Children often experience sharp differences
when they transition from preschool to
primary school, especially in relation to the
structure of the setting and curriculum. In
early learning programmes, for example,
children have the space to play; in primary
school they may sit in rows and behind
desks. A growing body of research suggests
that today’s Grade 1 classes focus more
narrowly on academic goals – a trend that
can make the transition from pre-primary
and early childhood programmes to primary
school even bumpier.