During the 1-day program, your child will build relationships with new friends and the kindergarten staff. The transition “Jump Start” program is designed to help your child move from preschool to Kindergarten with ease and comfort, feeling safe in his/her new school family. Optional breakfast and lunch will be served during scheduled times.įerndale has an exciting program designed for all registered students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Supporting children’s development of oral language and social-emotional skills in an inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, respected, seen, and heard.Select ONE day at registration 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.Holding all children to high expectations while striking a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning.Engaging children in playful learning experiences with an emphasis on valuing children’s emotions, voices, and perspectives.Utilizing developmentally appropriate practice, including facilitating intentional powerful interaction and positive guidance strategies.

Embracing a culturally competent approach to curriculum implementation that values diversity and children’s unique strengths, language backgrounds, and cultures.

Jumpstart programming supports the success of all children by: Jumpstart provides members with the training, coaching, and support to ensure that all of Jumpstart’s activities provide children with high-quality, developmentally appropriate experiences and supportive interactions with well-trained adults. As part of Jumpstart’s mission to ensure children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed, members work to provide high-quality services to children through Jumpstart classroom service and planning.

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