8 Things to Do to Transition Your Preschooler to Kindergarten (and 1 Thing You Shouldn't)

While moving up to kindergarten sounds like a big step, your child's new classroom is probably pretty similar to their preschool one. There's likely to be a blocks corner, a library or reading area, an art area, some outdoor play, and maybe even a rug for classroom meetings.

At the same time, your little one needs to know that there will be some differences — like more children in the classroom, new games, and more — so she doesn't walk in expecting to see her nursery-school room.