Transitional Kindergarten is one of five of Jenison Public School
Kindergarten Options and is therefore cost free. Please note
Kindergarten Screening is required for all five JPS Kindergarten Options, including Transitional Kindergarten.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) bridges the gap between preschool and kindergarten, providing children with an opportunity to grow their confidence and foundational skills. TK focuses on hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and early academic concepts in a supportive, play-based environment.
- Smaller adult to child ratio than Kindergarten
- Focused time on task 5-10 minutes
- Consistent choice/play time throughout the school year
- Focus on building pre-kindergarten skills such as letter recognition, fine motor development, and foundational social-emotional skills