The transition from the home or nursery to kindergarten is an important and exciting developmental milestone in the life of a child. It is an introduction to a new social, emotional and educational environment, to which both the child and parents need to acclimate. Appropriate support in this process contributes to a positive experience of the new beginning, strengthens the child’s confidence and parental self-efficacy.
EL HaGan program – supportive guidance toward the optimal transition to kindergarten. The program operates in the young-childhood centers in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Yad HaNadiv foundation. It is designed for young children at the ages of two to three years old and their families, in preparation for their transition to kindergarten, offering an integrative support system within the community for many families.
Program objectives:
- Development of language literacy and the narrowing of developmental gaps.
- Acquisition of emotional and social skills to prepare the child for acclimating to kindergarten.
- Parent empowerment – acquisition of effective parent-child communication skills.
- Ensuring a smooth transition- between the child’s home or nursery to kindergarten.
The program includes:
- Group developmental sessions: a 10-session series for parents and children, led by qualified professionals, focusing on parent-child interactions.
- A growth-encouraging environment: three community-oriented sessions for families with young children, aimed at the facilitation of optimal development and the cultivation of a sense of belonging.
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