How Can the Quality of Transitions in Early Childhood Education be Improved? Analysing Children’s Attachment, Temperament, and Relationship with Teachers as Possible Predictors

Key Points

• Improving transitions in early childhood education can be influenced by children's attachment styles, temperament, and relationships with teachers.
• Children with secure attachment showed smoother transitions, indicating the importance of fostering strong bonds.
• Assessment of attachment and temperament strategies can help educators better support children during transitions to new educational settings.
• Enhancing teacher relationships with children might contribute to positive transition experiences, highlighting the role of emotional connections.