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Transitional Kindergarten

The Benefits of Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) provides a crucial stepping stone between preschool and Kindergarten, giving children the extra time they need to build a solid foundation for future academic success. By combining social and emotional development with academic learning, TK ensures that students not only master essential pre-literacy, pre-math, and cognitive skills, but also develop the social and self-regulation skills necessary for thriving both in school and beyond.

TK truly benefits children, families, and schools alike. Here’s how:

  • Children are set up for success, entering Kindergarten with a stronger academic and social foundation.
  • Families gain an additional option, helping ensure their children are ready for the challenges of Kindergarten with the maturity, confidence, and skills they need to succeed.
  • Schools reap the rewards, as TK prepares children to be academically ready, reducing the likelihood of special education placements or grade retention in the future.

It’s a win for everyone involved!

TK Parent FAQ's

  • When can my child enroll in TK?
    • All children who turn 4 by September 1st
  • How do I enroll my child in TK?
    • Contact your elementary school of residence
  • What do children learn in TK?
    • TK is based on a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that allows children to be active and have fun while learning important skills for reading, writing, mathematics, and social-emotional skills such as learning to listen to directions and take turns. TK classrooms follow the guidance provided in the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF).