos sabemos que
- [Morning Routines Make Great School Days](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/morning-routines-make-great-school-days/) - Rise and shine! That’s what you want your children to do in the mornings before they go to school. When children can make a smooth transition from home to school with a good breakfast and cheerful feelings about the day, they are most likely to be able to learn. But we all know that getting
- [Leer para Prepararse para la Escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/leer-para-prepararse-para-la-escuela/) - Esta semana vamos a hablar acerca de una de las mejores cosas que se puede hacer para preparar a sus niños para la escuela: ¡LA LECTURA! Estudios científicos sugieren que es mejor leer con sus niños por lo menos una vez al día. Pero si no puede lograr eso (muchas familias están muy ocupados) trate
- [Reading to Get Ready for School](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/reading-to-get-ready-for-school/) - This week we are going to talk about one of the best things that you can do to prepare your children for school: READ TO THEM! Researchers suggest that it is best to read to your child once a day. But if you can’t manage that (and many families have very busy schedules) try for
- [Tips for Getting Ready for Kindergarten: Rules & Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tips-for-getting-ready-for-kindergarten-rules-routines/) - Last week we talked about preventing summer slide so that children do not lose skills over the summer. This week, we are talking about how to help children who have not yet started school to gain skills they will need for kindergarten. Parents often worry about preparing their children with academic skills. But there are
- [Niños y Mascotas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ninos-y-mascotas/)
- [5 Ways to Avoid Summer Slide](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-ways-to-avoid-summer-slide/) - Chances are that you have heard about “summer slide”. This is the term used to refer to children losing skills over the summer when they are not in school. And it is particularly likely to happen to children who were already struggling. In fact, children can lose several months of reading skills over the summer.
- [Kids and Pets: Teach Your Kids to be Safe Around Dogs](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/kids-and-pets-teach-your-kids-to-be-safe-around-dogs/)
- [5 Actividades Divertidas para Jugar en el Parque este Verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-actividades-divertidas-para-jugar-en-el-parque-este-verano/) - La semana pasada escribimos algunas sugerencias para enseñar a su niño cómo estar seguro y hacer amigos en el parque o en el patio de juegos este verano. Después de enseñar de antemano a su niño sobre su visita al parque, puede ser que necesitan algunas actividades divertidas. Aquí hay cinco actividades que puede hacer
- [5 Great Activities for Summer Playground Fun](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-great-activities-for-summer-playground-fun/) - Last week, we posted about how to teach your children about safety and making friends on the park or playground. After pre-teaching your child about playing in the park, you might need some fun activities. Here are five activities you can do at the park or playground with your child: Hide the Button This is
- [¡A Divertirse este Verano!: Cómo Enseñar de Antemano acerca de la Amistad y la Seguridad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/a-divertirse-este-verano-como-ensenar-de-antemano-acerca-de-la-amistad-y-la-seguridad/) - Jugar en el patio de juegos o en el parque es una actividad esencial para los niños durante el verano. El patio de juegos ofrece oportunidades a los niños de moverse, practicar habilidades, y expresar su creatividad. Enseñar de antemano sobre cómo interactuar con otros niños y sobre la seguridad en los juegos puede ayudar
- [Summer Playground Fun: Pre-Teaching Children about Making Friends and Safety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-playground-fun-pre-teaching-children-about-making-friends-and-safety/) - Playing on the playground or in the park is an essential summer time activity for children. Playgrounds offer children opportunities to get moving, practice social skills, and express their creativity. Pre-teaching children about interacting with other children and park safety can help trips to the park run smoothly. Here are some important points to pre-teach
- [Consejos para Niños y sus Padres para Mantenerse Seguros este verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-ninos-y-sus-padres-para-mantenerse-seguros-este-verano/) - ¡Ha llegado el verano! El año escolar casi termina. La temperatura está subiendo y los niños ¡estarán listos para las actividades de verano! Aunque el verano es un buen momento para salir al aire libre y disfrutar del sol, el agua, y la naturaleza, hay posibles riesgos en todas estas cosas. Vea algunas sugerencias y
- [Summer Safety Tips for Children and Their Parents](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/summer-safety-tips-for-children-and-their-parents/) - Summer is here! School is almost over for the year. The weather is warming up and soon kids will be ready for summer activities! Although summer is a great time for getting outdoors and enjoying the sun, water, and nature, there are potential dangers in all of these things. Check out our tips and resource
- [Getting Outdoors with Kids-Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/getting-outdoors-with-kids-infographic/)
- [8 Consejos para Fijar Límites de una Manera Positiva](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/8-consejos-para-fijar-limites-de-una-manera-positiva/) - Fijar límites es una de las cosas más difíciles y frustrantes en la crianza de los niños. Frecuentemente son momentos tensos con sentimientos difíciles de manejar. Sin embargo, la disciplina consistente y efectiva es una herramienta importante para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar comportamiento sano y pro-social y a la vez sentirse calmados y
- [Herramientas para Aumentar la Habilidad de Auto-Regulación en los Niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/herramientas-para-aumentar-la-habilidad-de-auto-regulacion-en-los-ninos/) - Durante las últimas semanas hemos explorado el tema de la auto-regulación-la habilidad de controlar nuestras acciones y emociones. Aprender la auto-regulación es como aprender a leer un libro o andar en bicicleta. Es una habilidad que hay que enseñar y practicar a través del tiempo para poder dominarla. Los niños que han experimentado eventos adversos
- [Tools for Boosting Children’s Power to Self-Regulate](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tools-for-boosting-childrens-power-to-self-regulate/) - Over the last few weeks we have been exploring the topic of self-regulation--the ability to control both our actions and our emotions. Learning self-regulation is like learning to read a book or ride a bike. It’s a skill that needs to be taught and practiced over time in order to build fluency. Children who have
- [Cosas que Pueden Obstaculizar el Desarrollo de las Habilidades de Auto-Regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/cosas-que-pueden-obstaculizar-el-desarrollo-de-las-habilidades-de-auto-regulacion/) - En las últimas semanas hemos hablado acerca de algunas habilidades fundamentales para la auto-regulación: la atención y el control inhibitorio. Hemos visto cómo se desarrollan. Y hemos notado que el control inhibitorio y la habilidad de dirigir y sostener la atención pueden tardar mucho tiempo en madurar completamente. Con tanto tiempo para desarrollarse, es más
- [Things That Can Get in the Way of Developing Self-Regulation Skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/things-that-can-get-in-the-way-of-developing-self-regulation-skills/) - In the last couple of weeks we have talked about some skills that are critical to self-regulation: attention and inhibitory control. We have examined how they develop. And we have noted that inhibitory control and the abilities to really direct and sustain attention can take a while to fully mature. With so much time to
- [¡Atención!: ¿Qué es?, ¿cómo se desarrolla?, y ¿cómo mejorarla en los niños?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/atencion-que-es-como-se-desarrolla-y-como-mejorarla-en-los-ninos/) - La atención es lo que nos da la habilidad de enfocarnos en una cosa a pesar de todas las otras cosas que nos pueden distraer. Es lo que nos permite caminar por la calle sin tropezarnos con un poste de luz o escribir un blog post aunque la televisión este puesta a todo volumen en
- [5 maneras en las que el recreo mejora el aprendizaje](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-maneras-en-las-que-el-recreo-mejora-el-aprendizaje/) - Cuando yo fui niña, pasaba la mayoría del tiempo jugando afuera con otros niños de mi vecindario Debido a los varios cambios en la forma en que vivimos, los niños típicamente no tienen la misma oportunidad para jugar de forma libre, sin estructuración, que tuvieron sus papás. Para muchos niños, el recreo es la única
- [Gardening with Kids Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/gardening-with-kids-infographic-2/)
- [12 Ways to Get Your Brain Moving Infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/12-ways-to-get-brain-moving-infographic/)
- [Conozca su cerebelo: El enlace entre movimiento y aprendizaje](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/conozca-su-cerebelo-el-enlace-entre-movimiento-y-aprendizaje/) - La palabra “cerebelo” quiere decir “cerebro pequeño”. El cerebelo forma solamente el 10% del cerebro. Pero en el cerebro adulto, contiene más que la mitad de las neuronas (las cuales transmitan señales en el cerebro). La mayoría de las conexiones neurales toman información del cerebelo a muchas otras partes del cerebro. Así que el resto
- [Aprendizaje en movimiento: el moverse ayuda el crecimiento de los cerebros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/aprendizaje-en-movimiento-el-moverse-ayuda-el-crecimiento-de-los-cerebros/) - Es marzo y los días son más cálidos. Estamos viendo un poco más de sol. Mientras se acerca la primavera, empezamos a pensar en salir más al aire libre. Y estar al aire libre nos da más oportunidad de movernos. Todos sabemos que el movimiento es bueno para el cuerpo. Pero, ¿sabía que moverse también
- [¡Cómo aumentar la autoestima de su niño (y su propio autoestima también)!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-aumentar-la-autoestima-de-su-nino-y-su-propio-autoestima-tambien/) - La autoestima tiene que ver con la confianza y satisfacción que uno tiene con sus propias habilidades y puede ser muy importante para los niños. Ayuda a que no se den por vencidos o se sientan muy molestos cuando las cosas no marchan como quieran. Y les permite recuperarse rápidamente cuando intentan algo y no
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- [5 consejos para enseñar la cooperación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/5-consejos-para-ensenar-la-cooperacion/) - Cooperar quiere decir trabajar juntos y ayudar a los demás. Cuando los niños cooperan, tienen más interacciones sociales positivas y es más probable que hagan y mantengan amistadas. Los papás y los maestros pueden ayudar a sus niños a desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para una vida de amistades y conexiones sociales positivas, enseñando y motivando
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- [Cómo usar el elogio para aumentar la autoestima de su niño](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/comenzar-el-ano-nuevo-de-forma-positiva-como-elogiar-a-su-nino/) - Al comenzar el nuevo año es bueno considerar cómo estamos utilizando los elogios con nuestros niños. Los papás tienen diferentes sentimientos en cuanto al elogio, y los científicos debaten los efectos del elogio. No es de extrañar que a menudo los padres luchen por decidir cómo quieren utilizar los elogios con sus niños. Por un
- [Teaching Children to Use Positive Self-Talk to Build Self-Confidence](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-children-to-use-positive-self-talk-to-build-self-confidence/) - Remember the last time that you made a mistake? Or had a bad day? Did you tell yourself that it was because “I’m terrible”? Or did you say to yourself “Oh, well. Tomorrow I will work on doing that better”? When we talk to ourselves in a positive way, we can make a huge difference
- [Empiece bien el nuevo año utilizando elogios en el salón de clase](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/empiece-bien-el-nuevo-ano-utilizando-elogios-en-el-salon-de-clase/) - Mucho se ha escrito, discutido y debatido sobre el uso del elogio en el salón de clase. Algunas personas piensan que se elogian demasiado a los estudiantes, llevando a expectativas más bajas y menos motivación interna. Sin embargo, algunos estudios indican que los estudiantes no reciben el tipo de elogio que necesitan para tener éxito
- [Start the New Year Positively by Using Praise in the Classroom](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/start-the-new-year-positively-by-using-praise-in-the-classroom/) - Much has been written, discussed, and debated about using praise in the classroom. Some people believe that students are praised too much, leading to lowered expectations and decreased internal motivation. On the other hand, some evidence suggests students do not receive the type of praise they need to be successful at school. As a teacher,
- [Helping Children Who Have Experienced Trauma to Make Friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/helping-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-to-make-friends/) - Today we are going to talk about kids who might have particular problems with social skills and add a little brain science to our discussion. Social skills are complex and take time for all children to learn. For children who have experienced trauma, learning social skills can be especially challenging. Trauma can have a serious
- [Ayudar a los Niños a Aprender a Compartir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-aprender-a-compartir/) - Como papás y maestros, todos queremos que los niños compartan, que sean generosos, justos, y juegan bien con otros. De todas maneras, saber compartir puede ser un desafío. En lo del desarrollo, muchas veces es difícil para los niños considerar los deseos y sentimientos del otro, sobre todo cuando se les pide que entreguen alguna
- [Cómo aumentar la autoestima de su niño](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-aumentar-la-autoestima-de-su-nino/)
- [Consejos para Enseñar las Habilidades Sociales a los Niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/consejos-para-ensenar-las-habilidades-sociales-a-los-ninos/) - Las habilidades sociales son muy importantes para los niños. Les ayuda a hacer amigos y conservarlos y manejar situaciones difíciles como cuando los amigos no están siendo muy amables. Y estas habilidades siguen siendo importantes a través de la vida. Un estudio reciente encontró que los niños con mejores habilidades sociales tales como compartir y
- [4 Maneras para Ayudar a los Niños a Hacer Amigos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/4-maneras-para-ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-hacer-amigos/) - Las habilidades sociales y el tener amigos no solamente les hacen sentir bien a nuestros niños, pero también son importantes para el éxito en la escuela. Es fácil imaginar que el tener amigos sucede naturalmente, y para algunos niños, es así. Pero la mayoría de los niños beneficiarían de un poco de ayuda y apoyo
- [Cómo enseñarles a los niños a hablarse positivamente a sí mismos para aumentar la autoconfianza](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenarles-a-los-ninos-a-hablarse-positivamente-a-si-mismos-para-aumentar-la-autoconfianza/) - ¿Recuerda la última vez que usted se equivocó? ¿O tuviste un día malo? ¿Se dijo que fue porque “soy terrible?” O ¿se dijo “Ni modo, mañana trabajaré para hacerlo mejor”? Cuando nos hablamos de una manera positiva, podemos hacer una gran diferencia en cómo nos sentimos. Cuando los niños saben hablarse positivamente a sí mismos,
- [The night before school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/the-night-before-school/) - Con todo el bullicio de las fiestas y lo bueno que la pasamos, a lo mejor se nos fue la rutina consistente que nos ayudaba a estar preparados todos los días para la escuela. Aquí tenemos algunas sugerencias para cómo volver a la normalidad antes del primer día de la escuela. Acuéstense temprano Haber dormido
- ["’Twas the Night Before School": Getting ready to go back after the break](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/twas-the-night-before-school-getting-ready-to-go-back-after-the-break/) - Adapted by guest authors Alice Viles and Angela Alcantar from the “Twas the Night Before Christmas” By Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before School, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even Mr. Mouse; The backpacks were hung by the front door with care, In hopes that P.E. soon
- [Teaching children to say “thank you” (even when they don’t like the gift)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-children-to-say-thank-you-even-when-they-dont-like-the-gift/) - “That’s not the one I wanted”, “I already have this”, or “What an ugly sweater” are not things that you want to hear as children unwrap gifts during the holidays. And you especially don’t want the gift-givers to hear them! Teaching your children to express gratitude, even if they don’t like or want the gift,
- [Cómo enseñar a los niños la práctica de dar a los demás](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-ensenar-a-los-ninos-la-practica-de-dar-a-los-demas/) - A veces durante la estación de las fiestas, los niños empiezan a pensar solamente en lo que pueden conseguir. Se enfocan tanto en eso que parece que no entienden que también es importante saber dar a los demás durante esta temporada. Pero la temporada de las fiestas es un buen momento para enseñar a los
- [Teaching children about giving to others](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/teaching-children-about-giving-to-others/) - During the holiday season, sometimes kids get overcome with serious cases of the “gimmies”. They get so focused on getting, that it seems like they don’t understand that the season can also be about giving. But the holidays can be a great time to teach children about giving to others. One study found that children
- [2015 Recursos para las Fiestas de Invierno](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/2015-recursos-para-las-fiestas-de-invierno/) - Puede haber otros recursos disponibles. Llame al 211 or visite www.211info.org CAJAS DE COMIDA PARA LAS FIESTAS St. Vincent De Paul Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas 456 Hwy 99 North al fondo del edificio (541)689-6747 Solicite el servicio Nov 2 -Dic 11 Lunes/Martes/Jueves/Viernes 10am-12:30pm y 1:30pm-4pm. Trae fechas de nacimiento de los miembros
- [¡Evitar el estrés de las fiestas y aumente la alegría!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/evitar-el-estres-de-las-fiestas-y-aumente-la-alegria/) - ¡La temporada navideña ha llegado otra vez! Mientras que es un momento de estar con familia, amigos, y con las risas de niños, también pude ser un tiempo con estrés. Todos querremos pasar un buen tiempo con seres queridos y a veces nos lleva a comprometernos más de lo que es razonable. Este mes, vamos
- [¿Cómo puedo ayudarle a construir buenos hábitos para la lectura a un hijo más grande o adolescente que no lee por placer?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-puedo-ayudarle-a-construir-buenos-habitos-para-la-lectura-a-un-hijo-mas-grande-o-adolescente-que-no-lee-por-placer/) - Hemos explorado por qué es tan importante leerles a sus hijos y por qué es importante que usted mismo lea. Bueno, todos los beneficios que uno saca de la lectura también pueden ayudar a los niños más grandes y adolescentes cuando se leen. El problema es que la taza de leer por placer baja mientras
- [Decrease your holiday stress and increase fun!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/decrease-your-holiday-stress-and-increase-fun/) - The holidays are here again! While this can be a great time to enjoy family, friends and the excitement of children, it can also be a stressful time. We all want our loved ones to have a great holiday season. And this may lead us to over-commit. This month, we are focusing on ways to
- [Why children need to see diversity in their books](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-children-need-to-see-diversity-in-their-books/) - “The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story. ” –Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie In her TED talk, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of growing up reading about white characters and coming to
- [How can I help my older child or teen who doesn’t read for pleasure to build good reading habits?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-can-i-help-my-older-child-or-teen-who-doesnt-read-for-pleasure-to-build-good-reading-habits/) - We have explored why it is so important to read to your children and why it is important for you to read. Well, all those benefits that you can get from reading can also come to your older children and teens when they read to themselves. The trouble is that the rates of reading for
- [¿Cómo Puedo Leer a mis Hijos si a Mí no Me Gusta Leer?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-puedo-leer-a-mis-hijos-si-a-mi-no-me-gusta-leer/) - En la última entrada en nuestro blog, noté que los miembros de la familia deben modelar la lectura para los niños. No sólo se debe leerle A su hija, pero también es importante leer EN SU PRESENCIA. Cuando los niños presencian la lectura de los adultos en su hogar y ven materiales de lectura a
- [How Can I Read to my Children if I Don’t Really Like to Read?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-can-i-read-to-my-children-if-i-dont-really-like-to-read/) - In the last post, I pointed out that family members need to model reading for children. Not only is it important to read TO your child, but it is also to read AROUND her. Children who see adults reading and see reading material in their houses are more likely to pick up the habit of
- [Cómo Criar Lectores para Toda la Vida](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-criar-lectores-para-toda-la-vida/) - Hoy en día se habla mucho acerca de los beneficios de leer en voz alta a nuestros hijos. Les ayuda a aprender las aptitudes tempranas del alfabetismo. Leerle a su hijo también les da la oportunidad de enfocar su atención y compartir unos momentos haciendo una actividad positiva juntos. Y hay beneficios al largo plazo.
- [How to Create Lifelong Readers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-create-lifelong-readers/) - We hear a lot these days about the benefits of reading out loud to children. It can help them learn early literacy skills. Reading to your child also can provide a good way to share some positive time and focus your attention. And there are many more long-term benefits. Is there a “right” way to
- [Mi hijo odia la escuela: ¿Qué puedo hacer?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/mi-hijo-odia-la-escuela-que-puedo-hacer/) - En nuestro último blog hablamos acerca de algunas maneras para formar una fuerte conexión con su hijo y enterarse acerca de lo que está pasando en la escuela. Pero ¿qué pasa si le dicen que las cosas no marchan bien? ¿O que no les gusta la escuela? Puede ser perturbador escuchar que a su hijo
- [Are we Spending Enough to Prepare Our Next Generation?](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/are-we-spending-enough-to-prepare-our-next-generation/) - Do you know what is going to happen to federal spending for children in the next 10 years? Like me, you probably don’t. But it is important to understand how spending on adults affects spending on children. If we don’t know how money is being allocated, we can’t decide whether the “pie” of federal spending
- [Cómo enterarse acerca del día escolar de su hijo (sin dolores de cabeza)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/como-enterarse-acerca-del-dia-escolar-de-su-hijo-sin-dolores-de-cabeza-2/) - “Bien.” ¿Será extraño que esa pequeña palabra me dé ganas de golpear mi cabeza sobre la pared más cercana? Cuando la escucho como respuesta a la pregunta, “¿Cómo te fue en la escuela hoy?, pierdo la paciencia. ¿Cómo puedo involucrarme en la educación escolar de mi hijo si realmente no sé lo que está
- [How to find out what’s going on during your child’s school day (without having to bang your head)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/how-to-find-out-whats-going-on-during-your-childs-school-day-without-having-to-bang-your-head/) - “Fine.” It may seem odd that that one word can make me want to bang my head against the nearest wall. Hard. But when I hear it in response to “How was school today?”, I lose all patience. How am I supposed to be involved in my child’s schooling if I don’t really know what
- [Why the Day of Caring proves we are ready for the Social Innovation Fund](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/why-the-day-of-caring-proves-we-are-ready-for-the-social-innovation-fund/) - Thursday was United Way of Lane County’s Day of Caring. Volunteers from all over the county helped out local non-profits in a variety of ways, from landscaping, to cleaning child care rooms, to creating art projects for pre-kindergarteners. We had the help of over 30 magnificent volunteers at OSLC to put together art projects for
- [Connectivity Breeds Strength](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/647-2/) - Since the Social Innovation Fund Grantee Convening last week, I have been reflecting on all the things we learned. I still think one of the most important is the lesson about how much stronger any one of us becomes when we join with others. Connection is a way in which we can help those among
- [EMBRACING RISK COULD CHANGE THE WORLD](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/embracing-risk-could-change-the-world/) - Today at the Social Innovation Fund Grantee Convening we started with a design workshop challenge. We were asked to create a prototype for a communication tool targeted at a specific consumer. For our team, this was “Evidence Eva” a Ph.D. level evaluator with 20 years of prior experience who wants rigor in evaluations and is
- [Social Innovation Fund Grantee Convening — Day 2](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/social-innovation-fund-grantee-convention/) - New Social Innovation Fund grantees innovate, inspire, and impact lives It’s been a really interesting day in DC at the Social Innovation Fund Grantee Convening! Today we were able to meet other grantees from 2010 -2015. The CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, Wendy Spencer, spoke in the opening plenary about the
- [Disruption brings togetherness — how the Social Innovation Fund is helping break barriers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/disruption-brings-togetherness-how-the-social-innovation-fund-is-helping-break-barriers/) - Today was a special orientation session for new grantees at the Social Innovation Fund convening here in Washington DC. We were welcomed by Damian Thorman, the Director of the Social Innovation Fund at Corporation for National and Community Service. He spoke to us about the purpose of the SIF first and foremost being to innovate
- [Welcome!](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/welcome/) - Hello, and welcome to the KITS blog! We will use this space to tell you about the interesting things that are happening with the KITS Program as well as to share tips and interesting stories. This week we are in Washington, D.C. attending the Social Innovation Fund Convening. We will get to meet the other 2015

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- [CONTACT US](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/contact-us/) - Get in Touch ... We love to talk about the KITS Programs! If you would like more information, have questions, or would like to find out how to start your own KITS Program, please contact us. Kids in Transition to School (KITS)Oregon Social Learning Center10 Shelton McMurphey BlvdEugene, Oregon 97401 Email: kits@oslc.org Phone: (541) 485-2711 Ext.1321
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- [RESEARCH & RESULTS](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/research-results/) - Evidence-Based Programming The KITS programs are evidence- and research-based. The KITS summer program has been rigorously tested in 3 randomized clinical trials and one scale-up evaluation. All of the other programs are based on the KITS summer program and have been tested in pilot studies. The Positive Impacts of KITS Before and during kindergarten Gains
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## Courses

- [2023 KITS Training](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/course/2023-kits-summer-training/) - Welcome to KITS 2023! We’re so glad you are here!

## Lessons

- [Parent Group Training (Day 1)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/parent-group-training-2023-day-1/)
- [Parent Group Training (Day 2)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/parent-group-training-day-1/)
- [School Readiness Group Training (Part 3)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/school-readiness-group-training-part-3/)
- [School Readiness Group Training (Part 4)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/school-readiness-group-training-part-4/)
- [School Readiness Group Training (Part 2)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/amazing-new-training-about-kits/)
- [School Readiness Group Training (Part 1)](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/lesson/school-readiness-group-training-2023-part-1/)

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- [School readiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/school-readiness/)
- [Routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/routines/)
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- [Involvement in school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/involvement-in-school/)
- [Reading and books](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/reading-and-books/)
- [Lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/espanol/lectura/)
- [Community Resources](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/espanol/community-resources/)
- [Outdoors and nature](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/outdoors-and-nature/)
- [Numeracy and math](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/numeracy-and-math/)
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- [Trauma and grief](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/trauma-and-grief/)
- [Trauma y dolor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/espanol/trauma-y-dolor/)
- [Moving Forward](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/moving-forward/)
- [Sigamos adelante](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/category/espanol/sigamos-adelante/)
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- [saying thank you](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/saying-thank-you/)
- [gratitude](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/gratitude/)
- [descreasing stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/descreasing-stress/)
- [breathing exercises](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/breathing-exercises/)
- [hobbies](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/hobbies/)
- [decreasing stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/decreasing-stress/)
- [laughter](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/laughter/)
- [health](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/health/)
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- [EEG](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/eeg/)
- [problem-solving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/problem-solving/)
- [friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/friends/)
- [resolución de problemas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resolucion-de-problemas/)
- [empatía](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/empatia/)
- [happiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/happiness/)
- [feeling happy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/feeling-happy/)
- [depression](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/depression/)
- [la felicidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-felicidad/)
- [modeling](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/modeling/)
- [felices](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/felices/)
- [padres](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/padres/)
- [cerebros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cerebros/)
- [outdoors](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/outdoors/)
- [walking](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/walking/)
- [nature](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/nature/)
- [al aire libre](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/al-aire-libre/)
- [what is KITS](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/what-is-kits/)
- [Oregon](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/oregon/)
- [el Programa KITS](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-programa-kits/)
- [curiosity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/curiosity/)
- [curious](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/curious/)
- [memory](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/memory/)
- [la curiosidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-curiosidad/)
- [la salud](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-salud/)
- [el cerebro](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-cerebro/)
- [creativity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/creativity/)
- [leaning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/leaning/)
- [well-being](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/well-being/)
- [arts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/arts/)
- [la creatividad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-creatividad/)
- [los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-ninos/)
- [crafts. learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/crafts-learning/)
- [family projects](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/family-projects/)
- [arte y manualidades](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/arte-y-manualidades/)
- [singing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/singing/)
- [songs](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/songs/)
- [choir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/choir/)
- [las canciones](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/las-canciones/)
- [cantar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cantar/)
- [summer reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading/)
- [summer learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-learning/)
- [libraries](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libraries/)
- [summer](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer/)
- [water safety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/water-safety/)
- [cycling](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cycling/)
- [outdoor activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/outdoor-activities/)
- [reading challenge](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-challenge/)
- [summer reading spots](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading-spots/)
- [summer reading programs](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading-programs/)
- [prepárense para el kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/preparense-para-el-kindergarten/)
- [math](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/math/)
- [numbers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/numbers/)
- [numeracy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/numeracy/)
- [lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/lectura/)
- [programas de lectura de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/programas-de-lectura-de-verano/)
- [science](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/science/)
- [exploration](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/exploration/)
- [bedtime](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bedtime/)
- [bedtime routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bedtime-routines/)
- [rutina para la hora de dormir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rutina-para-la-hora-de-dormir/)
- [morning routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/morning-routines/)
- [ready for school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ready-for-school/)
- [rutinas matinales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rutinas-matinales/)
- [worry about school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/worry-about-school/)
- [child's first day of school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/childs-first-day-of-school/)
- [la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-escuela/)
- [prepararse para la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/prepararse-para-la-escuela/)
- [school anxiety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-anxiety/)
- [starting school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/starting-school/)
- [goodbye routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/goodbye-routines/)
- [separation anxiety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/separation-anxiety/)
- [going to school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/going-to-school/)
- [crying at school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/crying-at-school/)
- [bullying](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bullying/)
- [bullying prevention](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bullying-prevention/)
- [empowerment](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/empowerment/)
- [los agresores en la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-agresores-en-la-escuela/)
- [infográfico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/infografico/)
- [Halloween](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/halloween/)
- [candy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/candy/)
- [candy corn](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/candy-corn/)
- [STEM](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/stem/)
- [cooking](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cooking/)
- [picture books](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/picture-books/)
- [embedded learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/embedded-learning/)
- [libros de cuentos ilustrados](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libros-de-cuentos-ilustrados/)
- [leer](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/leer/)
- [social emotional learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-emotional-learning/)
- [community Thanksgiving dinners](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/community-thanksgiving-dinners/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [holiday giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-giving/)
- [gifts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/gifts/)
- [food](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/food/)
- [eambedded learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/eambedded-learning/)
- [reading to children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-to-children/)
- [holiday](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday/)
- [handling grief](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/handling-grief/)
- [grief](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/grief/)
- [Aprendizaje Integrado en la lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-integrado-en-la-lectura/)
- [mindfulness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/mindfulness/)
- [meaning in holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/meaning-in-holidays/)
- [giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/giving/)
- [dolor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dolor/)
- [la festiva](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-festiva/)
- [holiday fun](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-fun/)
- [family activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/family-activities/)
- [motivation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/motivation/)
- [change](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/change/)
- [New Year's resolutions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/new-years-resolutions/)
- [making life changes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-life-changes/)
- [la motivación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-motivacion/)
- [resoluciones](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resoluciones/)
- [el cambio](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-cambio/)
- [self-motivation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-motivation/)
- [gaols](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/gaols/)
- [motivation talk](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/motivation-talk/)
- [goals](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/goals/)
- [setting goals](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/setting-goals/)
- [resilience](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resilience/)
- [hablarse positivamente](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/hablarse-positivamente/)
- [una manera positive](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/una-manera-positive/)
- [empathy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/empathy/)
- [compassion](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/compassion/)
- [nurturing compassion](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/nurturing-compassion/)
- [postive psychology](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/postive-psychology/)
- [La empatía](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-empatia/)
- [kindness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindness/)
- [random acts of kindness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/random-acts-of-kindness/)
- [RAK Day](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rak-day/)
- [heping others](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/heping-others/)
- [teaching empathy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-empathy/)
- [los actos espontáneos de bondad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-actos-espontaneos-de-bondad/)
- [sharing feelings](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/sharing-feelings/)
- [los niños pequeños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-ninos-pequenos/)
- [learning empathy after trauma](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-empathy-after-trauma/)
- [being resilient](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/being-resilient/)
- [bouncing back](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bouncing-back/)
- [adversity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/adversity/)
- [St. Patrick's Day](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/st-patricks-day/)
- [fun facts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fun-facts/)
- [Blarney Stone](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/blarney-stone/)
- [leprechauns](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/leprechauns/)
- [la resiliencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-resiliencia/)
- [Día de San Patricio](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dia-de-san-patricio/)
- [la Piedra de Blarney](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-piedra-de-blarney/)
- [los duendes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-duendes/)
- [parent resilience](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-resilience/)
- [teacher resilience](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teacher-resilience/)
- [child misbehavior](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/child-misbehavior/)
- [teaching new behavior](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-new-behavior/)
- [la resilienca](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-resilienca/)
- [las maestros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/las-maestros/)
- [classroom activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/classroom-activities/)
- [relationship building](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/relationship-building/)
- [making mistakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-mistakes/)
- [mistakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/mistakes/)
- [un juego](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/un-juego/)
- [Earth Day](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/earth-day/)
- [taking children outside](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/taking-children-outside/)
- [los errores](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-errores/)
- [Día del la Tierra](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dia-del-la-tierra/)
- [failure](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/failure/)
- [learning from mistakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-from-mistakes/)
- [el fracaso](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-fracaso/)
- [curiosidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/curiosidad/)
- [anxiety about mistakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/anxiety-about-mistakes/)
- [test anxiety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/test-anxiety/)
- [parental mistakes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parental-mistakes/)
- [los madres y los padres](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-madres-y-los-padres/)
- [helper words](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helper-words/)
- [teacher appreciation day](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teacher-appreciation-day/)
- [student's appreciating teachers](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/students-appreciating-teachers/)
- [new behaviors](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/new-behaviors/)
- [pre-teaching](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/pre-teaching/)
- [nuevos comportamientos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/nuevos-comportamientos/)
- [la crianza de niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-crianza-de-ninos/)
- [enseñar de antemano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ensenar-de-antemano/)
- [la enseñanza](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-ensenanza/)
- [adult learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/adult-learning/)
- [habits](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/habits/)
- [self-care](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-care/)
- [summer activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-activities/)
- [summer solstice](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-solstice/)
- [summer fun](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-fun/)
- [Crianza de niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/crianza-de-ninos/)
- [Preparación escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/preparacion-escolar/)
- [Actividades de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/actividades-de-verano/)
- [Aprendizaje de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-de-verano/)
- [Resbaladilla de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resbaladilla-de-verano/)
- [Diversiones de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/diversiones-de-verano/)
- [Solsticio de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/solsticio-de-verano/)
- [family reading challenge](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/family-reading-challenge/)
- [summer reading activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading-activities/)
- [summer learning; reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-learning-reading/)
- [actividades de la lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/actividades-de-la-lectura/)
- [Desafío familiar de la lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/desafio-familiar-de-la-lectura/)
- [lectura de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/lectura-de-verano/)
- [audiobooks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/audiobooks/)
- [storybooks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/storybooks/)
- [teens](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teens/)
- [audiolibros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/audiolibros/)
- [libros de cuentos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libros-de-cuentos/)
- [adolescentes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/adolescentes/)
- [choosing books for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/choosing-books-for-children/)
- [libros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libros/)
- [libros para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libros-para-ninos/)
- [escoger libros para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/escoger-libros-para-ninos/)
- [July 4th](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/july-4th/)
- [Independence Day](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/independence-day/)
- [fireworks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fireworks/)
- [onomatopeia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/onomatopeia/)
- [vocabulary words](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/vocabulary-words/)
- [los fuegos artificiales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-fuegos-artificiales/)
- [Feliz día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/feliz-dia-de-la-independencia-de-los-estados-unidos/)
- [vocabulario](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/vocabulario/)
- [onomatopeya](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/onomatopeya/)
- [get ready for school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/get-ready-for-school/)
- [tips for school readiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tips-for-school-readiness/)
- [reglas y rutinas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reglas-y-rutinas/)
- [hora de dormir](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/hora-de-dormir/)
- [learning with everyday activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-with-everyday-activities/)
- [aprendizaje incorporada](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-incorporada/)
- [aprendizaje con actividades diarias](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-con-actividades-diarias/)
- [matemáticas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/matematicas/)
- [making popsicles](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-popsicles/)
- [learning with popsicles](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-with-popsicles/)
- [aprendizaje integrada](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-integrada/)
- [aprendizaje con paletas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-con-paletas/)
- [hacer paletas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/hacer-paletas/)
- [first school day anxiety](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/first-school-day-anxiety/)
- [first day jitters](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/first-day-jitters/)
- [dog days of summer](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dog-days-of-summer/)
- [ansiedad del primer día de la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ansiedad-del-primer-dia-de-la-escuela/)
- [inicio escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/inicio-escolar/)
- [ir a la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ir-a-la-escuela/)
- [en plena canícula](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/en-plena-canicula/)
- [kindergarten self-help skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindergarten-self-help-skills/)
- [autocuidado](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/autocuidado/)
- [habilidades de autocuidado para el kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/habilidades-de-autocuidado-para-el-kindergarten/)
- [Kids in Transition to School video](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kids-in-transition-to-school-video/)
- [thriving at school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/thriving-at-school/)
- [school sucess](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-sucess/)
- [parenting for school success](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parenting-for-school-success/)
- [motivación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/motivacion/)
- [estimulo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/estimulo/)
- [apoyo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/apoyo/)
- [parenting stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parenting-stress/)
- [relaxation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/relaxation/)
- [parent-teacher communication](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-teacher-communication/)
- [parent-teacher meetings](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-teacher-meetings/)
- [talking with your child's teacher](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/talking-with-your-childs-teacher/)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/giving-tuesday/)
- [hablar con los maestros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/hablar-con-los-maestros/)
- [Martes Generoso](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/martes-generoso/)
- [special education](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/special-education/)
- [IEP](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/iep/)
- [special services](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/special-services/)
- [learning disabilities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-disabilities/)
- [Graduation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/graduation/)
- [Events](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/events/)
- [Blackboard Friday](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/blackboard-friday/)
- [support KITS](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/support-kits/)
- [philanthropy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [kids and giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kids-and-giving/)
- [generosity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/generosity/)
- [charity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/charity/)
- [KITS Wine Night](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-wine-night/)
- [KITS Fundraiser](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-fundraiser/)
- [la generosidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-generosidad/)
- [charitable giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/charitable-giving/)
- [children learning to give](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/children-learning-to-give/)
- [holiday stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-stress/)
- [combating holiday stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/combating-holiday-stress/)
- [end-of-year giving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/end-of-year-giving/)
- [donate to KITS](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/donate-to-kits/)
- [holiday resources](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-resources/)
- [holiday gifts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-gifts/)
- [experiences](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/experiences/)
- [family outings](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/family-outings/)
- [regale una experiencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/regale-una-experiencia/)
- [growth mindset](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/growth-mindset/)
- [reflectiong on 2018](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reflectiong-on-2018/)
- [el Año Nuevo](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-ano-nuevo/)
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- [importance of play](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/importance-of-play/)
- [el juego](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/el-juego/)
- [adults](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/adults/)
- [healthy play](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/healthy-play/)
- [top blog posts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/top-blog-posts/)
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- [pretend play](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/pretend-play/)
- [attachment](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/attachment/)
- [jugar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/jugar/)
- [listening to children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/listening-to-children/)
- [active listening](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/active-listening/)
- [listening and limits](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/listening-and-limits/)
- [RAKtivist](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/raktivist/)
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- [parent-child relationship](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-child-relationship/)
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- [escuchamos activamente](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/escuchamos-activamente/)
- [games to practice listening](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/games-to-practice-listening/)
- [listening skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/listening-skills/)
- [la escucha activa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-escucha-activa/)
- [treasure hunt](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/treasure-hunt/)
- [kindness rocks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindness-rocks/)
- [listening to yourself](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/listening-to-yourself/)
- [spring cleaning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/spring-cleaning/)
- [learning games](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-games/)
- [infographics](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/infographics/)
- [learning activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-activities/)
- [la limpieza de primavera](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-limpieza-de-primavera/)
- [La limpieza con niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-limpieza-con-ninos/)
- [Escúchese a sí mismo/a](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/escuchese-a-si-mismo-a/)
- [Kindess rocks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindess-rocks/)
- [practicing social skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/practicing-social-skills/)
- [art activities to practice social skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/art-activities-to-practice-social-skills/)
- [spring break](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/spring-break/)
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- [spring break activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/spring-break-activities/)
- [gardening with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/gardening-with-kids/)
- [palnting with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/palnting-with-kids/)
- [curiousity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/curiousity/)
- [social emotional skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-emotional-skills/)
- [habilidades socioemocionales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/habilidades-socioemocionales/)
- [La amistad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-amistad/)
- [auto-regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/auto-regulacion/)
- [aprendizaje socio-emocional](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aprendizaje-socio-emocional/)
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- [young children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/young-children/)
- [la auto-regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-auto-regulacion/)
- [technology for teaching self-regulation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/technology-for-teaching-self-regulation/)
- [apps for self-regulation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/apps-for-self-regulation/)
- [apps para la auto-regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/apps-para-la-auto-regulacion/)
- [tecnología para enseñar la auto-regulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tecnologia-para-ensenar-la-auto-regulacion/)
- [social skills for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-skills-for-children/)
- [giving compliments](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/giving-compliments/)
- [building self-esteem](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/building-self-esteem/)
- [being friendly](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/being-friendly/)
- [prosocial skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/prosocial-skills/)
- [compliments](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/compliments/)
- [friendship skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/friendship-skills/)
- [problem-solving with friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/problem-solving-with-friends/)
- [summer activities for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-activities-for-kids/)
- [actividades de verano para los niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/actividades-de-verano-para-los-ninos/)
- [bajón de verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bajon-de-verano/)
- [musical instruments for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/musical-instruments-for-kids/)
- [DIY instruments](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/diy-instruments/)
- [craft projects](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/craft-projects/)
- [manualidades](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/manualidades/)
- [instrumentos DIY](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/instrumentos-diy/)
- [instrumentos musicales para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/instrumentos-musicales-para-ninos/)
- [Actividades de la Lectura de Verano](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/actividades-de-la-lectura-de-verano/)
- [music and the brain](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/music-and-the-brain/)
- [children and music](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/children-and-music/)
- [parents and music](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parents-and-music/)
- [tipos de música](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tipos-de-musica/)
- [la música](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-musica/)
- [ciencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ciencia/)
- [art](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/art/)
- [countdown to kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/countdown-to-kindergarten/)
- [school readiness calendar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-readiness-calendar/)
- [school supply lists](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-supply-lists/)
- [school drop-off](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-drop-off/)
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- [empezar la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/empezar-la-escuela/)
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- [taking care of kids in first month of school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/taking-care-of-kids-in-first-month-of-school/)
- [parent self-care](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-self-care/)
- [mentalidad de crecimiento](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/mentalidad-de-crecimiento/)
- [rutinas escolares](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rutinas-escolares/)
- [autorregulación](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/autorregulacion/)
- [fostering independence](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fostering-independence/)
- [helping kids be independent](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-be-independent/)
- [Drawlloween](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/drawlloween/)
- [Halloween art](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/halloween-art/)
- [fomentar la independencia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fomentar-la-independencia/)
- [ayudar a los niños a ser independientes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-ser-independientes/)
- [activdades](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/activdades/)
- [Dibuje Halloween](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dibuje-halloween/)
- [teaching self-monitoring](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-self-monitoring/)
- [indiependences](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/indiependences/)
- [teaching self-regulation skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-self-regulation-skills/)
- [independt children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/independt-children/)
- [children helping with chores](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/children-helping-with-chores/)
- [raising independent kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/raising-independent-kids/)
- [niños ayudan con las tareas domésticas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ninos-ayudan-con-las-tareas-domesticas/)
- [niños independientes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ninos-independientes/)
- [cómo criar a niños independientes](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/como-criar-a-ninos-independientes/)
- [creating a reading habit](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/creating-a-reading-habit/)
- [kids and reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kids-and-reading/)
- [parents reading to children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parents-reading-to-children/)
- [reading activities for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-activities-for-children/)
- [lectores de toda la vida](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/lectores-de-toda-la-vida/)
- [social stories](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-stories/)
- [reading with your child](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-with-your-child/)
- [winter resources in Lane County](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/winter-resources-in-lane-county/)
- [meals for families](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/meals-for-families/)
- [aid for families](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/aid-for-families/)
- [stress management](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/stress-management/)
- [teaching children self-care](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-children-self-care/)
- [breathing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/breathing/)
- [autocuidado personal](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/autocuidado-personal/)
- [donations](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/donations/)
- [toys for tots](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/toys-for-tots/)
- [giving in lane county](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/giving-in-lane-county/)
- [parenting self-care](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parenting-self-care/)
- [self-regulation when stressed](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-regulation-when-stressed/)
- [self-care for the holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-care-for-the-holidays/)
- [stress-free holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/stress-free-holidays/)
- [kindness and health](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindness-and-health/)
- [kindness and happiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindness-and-happiness/)
- [kindness and stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindness-and-stress/)
- [early literacy games](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/early-literacy-games/)
- [school readiness infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-readiness-infographic/)
- [jeugos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/jeugos/)
- [teaching kids kindness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-kids-kindness/)
- [how to be kind for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/how-to-be-kind-for-kids/)
- [Ser amable](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ser-amable/)
- [la amabilidad](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-amabilidad/)
- [math school readiness skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/math-school-readiness-skills/)
- [infographics for math](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/infographics-for-math/)
- [math games](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/math-games/)
- [early numeracy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/early-numeracy/)
- [la matemática](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-matematica/)
- [pattern awareness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/pattern-awareness/)
- [early math skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/early-math-skills/)
- [enseñar las matemáticas](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ensenar-las-matematicas/)
- [los patrones](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-patrones/)
- [learning math skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-math-skills/)
- [graphing activities for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/graphing-activities-for-kids/)
- [brain development](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/brain-development/)
- [brain growth](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/brain-growth/)
- [brain development infographic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/brain-development-infographic/)
- [crecen los cerebros](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/crecen-los-cerebros/)
- [lunches](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/lunches/)
- [food for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/food-for-kids/)
- [food resources](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/food-resources/)
- [school lunches during closures](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-lunches-during-closures/)
- [indoor learning activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/indoor-learning-activities/)
- [homeschool actvities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/homeschool-actvities/)
- [fun activities for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fun-activities-for-kids/)
- [resilience for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resilience-for-children/)
- [resilience for parents](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/resilience-for-parents/)
- [ways to handle stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ways-to-handle-stress/)
- [schedule for school at home](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/schedule-for-school-at-home/)
- [importance of routines during Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/importance-of-routines-during-covid-19/)
- [cooking with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cooking-with-kids/)
- [nutritious snacks for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/nutritious-snacks-for-kids/)
- [activities with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/activities-with-kids/)
- [los niños pueden hacer en la cocina](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-ninos-pueden-hacer-en-la-cocina/)
- [self-care during Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-care-during-covid-19/)
- [stress reduction](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/stress-reduction/)
- [sticker charts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/sticker-charts/)
- [homeschooling](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/homeschooling/)
- [rewards for doing schoolwork](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rewards-for-doing-schoolwork/)
- [making school work easier](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-school-work-easier/)
- [helping kids handle emotions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-handle-emotions/)
- [emotion regulation](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/emotion-regulation/)
- [deep breathing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/deep-breathing/)
- [dealing with stress](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/dealing-with-stress/)
- [handling anger](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/handling-anger/)
- [KITS for summer 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-for-summer-2020/)
- [KITS At Home](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-at-home/)
- [KITS En Casa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-en-casa/)
- [KITS en el verano del 2020](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kits-en-el-verano-del-2020/)
- [gross motor activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/gross-motor-activities/)
- [home activities for school readiness](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/home-activities-for-school-readiness/)
- [los caminos sensoriales](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-caminos-sensoriales/)
- [summer luch programs](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-luch-programs/)
- [Lane County food](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/lane-county-food/)
- [food for families](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/food-for-families/)
- [summer reading for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading-for-kids/)
- [reading games for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-games-for-kids/)
- [reading activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-activities/)
- [bargain books for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bargain-books-for-children/)
- [inexpensive books for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/inexpensive-books-for-children/)
- [cheap children's books](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/cheap-childrens-books/)
- [ideas para el desafío de la lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ideas-para-el-desafio-de-la-lectura/)
- [Bingo de la Lectura](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/bingo-de-la-lectura/)
- [maneras de conseguir libros económico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/maneras-de-conseguir-libros-economico/)
- [libros para los niñoss](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/libros-para-los-ninoss/)
- [reading and imagination](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-and-imagination/)
- [imagination and children's books](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/imagination-and-childrens-books/)
- [back to school during a pandemic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/back-to-school-during-a-pandemic/)
- [La preparación escolar](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-preparacion-escolar/)
- [Covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [playing during a pandemic](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/playing-during-a-pandemic/)
- [imaginary play for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/imaginary-play-for-kids/)
- [children and masks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/children-and-masks/)
- [helping kids wear masks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-wear-masks/)
- [masks for covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/masks-for-covid-19/)
- [las mascarillas por covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/las-mascarillas-por-covid-19/)
- [distance learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/distance-learning/)
- [helping kids with distance learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-with-distance-learning/)
- [learning during covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-during-covid-19/)
- [supplies for remote learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/supplies-for-remote-learning/)
- [DIY back to school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/diy-back-to-school/)
- [escolar en línea](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/escolar-en-linea/)
- [online learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/online-learning/)
- [remote learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/remote-learning/)
- [tips for paying attention to remote learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tips-for-paying-attention-to-remote-learning/)
- [social emotional skills in covid-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-emotional-skills-in-covid-19/)
- [teaching kids social skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-kids-social-skills/)
- [games for social distancing](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/games-for-social-distancing/)
- [social distancing activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-distancing-activities/)
- [free food for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/free-food-for-kids/)
- [school lunches](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-lunches/)
- [Comidas para niños](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/comidas-para-ninos/)
- [pumpkin activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/pumpkin-activities/)
- [carving pumpkins with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/carving-pumpkins-with-kids/)
- [activadades](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/activadades/)
- [tips on how to listen](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tips-on-how-to-listen/)
- [listening for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/listening-for-kids/)
- [la escuchar activa](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-escuchar-activa/)
- [reading with children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-with-children/)
- [active listening for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/active-listening-for-children/)
- [making reading more fun](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-reading-more-fun/)
- [help for families](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/help-for-families/)
- [tips for remote learning](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/tips-for-remote-learning/)
- [los estudios a distancia](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-estudios-a-distancia/)
- [ways to donate](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ways-to-donate/)
- [holiday traditions and covid](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-traditions-and-covid/)
- [creating new holiday traditions](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/creating-new-holiday-traditions/)
- [immune system](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/immune-system/)
- [healthy immune system](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/healthy-immune-system/)
- [self-care for parents](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-care-for-parents/)
- [making self-care a habit](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/making-self-care-a-habit/)
- [secrets to self-care](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/secrets-to-self-care/)
- [using positive self-talk](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/using-positive-self-talk/)
- [immune system bosters](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/immune-system-bosters/)
- [foods to boost immunity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/foods-to-boost-immunity/)
- [self-care for the family](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/self-care-for-the-family/)
- [teaching self-care to kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-self-care-to-kids/)
- [Rutinas de autocuidado personal](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rutinas-de-autocuidado-personal/)
- [movement during COVID-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/movement-during-covid-19/)
- [exercising during COVD-19](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/exercising-during-covd-19/)
- [movement in daily routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/movement-in-daily-routines/)
- [immune system and movement](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/immune-system-and-movement/)
- [helping your immunity with movement](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-your-immunity-with-movement/)
- [la sistema inmunológico](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-sistema-inmunologico/)
- [movement for children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/movement-for-children/)
- [activities to get kids moving](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/activities-to-get-kids-moving/)
- [setting up healthy sleep routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/setting-up-healthy-sleep-routines/)
- [helping kids to sleep](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-to-sleep/)
- [how sleep keeps you healthy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/how-sleep-keeps-you-healthy/)
- [sleep routines for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/sleep-routines-for-kids/)
- [teaching kids new habits](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-kids-new-habits/)
- [difficulty falling asleep in kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/difficulty-falling-asleep-in-kids/)
- [ways to help kids fall asleep](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ways-to-help-kids-fall-asleep/)
- [National Poetry Month](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/national-poetry-month/)
- [poetry and children's reading](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/poetry-and-childrens-reading/)
- [composing a poem](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/composing-a-poem/)
- [how to write a poem for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/how-to-write-a-poem-for-kids/)
- [children's poetry](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/childrens-poetry/)
- [la poesía infantil](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-poesia-infantil/)
- [getting silly with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/getting-silly-with-kids/)
- [healthy effects of humor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/healthy-effects-of-humor/)
- [development of humor](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/development-of-humor/)
- [child development](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/child-development/)
- [nature and mental health](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/nature-and-mental-health/)
- [routines for family's mental health](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/routines-for-familys-mental-health/)
- [increase your well-being with routines](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/increase-your-well-being-with-routines/)
- [rutinas por la salud mental](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/rutinas-por-la-salud-mental/)
- [parent storytelling](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-storytelling/)
- [storytelling for early literacy](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/storytelling-for-early-literacy/)
- [summer reading activity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/summer-reading-activity/)
- [reading treasure hunt](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/reading-treasure-hunt/)
- [ready for school reading activity](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/ready-for-school-reading-activity/)
- [La narración](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/la-narracion/)
- [storytelling with children](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/storytelling-with-children/)
- [parents making up stories for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parents-making-up-stories-for-kids/)
- [social skills for kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-skills-for-kids/)
- [new friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/new-friends/)
- [social skills for school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/social-skills-for-school/)
- [masking for school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/masking-for-school/)
- [helping children wear masks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-children-wear-masks/)
- [helping kids get back to shool; helping wiht anxiety about starting school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-get-back-to-shool-helping-wiht-anxiety-about-starting-school/)
- [learning school skills; helping children with school skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-school-skills-helping-children-with-school-skills/)
- [de vuelta a la escuela](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/de-vuelta-a-la-escuela/)
- [parent involvement in preschool](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/parent-involvement-in-preschool/)
- [fall learning activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fall-learning-activities/)
- [holiday excitment](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/holiday-excitment/)
- [helping kids handle excitement](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/helping-kids-handle-excitement/)
- [loss during the holidays](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/loss-during-the-holidays/)
- [COVID-19 grief](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/covid-19-grief/)
- [kids and holiday gifts](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kids-and-holiday-gifts/)
- [kids and gratitude](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kids-and-gratitude/)
- [how to help children practice skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/how-to-help-children-practice-skills/)
- [fun ways to practice; practicing new skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fun-ways-to-practice-practicing-new-skills/)
- [fine motor skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/fine-motor-skills/)
- [preschool motor skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/preschool-motor-skills/)
- [learning about feelings](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-about-feelings/)
- [practicing emotion recognition](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/practicing-emotion-recognition/)
- [playing in the cold](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/playing-in-the-cold/)
- [going outdoors in winter](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/going-outdoors-in-winter/)
- [los sentimientos](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/los-sentimientos/)
- [play to get ready for school](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/play-to-get-ready-for-school/)
- [games to develop self-control](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/games-to-develop-self-control/)
- [spring school readiness activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/spring-school-readiness-activities/)
- [birdwatching with kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/birdwatching-with-kids/)
- [teaching children new skills](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/teaching-children-new-skills/)
- [school supplies for kindergarten](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/school-supplies-for-kindergarten/)
- [kindergarten backpacks](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/kindergarten-backpacks/)
- [winter break learning activities](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/winter-break-learning-activities/)
- [chores](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/chores/)
- [positive childhood experiences](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/positive-childhood-experiences/)
- [respecting friends](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/respecting-friends/)
- [learning how to respect others](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/learning-how-to-respect-others/)
- [news](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/news/)
- [scared kids](https://kidsintransitiontoschool.org/tag/scared-kids/)