The Ready Freddy Program is based on the premise that a quality transition to school will bring life long benefits to a child. Research shows that the early years of school (K-3) are critical for long term success in school. A quality transition includes:
- familiarizing the student with the school environment to reduce anxiety
- engaging parents to foster good attendance
- positive school involvement for the student
The topic pages below explain the Ready Freddy Program and describe all the key elements necessary for a quality transition to school. The Transition to Kindergarten page is a summary of the Program. Other pages detail the important components of a quality transition: