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 closed for the summer. Please check back in the spring of 2025 to learn more about how to apply for a KITS program offered by your local school district.

KITS At Home

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?

* 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