Room Transitions
Supporting Children Every Step of the Way
when the time is right, for you and your child
At Clever Kids, we understand that transitions are significant moments in a child’s learning journey. Whether moving from Nursery to Toddlers, Toddlers to Kinder, or Kinder to Primary School, we ensure every step is supported, reassuring, and positive.
Our approach emphasises emotional wellbeing, clear communication, and gentle progression — helping children feel confident, secure, and excited for what comes next.
Our Flexible Process
We work closely with families and educators to ensure smooth, supported transitions as children progress through age groups.
When the time is right, we create a personalised transition plan that may include:
- Gradual visits to the new room
- Time spent with the new educators
- Familiar routines introduced slowly
- Family communication & progress updates
- Social stories & visual supports if needed
We recognise that each child develops at their own pace. Transitions are always flexible and based on emotional readiness, not just age.
Nursery Transition to Toddler
Children begin to explore independence, new routines, and group play. Our educators support them through gentle guidance, language development, self-help skills and emotional regulation — building confidence in busy social environments.
Toddler Transition to Kinder
As children prepare for our Kindergarten program, we focus on more structured learning opportunities, building social confidence, and encouraging turn-taking, problem-solving, and early literacy and numeracy concepts.
Kinder Transition to Primary School
Our Kinder program supports each child’s school readiness across social, emotional, academic and independence skills. We partner with families to ensure the transition to Prep feels exciting and supported.
Key focus areas include:
- Confidence & resilience
- Friendship & communication skills
- Early numeracy & literacy foundations
- Packing own bag & organising belongings
- Following routines & group expectations
We also support transition meetings and offer readiness conversations with families to ensure each child feels prepared for school life.
(03) 9886 0000
432 Warrigal Road, Ashburton VIC 3147
Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 6:00PM
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