Analyzing Children's Transitions: Effects & Early Years Practitioner

This report examines the various transitions children experience, including starting daycare, moving to school, and significant life events such as the birth of a sibling or parental separation. It details the potential effects of these transitions on children's development, behavior, and emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships. The report also emphasizes the crucial role of early years practitioners in preparing children for planned transitions and supporting their needs during challenging times. It underscores the significance of creating a supportive environment, managing stress, and promoting effective communication to ensure children's healthy development and resilience. Desklib offers a wealth of similar solved assignments and resources for students.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK...............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Transitions that children experience..........................................................................................4
2.2 Potential effects of the transition in children life.......................................................................5
2.3 Role of early years practitioner..................................................................................................7
In Preparing a child for a planned transition...............................................................................7
In supporting the needs of children during transition and significant life events.......................8
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Transition is known as the change, movement and passage which differs and this also
known as the change process form one place to another in an development program. As this is
known as the dynamic process which can be done in various steps and stages for the better and
dynamic change in the development as this also involves various challenges which an individual
faces in changing various stages and process while development and these various issues and
challenges are also faced by individual. There are various changes which can occur in children
and in various stages of transition. This report involves the common transition which is seen in
children which growing and developing their mental abilities and their experience is also
involves in this report. This report also involves the potential effects and different areas of
development in children life. This report also involves the planned transition and the transition
which is involved int the life events. The analysation of this report is described below.

TASK
2.1 Transitions that children experience.
There are various transitions which an children faces in home and in education which can
impact in there development and growth as these changes also impact in there behaviours and
attitude of dealing with the external environment and there related factors as children can easily
adapt the situation of the environment in an effective manner and this also benefits them in future
for there personality development and in there career development as this also gives various
advantages to them in many ways and this helps In analysing and managing the external
situations of environment. There are various transitions which is faced by child is described
below(Tilton, 2018).
 Starting from day-care: As the children has started with the day care and they
experiences various transitions and this can also differs from the sections as it starts from
the baby room and this ensures the room to room transition and this is required to be
perfect for the better development and this also creates an peaceful environment for
organisation it effectively for them.
 Moving to school: As school has the change for the development of children and this
also changes there environment. As there is physical change which is transferred and in
there new engagements and relationship are developed as they get to engage in larger
space. As this also makes them adapt in shift and this also involves learning and teaching
of new things which helps in the exploring new things and new friends in school. As they
can experience many things as behaviour of children can be changed and they can also
feel stressful and anxiety. The can also experience in losing concentration and appetite.
As they can also experience learning coordination and organisation various
things(Kuersten-Hogan, and McHale, 2021).
 Experience getting away from home: As they experience there educational transition
and this also involves various programs and this also changes there routine and at this
stage it Is important to have the transition in an appropriate manner or the better
development and growth of children and in an effective manner.
 Kindergarten education program: This is also considered as the major transition as
they learn new skills in there and from here transition they shifted to real school and this

impacted in there learning and this also helps in changing the routine and this also builds
confidence and environment of being comfortable. This also involves new innovation and
creation and this also increases here mental capabilities.
 Kindergarten to primary school: As first day school mainly focusses on the transition
as this also encourages the education system and this also engages them in many
activities which is performed in school and this also involves various activities like
controlling and organising for the better development and this also develops in the
traditional system of school and this also builds up and positive excitement as children
gets into new environment and engage with new people also builds up there
confidence(Alam, 2021).
 On going changes: These are the continuous improvement changes which occur in
children life and this also makes changes in there behaviour and attitude of dealing with
things and this also involves the transitions like drop off and some other changes which
can involve various engagement and this also strengthens the bond of children and
parents and this also creates an foundation and this changes with time. This also make
them face challenges and can impact in there development and better growth of there
personality.
Further it has been seen and find out that the birth of sibling is also lead a significant impact
on the transition of the children as Growing up with siblings helps children develop skills like
negotiation and problem solving. Siblings also help to learn to understand the feelings of others.
Children whose siblings are kind, warm, and supportive show more empathy than children
whose siblings don't show these qualities. Further, the disability along with the scenario such as
the separation of the parents also tend to a vital impact on the transition of the children as a huge
emotional turmoil is faced by the children when their parents are divorced often results in
helplessness, anger, confusion, sadness, guilt and self-blame. While some children engage in
self-blame, others might turn that lens outwards and blame one parent.
2.2 Potential effects of the transition in children life.
There are various changes and the effects on the transition and this also effect the
changes and this also impact the children life and also impact in there behaviours and different
attitudes. As this also looks after various concern and this is important to deal which various
concerns which is living on there lives for the changes and this can impact positively and this

involves various factors as this involves ways as this involves the responding of the needs and
requirement of children and this also builds up an positive relation and this also impacts in the
trust of the children and this also builds and engagement for the better living and values(Hoyle,
Laditka, and Laditka, 2020). This also helps in ensuring the support and better upliftment to the
learning and development of children. This also helps in developing a positive model and in
social behaviour. This also helps in establishing there clear expectations and the routine as this
also helps in better development as this also helps in encouraging the control and this also helps
in expressing there feelings in an effective manner and this also encourages in developing
various strategies for the better growth and training of the children for developing the personality
of children. This also helps in dealing with stress and this also helps in controlling the behaviour
and motivate to control the attitude of children. This also helps in responding of the
communication methods which makes them sensitive and this can also help in the better
development of the business. This also impacts in managing people and there emotions and this
also impacts in the actions of people and this also helps in increasing the communication skills of
individuals. This can also increase there knowledge and skills of person and this can impact in
the better improvement of people(Ward, 2022).
As this can also impact in various area and there development as this can also impact in
the family as this helps in learning etiquettes and basic manners and this also increases respects
in there family members as this also impact in emotional development as this increases the sense
of respect and feelings in children and this also makes them socially active. This area of
development can further helps in maintaining and engaging relationships in future for the better
development and this also impacts in there career development for the better growth in any
career field. This also impacts in building effective communication and there power for better up
gradation and remove the hesitation in public speaking(Tao, Lau, and Yiu, 2019). This can also
helps In cognitive learning which fulfils all the requirement of the career development as this
increases the learning capacity and ability of children. This also builds the thinking capability of
children in an creative, unique and innovative manner as this can also impact in problem solving
skills as this helps the solving professional and unprofessional things. This also helps in better
growth and development of the environment and make the effective growth in various sectors as
this can also shape children life and there skills effectively. These transitions also helps In better
increment in the fine motor skills and the gross skills as this can impact in the thinking senses of

a children. As these transitions parents and the key supporters play a vital role in supporting and
in the better development of children at each level. These transitions also gives concentration to
them and this also helps in increasing there skills and knowledge. This also helps in the brain
development and gives them confidence and self esteem which helps in increasing there
knowledge for the better exposure(Wren, 2019). Along with this, it has been seen that there are
various potential effect of transition in child life such as the move to school can cause some
children anxiety and may be stressful for both children and parents. Children's behaviour, and
how they relate to others, may be affected. They may lose their appetite, lose concentration,
become withdrawn or upset/tearful and clingy towards parents/carers. Along with this, the
transition in the child life may also lead to higher pressure that might cause a feeling of stress
and upset and sign of distress, regression is also seen. Further, they may become angry, have an
increased need for affection, regress in behaviour, or develop low self-confidence. For instance,
moving to a new home is likely to unsettle young children as familiar surroundings and routines
will be affected. As above activities are mainly considered as the physical activity and this is also
an mentally active activities which can help the students and children to remain engaged and this
can also reduce various risk and improve the immune system of the children as this can also
enhance the motor skill development and his can also build an healthy and energetic lifestyle
which can help the children to build an positive impact in there immune system and this also
alters the immune activity which is induced with autoantigen. As low activity children can face
many challenges related to health and this can also reduce the power of thinking with innovation.
These transitions is impacting in the immune system of children as this is encouraging the
personal hygiene of children as these activities can protect children an this can also lead in
enhancing the learnings of children and is impacting in the potential source of business and this
is also increasing the encouragement of the guidelines and this can also be done in allocated
wok. As this is also improvising the schedules of the immunization and this can encourage
thinking skills and the health practice and this is also balancing the situations of life. This is also
prioritizing the sleep for maintaining regenerating the meditation and the routine of children and
this is also impacting in the nature and the behaviour of children and this is also help in reducing
the stress and this can also improve the quality of the mental health and this is also impacting of
the business and this is also impacting and supporting immunity system and this is also effective
and increasing the engagement in children. As for example children is recognising the signs and

this is also impacting in the body language and anxiety and this is also impacting the emotions
and the behaviour of and changing work.

2.3 Role of early years practitioner
In Preparing a child for a planned transition
 Reminders for transition- As it can be done by setting an reminder for the change of the
transition as this can helps them for the better development. As this can be done by
setting there routines appropriately as setting there time for playing and lunch as this can
help them to set for the transition as this can also done by setting there timer as by this
the transition get started and children will learn to don everything on time as this can also
make them follow the changes and than after this guiding for the another task can help
them for the better change(Allen, and Nelson, 2018).
 Offering fidget toys- This is also an strategy which can help in preparing the child for
the better transition as this can keep them busy and this can also given as a reward of
doing a task on an assigned time as this can also make them learn to not make noise with
the toys as this also helps in preparing for the better and positive habit of children as this
can make them feeling change in them.
 Offering transition object- This can also help in transition as this can allow them a
signal of starting of any activity or task as this can be done for the better change. This can
be done by using the toys according to the changing transition as if the children is going
to bath can be entertained with the bath toy so that they get to recognise the time of there
routine effective. This can helps them in changing transition effectively and this can also
make them learn new things(Ryan, and Padilla, 2019).
 Visual countdown- This is a method which can help in the transition as this is also
known as the strategy for preparing the children and this also helps them to focus on
different activities as this also helps in maintaining the time management of children as
this can also helps to make them focus and after completing the time the key persons can
reward the children for preparing for the next learning activity.
 Visual schedule- As this is also the best way which can helps in the transition as this can
be done by using pictures, objects and photos as this can make them show about the
activities they have to perform which is planned as this can help by creating a visual
schedule and this can be done by adding pictures to the schedule table for there better
learning outcomes(Smyth, and Privalko, 2022).

The key transitions strategies for development of children are mentioned below:
 Prepare them
 Use a visual schedule timer
 Offer Sensory Breaks
 Use a transition object
 Teach transition songs
 Choose transition activities
 Allow for extra time
The above mentioned strategies should be implemented in academic institutions with
supervision and control to develop transition. The strategies should be followed by academic
institutions to develop well defined approach in development of transition. It is major role of the
teachers to take support of key strategies which are essential for focused growth and
development of the students.
In supporting the needs of children during transition and significant life events
 Building relationship- This is the way of supporting the transition and this can be done
by building a better relationship with the key persons as this can result an positive
transition of children and as this also provides opportunities and this also helps them in
experiencing new learning skills and ideas as this can also provide comfort to them as
this can also strengthen the understanding and knowledge of children and this can also
give assurance to children (Hostettler Schärer, 2018). By building relationship with
children make them feel save and secure and this also builds self confidence in them for
dealing with the external surrounding situation which comes in exploring the world.
 Enabling environment- This is important to enable the better environment for children
for supporting them as this encourages there confidence and this also helps in engaging
them with new relationships as they start developing getting away from home and this
can helps them in accepting new challenges and getting better opportunities from there
surroundings for there better growth as this can also benefits in there minor adjustment
and making them adaptable with new environment(Koch, Mendle, and Beam, 2020).
 Discipline and patience- Discipline and patience are two major elements which help in
supporting needs of children during the transition. It is major role of an academic

institution to focus on development of a precise and systematic approach in order to
formulate best practices related to patience and discipline. The academic institution
should also follow norms and regulations developed by higher authorities to develop
major practices related to education.
 Developing plans and regulations- The development of plans and regulations is most
essential task which helps in increasing potential of students. In order to develop
transition based approach successfully in children it is main role of an academic
institutions to develop supporting policies. The regulations should be designed and
formulated by higher authorities in order to increase the welfare of children.
 Discussion with child- As for the better development and improving the learning skills
of individual it is important to make children aware about various skills and there
requirements and benefits in future as this can make them play and learn with more
activeness. Discussion about the changes and the required changes is important for the
children to accept the change and this can make them work about the changes in an
effective manner and in an systematic process.
 Working alongside the schools- AS at younger ages it is important that student can learn
form both school and home as these are the places from where children can get basic
manners and this also helps in gaining there better knowledge and increase there thinking
and learning power. As school is the source of learning and similarly family and other
sources also equally matters in learning skills and this can be improved by including
activities in there daily routine for increasing there knowledge and skills effectively.
 School visits- School visits in between teachers and parents are important for knowing
the progress of children as this can help in engaging the children into activities and this
can also help them in building confidence and gaining motivation for there better learning
for gaining reward and this can make the person more successful. These are also the
important part as this is to check the level and can improve it form both the sides as being
an supportive parent and supportive teacher can make the children better and this can also
make them effective.
Along with this, it has been also seen and analysed that the practitioner can support improved
transition of the child by the way of effectively working with the school as well as supporting the
higher level off readiness in the school. Beside this, as a practitioner they could also arrange the

effective school visits and set a better contact between the parents and school in order to have
better transition and development of the child.
Key points to be considered in order to facilitate children transition are mentioned below:
 Encouragement- The encouragement and appraisal are most important for the
students in order to increase transition. The encouragement also helps in
development of motivation in children to explore key opportunities that are
related to academic field.
 Redirection- This is one of the most crucial approach which helps the academic
institutions to develop effectiveness in working. The teachers should provide
students right direction which help in further development of career.
 Skill development- Skills development is important part of practical education
and its development. It is major role of a business entity to focus on developing a
precise approach. The skills like time management, leadership, ICT and decision
making should be developed in students to increase their potential.
 Working with families- As this is not only an child development as this also has
the involvement of the families which supports there children for better and
effective changes in there children. As this can be done by including various
motor skill and for the other development activities in home which can make
children more active and energetic. This is the basic and personal phase of
learnings and this is also impacting the performance level and this can benefit the
children in there future and each phase of life. Families are the important part in
the learning and starting phase of life and this can also impact in gaining various
advantages and is impacting in there thinking ability.
 Working with other- As this is also the main factor as this also help in the better
learning of children at younger ages and this involves the person and the relatives
children is meeting and the lessons and they are getting from observing them. As
this also involves the learning sessions through television and through playing
cards sessions. This can increase the ability of performance and can lead to
change and bring innovation and new ideas in children and this can also increase
there creativeness. Working in an team brings many changes in the nature and
behaviour as this can impact in enhancing the skills of other person for the good.