Sample Transition Book

(All pictures and names are fake)

A copy of the transition book can be kept for the child at the school and another copy can be kept at home. As children grow older and mature, you can move from using the

transition book to a laminated picture of the youth and his homeroom teacher (Grade 9, 10, etc).

This is Sam!

Sam’s image, gender, race and age will change in every picture (because Sam is not a real child)

I use this door to go inside!

*Use pictures of the actual child, school, items and teachers!

This is Sam

This is where I will hang my jacket!

Other locations you might want to include in the book:

Washrooms Gym

Location of group meetings (gym, choir, drama, etc) The student counsellor’s office

This is Sam

This is where I will play at recess!

This is Sam

This is Sam

This is where I will eat lunch.

I can find my lunch in a paper bag in my backpack!

This is Sam

Ms. Smith will be my grade 2 teacher.

* When possible include pictures of the child/ youth with the teacher and in the appropriate location!

This is Sam

Ms. Jane will help me

with my work

when I am in grade 2.

She likes to answer all of my questions!

This is Sam

I will also work with

Mr. Jacob and Ms. Murry.

This is Sam

Ms. J is the principal...

Mom, Dad and I meet with Ms. Smith and Ms. J

every month to talk about how well I am doing!

Ms. Hegan and Mr. Thomas are in the office.

They know me too!

I can ask for help, when I have questions!

This is Sam

I will have a great time in grade 2!

Transition books can be made to help children and youth transition:

From grade to grade From one home to another home

Through the holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc) From season to season From school to work

Can you think of other useful ways to use transition books?

This is Sam

Contact the FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan for information and support

Toll Free: 1-800-673-3276

Visit the website: www.skfasnetwork.ca

Email: fasdnetwork@sasktel.net