

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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Click here for the PDF version of Steps to Getting Ready for School infographic
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
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
The KITS Programs are a family of evidence-based curricula that promote school success by strengthening children’s skills, increasing parental involvement, and supporting educators across the transition to kindergarten.
This year, we return to in-person training. We will be in spaces where multiple programs, in addition to KITS, operate. We are asking all attendees to agree with the Confidentiality Agreement below to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
As an employee, volunteer, visitor, or associate of TFC Consultants, Inc., Oregon Social Learning Center and OSLC Developments, Inc., I agree to the following:
Coaching and Videotaping
KITS uses ongoing coaching to support educators in the implementation of the model. We do this through viewing groups on video, weekly team meetings, and fidelity monitoring. Your team will record KITS School Readiness and Parent Groups and upload each session to a secure online platform (such as Box.com). The videos are only used as a means to support KITS staff. We promise it’s not scary!
Your KITS team will meet every week to talk about what is working well and areas where you may be experiencing challenges. During these meetings, teams and coaches will work together to problem-solve challenges, offer support and encouragement, and celebrate successes!
If parents or students do not wish to be recorded, they can be seated out of view or for online parent groups they may turn off their cameras.
Ownership
‘Kids In Transition to School’ and ‘KITS’ are registered trademarks of Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) in Eugene, Oregon.
KITS Program Manuals are protected by copyrights owned by OSLC.
This means there are some limits to how you can use KITS: