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Recommend a resource
Books:
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Araujo, N., & Aghayan, C. (2006).
Easy Songs for Smooth Transitions in
the Classroom (Book & CD edition). St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
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Chvojicek, R., Henthorne, M., & Larson, N. (2001).
Transition Magician
for Families: Helping Parents and Children with Everyday Routines. St.
Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
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Larson, N., Henthorne, M., & Plum, B. (1994).
Transition Magician:
Strategies for Guiding Young Children in Early Childhood Programs. St.
Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
- Malenfant, N. (2006). Routines and Transitions: A Guide for Early
Childhood Professionals. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
- Miller, K. (2005). Simple Transitions for Infants and Toddlers.
Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House, Inc.
Videos:
- Educational Productions (Producer). (2000).
Supporting Transitions
[Video]. Preventing Discipline Problem series. (Available from
Educational Productions, P.O. Box 957, Hillsboro, OR 97123)
Web:
- Briody, J. & McGarry, K. (2005). Using Social Stories to Ease Children’s
Transitions. Young Children: Beyond the Journal. Retrieved January 16,
2007, from http://www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200509/BriodyBTJ905.asp
- Child Care Aware. (2006). Helping Children Make Changes: Big and Small.
The Daily Parent, 34. Retrieved January 16, 2007, from
http://www.childcareaware.org/en/dailyparent/volume.php?id=34
- Honig, A. S. (n.d.). Smooth Transitions: Secrets for smooth drop-offs
and pick-ups. Scholastic Parent & Child. Retrieved January 16, 2007,
from http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=506
- Miller, S. A. (n.d.). Tips for Transitions. Scholastic Early Childhood
Today. Retrieved January 16, 2007, from
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/classmgmt/transitiontips.htm
- Milnes, S. (n.d.). Web-based Learning Units: Time for Transitions.
Retrieved January 16, 2007, from the PennState Better Kid Care Program
Web site: http://betterkidcare.psu.edu/AngelUnits/OneHour/Transitions/TransitionsLessonA.html
- Pediatric Services. (2003). Routine Matters. Parents Corner. Retrieved
January 16, 2007, from
http://www.pediatricservices.com/parents/pc-19.htm
- Raising Children Network. (2006). Handling transitions. Retrieved
January 16, 2007, from the Raising Children Network: The Australian
Parenting Web site:
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/transitions.html
- Songs for Teaching: Using Music to Promote Learning. (n.d.). Music for
Transitions, State Changes, Energizers, and Classroom Management.
Retrieved January 16, 2007, from
http://www.songsforteaching.com/transitions.htm
- Tull, R. (n.d.). Transition Activity Ideas. Retrieved January
24, 2008
from the University of Central Missouri Web site:
http://www.ucmo.edu/x28011.xml
- Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project, Inc. (n.d.). Transition Ideas.
Inclusive Child Care Tips. Retrieved January 16, 2007, from
http://www.wccip.org/tips/inclusion/transitions.html
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