TRANSITION CLASS
About our Transition Care
2 ½ - 3 ½ Years
Transition class is all about getting ready for formal education. Teachers continue to teach the children how to become more independent as they carry out their daily tasks like going to the bathroom, cleaning themselves, washing their hands, choosing work, and keeping their classroom and school environment organized, clean, and tidy.
If your child is ready to begin potty training, the teachers will work closely with the parents and the child toward a stress-free transition out of diapers.
Transition Care: Theory and Enrichment
In alignment with Maria Montessori's Philosophy of Child Development, KMA has adopted the fundamental requirements for this sensitive period of development for students in our care. Our teachers are skilled in providing proper care and nutrition in a balanced environment. We would love for you to go over in more extensive detail about our Transition Curriculum. Book a tour today!
Cognitive Progression & Development
-
Improved powers of fantasy and make believe
-
Emerging empathic skills
-
Excellent recognition memory
-
Basic comprehension of cause and effect
Development of Language
-
Puts at least two-three words together (sentence forming)
-
Speech is 25%-50% intelligble
-
Understanding complex commands
-
Association of sounds of objects with their function (doorbell/phone ring)
Development of Movement
-
Walks more steadliy and rhythmically
-
Starts to run
-
Jumps without swinging arms
-
Can jump down a step
-
Can throw a ball without body rotation
-
Uses large zippers
-
Can push a tricycle with feet
-
Opens doors by turning door knob
Development of Personality
-
Beginning of concept of Self and self-esteem
-
Can distinguish intentional acts from unintentional ones
-
Apperance of cooperation and aggression aimed at acquiring objects or privileges, but without intent to harm
-
Increase in empathy
-
Understanding of the causes and consequences of basic emotions