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Navigating School Transition: Dispositions, Skills, and Wellbeing in Early Childhood

This article explores the transition of children into school, questioning whether we expect them to arrive with certain dispositions, skills, knowledge, and experiences. We examine perspectives from children, parents, and educators in preschool and junior primary settings. The concept of "reception" is analyzed, along with the essential elements of wellbeing, including generosity, belonging, and independence. We delve into the importance of social skills, emotional security, and how these factors impact a child's readiness for school. Emphasizing family inclusion, we discuss tailored support for children at risk during these crucial transition points.

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Navigating School Transition: Dispositions, Skills, and Wellbeing in Early Childhood

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  1. Learner Wellbeing & the Early Years: Transition Do we expect children to start school with a particular range of dispositions, skills, knowledge & experiences? From the perspectives of: • Children • Parents • Teachers – preschool & JP

  2. Is “Reception” a myth?: Definition Definition: • The act of receiving or being received • A welcome Have we lost this & now expect children to start school with a particular range of dispositions, skills, knowledge & experiences? Webster Dictionary (2004)

  3. The Circle of CourageA North American Indian Philosophy

  4. Common elements Preschool & JP Teachers • Generosity • Interpersonal & social skills • Getting along with others • Sharing & taking turns • Resolving peer conflict • Belonging • Emotional security • Relationships • Family inclusion • Teachers: preschool / JP • Physical security • Environment:Understanding rules & boundaries • Routines • Independence • Self help skills • Organization • Managing belongings • Play skills • Risk taking Mastery / Agency Dispositions Social skills Literacy & Numeracy Fine & Gross Motor Physical environment: Responding to rules & boundaries

  5. Points of difference: Preschool & Junior Primary Teachers GENEROSITY BELONGING Family Inclusion INDEPENDENCE • MASTERY / AGENCY • Dispositions • Literacy & Numeracy • Fine & Gross Motor • Rules boundaries

  6. The Wellbeing Observation Tool Do we know the children who: • Are thriving • Are not thriving • At risk during transition • How do we provide support

  7. Some comments • Wellbeing is every child’s right • Wellbeing is not set – contextual • Wellbeing impacts on learning • A child’s wellbeing is at increased risk at transition points • The way a child settles into school has a significant impact on their ability to learn and to experience success at school

  8. And some more ….. • Differing views between preschool, JP teachers, parents & children • Support for children and families at risk • Inclusion of parents to tell their story • Need for greater connectedness • WOT – what its not! & what it can be used for!

  9. Pushing the boundaries Do we expect children to start school with a particular range of dispositions, skills, knowledge & experiences?

  10. Who’s ready? “Ready for school” or “Ready for children”???

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