The transition from early childhood education to primary education is, in many countries, the
beginning of compulsory education. This has meant that much of the research on this …

An integrative literature review critiques and synthesizes representative literature on a topic
in order to reveal new perspectives. An analysis of extant reviews (2002–2013) of transitions …

Background Family–school connections during the transition from preschool to primary
school are crucial, as they serve to bridge the gap between the home and school learning …

This study examines preschoolers' beliefs concerning their transfer into primary education.
Data from 1386 Finnish preschoolers were obtained using interviews with parents at the end …

The transition to formal education is a critical transition in children's lives that has importance
for socio-emotional and behavioral functioning. In the transition process, teachers are key …

This study investigates mothers' expectations of and experiences with parental involvement
during the transition to primary school. The participants were 20 mothers of children …

This paper makes a case for conceptualising transitions from the before school sector to the
compulsory years of schooling as continuity practices. It begins by presenting an overview …

The transition from early childhood to primary education is a process of changes that
students undergo. Recent studies indicate that it is necessary to involve all actors in …

This paper analyses the differences in understanding the transition from the perspective of
all those involved in the process (children, parents, teachers), as well as their role in the …

Internationally, a great number of researchers have pointed out the significance of school–
family relationship in the process of children's transition to primary schools. However, only …