Helping Children Navigate Transitions at the End of the School Year

The end of the school year brings change.

New routines.
Different expectations.
A shift in daily rhythm.

Even when these changes are positive, they can feel overwhelming for children.

You might notice:
Increased emotions
Difficulty with transitions
More need for reassurance

These are signs that a child is adjusting.

What helps during this time is not adding pressure to adapt quickly.

It’s offering support as they move through the change.

Predictable moments.
Extra connection.
Time to process.

Play can be especially helpful.

It allows children to express what they’re experiencing without needing to explain it.

Through play, they begin to organize what feels uncertain.

And over time, they find their way into the new rhythm.

Children navigate transitions more easily when they feel supported.