Transition Hub (Birth to Five)

Preparing Children for School Success: Birth to 5 Years

Mission

The Atlanta Public Schools Transition Hub empowers families with the knowledge, tools, and community resources needed to support children's development from birth through kindergarten entry. Our goal is to ensure every child enters school healthy, confident, and ready to learn.

Helpful Resources

Birth - 5 Learning Resources

CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early – Developmental milestones, milestone tracker app, and family resources
Georgia Developmental Milestones (DECAL) – Georgia-specific milestone checklists and activities
ChildCare.gov – Georgia Early Learning Resources – Parenting resources, developmental screenings, and early learning supports.
Cox Campus -Literacy resources for families

Kindergarten Readiness

Transition Tips

Atlanta Public Schools Events Calendar – School tours, registration events, and district activities.

GA Department of Public Health - Transition to school tips for students with special needs from Babies Can’t Wait ages birth to 3.

Sample Pre-K Schedule

7:15 am - 7:45 am Arrival/Breakfast
7:45 am - 8:00 am Restroom
8:00 am - 8:20 am Opening Circle (Large Group Literacy, SEL)
8:20 am - 8:30 am Music and Movement
8:30 am - 8:45 am Phonological Awareness
8:45am – 8:55 am Music and Movement
8:55 am – 9:15 am Intro(WG) Literacy Small Groups
9:15 am-9:25 am Story Time 1
9:25 am-9:45 am Intro(WG) Math/Science Small Group
9:45 am-10:45 am Centers
10:45 am-10:55 am Clean up
10:55 am-11:20 pm Lunch
11:20 pm-12:00 pm Outdoor Play/Restroom/Transition
12:00 pm-12:15 pm Story Time 2
12:15 pm-1:15 pm Nap Time
1:15 pm-1:30 pm Restroom/Transition
1:30 pm-2:00 pm Closing Circle
2:00 pm-2:15 pm Cleanup/Dismissal

Family Resource Library

Community Resources

United Way of Greater Atlanta – Family support services, early childhood programs, and community resources.
Georgia Family Connection Partnership – Family support and local services.
Reach Out and Read Georgia – Free books and literacy support through pediatricians.
GA Dept of Early Care and Learning - Childcare search resources
Quality Care for Children - Childcare search resource

Parent Learning Center

Vroom® Brain Building Activities – Everyday activities that build early brain development.
Sesame Street in Communities – Social-emotional learning, routines, and family wellness.
PBS KIDS Videos – Educational videos for preschool-aged children.
GEEARS - Connecting families with education and caregiving networks such as Ready to Grow with GEEARS
Quality Care for Children - Finding Childcare in Georgia