Transitions form a surprisingly large part of the early childhood day. Provision for active participation by the child together with a planned child-centred outcome allow transitions to be a most productive activity in the daily program. It is our proposition that as early childhood educators the need exists for us to examine the appropriateness of transitions within the daily program.
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