Lesson Plan
Transition to Kindergarten Plan
Support a Pre-K child’s move to a new town by familiarizing them with kindergarten routines, identifying feelings, and building confidence through a tailored social story and interactive activities.
Starting kindergarten in a new community can feel scary. This session reduces transition anxiety by making routines predictable, validating feelings, and reinforcing a sense of safety and belonging.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Greeting
5 minutes
Step 2
Social Story Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Routine Matching Game
7 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Identification Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Positive Reinforcement
5 minutes

Slide Deck
New Town, New Friends
Session Objectives
Warm-Up & Greeting
Social Story: My First Day in Town
Routine Matching Game
Feelings Identification
Closing & Certificate

Activity


Activity


Activity


Reading