Kids In Transition To School (KITS) Program
The Kids In Transition to School (KITS) program is for children entering kindergarten this fall.
KITS is free and has helped hundreds of families make a smooth transition into kindergarten for over 10 years! It offers two activities: a school readiness group for kids, and a workshop for parents/caregivers.
In the KITS School Readiness Group your child will:
Learn to make friends and cooperate
Build beginning reading and counting skills
Do fun activities and play games
Be in a positive, supportive setting with highly trained teachers
In the KITS Parent Workshops you will:
Learn skills to reduce parenting/caregiving stress
Learn how to connect with your child’s school
Connect with other families in a relaxed, welcoming setting
KITS also provides:
Translation for parent/caregiver groups
Snacks
Childcare during parent/caregiver groups
Transportation may be available
Locations and Applying
KITS 2024 Summer Groups
Applications have opened! Programs have limited availability and new locations may be added this spring. Click the link below to complete the interest form for your child’s school district, or reach out to the contact listed if you have questions.
Bethel - complete the interest form here
If you need assistance, contact Krista Bushnell at 541-607-1434 or krista.bushnell@bethel.k12.or.us
Creswell - complete the interest form here
Eugene 4J: registration closed
Fern Ridge:
Junction City - learn more and complete the interest form here.
Oakridge: learn more here and complete the pre-registration here form.
South Lane: learn more and complete the interest form here.
For more information contact 541-942-4967 (English) or 541-767-3529 (Spanish)
Springfield - complete the interest form here
For more information, contact Melissa Locke at (541) 726-3223 or melissa.locke@springfield.k12.or.us
This is a free online school readiness program for parents of children* 4 to 6 years old. This 90 minute program meets once a week for 8 weeks in the summer or fall. Space is limited so sign up today!
Want to find out more?
Fill out the interest form: https://bit.ly/KITSAtHomeInfo
Or contact Denise at Denisef@oslc.org or 916-205-6851 (text is ok).
* Preference given to families from school districts that do not offer in-person KITS Programs (Blachly, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Marcola, Mapleton, McKenzie, Pleasant Hill, and Siuslaw)
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What Parents Are Saying
“KITS is a great way for your child to get a feel for what is to come, so that he or she is more confident and comfortable with starting kindergarten. KITS prepared my daughter so much and helped a lot with her confidence.”
— Brittany G., KITS parent
“KITS is a wonderful opportunity for young students to enter the classroom in a relaxing and comfortable manner. Both my son and I are ready to conquer the coming school year.”
— Jesse E., KITS parent
“KITS made a huge difference for our household overall. The focus is on kindergarten, but trust me when I say your whole family will benefit.”
— KITS parent