The Bridge to Kindergarten Transition Program is designed for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall.  Priority is given to children who have spent little or no time in a preschool setting. The program is designed to introduce the young children to the structure and rhythm of the classroom. It is called a Bridge Program because it is aimed at helping children cross from the Pre-kindergarten environment to Kindergarten.

Ninety-eight children participated in the Summer 2009 Bridge Program which entailed seven classes at all six elementary schools within Amador County.  Two classes were held at Jackson Elementary, while each of the following sites had one class: Plymouth, Ione, Pine Grove, Pioneer, and Sutter Creek.  Students, parents and teachers thoroughly enjoyed and benefited greatly from this transitional program.  

The Bridge curriculum is built upon the "School Readiness" framework that was previously outlined by local teachers, administrators, parents and professionals working in organizations that serve this population.  
The skills are broken down into the following categories:

Social Readiness	Number Readiness
Colors & Shapes	Life Skills
Motor Skills (Large & Fine)	Reading Readiness
Writing Readiness	Music & Art
Heath & Safety

For skills relevant to each of the above categories, please check out our School Readiness Skills Lists: