När det väl var dags var det bara att hoppa in i förskoleklassen
Ett arbete om övergången mellan förskola och förskoleklass
Differences of childrenPreparative workCollaborationTransition from preschool to preschool class.Barns olikheterFörberedande arbeteSamverkanövergången förskola till förskoleklass.
AbstractThe purpose of this work is to contribute knowledge about the transition of children from preschool to preschool classes. The experiences of pedagogical staff, parents and children are described, based on four deepening questions. The questions are about what the actors experience as positive and what the difficulties were in the transition process, and they also cover the differences of children and collaboration between actors. The method consists of qualitative interviews with parents, children, and pedagogical staff. The interviews concern the experiences of transition from the different actors. The results show the importance of a solid transition plan, the emphasis on good first contact between pedagogical staff and children, and a good parent-teacher relationship. Meetings concerning the handover between parents and pedagogical staff, and the opportunity for children to visit their new school before the school start, are also important factors for a good transition. What is seen as problematic is the lack of time for teachers to visit the children in preschool and preschool classes, difficulties to find suitable times for teacher meetings between preschool and preschool classes and the responsibility of the meetings concerning the handover. Children are different, and adapting the handover to each individual is important. The teachers responsible for the preschool classes need to get information regarding the children from preschool teachers and parents. The conclusions are that work regarding transition is important for parents and children?s security, and that a close cooperation between parents, children, and pedagogical staff is central. This way, experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of the individual child can be shared.Key words: differences of children, preparative work, collaboration, transition from preschool to preschool class.